joewilly12 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Adam Schefter ✔@AdamSchefter Former Colts’ CB Vontae Davis is taking his first free-agent visit today with the Buffalo Bills, per source. 3:44 PM - Feb 15, 2018 *** Be nice if we could keep all the free agent news in one thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 ITS OFFICIAL there is no FA News yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just now, JetFaninMI said: ITS OFFICIAL there is no FA News yet. Tell Adam Schefter that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Still a little ways to go before the 4th and something tells me that Cousins destination spot is going to take a solid week and a half into FA to be decided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 5 players Jets must avoid in free agency Published 3 hours ago on Feb 15, 2018 By Connor Rogers Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports The New York Jets have a ton of cap space and understandably the hype around their potential free agency spending spree has grown. While that money certainly helps. who should the team avoid so it’s spent right? Let’s break it down. 1. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Los Angeles Rams The Jets need to revamp their cornerback depth chart, but spending big at the position isn’t necessarily the way to go. Johnson turned 28 years old in the beginning of January and as New York fans know quite well, corners often hit a wall the closer they get to the age of 30. After back to back years of being franchise tagged, it’s safe to say Johnson will be looking for a long-term deal. He has the desired length and cover skills for Todd Bowles system (which relies heavily on the position), but this is the type of contract that could look very bad halfway through year number two of the deal. With a loaded draft class at the position and younger, potentially cheaper options such as E.J. Gaines from Buffalo on the market, this is a no-brainer situation to avoid. 2. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Detroit Lions I’m not sure there is anyone on the planet that bangs the table for the Jets to land a pass rusher more than me, but here we are. Ansah has battled injuries and will turn 29 in May. Sinking money into a player that is a question mark to consistently be on the field is how teams find themselves in salary cap hell. It’s been an interesting last couple of seasons for Ansah, who had 14.5 sacks in 2015 but then just two in 2016. This year he had six going into week 16, but had three sacks in each of the final two games to finish strong. When he’s on, he’s a dynamic threat to get after the quarterback. The problem is, he’s simply not a reliable option for a team that will need to hit home runs in free agency this year. 3. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers This is very similar to the Trumaine Johnson situation, but rather than age it’s Bell’s workload in recent seasons that is the concern. He’s expected to have gigantic contract demands that could have long-term guaranteed money tied to them. Since tearing multiple ligaments in his knee two years ago, he’s had 742 touches in just two seasons. He’s a great player and the most complete running back in the NFL, but will he slow down soon? That’s the gamble teams are wondering about and with an abundance of other running back options both in the draft and free agency, it’s not a risk worth taking.< 4. Sam Bradford, QB, Minnesota Vikings Let’s say the Jets miss out on landing Kirk Cousins. At this point, prepare yourselves for every other free agent quarterback being tied to the team. Sam Bradford unfortunately can’t stay on the field, no matter how much he flashes when he does play. Option B should be to bring back Josh McCown and draft a quarterback for the future. It’s that simple. 5. Terrelle Pryor, WR, Washington Redskins After a breakout year in 2016 where he had over 1,000 yards in Cleveland, Pryor was a free agent dud for the Redskins last year. It’s hard to believe he’ll already be 29 this upcoming season, but for most teams he’ll still be worth taking a one year flyer on. The Jets are not one of those teams. They have a deep threat in Robby Anderson (even if he’s suspended, it won’t be beyond three or four games) and Quincy Enunwa will be returning to a core that also includes Jermaine Kearse, Chad Hanse and ArDarius Stewart. There are much better options heading into the free agent market that include Allen Robinson, Jarvis Landry and Sammy Watkins. If the team wants to tone the spending at the position, Paul Richardson could be an option as well as a trade for a more productive veteran that hits the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 FA doesn’t start until March 14th Davis was released by the Colts back in November, that’s why he’s free to sign elsewhere now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Source: #Bengals QB AJ McCarron won his grievance against the team. He’ll be a free agent. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 15, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, cant wait said: Good for him. I don't even really have any interest in the Jets bringing him in, with the sole exception of them being 100% committed to getting a QB at the top of the draft, and maybe having some interest in him as a transition guy. With that said, there's no reason the Bengals should have been able to hang onto him for an extra year. I'm never typically a fan of player holdouts, but if the NFL started allowing teams to get away with crap like that, you couldn't reasonably expect players to respect it. Here's hoping the same ends up being the case for Bridgewater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, cant wait said: Wouldn’t mind giving him an opportunity to battle it out with a rookie but I’m sure he is looking for a definite starter spot. Rosen/ AJ Mcarron/ Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Quick: Put a value on him. I say $10M. Good backup with the outside potential to be a starting quality player. That puts him above Fitzpatrick and McCown IMO. The Garoppolo contract probably helps him, but the flame outs by