whodeawhodat Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 ~ ~ here ya go...http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/mailbag/_/id/21416/21416 ....he wrote the article, not me. cheers ~ ~ jimmy... effin... walker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Quick thoughts on the Jets' signing of former Chargers OLB Antwan Barnes, who landed a three-year, $4 million contract:1. FILLS A NEED: The Jets have gaping holes at outside linebacker. They cut Calvin Pace in a cap-related move and they're not planning to re-sign Bryan Thomas, leaving Garrett McIntyre and Ricky Sapp. Get the picture ? Barnes could compete for a starting job, but he's best suited to a situational role as a pass rusher. He's done that his entire career. This won't preclude the Jets from picking an outside linebacker with the ninth overall pick, a decent possibility.2. ANOTHER INJURED GUY: Barnes ended last season on the Chargers' injured-reserve list. Detect a trend? New GM John Idzik is signing players (at low cost) with injury histories. G Willie Colon missed most of the last three seasons, DT Antonio Garay suffered five season-ending injuries and QB David Garrard missed the past two years with back and knee injuries. The Jets' five free-agent signings played a combined total of only 43 games last season. It's a risky way to do business, but Idzik isn't paying for starting-caliber players here. He's trying to build depth. The only addition likely to start is Colon -- if healthy.3. QUARTERBACK HUNTER: Getting to the quarterback isn't a foreign concept to Barnes, who has 23.5 career sacks in 78 games. His best year, not even close, was 2011. In 273 pass-rushing opportunities in '11, he was credited with 11 sacks and 29 quarterback hurries, according to ProFootballFocus.com. His numbers dropped way down last seaosn -- 140, three and 10, respectively. Part of that decline could be attributed to injuries; he also lost some playing time to No. 1 pick Melvin Ingram. Barnes played only 182 defensive snaps (17 percent) last season.4. SCHEME FAMILIARITY: It should be an easy transition for Barnes because he's familiar with the Rex Ryan system. He played under Ryan and new defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman with the Ravens. He knows them, they know him. That helps a lot.5. SCOUT'S VIEW: Here is what an AFC scout had to say about Barnes signing with the Jets: "He's an undersized edge-rusher type. His base defensive position will be outside linebacker, but I think he has more value in the sub than the base. I wouldn't hang my hat on the guy as a starter. He's more of a contributor, but in their situation, he may fall into it. I think if it's all lined up correctly, he's in the sub package." > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/21628/reaction-barnes-will-help-pass-rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Bucs fed up with Jets over Revis 08:07 AM ET 03.19 | The game of chicken between the Jets and Buccaneers over Darrelle Revis may wind up running off the rails for Gang Green. The Buccaneers are losing patience with the Jets, according to league sources, over the teams' inability to strike a deal for the All-Pro cornerback. The Buccaneershave told people around the league they may have to look at other options at cornerback soon if they can't make a deal for Revis. "It's amazing," a league source said. "The Jets are going to screw this up." ... The two sides are in Arizona untiltomorrow at the NFL league meetings, so it is possible they can getsomething hammered out this week, but it appears the Jets might be running out of time with this suitor. > http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/373853 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 ~ ~ Falling 1. New York Jets: The 2013 season could be a long one for the Jets. New York continued its tough rebuild in free agency last week. The Jets lost starting tailback Shonn Greene, tight end Dustin Keller and safeties LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell to other teams. Backup Mike DeVito also signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jets tried to fill a few spots with small signings like guard Willie Colon, linebacker Antwan Barnes and tailback Mike Goodson. But New York can only afford to bargain hunt in free agency. The Jets are losing talent faster than they are gaining it and are quickly falling behind in the AFC East. ~ 3. Jets quarterback Tim Tebow: After a much-hyped regular season, Tebow news has been relatively quiet this offseason. But for some reason other football leagues have been making headlines by encouraging Tebow to leave the NFL. First, it was the CFL which expressed interest in Tebow. Now, it's the Arena Football League. The Orlando Predators offered Tebow a spot on the team if he can’t get a job in the NFL. A year ago Tebow was coming off a successful playoff win with the Denver Broncos. This year, there are questions about Tebow simply making an NFL roster. Tebow probably won’t get a chance with the Jets. They are expected to release Tebow if they cannot find a trade partner this offseason. rest of above article : > http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/56470/afc-east-offseason-stock-watch-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Resetting the depth chart There have been many comings and goings since late February, so this is a good time to update the Jets' depth chart. We'll go two-deep whenever possible : OFFENSE WR Santonio Holmes | Jeremy Kerley LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson LG Willie Colon | Matt Slauson (UFA) C Nick Mangold | Caleb Schlauderaff RG Vladimir Ducasse | Brandon Moore (UFA) RT Austin Howard TE Jeff Cumberland | Konrad Reuland WR Stephen Hill | Clyde Gates QB Mark Sanchez | David Garrard FB Lex Hilliard RB Bilal Powell | Mike Goodson ~ DEFENSE ~ DT Muhammad Wilkerson NT Kenrick Ellis | Antonio Garay DE Quinton Coples OLB Antwan Barnes | Bryan Thomas (UFA) WLB Demario Davis | Josh Mauga MLB David Harris | Nick Bellore OLB Garrett McIntyre | Ricky Sapp CB Darrelle Revis | Kyle Wilson CB Antonio Cromartie | Ellis Lankster S Josh Bush S Antonio Allen SPECIALISTS PK Nick Folk P Robert Malone LS Tanner Purdum PR Jeremy Kerley | Kyle Wilson KR Joe McKnight | Clyde Gates > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/21786/re-setting-the-depth-chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 ~ ~ Key free agents : RB Mike Goodson, QB David Garrard, OL Willie Colon, LB Antwan BarnesUpdated needs : QB, WR, S, TE, LBAnalysis : The cash-strapped Jets made several cost-effective signings in free agency. But this team still has a long way to go in order to become a contender. New York needs more talent at quarterback, receiver, safety, tight end and linebacker. The Jets plugged a couple holes at tailback and offensive line. Goodson is an underrated signing. He fits New York’s quick-hitting, West Coast offense well and has more home-run potential than former starter Shonn Greene. Colon also is a quality veteran with a lot of winning experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He should be an immediate starter. The Jets don't have much cap room to plug these holes and must rely on a good draft. > http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/56715/updating-afc-east-needs-dolphins-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Plenty of teams have plenty of cap room Free agency opened 15 days ago. This year, the initial surge of cash was more limited than ever, more than a few guys settled for one-year deals, and plenty of other players are still waiting to get paid. For some, the issue is cap space. For many, it can’t be. As of Tuesday, March 26, 13 teams still had more than $10 million in spending room for 2013, and five still had more than $20 million, per a source with knowledge of the NFLPA’s calculation of remaining cap room. Leading the way are the Bengals, who despite numerous re-signings still have $28.9 million to spend. The Browns come in a close second, with $28.7 million. The Bucs get the bronze for saving their gold, with $26.8 million. Also, the Jaguars have $26.6 million, and the Eagles have $26.3 million. Others with eight figures include the Packers with $18.3 million, the Bills with $16.8 million, the Dolphins with $15.7 million, the Cardinals with $14.0 million, the supposedly spending-to-the-cap Patriots with $13.4 million, the supposedly cap-strapped Jets with $13.0 million, the Colts with $11.7 million, and the Titans with $10.7 million. This year, teams are required to spend 89 percent of the unadjusted cap. But that number is determined at least for now on a four-year rolling average, which essentially allows teams to pocket 44 percent of a single year’s spending limit from 2013 through 2016. Based on the current cap numbers, some teams are well on their way to that number. > http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/plenty-of-teams-have-plenty-of-cap-room/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Idzik trims the salary-cap fat March, 28, 2013 When GM John Idzik was hired two months ago, the Jets were close to $30 million over the 2013 salary cap. Now, according to the latest figures, they're $13 million under the cap.It has been a painful process. They cut several players,restructured two big contracts and watched as five starters walked out the door in free agency. At the same time, Idzik added five relatively inexpensive free agents. As a result, the team's salary structure isn't as top-heavy as it was before. In mid-February, the top-10 cap figures accounted for about $105 million of the $123 million cap. That figure is down to $78.1 million. Here's the top 10 :1. LB David Harris: $13 million2. QB Mark Sanchez: $12.9 million3. LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson: $10.7 million4. C Nick Mangold: $9.1 million5. CB Darrelle Revis: $9 million6. WR Santonio Holmes: $9 million7. CB Antonio Cromartie: $6.5 million8. LB Calvin Pace: $3 million*9. QB Tim Tebow: $2.6 million10. NT Sione Po'uha: $2.3 million* * No longer on the roster; this is a "dead" money charge. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/21853/idzik-trims-the-salary-cap-fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Revis deal could go down when Bucs are on the clock It has been several weeks since it became clear that the most serious (and possibly only) suitor for Jets cornerback Darrelle Revisis the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who apparently remain willing to pay Reviswhat he wants on a long-term deal even as the cornerback market has disintegrated. But a trade bogged down with the Jets wanting a package headlined by the 13th overall pick in the 2013 draft and the Bucs hoping instead to send a 2014 first-rounder that, if the team from Tampa has its way, will be much lower than No. 13. Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune believes that, as the draft approaches, talk of the trade going down “will heat up again.” Cummings writes that the Bucs continue to refuse to part ways withtheir 2013 first-round pick “in part because it’s too soon to know how this year’s draft will play out.” That’s a great point. A player the Bucs would have drafted with a much higher pick could squirt through the first 12 selections, making them more inclined to use it. Conversely, there may be no one Tampa really wants at No. 13, making a trade to the Jets more likely.That would actually help the Jets, since getting the 13th pick after 12 have been made would ensure that no one would try to leap past New York and take the player the Jets would possibly be targeting at No. 13. There’s a third path that could get the deal done, giving the Jets the 2013 first-round pick G.M. John Idzik feels compelled to obtain. The Bucs could slide back from No. 13 if they aren’t thrilled with any of the players available at that point, and then offer the lower pick to the Jets. The fact that the Bucs have yet to sign another cornerback, coupled with the belief in league circles that ownership in Tampa wants Revis, means that this deal isn’t dead, yet. In the end, it could make for some unexpected twists on the night of Thursday, April 25. > http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/31/revis-deal-could-go-down-when-bucs-are-on-the-clock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Jets, Darrelle Revis past point of no return Sometimes relationships reach a point where there is no going back. The partnership is too fractured. Too much baggage and too many ill feelings make things unworkable. The New York Jets have reached that stage with four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis. Under no circumstances should Revis be in a Jets uniform in Week 1. Both sides are past the point of no return in their strained relationship. The Jets began the offseason by keeping Revis in the dark. Then, they said they weren't actively shopping Revis but were willing to listen to offers for all players. This approach to trading Revis upset their best player and pushed him farther down the Gang Green ledge. "This hit home," Revis recently said in a video interview with Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson. "This definitely hit home, especially being one of the best players out there and come to find out you’re getting shopped. It really hits home. But my main focus is it really doesn’t matter where I be at, I know what I can do. I’m confident in what I do. . . . whether it be there with the New York Jets or if it be with another team, I have to do what I have to do and play ball.” Revis certainly is not without blame. Both sides contributed over the years to this impending split. Revis has been all business with the Jets from the day he was drafted in the first round in 2007. He's had three contract squabbles in that span -- once as a rookie, and also in 2010 and 2012. Twice the Jets reached a resolution with Revis. But last summer, perhaps tired of this trend, they held firm and failed to renegotiate with Revis. Each instance had to cause some level of strain on their business relationship. It's apparently at a point now where Jets owner Woody Johnson has little interest in going through another tough negotiation when Revis becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2014. Revis, if healthy, could command an average salary of $12 million to $15 million per year with his next deal. The Jets would be hard-pressed to pay that kind of money to one player, and would be better off getting an attractive package of draft picks in a trade to rebuild the roster under first-year general manager John Idzik. Revis is the only strong bargaining chip New York currently has in the trade market. Last season was an eye-opener for the Jets. Revis went down in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins with a season-ending knee injury. The defense was expected to fall apart. Coach Rex Ryan had built his entire scheme around Revis’ ability to shut down half of the field each week. However, Ryan proved again that he is a very good defensive mind by keeping the Jets strong on that side of the football. Ryan masterfully adjusted his scheme without Revis, and the Jets finished eighth in total defense in 2012. Most notably, they also were second against the pass without Revis, allowing just 189.9 yards per game. They allowed 201 passing yards per game in 2011, with Revis playing a full season. That is when it clicked for the Jets that no player is irreplaceable, even Revis. Life