faba 118,346 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 JANUARY 13, 2014 12:49 PM Matt Simms renegotiates contract, signed through 2014 BY SETH WALDER Jets backup quarterback Matt Simms was expected to be a free agent this offseason but the young signal caller has renegotiated his contract to extend through 2014, according to a person familiar with the situation. Simms is scheduled to have a salary of $495,000 in 2014, according to league records. The renegotiation may have occurred as early as the regular season. He signed a one-year deal with the team a year ago and made the squad after Greg McElroy suffered a preseason injury and Simms put together a strong training camp. With Simms locked down for next season, the Jets technically have three quarterbacks scheduled to be on their roster: Geno Smith, Simms and Mark Sanchez. Sanchez, however, is not expected to return to Gang Green. In his stead, the Jets will likely add at least one quarterback. At his season-ending press conference, GM John Idzik admitted, “We’ll look at quarterbacks, yes we’ll look at quarterbacks.” It would make sense for the Jets to add another QB, either through free agency or the draft, that could at least compete with Smith for the starting job in next year’s training camp. Twitter.com/SethWalderNYDN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ylekram 985 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 JANUARY 13, 2014 12:49 PM Matt Simms renegotiates contract, signed through 2014 BY SETH WALDER Jets backup quarterback Matt Simms was expected to be a free agent this offseason but the young signal caller has renegotiated his contract to extend through 2014, according to a person familiar with the situation. Simms is scheduled to have a salary of $495,000 in 2014, according to league records. The renegotiation may have occurred as early as the regular season. He signed a one-year deal with the team a year ago and made the squad after Greg McElroy suffered a preseason injury and Simms put together a strong training camp. With Simms locked down for next season, the Jets technically have three quarterbacks scheduled to be on their roster: Geno Smith, Simms and Mark Sanchez. Sanchez, however, is not expected to return to Gang Green. In his stead, the Jets will likely add at least one quarterback. At his season-ending press conference, GM John Idzik admitted, “We’ll look at quarterbacks, yes we’ll look at quarterbacks.” It would make sense for the Jets to add another QB, either through free agency or the draft, that could at least compete with Smith for the starting job in next year’s training camp. Twitter.com/SethWalderNYDN it would be nice if they added 2 more qb's. some kind of experience vet and a draft pick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flgreen 30,316 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good Now they must bring a vet, who can actually play Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larz 73,459 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 cool. nice 3rd stringer with possibilities of developing into a back up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Meh. It's not for much so they can cut him whenever they want, which is hopefully when they bring in some QBs who can actually play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Il Mostro 2,314 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Perfectly fine signing. Not every one needs to be a home run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbone 186 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Kids gunna have a monster 4th pre-season game. SMS4life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CTM 149,917 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Super Bowel!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,346 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 In Idzik we trust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thor99 410,332 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Not the 10 year eleventy billion dollar contract he was expecting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Great. Now they can just announce the re-structuring of Sanchez and Geno's extension, and we can all start on that 30 pack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TuscanyTile2 12,932 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Glad he's back. I want him to have a chance to win the job next year though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Glad he's back. I want him to have a chance to win the job next year though. Had a chance this year and was not good. He's not good. Hopefully the Jets will get a legit QB in here and draft someone and Simms will be back living with his parents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4jets 2,164 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Had a chance this year and was not good. He's not good. Hopefully the Jets will get a legit QB in here and draft someone and Simms will be back living with his parents. Which game he was not good? He Nearly knocked off Geno if it wasn't for Idzik's insistence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Which game he was not good? He Nearly knocked off Geno if it wasn't for Idzik's insistence. The only regular season game he played in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freemanm 952 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Tough call given who's expected to be available. Vick would automatically bring a qb controversy, josh Freeman is as bad as Mark Sanchez, and Chad Henne just isn't that good. That leaves former starters-turned journeymen backups Colt McCoy, Shaun Hill, Brady Quinn, etc. By the way, mark my words, Sanchez is going to be a backup for the Pats next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4jets 2,164 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The only regular season game he played in? I remember 3. 16/31, 150+ yards, 1td, 1 int. not bad considering who he was backing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Tough call given who's expected to be available. Vick would automatically bring a qb controversy, josh Freeman is as bad as Mark Sanchez, and Chad Henne just isn't that good. That leaves former starters-turned journeymen backups Colt McCoy, Shaun Hill, Brady Quinn, etc. By the way, mark my words, Sanchez is going to be a backup for the Pats next season. Where is Mallett going? Traded? