kelly Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Mark this down: There will be a surprise cut or two (or three) before the start of the regular season. The New York Jets have a new front office and a new coaching staff, which means there are different eyes in the building -- eyes that won't see things the same way as the previous regime. This sort of thing happens across the NFL, putting certain players -- i.e. older, high-salaried vets -- on notice. Some players on the Jets that could be on shaky ground in the preseason : Jason Babin, outside linebacker (cap charge: $1.6 million): At 35, he's the oldest player on the team. Babin is a smart, savvy player whose specialty is getting to the quarterback in a situational role, but he will be expendable if a younger player proves he can do the job. They have three young outside 'backers -- rookie Lorenzo Mauldin, Trevor Reilly and IK Enemkpali. Stephen Bowen, defensive end ($665,000): The Jets signed Bowen, 31, and Kevin Vickerson, 32, to one-year, minimum-salary contracts to bolster the depth on the defensive line. Bowen has battled knee issues in recent years, so he could be the underdog in a battle that includes Vickerson, Leger Douzable and Ronald Talley. Willie Colon, guard ($665,000): Obviously, the money isn't an issue. It's his age (32), health (a cranky knee) and a crop of young guards on the roster. Colon has value because of his strong intangibles, but those won't mean much if he gets outplayed in training camp by Brent Qvale, Brian Winters or Oday Aboushi. Erin Henderson, linebacker ($585,000): Henderson, who turns 29 on July 1, is attempting a comeback after sitting out last season. It would be a heck of a story -- already is -- but as Bill Parcells used to say, they don't sell insurance for this sort of thing. He's battling Joe Mays and Jamari Lattimore for backups spots. Mays, 29, who missed part of the offseason with a sore knee, also belongs on this list. Calvin Pace, outside linebacker ($2.25 million): Pace, who turns 35 in October, is the projected starting "Sam" linebacker, hoping to squeeze another year out of his career. His pass-rushing production declined last year, but he's still capable of setting the edge versus the run. He'd better watch out for Mauldin, a third-round pick who impressed in last week's minicamp. If he shows in the preseason he can handle every-down responsibilities, it'll put Pace on thin ice. DeVier Posey, wide receiver ($919,000): Acquired in a draft-day trade, Posey is competing with several receivers for the fifth and sixth spots (if there is a sixth spot). He's a former third-round pick with minimal production, and he doesn't return kickoffs or punts, which hurts his value. Stevan Ridley, running back ($1.0 million): A crowded backfield, coupled with his uncertain health status, makes Ridley a question mark. Seven months removed from major knee surgery, he was limited throughout the spring. Coach Todd Bowles said he's not sure if Ridley will be cleared for training camp. The Jets knew the circumstances when they signed him (only $80,000 guaranteed), so they have a plan in place. He could be a candidate for the physically-unable-to-perform list. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/51978/a-handful-of-vets-who-could-be-on-jets-roster-bubble-in-preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachelors3 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Sounds like if they cut these guys and add up the bucks saved, they can sign Mo to a long term contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Cut Babin at $1.6, but keep Pace for $2.25. Though that's a lotta dough for a dinosaur OLB but apparently he's a great locker room presence and does his job pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Babin is the only one I'd want back, and wouldn't mind seeing him go either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 If Pace is healthy he's making the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 If Pace is healthy he's making the team. Agreed. He still gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think Babin and Pace are the only two on that list that would save a nickel. Well, maybe Ridley would save an actual nickel. Cutting a guy making $665K to keep a guy making $585K? I'm sure that Mo would be ecstatic with that extra $80K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Agreed. He still gets the job done. yup !..he'll be with us for one more season... cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Cut these beasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ridley might be gone. The move didn't make sense when we had Ivory, Powell, Zac and Darryl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ridley and Colon are my my vet predictions of not making the final roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Colon along with his at least good for 1 or 2 drive-killing penalties a game and big mouth are ready for a new career over there on the NFL Network, mark that down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Colon along with his at least good for 1 or 2 drive-killing penalties a game and big mouth are ready for a new career over there on the NFL Network, mark that down I'd be for dumping them all except Pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 and who the hell is DeVier Posey and how is he making almost a million dollars a year playing football for the Jets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 and who the hell is DeVier Posey and how is he making almost a million dollars a year playing football for the Jets? Part of a trade with Houston in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmajet Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 this is exactly how a well run organization should work; young players (draftees and UDFAs) should constantly be pushing out the vets, particularly fringe vets. we just haven't had enough depth in the past to make this happen. the proof is in some of the scrubs that have been playing (let alone on the team). My hopes are for Cumberland (not likely) and another O-lineman. I love Cro, but I would like to see Milliner or McDougle push him out at some point too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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