~ ~ Jets inquire on CB Keenan Lewis ~ ~

[kelly]

The Jets are one of several teams to acquire about recently released cornerback Keenan Lewis,according to Josina Anderson of ESPN.

Lewis went on to tell Anderson, "I wouldn't mind playing with (Darrelle) Revis."

The cornerback appeared in only six games for New Orleans last season, making six tackles and deflecting two passes. From 2011-2014, Lewis played in all 16 games and racked up seven interceptions while forcing two fumbles.

Lewis is flying to Pittsburgh tonight to visit with the Steelers, where he played his first four NFL seasons after being drafted by the team as a third-round pick in 2009.

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It remains to be seen if the Jets are legitimately interested in bringing in Lewis - or a player like him. It may be just a case of them leaving no stone unturned or perhaps the source is an agent who is throwing the Jets' name into the mix as a plausible suitor that could make the market for his client look more impressive.

If the Jets do have interest, then that might mean that they've been less than impressed with how well their cornerbacks are performing with Buster Skrine and Marcus Williams each being elevated into a more substantial role and Dee Milliner still apparently unable to remain on the field. Would Lewis represent any kind of upgrade though - and what might the cost be?

Lewis signed for approximately $5 million per year a few seasons ago and initially did well, but struggled in 2014 and didn't play much in 2015 before being placed on injured reserve. He had hip surgery at the start and again at the end of the 2015 season, so his inability to remain with the Saints might have as much to do with that as anything else. When the Saints released him last week, he claimed he had never been able to get along with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who had taken over in 2015. However, it's worth emphasizing that his 2014 struggles came before Allen's arrival.

 

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[joewilly12]

The #2 CB is a scary thought right now kudos to Macc for always trying to improve 

[32EBoozer]

According to OTC the Steelers have the 3rd lowest cap available with $2.996m.... guess who's #2? Jets with $1.4

No way Lewis is coming here.... especially if he's injured

We have enough of those guys in our secondary... Milliner/McDougle

[jgb]

6 hours ago, 32EBoozer said:

According to OTC the Steelers have the 3rd lowest cap available with $2.996m.... guess who's #2? Jets with $1.4

No way Lewis is coming here.... especially if he's injured

We have enough of those guys in our secondary... Milliner/McDougle

Cap space means nothing in this instance, if you want a guy you can make room. Granted it shifts consequences to latter years so not always advisable.

[32EBoozer]

1 hour ago, jgb said:

Cap space means nothing in this instance, if you want a guy you can make room. Granted it shifts consequences to latter years so not always advisable.

Sorry, I disagree.

That's was Mike T's M.O. and it cost us in the LT

Even MacDaddy has given some crazy contracts, but at least the pain is over within a few years.

[NYs Stepchild]

1 hour ago, jgb said:

Cap space means nothing in this instance, if you want a guy you can make room. Granted it shifts consequences to latter years so not always advisable.

Releasing Breno would have no consequences. I think we're waiting to see if Burris can take the job. I don't think we go into the season with Skrine/Williams. 

We could rotate coverage their way but neither of them can be effective one on one on the outside. I think Skrine could have done it before all the rule changes but he doesn't have the length to avoid penalties nowadays. 

I'm not saying we will sign Lewis, but I think we'll get someone if Burris doesn't show better in this next game. 

[jgb]

23 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said:

Sorry, I disagree.

That's was Mike T's M.O. and it cost us in the LT

Even MacDaddy has given some crazy contracts, but at least the pain is over within a few years.

You just "disagreed" by summarizing my point exactly. 

That you can pull a Tanny and sign a guy by creating cap space, meaning low cap space doesn't preclude signings. But that the future cost may not be worth it.

[jgb]

Releasing Breno would have no consequences. I think we're waiting to see if Burris can take the job. I don't think we go into the season with Skrine/Williams. 

We could rotate coverage their way but neither of them can be effective one on one on the outside. I think Skrine could have done it before all the rule changes but he doesn't have the length to avoid penalties nowadays. 

I'm not saying we will sign Lewis, but I think we'll get someone if Burris doesn't show better in this next game. 

I was talking about restructuring and moving some of the pain to outyears but cutting guys is another way to make space

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[32EBoozer]

1 hour ago, jgb said:

You just "disagreed" by summarizing my point exactly. 

That you can pull a Tanny and sign a guy by creating cap space, meaning low cap space doesn't preclude signings. But that the future cost may not be worth it.

These are the reasons we won't do it.... unless Lewis is going to play for Vet minimum.

Add to that his level of play and injuries..... Pass.

[NYs Stepchild]

1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said:

Sorry, I disagree.

