The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Take it for what it's worth...rumor and rumor only. But an interesting one at that. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/scorecard/10/20/truth.rumors.nfl/index.html San Diego could be willing to part with Drew Brees, not Philip Rivers, after the season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Brees, the Chargers' starter, does not have a contract for 2006. The Jets would be interested because Brees, 26, has a strong arm and can run. -- Newsday http://www.newsday.com/sports/printedition/ny-spjnotes204476890oct20,0,4324510,print.story?coll=ny-sports-print If Chargers choose Rivers, Jets might bid for Brees BY KEN BERGER STAFF WRITER October 20, 2005 The Chargers' acquisition of backup quarterback A.J. Feeley could indicate they're willing to part with one of their other quarterbacks next offseason. Just not the one most people believe. San Diego could be willing to part with Drew Brees, not Philip Rivers, after the season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Brees, the Chargers' starter, does not have a contract for 2006. The Jets would be interested because Brees, 26, has a strong arm and can run. If the Chargers decide to go with Rivers, whom they've given $14.5 million in bonuses, the likely approach would be to franchise Brees and trade him. The Jets would then have to sign Brees to a contract so big, he'd have to be considered the starter. Mawae: I'm not done Center Kevin Mawae has read the speculation that the Jets may release him next offseason because of his season-ending injury and projected $4.47-million cap number. "I've seen the comments in the paper, that this is their chance to dump me," said Mawae, who turns 35 in January. "But you know what? I feel like I'm too valuable to this team. I feel with what I bring to the table, even coming off an injury, that I'll still be better than most guys they could bring in here. "Because I have one injury, all of a sudden now I could be a cap casualty and all that stuff? That's ridiculous." Mawae said the second opinion on his injury confirmed that it's a torn triceps tendon requiring season-ending surgery, tentatively scheduled for next week. Jet streams Herman Edwards said CB Ty Law (lower back tightness) is questionable but "should play," but that S Oliver Celestin (questionable, knee) won't play. LB Eric Barton (probable, ankle) expects to play ... Falcons RB T.J. Duckett (ankle) is questionable. Copyright 2005 Newsday Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strange_andy Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Costly and maybe not affordable, but the idea is great. Perhaps a straight up Abraham for Brees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 you'd have to tag Abe and then trade straight up.. I'd rather have Rivers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Can Brees carry you on his back though? Or does he require a LT type of RB.... Does he have the skills to get it done alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ferraro Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Guys - the Jets are not getting either. They are on on the hook for over 64 million for Chad. Brees/Rivers may equal that amount. It's not going to happen. The only way it happens is if Chad is done for life, and the Jets are able to come to some kind of injury settlement with him that significantly lowers the amount they owe him. There will be many teams interested in either Brees or Rivers that have a lot more money available to throw at them. Start looking at lower priced free agents and the draft. That is, assuming they don't trade out the first round for a backup TE. In addition, are you really ready to trade John Abraham for Rivers? I can see if it were Brees. At kleast you know what you are getting. How often do DEs of Abraham's caliber come along? I know he has been brittle, but Rivers has not proven anything in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 if they cut him Chad before March they take a 12 million hit and then it's done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Chad isn't getting cut, period. Jets just can't do it. With that said getting a QB who has led his team to the playoffs will be costly and a tough thing to pull off. I have no idea where the Jets go this year, but I'd bet someone is getting dealt, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 LOL! Tell me why a GM would trade Drew Brees who has been GREAT as a starter, so they could start a QB with no live game experience? That GM would have to be crazy in the head to do such a thing. That, and how would the players feel about that? Brees is their leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 money talks..