Glennon and Osweiler hurt. I would go a bit higher, but not a crazy amount more. He will get considerably more, considering Glennon at $18M and Osweiler $21M, probably around $20M. It will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: Quick: Put a value on him. I say $10M. Good backup with the outside potential to be a starting quality player. That puts him above Fitzpatrick and McCown IMO. The Garoppolo contract probably helps him, but the flame outs by Glennon and Osweiler hurt. I would go a bit higher, but not a crazy amount more. He will get considerably more, considering Glennon at $18M and Osweiler $21M, probably around $20M. It will be interesting. If I’m the Jets, I’m not touching him if the price isn’t completely team sided. He hasn’t proved anything. I just like the idea of having him as reliable depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: Wouldn’t mind giving him an opportunity to battle it out with a rookie but I’m sure he is looking for a definite starter spot. Rosen/ AJ Mcarron/ Hack Would love to have that combo on the outside chance he turns into something. If not, move on to the rookie. But like you said I’m sure he wants a clear cut situation and be the guy and I’m sure for a good chunk of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: If I’m the Jets, I’m not touching him if the price isn’t completely team sided. He hasn’t proved anything. I just like the idea of having him as reliable depth. Got a number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I’m ok with every name on this list being avoided except Lev Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, MDL_JET said: Would love to have that combo on the outside chance he turns into something. If not, move on to the rookie. But like you said I’m sure he wants a clear cut situation and be the guy and I’m sure for a good chunk of money. Yes but he has a lot going against him as well. He's largely unproven, and there are a few proven options available like Cousins, Keenum, and (possibly) Foles. Add in the fact that there are several intriguing QBs in this year's draft, and his price may not be as high as you think. He may even take a one year "prove it" kind of deal. I would prefer Cousins, but I wouldn't be opposed to signing Mccarron on the cheap and taking a QB in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: Quick: Put a value on him. I say $10M. Good backup with the outside potential to be a starting quality player. That puts him above Fitzpatrick and McCown IMO. The Garoppolo contract probably helps him, but the flame outs by Glennon and Osweiler hurt. I would go a bit higher, but not a crazy amount more. He will get considerably more, considering Glennon at $18M and Osweiler $21M, probably around $20M. It will be interesting. I think he gets $18M on a one year deal. Could look like a multi year deal but will be similar to Glennons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bleedin Green said: Good for him. I don't even really have any interest in the Jets bringing him in, with the sole exception of them being 100% committed to getting a QB at the top of the draft, and maybe having some interest in him as a transition guy. With that said, there's no reason the Bengals should have been able to hang onto him for an extra year. I'm never typically a fan of player holdouts, but if the NFL started allowing teams to get away with crap like that, you couldn't reasonably expect players to respect it. Here's hoping the same ends up being the case for Bridgewater. The Bengals are notoriously stingy. Good for Maccarron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, joewilly12 said: 5 players Jets must avoid in free agency Published 3 hours ago on Feb 15, 2018 By Connor Rogers Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports The New York Jets have a ton of cap space and understandably the hype around their potential free agency spending spree has grown. While that money certainly helps. who should the team avoid so it’s spent right? Let’s break it down. 1. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Los Angeles Rams The Jets need to revamp their cornerback depth chart, but spending big at the position isn’t necessarily the way to go. Johnson turned 28 years old in the beginning of January and as New York fans know quite well, corners often hit a wall the closer they get to the age of 30. After back to back years of being franchise tagged, it’s safe to say Johnson will be looking for a long-term deal. He has the desired length and cover skills for Todd Bowles system (which relies heavily on the position), but this is the type of contract that could look very bad halfway through year number two of the deal. With a loaded draft class at the position and younger, potentially cheaper options such as E.J. Gaines from Buffalo on the market, this is a no-brainer situation to avoid. 2. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Detroit Lions I’m not sure there is anyone on the planet that bangs the table for the Jets to land a pass rusher more than me, but here we are. Ansah has battled injuries and will turn 29 in May. Sinking money into a player that is a question mark to consistently be on the field is how teams find themselves in salary cap hell. It’s been an interesting last couple of seasons for Ansah, who had 14.5 sacks in 2015 but then just two in 2016. This year he had six going into week 16, but had three sacks in each of the final two games to finish strong. When he’s on, he’s a dynamic threat to get after the quarterback. The problem is, he’s simply not a reliable option for a team that will need to hit home runs in free agency this year. 3. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers This is very similar to the Trumaine Johnson situation, but rather than age it’s Bell’s workload in recent seasons that is the concern. He’s expected to have gigantic contract demands that could have long-term guaranteed money tied to them. Since tearing multiple ligaments in his knee two years ago, he’s had 742 touches in just two seasons. He’s a great player and the most complete running back in the NFL, but will he slow down soon? That’s the gamble teams are wondering about and with an abundance of other running back options both in the draft and free agency, it’s not a risk worth taking.