JetNation Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Should the Jets give kicker Nick Folk the franchise tag? Folk is set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 11 but hitting 91% of his field goals last season makes retaining him a priority. The Jets have until March 3 to use the tag on Folk which would be a contract offer for one-year at approximately $3.5 million. By using this tag any team who signs Folk away from the Jets would have to surrender two first round draft picks. Bottom line, Folk would remain a Jet if tagged and they could work on a new longer term contract until July 15, probably lowering Folks cap cost for 2014. If the general manager John Idzik and the Jets feel Folk is worth paying the franchise salary he’s probably the only candidate to be tagged, otherwise they will allow him to test free agency. Is the price right for free agent tackle Austin Howard? The Jets starting right guard for the last two seasons is set to become a free agent and the franchise tag for offensive lineman ($10 million) is too high for use on Howard. Right guard Willie Colon is also hitting free agency so the thought of losing the entire starting right side of the offensive line is not pleasant. Howard is a solid player coming into his prime turning 27 in March. It’s been reported that the Jets have already entered contract talks with Howard before other teams can bid on him. Howard will definitely garner some interest on the open market so the Jets would be wise to lock him up before free agency, but how much is too much? Prediction: Howard remains a Jet – (Four years $18 million – $8 million guaranteed) Will the Jets let defensive lineman Leger Douzable leave via free agency? Douzable was a mini-camp tryout who later signed with the team heading into training camp. A versatile defensive lineman who can play multiple positions along the line but used in a situational/relief role. The Jets recently tried out former Dolphins defensive lineman Vaughn Martin which could be seen as a fall back option if the Jets cannot resign Douzable. The Jets might offer a one-year “take it or leave it” veterans minimum deal to the defensive lineman and he might do better on the open market, at least enough to test it out. Even though Douzable is a nice piece to the Jets defensive line his 20 tackles and 1.5 sacks are not irreplaceable. It will be interesting to see if the Jets are willing to go above his minimum to bring the lineman back? Say goodbye to running back Goodson? There was lots of excitement about the “homerun” hitting potential when the Jets signed running back Mike Goodson last offseason but things have gone downhill from that point on. Goodson was arrested in May 2013 on weapons and drug charges, went AWOL in training camp, served a suspension and tore his ACL only two games into his Jet career. Still dealing with the legal process and recovering from the knee injury the Jets might want to look elsewhere to replace Goodson as releasing the back saves $1.3 million along with any potential problems Goodson continues to face. What to do with the forgotten man receiver Stephen Hill? Since being drafted 43rd in 2012 to say Hill has been a disappointment would be an understatement. General manager John Idzik preaches competition and that is what Hill is likely to face heading into the 2014 season. Whether through free agency and/or the draft the Jets are going to beef up their receiving core. Hill will enter training cap squarely on the roster bubble, wonder if he’ll still have a chair when the music stops? View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 All questions start and end with the quarterback situation. Not to beat it to death, but it will be addressed and it needs to be in some shape or form, especially for the back-up slot. That said, bring back Folk and Howard. Goodson can take a walk. Leger Douzable was solid and should be retained for the right price. And you don't do anything with Stephen Hill. He gets one more year to show improvement. His contract is manageable and there is no reason to get rid of him at this juncture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was up all night worrying about Leger Douzable and Nick Folk. I'm glad someone was able to articulate my anxieties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was up all night worrying about Leger Douzable and Nick Folk. I'm glad someone was able to articulate my anxieties. Self-medicating with booze and hookers become too pricey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Folk: 2 mill/year or adios NO TAG Howard: 5mill/year or adios NO TAG Douzable: No big deal either way, good player, but could be replaced Goodson: Adios, DRAFT a good pass catching RB Hill: 1 more year, and if he doesn't finally improve, adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge o8 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 howard stays douzable stays Hill with two years same program he should be much better and same QB if Geno runs the team, the rest stay go all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Self-medicating with booze and hookers become too pricey? There's always cheaper booze and cheaper hookers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 There's always cheaper booze and cheaper hookers. Just out of curiosity, for a friend, how cheap can one possibly go? Like a sixer of Shlitz and say, Max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just out of curiosity, for a friend, how cheap can one possibly go? Like a sixer of Shlitz and say, Max? You can realistically have your own party for around $70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 There's always cheaper booze and cheaper hookers. The expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 So for everyone that's wants to cut Goodson, not give folk 3 mil a year, not give Howard 6 mil a year, where should we spend the money we have to?? Some how people forget we have to spend to 90% of the cap. That's not the league would like you to. It means in 2014 the Jets have to spend 90 % of 125 mil. So where do you all want to spend the money?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Keep Howard for continuity on the offensive line, Keep folk at 2.5 to 3 million- any more let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 So for everyone that's wants to cut Goodson, not give folk 3 mil a year, not give Howard 6 mil a year, where should we spend the money we have to?? Some how people forget we have to spend to 90% of the cap. That's not the league would like you to. It means in 2014 the Jets have to spend 90 % of 125 mil. So where do you all want to spend the money?? the salary cash floor does not apply to a single year. Instead, it applies to the four-year period running from 2013 through the 2016 season. Every NFL team must spend 89% of the salary cap cumulatively over those season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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