JetNation Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 A Quick Recap of Last Week in JetNation: Jets Franchise Tag Wilkerson Before Deadline Last Monday news broke that the Jets were planning to use their franchise tag designation on Muhammad Wilkerson, although it was expected they would make the move beforehand. It wasn’t until Tuesday, the day of the deadline, that they officially announced the move. Under the franchise tag Muhammad Wilkerson is set to make $15.7 million for the 2016 season. The Jets and Wilkerson still have until July 15th to come to an agreement on a long-term contract, otherwise Wilkerson will play for the aforementioned amount on a one year deal. While the franchise tag is an effective way of locking Wilkerson up as an asset, it doesn’t guarantee he’ll be on the roster next season. The possibility of a ‘tag-and-trade’ still exists, meaning trading Wilkerson with the attached salary amount from the franchise tag. It would have to be an impressive offer for the Jets to trade one of their best players, but it would also free up the large $15.7 million doled out from the franchise tag and potentially give them more ammunition for the draft. The Jets applied the ‘nonexclusive’ franchise tag to Wilkerson, which means another less likely scenario could play out as well. A team can still negotiate with Wilkerson, but they would have to surrender two first round picks to sign him due to the franchise tag. The Jets have a chance to match the offer, but can take the two first round picks if they choose to decline the offer sheet. The tagging of Wilkerson will make it difficult for the Jets to retain Damon Harrison as well. Mike Maccagnan didn’t dismiss the idea of keeping both Wilkerson and Harrison stating “it’s not outside the realm of possibility,” although that’s not exactly a confident statement. The ‘Tampering Period’ of Free Agency Begins While free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday at 4 p.m. EST, by 12:00 p.m. Monday teams can negotiate with agents. This is referred to as the ‘legal tampering period.’ It’s a two-day window for teams to lay the groundwork for potential deals to be done quickly at the beginning of free agency. While teams are permitted to negotiate with agents, they aren’t permitted to negotiate with or contact players. If a team does contact a player during, or before this period they are subject to punishment handed down by the NFL usually in the form of a fine or stripped draft picks. Teams and agents are able to discuss all aspects of an NFL player’s contract, and figures are allowed to be exchanged, but no agreement can be made until free agency officially begins. The Jets have multiple free agents who will likely be courted during this two-day period. The players that will attract the most attention likely are Damon Harrison and Chris Ivory. Ryan Fitzpatrick could be a candidate as well, but he won’t receive as much attention early on as Harrison and Ivory. The Jets have explicitly expressed their desire to keep Harrison and Fitzpatrick, although Ivory hasn’t received the same endorsement. Other Notes Last week Eric Decker received the award for greatest public service by an athlete at the Jefferson Awards Foundation in New York City. Decker’s foundation started by he and his wife Jessie, helps military members and veterans. The program is called “Decker’s Dogs” and helps fund the rescuing and care of dogs in order to train them for service. The dogs are then paired with veterans or current military members who suffer from disabilities or disorders. Decker was also selected as the Jets’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. While at the awards ceremony Decker spoke with the New York Post expressing his disappointment with how the season ended, and mentioning that he’s been in contact with free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick. When asked about the end of the season in Buffalo, Decker said “I think I’m still bitter, to be honest. It was hard to watch the Super Bowl for a while, and then toward the end I just started to root for Peyton (Manning), and be happy for some of my friends who are still out there.” Later Decker was asked about Fitzpatrick’s pending free agency, “I’ve been texting him, but I don’t think he even knows. Maybe he does, but he’s not telling any of us.” The Jets announced season ticket prices, and there will be a four percent increase in ticket prices from last season. This may be a little concerning for fans, seeing as the Jets haven’t reached the playoffs for five straight seasons. While the Jets did improve their record from 4-12 to 10-6 in one season, it might not justify a price increase. It’s the first time since the 2011 season that most stadium sections have had a price increase. The price increase of four percent translates to around $5 on non-premium seating on average. This is a relatively small amount when referring to the price of a ticket, but it could have some fans upset after a season without playoffs and being out of the postseason for so long. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Gonna be a fun week around here!!! haters gonna hate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I can't understand why Macc has not made any moves to cut or re do any contracts to relieve some cap space to sign our own guys or fill those spots with other FA. I am not saying to go nuts signing big name FA but we have big holes at RB, OLB, QB, NT. There are pretty easy ways to open up some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 10 minutes ago, Joe Jets fan said: I can't understand why Macc has not made any moves to cut or re do any contracts to relieve some cap space to sign our own guys or fill those spots with other FA. I am not saying to go nuts signing big name FA but we have big holes at RB, OLB, QB, NT. There are pretty easy ways to open up some money. Well, it's certainly been quiet at 1 Jets Drive, but we should start to hear someting today/Tomorrow. MacD is pretty shrewd and doesn't want to tip his hand to other teams. The Rex news cycle leaks are over. I'm sure there have been ongoing discussions with D'Brick/ Marshalland maybe even Revis to get some flexibility. Expect the Breno, Cumberland news today or tomorrow, and I'm sure someting will be done concerning Brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJ37/12 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Shadetree said: 1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said: Well, it's certainly been quiet at 1 Jets Drive, but we should start to hear someting today/Tomorrow. MacD is pretty shrewd and doesn't want to tip his hand to other teams. The Rex news cycle leaks are over. I'm sure there have been ongoing discussions with D'Brick/ Marshalland maybe even Revis to get some flexibility. Expect the Breno, Cumberland news today or tomorrow, and I'm sure someting will be done concerning Brick. Gonna be a fun week around here!!! haters gonna hate!!! The Jets sitting on their hands routine is bothering me as well. Here we are at free agencies door and the Jets have done nothing to secure their most important position, qb. Hoping something is done today. The Jets are playing with fire if they let Fitz and Snacks negotiate with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 3 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: Well, it's certainly been quiet at 1 Jets Drive, but we should start to hear someting today/Tomorrow. MacD is pretty shrewd and doesn't want to tip his hand to other teams. The Rex news cycle leaks are over. I'm sure there have been ongoing discussions with D'Brick/ Marshalland maybe even Revis to get some flexibility. Expect the Breno, Cumberland news today or tomorrow, and I'm sure someting will be done concerning Brick. If they are cutting Breno or Cumby its pretty messed up to wait to do it so they can not be looking for a new team. Again, I don't want them going nuts after FA. I would have liked them setting up all there cap space before FA started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 17 minutes ago, Joe Jets fan said: If they are cutting Breno or Cumby its pretty messed up to wait to do it so they can not be looking for a new team. Again, I don't want them going nuts after FA. I would have liked them setting up all there cap space before FA started. Both of these can be accomplished if taken care of BEFORE Wed. @ 4pm. Breno and Cumberland have zero shot of being signed within the first couple of weeks of FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#bman Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Cumberland and Kerley have to be the first cuts. They are a complete waste of a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 25 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: Both of these can be accomplished if taken care of BEFORE Wed. @ 4pm. Breno and Cumberland have zero shot of being signed within the first couple of weeks of FA. I don't doubt your right, but what is the reason for not cutting them last week? What does it help the Jets to hold on to them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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