without "Revis Island" on defense wasn't so bad. Antonio Cromartie had another Pro Bowl season, and former 2008 first-round pick Kyle Wilson was ready to step into the starting lineup. The Jets got plenty of practice playing without Revis, and proved they still can be a top-10 defense. Perhaps the biggest impact in trading Revis would be on Ryan. The embattled Jets coach is entering his fifth season and a must-win year. The Jets have missed the playoffs for two straight seasons, and he probably has to end that streak this year to keep his job. Trading the team's best player would make it more difficult on Ryan. However, other than Ryan's job security, there is no reason for this Revis-Jets marriage to continue. There are too many holes on this team for New York to be a contender. If he stayed, Revis simply would be wasting another year of his career with a Jets team headed nowhere, and he would be unhappy in the process. It’s going to be a long and difficult rebuilding process for the Jets. But that process will move faster if the Jets stop holding on to the past and step forward without Revis. > http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/57152/jets-darrelle-revis-past-point-of-no-return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Clarifying some money matters with Darrelle Revis: Previously, it was believed the Jets were on the hook for the $1 million roster bonus he "earned" on March 17. Remember all the attention it received that day, with stories about Revis collecting another $1 million from Woody Johnson's bank account? Turns out the Jets aren't responsible for the $1 million if they trade him before the regular season, according to sources. His new team (the Bucs?) would be required to make that payment. As a matter of fact, Revis' entire 2013 compensation ($3 million in base salary, plus $3 million in three separate bonuses) would transfer to his new team. That, of course, would minimize the cap hit for the Jets, although not by much. If they trade him before June 1, the Jets would have a $12 million cap charge in 2013. Previously, it was thought to be $13 million. Right now, his cap number is $9 million. There are only two ways in which the Jets would have to pay the $1 million roster bonus: They retain Revis or they cut him. In the big picture, the money isn't big enough to influence whether he gets traded or not. The feeling here is that Revis will be dealt to the Bucs before the draft. The Bucs are willing to offer first-, third- and sixth-round picks, according to a Yahoo! Sports report, which quotes unnamed sources saying the Bucs are becoming impatient. In that respect, Jets GM John Idzik is playing his hand correctly. Why would he trade Revis two weeks before the draft? He's probably waiting to see if another suitor emerges, creating a bidding war. The Bucs might be getting impatient, but they have no other viable alternatives at cornerback. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/22061/jets-dont-owe-revis-a-dime-if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Todd McShay, Jason Taylor & Mel Kiper re our options... video....http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/57318/video-jets-first-round-options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 It all came tumbling down for the Jets in 2012 as they turned in their first losing season under Rex Ryan thanks to poor quarterback play, injuries to two of their most talented players and the power of the Buttfumble. There’s been a partial purge this offseason as General Manager Mike Tannenbaum and several veteran defenders were cut loose and any worthwhile free agent from last year’s team signed elsewhere. Cornerback Darrelle Revis may be the next to go and the draft will be the Jets’ first chance to get started on building something out of the rubble left behind. Quarterback : You can’t talk about the Jets’ needs and not put quarterback front and center. Mark Sanchez’s inability to stop handing the ball to the other team has left the team without a sturdy hand on the rudder of the offense and neither David Garrard nor Greg McElroy offer much help as a better solution for the future. Tim Tebow’s still on the roster as well, although his presence remains as baffling as it has since the moment he first arrived in town. The problem with taking a quarterback this year is that Rex Ryan is a lame duck head coach and the team may be moving in a different direction offensively if they wind up parting ways with Ryan after the 2013 season. While General Manager John Idzik will still be around, the next coach might want something different than current offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. With this year’s class offering little in the way of certainty at quarterback, it would be surprising to see the Jets go that route in the first round when they have a need for talent in every corner of the roster. Reaching for a franchise guy and missing again would keep any rebuilding efforts from gaining much traction. Pass Rusher : The Jets added a couple of players on the defensive line in the last two years in Muhammad Wilkerson and Quinton Coples, but they desperately need someone who