NIGHT STALKER Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Date: Feb 21, 2006 JFF John Abraham's agents' Rich Rosa and Tony Agnone discussed the team putting the franchise tag on the defensive end. They also gave an update on clients Jason Fabini and Jerald Sowell. Is Abraham angry at the Jets for putting the franchise tag on him for the second straight year? "We need to address this John being upset with the franchise tag," said Rosa. "John understands this is a business. This isn't a money issue. It's a committment issue. He's a three-time Pro Bowler, and he merits a long-term contract." "He's disappointed that there isn't a long-term deal," said Agnone. "The field isn't level like other players who become free agents on March 3. Nobody likes to be franchised. You want the same rights as anyone else." The Abraham camp feels the Jets might have misled Abraham last summer. "(Former Jets GM) Terry (Bradway) said if John played 16 games, he would be given a long-term contract," said Rosa. "That hasn't happened." Did the Jets lie to Abraham? "That is too strong," said Agnone. "We understand that they have a right to franchise him. Terry isn't there anymore technically. Mike (Tannenbaum) is the GM, and Mike has to do what Mike has to do." Does Abraham want to be traded? "John wants a long-term deal," said Agnone. "If [a trade] leads to a long-term deal, that is an option we will explore. We will have an opportunity to talk to other clubs once the tag is in place." "They are going to explore their options as well," said Rosa. "If you can get something for someone and it benefits your team, you explore those options." The Jets aren't currently discussing a long-term deal with Abraham. "If [a long-term deal] comes to fruition, it will come at a later time," said Agnone. "All players want long-term deals. Teams can put franchise tags on players over and over again. It's not something we are happy about." Two other clients of Agnone and Rosa will not be with the team in 2006. Sowell and Fabini will be playing elsewhere next year. "We have heard from the Jets that Jerald and Jason will be released in the coming days," said Rosa. "They will be cap victims and will not be with the Jets." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 It really is no secret Abe has been unhappy about his lack of a long term contract. If the Jets can pull a trade and get good value you do it Fabini is a year too late. Sowell has been a loyal guy but go with the younger player Askew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 his agents are right. he's a 3 time pro bowler whos earned a long term contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 his agents are right. he's a 3 time pro bowler whos earned a long term contract. I happen to agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 This is a good test for the "new front office"...hopefully another fleecing is not at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 They worded this VERY mildly. They have been told, by my estimate, that Abraham will be shopped and be able to reach accord with some team of his relative choosing, if a trade can be worked out, for a long term deal. They pulled punches on this, and it does not reflect Abe's sentiments of the recent past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 They worded this VERY mildly. They have been told, by my estimate, that Abraham will be shopped and be able to reach accord with some team of his relative choosing, if a trade can be worked out, for a long term deal. They pulled punches on this, and it does not reflect Abe's sentiments of the recent past. it was always clear to me at least that abe would be perfectly happy to stay with the jets if he got his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 it was always clear to me at least that abe would be perfectly happy to stay with the jets if he got his contract. He, nor does any player want to be franchised. They want that bonus money, because they realize that any play may be their last, and they don 't want to see the big payday get away. Franchising does not (at least relatively) allow them to cash in on what they feel is rightfully theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 his agents are right. he's a 3 time pro bowler whos earned a long term contract. Really? Being in uniform for what? 2 playoff games? Oh yeah, he's always there. John is NEVER on the field when the Jets need him. He's always out during crucial times. Good for him that he's in uniform for all 16 games during 6-10 and 4-12 seasons. How about the 10-6 seasons that we get into the 2nd round of the playoffs? Where is he then? Complaining and sitting on the bench. He's one of the best when healthy but he's injuried way too often. He's like Pennington in a way, just with less servere injuries. (Chad does play in the big games however). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Really? Being in uniform for what? 2 playoff games? Oh yeah, he's always there. John is NEVER on the field when the Jets need him. He's always out during crucial times. Good for him that he's in uniform for all 16 games during 6-10 and 4-12 seasons. How about the 10-6 seasons that we get into the 2nd round of the playoffs? Where is he then? Complaining and sitting on the bench. He's one of the best when healthy but he's injuried way too often. He's like Pennington in a way, just with less servere injuries. (Chad does play in the big games however). i happen to be a fan of abes, but thats a very good point....i dont think anyone will dispute that if he had played in the playoffs last year, he'd already have a long term deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 The players union initially agreed to the Franchise tag in the CBA. Now its no good if it applies to me. And what about the ownerwho gives a 20-25 million dollar bonus to a guy and then four years later he decides to test the market. No one deserves anything. Its a business. For god sakes, he's getting 8.3mm and you guys are feeling sorry for him that he isn't getting a long term contract?????? We should all be that lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For some reason, I don't think he'll play with 100% effort no matter where he goes after he gets his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Can you imagine if players were paid strictly on incentives? Damn, you'd have guys playing out of their ass on every down...it would be great! We all know this would never happen, but football would sure be a lot different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Only Mangini and inside guys really know how much of a impact/problem J Abe is in the locker room or on the field in this new system. He is definitly a pro bowl pass rusher just not sure if he can cover an area of the field or a player. One thing is for sure - and that is if the Jets do decide to sign Abe to a long term deal I certainly hope they ass an incentive for playoff games played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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