Jets Bring Back DT Marcus Dixon; Try Out WR Hagan, LS Hughlett, LB Bryant

[JetNation]

The Jets have brought back DT Marcus Dixon according to NY Daily News reporter Manish Mehta:

Marcus Dixon has signed back with the Jets, per source. #nyj

— Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) September 4, 2012

The team surprisingly waived Dixon, who appeared in 16 games with 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2011, on 8/31 and signed DT Isaako Aaitui from the Miami Dolphins but today released Aaitui and resigned Dixon

Confirmed that Marcus Dixon is back. Makes zero sense to me why he was cut in first place #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 4, 2012

As reported on JetNation the team has tried out former Texans LB D.J. Bryant.  They are also working out former Buffalo Bills WR Derek Hagan (6’2”, 210) and LS rookie Charley Hughlett who was in the Dallas Cowboys camp before being cut (8/27/12).

#Jets worked out several players: LB D.J. Bryant, WR Derek Hagan, LS Charley Hughlett, P Robert Malone (signed), P Shawn Powell: source

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 4, 2012

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[Knix Tix]

What is this? Musical chairs? Unbelievable...I dont ever remember an offseason quite like this one.

[Knix Tix]

We're fortunate Dixon cleared waivers...

[FloridaJetsFan]

SUPERBOWL!!!!

[kay_gee]

Was Aaiuti making less than Dixon and then was significantly worse, so they decided it was just worth paying Dixon? I thought if they brought Dixon back prior to Week 01 his salary was guaranteed anyway. The only way this makes sense was if the Jets were trying to pinch pennies.

[RutgersJetFan]

Not bad with Hagan. Thought he stuck out a little bit over cut weekend. He's good for a solid performance once or twice a season and makes for a decent 5th WR.

[gangreenman]

Was Aaiuti making less than Dixon and then was significantly worse, so they decided it was just worth paying Dixon? I thought if they brought Dixon back prior to Week 01 his salary was guaranteed anyway. The only way this makes sense was if the Jets were trying to pinch pennies.

Or Dixon came back for less.

[Bleedin Green]

Or Dixon came back for less.

Bingo. My guess is when Dixon didn't get claimed off of waivers, he gave it a couple of days to see if he got any offers and then agreed to Jets prior offer. He probably figured he was better off having his contract guaranteed for less than signing someplace next week and not having it guaranteed. Whatever is, I'm glad to hear it, Dixon was a very good backup for the Jets last year and it's good to have him back.

[Bleedin Green]

On another note, you know the Jets are getting cheap as sh*t when they're trying out a LS. Has Purdum ever had a bad snap for the Jets yet?

[Cyberjet]

I suspect they're not confident about Pouha and thus brought Dixon back as security since this rookie is not ready to play.

[Larz]

does anyone here follow football ?

this happens every offseason

why is everyone so jittery this year ?

[HessStation]

Hagan's just another guy you don't get why he can't make it in the NFL, or just how hard it actually is. He was an All American with 4.4 speed at 6'2.

[gangreenman]

On another note, you know the Jets are getting cheap as sh*t when they're trying out a LS. Has Purdum ever had a bad snap for the Jets yet?

You look around the league, and Id say there are just about 0 "bad" long snappers. Not exactly one of those positions that there is an excuse to overpay for.

[JetsFanInDenver]

You look around the league, and Id say there are just about 0 "bad" long snappers. Not exactly one of those positions that there is an excuse to overpay for.

But long snapper is one of those positions where do not try to fix what isn't broke and its not like you are paying bank for that job. It usually comes to bite you int he back!

[gangreenman]

You look around the league, and Id say there are just about 0 "bad" long snappers. Not exactly one of those positions that there is an excuse to overpay for.

Also, Tanny may be getting ready to renegotiate some contracts that he knows he'll need to renegotiate this coming year (Keller, Revis)...