That's was Mike T's M.O. and it cost us in the LT

Even MacDaddy has given some crazy contracts, but at least the pain is over within a few years.

I agree with the premise in this situation, but I do not agree that it was a mistake to let Brick walk. We never expected him to accept a pay cut. We didn't want to outright cut a player of his standing with the team or we would have done so. I believe we had the deal work out in principal with Denver before we gave Brick his choice, or the illusion of a choice.

He was a shell of himself last year and there was no way we were going to pay him all that money. We allowed him to walk away with his dignity intact.

Clady is a huge upgrade at a huge discount. We got him for next to nothing without demeaning one of our franchise players. Great job all around by Mac. 

[NYs Stepchild]

29 minutes ago, jgb said:

I was talking about restructuring and moving some of the pain to outyears but cutting guys is another way to make space

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I think we need to cut Breno either way so we will have space.

Now I'm not sure exactly what the rules are for the PUP as it pertains to cutting players. Breno may not want to come off that list. If we could pass his physical then cut him we could resign him whenever we want to a more reasonable deal. I don't think we can cut him while on the PUP and sign him again in the same year. 

I certainly do not expect to pay him 5 mil guaranteed for the year if he's on the roster week 1. I believe that is true even if he's on the PUP, or IR'd. 

[32EBoozer]

14 minutes ago, NYs Stepchild said:

I agree with the premise in this situation, but I do not agree that it was a mistake to let Brick walk. We never expected him to accept a pay cut. We didn't want to outright cut a player of his standing with the team or we would have done so. I believe we had the deal work out in principal with Denver before we gave Brick his choice, or the illusion of a choice.

He was a shell of himself last year and there was no way we were going to pay him all that money. We allowed him to walk away with his dignity intact.

Clady is a huge upgrade at a huge discount. We got him for next to nothing without demeaning one of our franchise players. Great job all around by Mac. 

LT meant Long Term.... not Left Tackle

To be honest $14m for a premier LT IN HIS PRIME is reasonable.

Unfortunately Bricks was no longer a premier LT

That's the problem with back loaded contracts.... you're paying top dollar for deminishing return.

Case in point could be Revis... unless he makes a comeback these next 2 years.

[NYs Stepchild]

2 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said:

LT meant Long Term.... not Left Tackle

To be honest $14m for a premier LT IN HIS PRIME is reasonable.

Unfortunately Bricks was no longer a premier LT

That's the problem with back loaded contracts.... you're paying top dollar for deminishing return.

Case in point could be Revis... unless he makes a comeback these next 2 years.

Sometimes the back loaded deals are bad, but as in Brick's case they are meant to be cut/renegotiated. 

In Revis' case we have him for one more year after this one, then we must cut/renegotiate him. 

[jgb]

These are the reasons we won't do it.... unless Lewis is going to play for Vet minimum.

Add to that his level of play and injuries..... Pass.

It would be because he his hurt or not good if he was missing piece they'd make room, and can.

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[Big Blocker]

Unless Milliner or M Wiliams steps up and I mean a lot, I think it more likely than not the Jets look elsewhere for help at cb.  Sure it would be nice if Burris was the answer, but there's a reason he's still down on the depth chart.  Hope I am wrong. It may already be the case that they've decided it unlikely that they can depend on Miliner and/or M Williams.

But the Jets can make the cap space.  Better that they do than go into the season with the current level of play from the cb rotation.  Something's gotta give.

[ScarletKnight89]

This really does show that the Jets are concerned about the second CB spot like most of us are.

Skrine is much better suited for the inside Nickel role and Williams is living off of having 6 picks the year before. I actually thought Williams looked better in 2014 then he did in 2015. And I guess the Jets aren't expecting anything out of Milliner at this point.

[JiFtheOracle]

I dont think it would hurt to sing a veteran Corner.  As much as I like Williams, he hasnt been asked to play a ton...and things change when you're an every down or close to it player.  I certainly have zero faith in Milliner and McDougle to stay healthy and Burris is a rookie.

If there are any holes on this D, its depth at CB and OLB.  I wouldnt mind some Vets for either positions, to be honest. 

[YankeeJet22]

I like what I've seen from Milliner.  I'd start him despite his injury history.  Maybe he's due for a good run of health.  Williams & Burris backs him up.

[jdeacon]

I would be shocked if the jets do not pick up a vet cb that shakes loose when the cuts start coming. We have way to many question marks for the number 2 spot. 

[The Crusher]

3 hours ago, jgb said:

You just "disagreed" by summarizing my point exactly. 

 

A technique commonly used by wife's everywhere.

[kelly]

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