124 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 NewYorkJets.com (2/22/06) The New York Jets and running back Curtis Martin, the NFL’s fourth-ranked all-time leading rusher, have mutually agreed today to a restructured contract. As per Club policy terms and length of the contract were undisclosed. The announcement was made by Jets’ General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Jets Waive Six including Fabini, Fiedler & Sowell, Agree Not to Exercise Law's Contract Option Martin, who will be entering his 12th NFL season and his ninth with the Jets, is the fourth-leading rusher in NFL history with 14,101 yards on 3,518 carries. The former University of Pittsburgh star joined the team as a restricted free agent in March of 1998. With the Jets, Martin has established Club-records in nearly every rushing category, including: rushing yards (10,302), rushing attempts (2,560), rushing touchdowns (58), 100-yard rushing games (43), and yards from scrimmage (12,741). "Curtis Martin is a special person and a player destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame," said Tannenbaum. "He has confirmed through his actions that he is always seeking ways to help the New York Jets win football games and to lead the team both verbally and through his extremely high level of play. Curtis places the accomplishments of the team ahead of his personal goals and is willing to sacrifice in all areas of the arena for the New York Jets. He has set aside what may be in his best short-term interest for the immediate and long-term goals of this organization. We are truly fortunate to have Curtis as one of the unquestioned leaders of the organization on the football field and in our community." "I have known Curtis Martin for the past eight years and have always had the highest regards for him as both an individual and as one of the fiercest and most determined athletes in the game of professional football," said Head Coach Eric Mangini. "Curtis has demonstrated through both his words and his actions how important it is for him to lead the Jets to the highest level in this game. He is a smart, tough, competitive and a hard-working player that has placed football paramount amongst his priorities in life. His actions, through the agreement we reached today, demonstrate what a selfless individual he truly he is." In 2005 Martin started the first 12 games of the season before a knee injury forced him to the injured reserve list for the final four contests. He led the team in rushing with 735 yards on 220 carries and a tied for the team high in touchdowns with five. He also added 118 yards receiving on 24 receptions, the fifth-most on the team. Martin had a streak of 119 consecutive regular-season games started for the Jets at the time he was forced to the injured reserve list, the longest streak ever by a running back in Jets’ team history. In addition, Martin started two playoffs games in 1998, one in 2001, two in 2002 and two in 2004, which brought his streak of consecutive starts in combined regular and postseason play to 126 contests. Over the course of his career, Martin has played in 168 regular season games, making 166 starts, and has missed only four games over the course of his career. Martin, with 10 career postseason games played and started, has accumulated 795 yards on 182 carries for a 4.4 average and eight rushing touchdowns, while adding 305 yards and 37 receptions for an 8.2 average. "I have never been afraid to take a chance on myself," said Martin. "Since I started playing this game I have been taught and learned that this game is a team game and there are a lot of things more important than money. I believe I have always been a person that enjoys meeting challenges head-first. I believe in the New York Jets and the leadership team that we have in place. Mr. Johnson and the New York Jets have been very good to me throughout my career and they have stood behind me and I am sincerely appreciative for the opportunity to play here. Going in to the off-season, I knew there was a chance that we may talk about a restructuring of my contract, and rather than have it be an acrimonious situation, I wanted to resolve the matter quietly and never felt like it had to become an ugly situation. This was not a hard decision because of the belief I have in the leadership of this team and my teammates, and that I have in myself. I have already begun to prepare for the 2006 season and am anxious to get the bad taste that the season left me with. I feel that it is important to put the goals of the team ahead of individual goals, and I have restructured my contract to allow us the opportunity to be more competitive as we move forward. I feel like my injury let our team down because I wasn’t able to finish the season and my intention is to help get this team to the highest level. It’s a challenge and one I readily accept. I have a chip on my shoulder because last season was not what we wanted. I am looking forward to coming back stronger and healthier in 2006 and am thrilled that it is with the New York Jets." ---------------------------------------- Yet another reason why Curtis Martin is a class act and role model for up and coming football fans. Curtis is the man and will always be! CMart for 1000 again in 06! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 BIG day in Jetland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinlawyer Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 You have to respect CMart, he may have lost a step but he still has the heart of a winner. To restructure to give Cap space to the Jets is a HUGE step. I hope that the rest of the crew who have been asked to restructure take heed in CMart's actions. LL TEAM COMES FIRST...no I's in TEAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I feel that it is important to put the goals of the team ahead of individual goals, and I have restructured my contract to allow us the opportunity to be more competitive as we move forward. Was edited from the original quote, which was: I [now] feel that it is important to put the goals of the team ahead of individual goals [since my streak of 1000 yard seasons is over], and I have restructured my contract to allow us the opportunity to be more competitive as we move forward [since the Jets have finally gotten to the point where it's cheaper to cut me than keep me, so this was a no-brainer]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thank you Curtis for showing once again why YOU ARE DA MAN! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 My buddy Savage will be happy to hear this...I think he was afraid that we were going to cut CM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Sperm Edwards, whats the hate with Curtis? Curtis has restructured his deal before. He has never been a me 1st player, never. He's not that type of person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Sperm Edwards, whats the hate with Curtis? Curtis has restructured his deal before. He has never been a me 1st player, never. He's not that type of person. sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 sure Believe what you want. You are the only person I've ever known to call Martin a selfish guy. You have way too many negative thoughts about everyone it seems from your posts. Savage at least has respect for the guy and knows he's not a me first player, he just thinks his time is up. Also I think you're a little way too obsessed with Herm, I think deep down inside you love the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 My buddy Savage will be happy to hear this...I think he was afraid that we were going to cut CM... he's lose all his material then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Nice gesture by Curtis. Hope others follow the lead he set. I am sure the team did not take much away from him though, just shuffled the $ a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Believe what you want. You are the only person I've ever known to call Martin a selfish guy. You have way too many negative thoughts about everyone it seems from your posts. Savage at least has respect for the guy and knows he's not a me first player, he just thinks his time is up. Also I think you're a little way too obsessed with Herm, I think deep down inside you love the guy. He must have been thinking about the team when he played game after game with two sprained ankles with a healthy Jordan on the sideline itching to get in. And was thinking of the team when we were out of playoff contantion & Jordan (again) could've gotten some much-needed playing time (which, by the way, may have allowed us to net a 2nd-rounder or better for him). It was the team he was thinking of by never admitting to his absent-minded coaches that perhaps a more powerful runner should be used more against Pittsburgh's power rush-D in the playoffs. And again last year it was the team he was thinking of when the season was obviously over for us & with a torn knee still would not yield a single set of downs to a rookie who badly needed game experience (until he was finally put on IR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Sperm Give it a rest already Your song and dance is old Why do even bother calling yourself a jets fan? Do you think a person, or player of Curtis' calibre gets to that level without playing hurt? You're a JOKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 flattery will get you nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Sperm Give it a rest already Your song and dance is old Why do even bother calling yourself a jets fan? Do you think a person, or player of Curtis' calibre gets to that level without playing hurt? You're a JOKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 This is a great move by a great player a leader on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 He must have been thinking about the team when he played game after game with two sprained ankles with a healthy Jordan on the sideline itching to get in. And was thinking of the team when we were out of playoff contantion & Jordan (again) could've gotten some much-needed playing time (which, by the way, may have allowed us to net a 2nd-rounder or better for him). It was the team he was thinking of by never admitting to his absent-minded coaches that perhaps a more powerful runner should be used more against Pittsburgh's power rush-D in the playoffs. And again last year it was the team he was thinking of when the season was obviously over for us & with a torn knee still would not yield a single set of downs to a rookie who badly needed game experience (until he was finally put on IR). I am not a big CuMart fan (although I think he is an outstanding, sure bet, first ballot HOF'r and seems quiet and unassuming - in my mind he and Parcells screwed over my Patsies) to call him "selfish" is utterly ridiculous. You state: "...with torn knee still would not yield a single set of down to a rookie who badly need game experience...." Huh? Cumart was doing what was asked of him by his coaching staff without any reported whining about how playing