AFJF Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 29 years old and could fill a gaping hole on the O-line. Price tag will be interesting since he negotiated his last deal w/o use of an agent and took a lot less than he would have gotten otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beerfish Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 At least there is a bit of a market out there for a position we badly need to address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 So a team that has a terrible O line, as bad as ours, in fact, is not going to bring back their starting LT? What's wrong with this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, section314 said: So a team that has a terrible O line, as bad as ours, in fact, is not going to bring back their starting LT? What's wrong with this picture? He was due $21 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 we should have (but won't) learn from the last Broncos LT we acquired... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I know he's a free agent, but is there any way we can trade a 4th round pick for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, dbatesman said: I know he's a free agent, but is there any way we can trade a 4th round pick for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Didn't he retire a few years ago because his metatarsals are like dry spaghetti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, T0mShane said: Didn't he retire a few years ago because his metatarsals are like dry spaghetti? I see you and dbuttman are in full off season spazz mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Pac said: I see you and dbuttman are in full off season spazz mode. We thrive in chaos situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, section314 said: So a team that has a terrible O line, as bad as ours, in fact, is not going to bring back their starting LT? What's wrong with this picture? Big bucks he was due (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 39 minutes ago, section314 said: So a team that has a terrible O line, as bad as ours, in fact, is not going to bring back their starting LT? What's wrong with this picture? He announces his retirement before the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 35 minutes ago, ASH1962 said: we should have (but won't) learn from the last Broncos LT we acquired... this is a questionable analogy. Is Okung being released due to injury, salary, or both (both was the reason for Denver trading Clady)? To generalize and imply it's the same as the injured Clady just because he comes from the same team is somewhat of a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, dbatesman said: I know he's a free agent, but is there any way we can trade a 4th round pick for him? Again? 1 hour ago, sourceworx said: Yes, this. 1 hour ago, T0mShane said: Didn't he retire a few years ago because his metatarsals are like dry spaghetti? Sigh. 59 minutes ago, Pac said: I see you and dbuttman are in full off season spazz mode. Mmmm, hmmm... 53 minutes ago, T0mShane said: We thrive in chaos situations. Thriving implies some semblance of creativity, engenuity, or wit... redundancy is the dull hammer of @joewilly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: Again? Yes, this. Sigh. Mmmm, hmmm... Thriving implies some semblance of creativity, engenuity, or wit... redundancy is the dull hammer of @joewilly12 Not sure how you got "engenuity" through autocorrect without having your phone melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 What does it mean to exercise and option, does it mean the option is out of shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Not sure how you got "engenuity" through autocorrect without having your phone melt. Apes don't need autocorrect. That's just how you spell it now. You'll learn to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 hours ago, T0mShane said: We thrive in chaos situations. Well, you certainly follow the right team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 good teams don't give players a 3rd contract, they go after the guys getting a 2nd contract lets get young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 No more overpriced retreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 SIGN THIS BEAST !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I don't even care if he's good or not. We should just sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 On February 23, 2017 at 0:28 PM, Beerfish said: At least there is a bit of a market out there for a position we badly need to address. Not really. Albert is signing with the Jags. I actually hear ignorant reporters cite Clady as being a blue chip FA even though we know he's dine Okung will hire an agent this time and getpaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 15 hours ago, Greenseed4 said: I don't even care if he's good or not. We should just sign him. We need a left tackle badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 19 hours ago, joewilly12 said: No more overpriced retreads. So you're cool with another rookie head coach? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Oh yeah! This guy will give us a good oline for Geno, Fournette, Marshall and gang. They'll wreak havoc on the league! We'll score so much... won't even need a defensive secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Russell Okung - T - Free Agent Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports there is "no shortage of teams inquiring about" free agent LT Russell Okung. La Canfora reports the Giants, Jets, Vikings, and Chargers are among the teams who have shown interest. The first three are no-brainers, but the Chargers' interest could indicate they are moving on from King Dunlap, who has struggled to stay on the field the last couple seasons and was recently arrested. With weak classes both in free agency and the draft, Okung should be able to better the essentially one-year, $8-million deal he played on in 2016. Related: Chargers, Vikings, Giants, Jets Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter Feb 27 - 10:23 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 He is our target. Put him back next to Carpenter and our team is infinitely better. McCags knows this and will pull out the stops to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Greenseed4 said: Put him back next to Carpenter and our team is infinitely better. This sounds hyperbolic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 50 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: This sounds hyperbolic. Infinitely hyperbolic. But please allow me: signing a youngish, pro bowlish, LT in free agency means we wont be shopping for a LT in the first round of a super weak class & we won't be Brandon Shelling for starters in the later rounds. This means we can legit draft a potential #1 positional player like Mike Williams or Fournette...who with proper protection (read: decent OL play) can excel. In essence, Okung gives us like three draft picks if you think about it. He opens up our #1's true potential, he spares us from drafting a sh*tty LT in the 2nd/3rd round, and we can use that pick instead to draft a startable Center in those rounds (like Pocic, which gives us yet another #1 positional player). Infnity. And Beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 8 hours ago, Greenseed4 said: He is our target. Put him back next to Carpenter and our team is infinitely better. McCags knows this and will pull out the stops to make it happen. Funny, he didn't seem to know it a year earlier when Denver signed him as a FA with $0 guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 i kinda don't want to overpay an OL ... i know we need to keep our young QBs upright ... but huge money on OL seems a bit dicey. I guess that is why mac is supposed to be the genius ... id be good with this if we can sign him. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 8 hours ago, Greenseed4 said: Infinitely hyperbolic. But please allow me: signing a youngish, pro bowlish, LT in free agency means we wont be shopping for a LT in the first round of a super weak class & we won't be Brandon Shelling for starters in the later rounds. This means we can legit draft a potential #1 positional player like Mike Williams or Fournette...who with proper protection (read: decent OL play) can excel. In essence, Okung gives us like three draft picks if you think about it. He opens up our #1's true potential, he spares us from drafting a sh*tty LT in the 2nd/3rd round, and we can use that pick instead to draft a startable Center in those rounds (like Pocic, which gives us yet another #1 positional player). Infnity. And Beyond. I think the ONLY position that the Jets should be willing to overpay on effectively a 3rd contract is an LT who can help the QBs/offense develop. Finding a successor will be a priority, which means that the Jets may have to reach in the draft, which leads to bad decisions. That is why we are who we are. I think you can say the same thing about QB. If they signed someone they knew was decent, like a Taylor or Glennon, that means that they are not reaching at pick 6. The QBs this year logically fall more into the mid/late 1st round types, but if the Jets are completely devoid of a QB, they will need to reach for one at 6. The other position to pay up for this FA is CB. There is an easy way to look at this-they picked Milliner very high a few years back and next year he would have been a FA. If he was good as he was supposed to be, people would be yelling at the Jets to resign him early for a big contract, like the Steelers did with DeMarco. The Rams and Bills were not able to sign their CBs long-term. So the Jets should step in and pay the money for a long-term good corner like many good teams do-they just will sign someone elses. The Jets should not make the same mistake with Enunwa. So cut ineffective veterans, sign a CB, QB and LT, and then draft best players. Seems like a plan to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Sign this guy or Whitworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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