$14 million to Rivers for nothing...if Brees fails down the road this season then maybe it's he that goes.. who knows...knowing the jets they'll end with Brian Griese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 The Jets would be interested because Brees, 26, has a strong arm and can run. Hermy would have no clue what to do with a QB like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hermy would have no clue what to do with a QB like that. Hand the ball off to CuMart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I'd like Brees as our quarterback, but if he were to come here, we'd probably have to pay him a contract similar to what Pennington has. If we are going to open up the pocketbook, it had better be for Shaun Alexander or Brian Westbrook. We'd be better off with either one of those guys than we would with Brees. All we would need is someone to be Trent Dilfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I'd like Brees as our quarterback, but if he were to come here, we'd probably have to pay him a contract similar to what Pennington has. If we are going to open up the pocketbook, it had better be for Shaun Alexander or Brian Westbrook. We'd be better off with either one of those guys than we would with Brees. All we would need is someone to be Trent Dilfer. Isnt Alexander going to be 28? Id pass, get Brees and draft a back. QB's last longer. Unless of course you're the Jets and play Martin until he's a parapalegic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Isnt Alexander going to be 28? Id pass, get Brees and draft a back. QB's last longer. Unless of course you're the Jets and play Martin until he's a parapalegic. I agree with you. Alexander is at the point in his career, where in 2 or 3 years he will be what Curtis Martin is today - old and slow with a huge contract that kills the teams cap. What I would do is trade Abraham for a 1st rd pick in the offseason. If he plays all 16 games, I dont see why we he could not warrant a top 20 pick. Then, depending on where our original draft pick is (say top 5) and our other 1st rd pick in the Abraham trade (say 17th overall) Depending on who is on the board, you can get out of the draft with a top running back/Olineman and a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I agree with you. Alexander is at the point in his career, where in 2 or 3 years he will be what Curtis Martin is today - old and slow with a huge contract that kills the teams cap. What I would do is trade Abraham for a 1st rd pick in the offseason. If he plays all 16 games, I dont see why we he could not warrant a top 20 pick. Then, depending on where our original draft pick is (say top 5) and our other 1st rd pick in the Abraham trade (say 17th overall) Depending on who is on the board, you can get out of the draft with a top running back/Olineman and a QB. I agree with you on Alexander. He's a great RB but given the money he'll command, not to mention a long-term contract, it will be CuMarII all over again. What makes you so sure Abe will fetch a 1st round pick, let alone a top 20 pick? I think he has played very well this year, but let's see if he can continue that type of performance for 16 games. The Jets #1 priority has to be to rebuild that pathetic OLine. If 2 out of their top 3 picks aren't OLineman, then the FO is dumber then I originally thought. As usual, just my two pennies worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I agree with you on Alexander. He's a great RB but given the money he'll command, not to mention a long-term contract, it will be CuMarII all over again. What makes you so sure Abe will fetch a 1st round pick, let alone a top 20 pick? I think he has played very well this year, but let's see if he can continue that type of performance for 16 games. The Jets #1 priority has to be to rebuild that pathetic OLine. If 2 out of their top 3 picks aren't OLineman, then the FO is dumber then I originally thought. As usual, just my two pennies worth. Exactly. It hinges on Abraham playing all 16 games, and playing well. I think he will. Then, he should be able to warrant a top 20 pick, or at least a 1st rd'er. If Stanton and Bush are off the board by the time the Jets are on the clock (highly unlikely), I either trade down or draft OT Marcus McNeil. Put that 6'9 330 animal at RT for the next 10 years. Then use the other 1st rd pick on a QB or RB (hopefully Stanton could still be on the board for the pick acquired in an Abraham trade), use the 2nd rd pick on a center (Eslinger or Degory). 3rd rd pick on a Dtackle/Guard. We should have a few compensational 3rd rd picks from the raiders and cowboys/giants. Maybe losing Cavka was a bigger blow than expected. He might be have been playing right tackle right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Off Topic: Barton why do you have that ******* bogus link in your signature. ******* create the site or get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Off Topic: Barton why do you have that farging bogus link in your signature. farging create the site or get rid of it. LOL! Does it really bother you that much? I knew somebody would be stupid enough to click on it :wink: Sorry, I dont know how to make a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 if he goes all 16 games, why the **** would you wanna trade Abe? he's best player on the god damned team for crying out loud and you wont recieve full value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 if he goes all 16 games, why the F#ck would you wanna trade Abe? he's best player on the god damned team for crying out loud and you wont recieve full value Curtis is Done. Chad is Done. Abraham will command alot of money. And we need alot of Oline help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Hand the ball off to CuMart. If Herm is still HC next season, I quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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