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Tough call given who's expected to be available. Vick would automatically bring a qb controversy, josh Freeman is as bad as Mark Sanchez, and Chad Henne just isn't that good. That leaves former starters-turned journeymen backups Colt McCoy, Shaun Hill, Brady Quinn, etc. By the way, mark my words, Sanchez is going to be a backup for the Pats next season. So, what is wrong with a QB controversey if they bring Vick in? And what would be the contoversey? Vick would be the starter hands down, No controversey that I can see. Edited January 14, 2014 by joewillie78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedro55 62 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Tough call given who's expected to be available. Vick would automatically bring a qb controversy, josh Freeman is as bad as Mark Sanchez, and Chad Henne just isn't that good. That leaves former starters-turned journeymen backups Colt McCoy, Shaun Hill, Brady Quinn, etc. By the way, mark my words, Sanchez is going to be a backup for the Pats next season. Quinn was already here and couldnt even beat out Simms for backup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedro55 62 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) So, what is wrong with a QB controversey if they bring Vick in? And what would be the contoversey? Vick would be the starter hands down, No controversey that I can see. Vick would be the starter for a few games, then get hurt, and Geno is back in the saddle and you just wasted cap space on another QB who never stayed healthy when he was young. Plus there are a lot of people who hate the guy who aren't even into football. The Jets don't really need to become a circus again that has nothing to do with football. Edited January 14, 2014 by pedro55 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayJoe12 17,520 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Best news of the day. Now there's absolutely zero way anyone can want to keep Mark on, we now have our backup QB. Two birds, one stone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I remember 3. 16/31, 150+ yards, 1td, 1 int. not bad considering who he was backing up. Barely 50% completions and a garbage touchdown in Buffalo. Sweet. Super Bowl here we come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Best news of the day. Now there's absolutely zero way anyone can want to keep Mark on, we now have our backup QB. Two birds, one stone. On what planet should the Jets go into the season with Simms as the #2? Have we learned nothing from the Sanchez era as to where this team needs a legit backup when the starter will inevitably fail? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Vick would be the starter for a few games, then get hurt, and Geno is back in the saddle and you just wasted cap space on another QB who never stayed healthy when he was young. Plus there are a lot of people who hate the guy who aren't even into football. The Jets don't really need to become a circus again that has nothing to do with football. The first half of your argument, I am willing to listen to. That is that Vick has trouble staying healthy. Thats a legitimate concern and a risk I am willing to take given his famililarity with Marty. The circus crap is long gone with Mike Vick. He's just another FA QB looking for a job, nothing more, nothing less. I would sign him in a heartbeat, and pair him with Marty and let Geno man the clipboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 On what planet should the Jets go into the season with Simms as the #2? Have we learned nothing from the Sanchez era as to where this team needs a legit backup when the starter will inevitably fail? Was he inferring that Simms would be #2 or just a backup for now competing for any job? I dont think he thinks Simms will be #2 but I could be wrong. I would hope that the "new" guy would be #1, Geno #2, and then Simms or someone else. I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCarl40 53,356 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Was he inferring that Simms would be #2 or just a backup for now competing for any job? I dont think he thinks Simms will be #2 but I could be wrong. I would hope that the "new" guy would be #1, Geno #2, and then Simms or someone else. I hope. Simms was #2 all this season and his mention of Sanchez, who would be competing for the job, makes me believe he was saying that he thinks Simms is good enough to be #3 when he's barely good enough to hold a clip board or be on the practice squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewillie78 25 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Simms was #2 all this season and his mention of Sanchez, who would be competing for the job, makes me believe he was saying that he thinks Simms is good enough to be #3 when he's barely good enough to hold a clip board or be on the practice squad. If Geno is #1 and Simms #2 next year, Rex better start typing up his resume, BEFORE Black Monday 2014, because he wouldnt make it to the bye with those 2 as your #1 and #2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
New York Mick 95,867 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Great. Now they can just announce the re-structuring of Sanchez and Geno's extension, and we can all start on that 30 pack. When can they cut Sanchez without costing a fortune? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayJoe12 17,520 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 On what planet should the Jets go into the season with Simms as the #2? Have we learned nothing from the Sanchez era as to where this team needs a legit backup when the starter will inevitably fail? The first half of your argument, I am willing to listen to. That is that Vick has trouble staying healthy. Thats a legitimate concern and a risk I am willing to take given his famililarity with Marty. The circus crap is long gone with Mike Vick. He's just another FA QB looking for a job, nothing more, nothing less. I would sign him in a heartbeat, and pair him with Marty and let Geno man the clipboard. I was being tongue in cheek/half mocking the crowd that thought Simms should have been our starter. He's got enough talent to be a solid backup and that's deserved from where he came into the league. I actually do like the signing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayJoe12 17,520 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 If Geno is #1 and Simms #2 next year, Rex better start typing up his resume, BEFORE Black Monday 2014, because he wouldnt make it to the bye with those 2 as your #1 and #2. You do realize that Geno and Simms were the #1 and #2 this year, respectively, and they still managed to go 8-8? I know you believe that we are doomed with Geno as a starter, but the way he played the last quarter of the season is fairly indicative of a player improving. He plays at that level for an entire season, we're without a doubt a playoff team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Villain The Foe 11,261 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Good Now they must bring a vet, who can actually play Why bring in anyone who can't play? Only Tanny would do such a thing . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sourceworx 6,537 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) When can they cut Sanchez without costing a fortune? I believe at the start of the new league year, which usually is the beginning of March. Edited January 14, 2014 by sourceworx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsfan80 127,671 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm fine with this. Cut Sanchez loose. Add 2 QB's and we head into camp with 4 guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsfan80 127,671 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Why bring in anyone who can't play? Only Tanny would do such a thing . We have a lot of holes on this team and there was no sense in creating another one. Simms earned the # 3 job last year by beating out McElroy, ended up the # 2, and knows the system. And re-signing him for less than $500,000 means we can turn around and cut him at any time. Everyone knows we need to add at least 1, if not 2 QB's into the mix. Either Simms ends up cut or he's our cheap 3rd string guy. I don't see a problem with it. Edited January 14, 2014 by Jetsfan80 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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