Mean Papi Green Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Jets hit snags on free agents Friday, March 11, 2005 By RANDY LANGE STAFF WRITER Jeb is not coming to the Jets after all. Jay may not be on his way, either. All talk is off between the Jets and the Denver Broncos over tight end Jeb Putzier after the Broncos decided Thursday, a day ahead of their deadline, to match the Jets' five-year, $12.5 million offer sheet including a $2.5 million signing bonus to retain Putzier, their little-known downfield receiving threat. Jay Fiedler, on the other hand, concluded his visit with the Jets in the afternoon, then seemed close to an agreement Thursday night to become a backup to quarterback Chad Pennington. But some "complicated issues" prevented the sides from closing a deal. The Jets like Putzier, who averaged 15.9 yards per catch for Denver last year. But even though the teams continued talking about a trade after Denver's match, the gulf was too wide. The Broncos were rumored to be asking for as high as a second-round pick, while the Jets were believed to be offering a fourth- or fifth-rounder in addition to the sixth-rounder they would have given up if the Broncos hadn't matched. Although the sides could restart negotiations (as the Jets did with the Redskins in the Santana Moss for Laveranues Coles trade), now salary cap issues come into play. Jets general manager Terry Bradway called Putzier and his agent, Joe Linta, Thursday night and told them talks were off. And a Jets source said of new negotiations: "Yeah, we could do that, but realistically, you've got to go get somebody. You can't wait." "I'm happy we got a deal done that pays Jeb fair-market value," Linta said. "I would've liked to see him with the Jets. I'm happy he's going back to Denver." The Jets remain thin at tight end with restricted free agent Chris Baker and long-snapper James Dearth. They could bring in veteran unrestricted tight end Stephen Alexander for a visit or wait for the draft to fill that need. They may also consider re-signing Anthony Becht at a cap-friendly figure. Becht is not receiving the attention he expected in the unrestricted free agency marketplace. Said one NFL source, "His price is going down like Martha Stewart stock." At least the Jets remain in the QB hunt with Fiedler, who visited the Bears before coming to the Jets. Even though sources in Chicago and New York felt Fiedler was leaning toward signing with the Jets, agent Brian Levy said Thursday night that talks were proceeding slowly. "There are some complicated issues," Levy said. "Suffice it to say this will be resolved one way or another [today]." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 we have to move on. get a great TE, not a good one, bradway, and we are Super Bowl bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 i read somewhere that chad was or is giving back 2 mill of his salary....i think it was more because of the coles deal but that would help big time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 They may also consider re-signing Anthony Becht at a cap-friendly figure. Becht is not receiving the attention he expected in the unrestricted free agency marketplace. Said one NFL source, "His price is going down like Martha Stewart stock." That actually is a funny quote-I would say more like the value of Enron's stock is more like it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 if we cant afford a good one how the hell are gonna afford a great one.. we have to move on. get a great TE, not a good one, bradway, and we are Super Bowl bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 i thought he signed with the giants??? They may also consider re-signing Anthony Becht at a cap-friendly figure. Becht is not receiving the attention he expected in the unrestricted free agency marketplace. Said one NFL source, "His price is going down like Martha Stewart stock." That actually is a funny quote-I would say more like the value of Enron's stock is more like it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Papi Green Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 i read somewhere that chad was or is giving back 2 mill of his salary....i think it was more because of the coles deal but that would help big time.... i posted that article too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Suck it up and take Anthony back See what The Dinger can do with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 sign Ken Dilger away from Tampa Bay-he's a much better pass catching TE than AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanTransplant Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Said one NFL source, "His price is going down like Martha Stewart stock." Stupid quote... obviously doesn't know jack about investing. Martha Stewart has been one of the hottest items out there since she agreed to serve time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 To hell with Becht...he wanted big money and a new opportunity, maybe now realizes he has to play to his size and actually catch some passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Is Freddie Jones still out there? If so, why not make a run at Freddie? Can't be asking for too much $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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