C Mart Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins reached a plea deal Wednesday in his Florida driving under the influence case, according to Hillsborough County Court records. Seferian-Jenkins pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving. In November, he initially pleaded not guilty to a DUI first offense charge. He will avoid jail time. He received one year of probation and 50 hours of community service. He also must pay $915 in fines and attend DUI prevention classes. But Seferian-Jenkins could still be suspended by the NFL. Based on the league's precedent with DUI cases, Seferian-Jenkins probably will face a two-game suspension next season, according to Pro Football Talk. Seferian-Jenkins, 24, played in seven games for the Jets last season and had 10 catches for 110 yards. A second-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2014, he is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2017, when he will have a $1.136 million salary cap figure. He has yet to live up to his potential in the NFL. And since none of Seferian-Jenkins' 2017 cap figure is guaranteed -- including his $1.061 million base salary -- the Jets can cut him without any significant salary cap ramifications, if they aren't impressed enough by his progress. With the 2017 NFL Draft approaching (on April 27-29), and the NFL Scouting Combine before that, let's project some picks. Who will the New York Jets select at No. 6? Should they take a quarterback like Deshaun Watson, DeShone Kizer, or Mitch Trubisky? Or would a cornerback like Jalen Tabor or Marshon Lattimore be a better choice? In September, Seferian-Jenkins was arrested for DUI -- an incident that included embarrassing police cruiser dash-cam video. Tampa Bay immediately cut him. The Jets quickly claimed Seferian-Jenkins off waivers, hoping he could boost their unproductive tight end position. That was Seferian-Jenkins' second DUI arrest. He had one in 2013, while playing at the University of Washington. In that instance, he pleaded guilty to DUI and served one day in jail. http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/02/austin_seferian_jenkins_jets_dui.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'd like to see what he can do, rather than cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 A discussion for another day......I hate plea deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Beerfish said: A discussion for another day......I hate plea deals. Didn't learn anything in 2013. Should be sent to jail for a time. I'd cut him, showed nothing last year, you'd think hed be chomping at the bit to prove himself after getting cut. Hate rewarding a guy with a job after being a douche! These guys can't take an UBER? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Don't condone drunk driving, but that seems like the same deal most average citizens would get for the same offense. If he gets a 1 or 2 game NFL suspension, he shouldn't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 A 24 year old had a DUI..... I'll be right back with my pitchfork.Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Stupid decision on his part. Having said that if he does not straighten up and fly right and actually put forth some effort, he goes. No leniency No breaks Perform or get lost. This is the mantra we need here and is why we were a disgrace last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 minute ago, ASH1962 said: Stupid decision on his part. Having said that if he does not straighten up and fly right and actually put forth some effort, he goes. No leniency No breaks Perform or get lost. This is the mantra we need here and is why we were a disgrace last season. Agree we allow way too much bullsh*t nonsense on and off the field many of the players on our roster wouldn't be in the NFL if it wasn't for the NY Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, TJ said: I'd like to see what he can do, rather than cut him. his cap hit is 1.1 M or so. Next season he will be an unrestricted free agent. considering what the jets have had a tight end, at least since keller, it seems like he's a keeper. he's getting a little older and hopefully he will mend his ways. at least he's not beating on people or girl friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Keep him. UNless Goodell goes to the Lottery ball machine of punishments again, he will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 It's a low contract with nothing guaranteed. No reason to cut him now, but you also let it be known that he's not guaranteed a roster spot either. He can battle it out with whoever else they end up with in camp. The Jets have a new OC now that might actually have some slight interest in using a TE, so let him see what he thinks of ASJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Snell41 said: A 24 year old had a DUI..... I'll be right back with my pitchfork. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Correction: his 2nd DUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, rangerous said: his cap hit is 1.1 M or so. Next season he will be an unrestricted free agent. considering what the jets have had a tight end, at least since keller, it seems like he's a keeper. he's getting a little older and hopefully he will mend his ways. at least he's not beating on people or girl friends. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Best TE in the nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 they had him dead to rights, why plea down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Correction: his 2nd DUI. I'm gonna light flames on that pitchfork then!!Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 16 hours ago, Beerfish said: A discussion for another day......I hate plea deals. At these DUI classes it should be little more than showing pictures and videos of all the people killed, and what it did to the victims' surviving loved ones. If you catch him snickering about it after the class, throw him off a bridge. Coin toss luck that this selfish young man, with more than enough for cab fare & a tow, didn't kill a bunch of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 17 hours ago, RoadFan said: Correction: his 2nd DUI. Perfecting his craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 19 hours ago, Snell41 said: A 24 year old had a DUI..... I'll be right back with my pitchfork. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app TWO (2) DUI's before the age of 24. And you don't see cause for concern? LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 35 minutes ago, Il Mostro said: Perfecting his craft beer. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 2/16/2017 at 3:32 PM, Snell41 said: A 24 year old had a DUI..... I'll be right back with my pitchfork. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app SECOND DUI Your not funny & I'm sure theres someone on this board who knows someone that's been killed by a drunk driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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