< 4. Sam Bradford, QB, Minnesota Vikings Let’s say the Jets miss out on landing Kirk Cousins. At this point, prepare yourselves for every other free agent quarterback being tied to the team. Sam Bradford unfortunately can’t stay on the field, no matter how much he flashes when he does play. Option B should be to bring back Josh McCown and draft a quarterback for the future. It’s that simple. 5. Terrelle Pryor, WR, Washington Redskins After a breakout year in 2016 where he had over 1,000 yards in Cleveland, Pryor was a free agent dud for the Redskins last year. It’s hard to believe he’ll already be 29 this upcoming season, but for most teams he’ll still be worth taking a one year flyer on. The Jets are not one of those teams. They have a deep threat in Robby Anderson (even if he’s suspended, it won’t be beyond three or four games) and Quincy Enunwa will be returning to a core that also includes Jermaine Kearse, Chad Hanse and ArDarius Stewart. There are much better options heading into the free agent market that include Allen Robinson, Jarvis Landry and Sammy Watkins. If the team wants to tone the spending at the position, Paul Richardson could be an option as well as a trade for a more productive veteran that hits the block. No arguments here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'd easily go after ansah or bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Option B should be to bring back Josh McCown and draft a quarterback for the future. It’s that simple. This should not be an option at all id rather they put an extra RB in the backfield Josh McCown does nothing for this team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 For some reason Maccarron has Arizona written all over him to me. Just a hunch I have but it makes sense to me and I feel that's where he will end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 ITS OFFICIAL then Arizona it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: ITS OFFICIAL then Arizona it is. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 9 hours ago, #27TheDominator said: Quick: Put a value on him. I say $10M. Good backup with the outside potential to be a starting quality player. That puts him above Fitzpatrick and McCown IMO. The Garoppolo contract probably helps him, but the flame outs by Glennon and Osweiler hurt. I would go a bit higher, but not a crazy amount more. He will get considerably more, considering Glennon at $18M and Osweiler $21M, probably around $20M. It will be interesting. Unproven as he is should result in a deal heavy on incentives. Most other years that wouldn’t happen due to desperation and scarcity for QBs. This year not so much, though there’s often at least one GM who sees what he wants to see (and further, is too nervous to bet his career on a college QB). I think $10m (give or take $2m) is fair. Maybe less as a base if he can double it or more with reasonable performance incentives are met. If he somehow tops out in the 4500yd/30td/65% range then NLTBE incentives that bump it to $20m+ sound totally reasonable on paper, even if unlikely to be offered or reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I honestly don't mind if the Jet did not pursue ANY of these FAs. I'd rather have Claiborne back on a short term deal than sign T.Johnson to a long term deal. I believe the Jets are in talks with Mo C. right now, so this will probably be the route they take. I fully expect Skrine to be cut, so it woudl not surprise me if they went after a CB in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, PepPep said: I honestly don't mind if the Jet did not pursue ANY of these FAs. I'd rather have Claiborne back on a short term deal than sign T.Johnson to a long term deal. I believe the Jets are in talks with Mo C. right now, so this will probably be the route they take. I fully expect Skrine to be cut, so it woudl not surprise me if they went after a CB in the draft. They'll be no need for Skrine when they draft Minkah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 17 hours ago, Lupz27 said: i’m ok with every name on this list being avoided. fixed ^ ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I would not be against looking to Bradford for a one year deal. And draft a Qb at 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 23 minutes ago, Rangers9 said: I would not be against looking to Bradford for a one year deal. And draft a Qb at 6. If they are going to go that route, I would just re-sign McCown for another 1 year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, flgreen said: If they are going to go that route, I would just re-sign McCown for another 1 year deal i think that's what mac is gonna do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 37 minutes ago, flgreen said: If they are going to go that route, I would just re-sign McCown for another 1 year deal 29 minutes ago, kelly said: i think that's what mac is gonna do Sweet. then we could just alternate starting QB's each week to try to keep them healthy ... and still have a losing record.... lol lets not do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 lets pair manzeil (he can wear his ankle monitor w/padding) and tebow (mets give him off Sundays) w/McCown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King P Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Ross TuckerVerified account @RossTuckerNFL FollowFollow @RossTuckerNFL More "It would be shocking if Allen Robinson isn't with the Jags next year." Jags beat writer @ryanohalloran on @SiriusXMNFL. Likely getting franchise tag if no long term deal. One less WR on the market. 7:41 AM - 16 Feb 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 22 hours ago, #27TheDominator said: Got a number? https://youtu.be/6WTdTwcmxyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 The market for free-agent cornerback Kyle Fuller is likely to price out the Chicago Bears of re-signing the 2014 first-round draft pick, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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