can create pressure off the edge. Calvin Pace and Bryan Thomas are both gone, so outside linebacker would seem to be the best place to find it even with Antwan Barnes signed this offseason. Several candidates should be on the board when the Jets make their selection, including Ziggy Ansah of BYU and Barkevious Mingo of LSU, and grabbing one would put some teeth back into a defense that has only been able to create pressure through smoke and mirrors recently. Wide Receiver/Tight End : Santonio Holmes was out for almost the entire season and Dustin Keller was in and out of the lineup with injuries all year, leaving Sanchez and McElroy to throw to a motley crew of receivers. Jeremy Kerley is a useful slot piece and the Jets hope Stephen Hill will blossom, but Keller’s gone and Holmes’ status will be uncertain until he proves he can get back to previous levels. Tight end is barren, but the Jets need to find guys who can make plays at both spots and they probably can’t stop at one. Safety: They lost LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell, both of whom played fairly well on one-year deals in 2012. Dawan Landry has been signed to help take his brother’s place, but the Jets could really use a long-term solution to a spot that’s never been a strength since Ryan came to town. T.J. McDonald of USC and Phillip Thomas of Fresno State are a couple of guys who will be available after the first day that could challenge for a starting job right away. Offensive line: It’s hard to ground and pound when your offensive line doesn’t do much pounding. The Jets have lost both of their starting guards and Austin Howard wasn’t up to the task at right tackle, leaving the Jets with plenty of room to improve. Willie Colon will fill one of those spots, but the Jets still need to add younger players and increase the overall talent level of a group that fell off in 2012. > http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/12/team-needs-new-york-jets-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Analyzing the O: Help needed everywhere The numbers resemble a zip code: 0, 9, 7, 7, 9. In reality, they represent the Jets' point total in five games last season. In an era of wide-open passing attacks and high-scoring shootouts, the Jets trotted out a sorry offense that was reminiscent of the Rich Kotite daze. Rex Ryan took some responsibility, claiming he failed to establish an offensive identity, but the problem went beyond that. Nick Mangold is one of the few players the Jets can count on offensively. It's a talent issue. The Jets need playmakers and they need a quarterback who can galvanize his supporting cast. They're lacking in so many areas that it's easier to list their "haves" as opposed to their "needs." They have a left tackle, D'Brickashaw Ferguson. They have a center, Nick Mangold. Every other position has a question attached to it, creating almost an expansion-team feel. The Jets averaged only 4.6 yards per play, next-to-last in the league. Statistically, it was one of the 10 worst offensive performances in the NFL over the last five years. As usual, it starts with the quarterback. Mark Sanchez is part of the problem, no longer deemed part of the solution. Thing is, it's not a quick-fix situation. Sanchez's burdensome contract, coupled with a weak quarterback class, puts new GM John Idzik in a quandary: Does he commit to a new quarterback of the future by drafting one of the top prospects from the dinged-up Class of '13 or does he wait until next year and ride out the storm with the Sanchez-David Garrard-Greg McElroy troika ? Knowing Idzik, an executive in Seattle last year when the Seahawks found Russell Wilson in the third round, he'll probably wait. One thing could change that: If he feels strongly enough about one of the quarterbacks in the draft and can convince owner Woody Johnson to eat most of Sanchez's $8.25 million guarantee (the likely precursor to any trade), then maybe Idzik can start a new era at the position.Geno Smith (West Virginia) could be available with the ninth pick, but we're not talking about a sure thing in the Andrew Luck-Robert Griffin III category. You want to be sure when you're picking a quarterback that high. The Jets like Ryan Nassib (Syracuse), but he probably will be picked somewhere between No. 9 and No. 39, their second-round choice. The Jets should focus on upgrading the skill-position talent. Even though their top three receivers return, they still need a home-run threat for Marty Mornhinweg's West Coast offense. The top receivers are Tavon Austin (West Virginia) and Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee). The Jets' wideouts generated only 575 yards-after-the-catch, fourth-worst among receiving corps, according to ESPN Stats & Information. They need a pass-catching tight end to replace Dustin Keller and they could use a between-the-tackles runner to replace Shonn Greene. Rome wasn't built in a day and the Jets' depleted offense can't be rebuilt in one draft. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/22232/analyzing-the-o-help-needed-everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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