with the knee injury could adversly effect the rest of his career. CLEARLY, lasts years pathetic output can be blamed on injury and lousy football ops/management....not player selfishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Smart move by Curtis, depending on how the contract was restructured, I doubt a 33 yr old back coming off an injury was going to be a hot player in free agency and get more money than what the Jets are giving him now. Curtis is a ballhog, there is no disputing that. But he's a good person I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Smart move by Curtis, depending on how the contract was restructured, I doubt a 33 yr old back coming off an injury was going to be a hot player in free agency and get more money than what the Jets are giving him now. Curtis is a ballhog, there is no disputing that. But he's a good person I think. I agree with that. What were his options, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 ...I still don't understand this "ball hog" phenonmenon. Who calls, designs and sets the plays? The coaches or the players? I mean, did CuMart say, "yo, hermie - keep feeding me the rock or you'll be sorry!" Ultimately, who's decision was it? That said, trust me when I say this: no way in heck Mangini plays favorites and does not do what is best for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 ...I still don't understand this "ball hog" phenonmenon. Who calls, designs and sets the plays? The coaches or the players? I mean, did CuMart say, "yo, hermie - keep feeding me the rock or you'll be sorry!" Ultimately, who's decision was it? That said, trust me when I say this: no way in heck Mangini plays favorites and does not do what is best for the team. Are you suggesting that Herm called, designed, and set the plays? My personal opinion? Herm/Hackett never liked playing the game of risk vs reward. It was safer to stay away from it altogether. Martin was kept in there for all of those carries b/c he least likely to fumble (which I'll always give it up to him for), even if he wasn't the most likely to get them a big play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I am not a big CuMart fan (although I think he is an outstanding, sure bet, first ballot HOF'r and seems quiet and unassuming - in my mind he and Parcells screwed over my Patsies) . now u understand the animosity due to belly and kraft screwin over the Jets,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 anyone have the details on amount he restructured for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instant Karma Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 anyone have the details on amount he restructured for? A Cadillac Escalade and another shot at Toni Braxton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Curtis Martin = Team player Once again he proves he's nothing but class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Believe what you want. You are the only person I've ever known to call Martin a selfish guy. You have way too many negative thoughts about everyone it seems from your posts. Savage at least has respect for the guy and knows he's not a me first player, he just thinks his time is up. Also I think you're a little way too obsessed with Herm, I think deep down inside you love the guy. ...Don't waste your breath 124...he's just a Martin hater and he'll never admit that Curt is a great guy. Way to go Curt..thats the mark of an unselfish and loyal man. One of few atheletes who is actually a team player. Lost a step or not you cant knock a man that does this and takes one for the team.....Thats my hunny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 anyone have the details on amount he restructured for? Haven't seen it yet but they can't keep those things secret. Probably the next day or two we will know. Curtis probably called my buddy Savage to see if he thought it was enough of a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Haven't seen it yet but they can't keep those things secret. Probably the next day or two we will know. Curtis probably called my buddy Savage to see if he thought it was enough of a cut. ....Im coming down there to go horseback riding sir...your horse is beautiful or handsome... . And I know savage is having a coronary I know he thought he got rid of my Curty....ha ha Savage... . I still love u though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Maybe Curtis is a team player, but this doesnt prove it. He had no choice really. Either get restructured or get cut and make alot less money for another team. Where was Curtis last year saying he'd make room for LaMont? I never saw him take himself out of a series to let LaMont pound the rock. What about saying he'd restructure his contract back then so LaMont could stay a Jet? You dont think other backs do this? Look at Priest Holmes to Larry Johnson, Steven Davis to Deshaun Foster etc etc Curtis was a complete piece of crap last season in every game he played. Houston comes in after they finally shut down Curtis, and the offense actually shows signs of having a decent running game. Where was Curtis during all this time? Oblivious to the fact that he was s#cking worse than any other starting back in the NFL? Obviously Herm is to blame for not showing balls and smarts to shutdown Curtis in week 5, but thats not the point. Curtis should have known himself he was s#cking so bad he was hurting the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 ....Im coming down there to go horseback riding sir...your horse is