[gangreenman]

But long snapper is one of those positions where do not try to fix what isn't broke and its not like you are paying bank for that job. It usually comes to bite you int he back!

The point is, of you can't single out anyone that does it poorly... Its probably a pretty damn easy position to learn. Having said that, they haven't signed or cut anyone at the position yet. But if you can find a cheaper alternative and save a few bucks at the position without giving up anything noticeable on the field, why not?

[Bleedin Green]

The point is, of you can't single out anyone that does it poorly... Its probably a pretty damn easy position to learn. Having said that, they haven't signed or cut anyone at the position yet. But if you can find a cheaper alternative and save a few bucks at the position without giving up anything noticeable on the field, why not?

Definitely hear what you're saying, but it's also one of those positions that even one bad play can be a major freakin' problem, which is why you see teams who find good ones stick with them for a very long time. Not that I really care all that much, but it just seems strange when you consider Purdum is in his third year, so it's not like he's getting paid sh*t as it is.

[Bravejamriot]

The point is, of you can't single out anyone that does it poorly... Its probably a pretty damn easy position to learn. Having said that, they haven't signed or cut anyone at the position yet. But if you can find a cheaper alternative and save a few bucks at the position without giving up anything noticeable on the field, why not?

Always good to know what is out there. What's the harm in trying a guy out?

[faba]

Every team juggles their roster/practicesquad the whole year-nothing unusual here

[stoicsentry]

does anyone here follow football ?

this happens every offseason

why is everyone so jittery this year ?

I don't get it either

[BlackDynamite]

Tanny is really distinguishing himself this offseason, isn't he?

BD

[bitonti]

On another note, you know the Jets are getting cheap as sh*t when they're trying out a LS. Has Purdum ever had a bad snap for the Jets yet?

purdum snaps well but he gets blown the F up every single time. I wish him the best but it's a tough job.

accuracy is important but the only number that matters is the time of the snap. It's gotta be tenths of a second. Maybe Purdum is getting slower?

[#27TheDominator]

Dixon bounced around with this team plenty. He was a waiver pickup, just like the guys you are all whining about them picking up now. I agree with cyber that it may have to do with having some extra reliability with Pouha potentially out.

[sirlancemehlot]

Long snapper is incredibly difficult to learn. That's why guys are brought in specifically for that job and nothing else. If it was easy teams would just teach a player on the roster to do it, like a holder for field goals. Long snappers are graded on placement consistency and speed, as well as blocking ability. On timed snaps to the punter, the difference between being good and being terrible is hundredths of a second. This is why some kids long snap with the intentions of being a long snapper from high school thru the pros. It's an incredibly specific skill.

[JetsFanInDenver]

The point is, of you can't single out anyone that does it poorly... Its probably a pretty damn easy position to learn. Having said that, they haven't signed or cut anyone at the position yet. But if you can find a cheaper alternative and save a few bucks at the position without giving up anything noticeable on the field, why not?

All good points. But its a cheaply paid position to begin with. The cost of making a mistane far outweighs benefit of saving a few thousand bucks. And it a position if one play goes wrong can easily become the most pressure filled position on the field.

[#27TheDominator]

Why is everybody thinking in terms of dollars and cents with these moves? These are back of the roster moves. They aren't saving more than a few thousand here or there. I know it's a foreign concept for many of you, but they are actually trying to make the team better.

[stoicsentry]

Why is everybody thinking in terms of dollars and cents with these moves? These are back of the roster moves. They aren't saving more than a few thousand here or there. I know it's a foreign concept for many of you, but they are actually trying to make the team better.

I'm sure that Tannenbaum is thinking only about saving $25,000 here, $50,000 there. He's not concerned about winning at all. LOL

[#27TheDominator]

I'm sure that Tannenbaum is thinking only about saving $25,000 here, $50,000 there. He's not concerned about winning at all. LOL

I'm pretty sure Dixon was already making league minimum. Savings!