F.Chowds Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 aside from evaluating draft prospects, one of the things NFL executives do at the scouting combine is meet with agents. Lots of agents. Mostly, they try to lay the groundwork for potential deals. Toward that end, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan is scheduled to huddle in Indianapolis with the agent for defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, who is entering the final year of his contract. Wilkerson, arguably the top player on the Jets' roster, is due to earn $6.96 million in 2015 -- the amount of the fifth-year option exercised by the Jets last spring. Clearly, the Jets want to lock him up to a long-term deal. Former GM John Idzik tried to get it done, but the sides didn't come close to an agreement. If they can't reach a deal by next February, the Jets presumably would use the franchise tag on Wilkerson. Now, with close to $50 million in cap room, the Jets have no excuses. Wilkerson's future is one of Maccagnan's top priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Get it done Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Signing Wilkerson would be a great first move for the new FO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Great first move and excellent move period. Jets need to get this done. Sets the stage for doing right by the players. Now let's set the sights on the SB after this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Trade.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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