beautiful or handsome... . And I know savage is having a coronary I know he thought he got rid of my Curty....ha ha Savage... . I still love u though... Where in Florida are you going to be?? That particular horse is a mustang. Bought it at the Government Bureau of Land management wild mustang sale in July 94. And when I say wild with a capital W. After 2 mos of training we were able to do what you see in the pix. My wife was riding her after 3 mos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Maybe Curtis is a team player, but this doesnt prove it. He had no choice really. Either get restructured or get cut and make alot less money for another team. Where was Curtis last year saying he'd make room for LaMont? I never saw him take himself out of a series to let LaMont pound the rock. What about saying he'd restructure his contract back then so LaMont could stay a Jet? You dont think other backs do this? Look at Priest Holmes to Larry Johnson, Steven Davis to Deshaun Foster etc etc Curtis was a complete piece of crap last season in every game he played. Houston comes in after they finally shut down Curtis, and the offense actually shows signs of having a decent running game. Where was Curtis during all this time? Oblivious to the fact that he was s#cking worse than any other starting back in the NFL? Obviously Herm is to blame for not showing balls and smarts to shutdown Curtis in week 5, but thats not the point. Curtis should have known himself he was s#cking so bad he was hurting the team! ...I count curtis as a phenomenal player and a leader and all but do you believe he really has all that juice?....Im sure he wanted to come out for LJ but does he make those decisions?...is he the coach?...can he help if he runninglike he was 27 and doing well?...damn I give Curt credit and love but you seem to think he really has that much pull. In the end it is not his decision to make. Im sure he would have restructured for LJ...but LJ took the money the raiders offered him not the money the Jets offered him. I like how all that falls on Curt like he's the coach and the GM. If you dont like him just say so that soulc have made a better arguement babe not the LJ stuff. Like he didnt want out anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 ...I count curtis as a phenomenal player and a leader and all but do you believe he really has all that juice?....Im sure he wanted to come out for LJ but does he make those decisions?...is he the coach?...can he help if he runninglike he was 27 and doing well?...damn I give Curt credit and love but you seem to think he really has that much pull. In the end it is not his decision to make. Im sure he would have restructured for LJ...but LJ took the money the raiders offered him not the money the Jets offered him. I like how all that falls on Curt like he's the coach and the GM. If you dont like him just say so that soulc have made a better argument babe not the LJ stuff. Like he didn't want out anyway... In answer to my friends and others..What option does a 33 year old back have coming off a knee injury?? Was there a Team out there that was going to say WOW lets get Martin who hasn't done crap in the playoffs since..98? And we will build our Team around him! I have always said Cumar is a Great Role Model for Kids and a Class Guy..But that has nothing to do with Football! Senior Jet and JetFanFL are class Guys also, but I don't want them as the Jet feature backs! And to Jets 28 who is a Goddess among Women..Should both Cumar and Abe not be horsewhipped for not snatching you up and worshiping the Ground you walk on?? But I degress..Both Spermy and EB get it..Even Hermie said;I always asked Martin when he was hurt if he wanted to come out and he said NO!! Get a Clue people..Hermie didn't have one either! Martin did what he had to do still wear a uniform that didn't say Mickey D on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 In answer to my friends and others..What option does a 33 year old back have coming off a knee injury?? Was there a Team out there that was going to say WOW lets get Martin who hasn't done crap in the playoffs since..98? And we will build our Team around him! I have always said Cumar is a Great Role Model for Kids and a Class Guy..But that has nothing to do with Football! Senior Jet and JetFanFL are class Guys also, but I don't want them as the Jet feature backs! And to Jets 28 who is a Goddess among Women..Should both Cumar and Abe not be horsewhipped for not snatching you up and worshiping the Ground you walk on?? But I degress..Both Spermy and EB get it..Even Hermie said;I always asked Martin when he was hurt if he wanted to come out and he said NO!! Get a Clue people..Hermie didn't have one either! Martin did what he had to do still wear a uniform that didn't say Mickey D on it! Well I just got accused of not being a Jet fan for saying basically the same thing, courtesy of a good poster who wasn't yet born when Jets players I cheered for in the playoffs had already retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 In answer to my friends and others..What option does a 33 year old back have coming off a knee injury?? W Sav-Actually, I believe that Marcus Allen signed with KC at around age 33 and had quite a productive career from that point. I think I am pretty close on that age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Good because I don't want to be the Jets feature back.. You can get hurt out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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