Kentucky Jet Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Jets May Want a Little Rice on the Side Posted Jul 29th 2007 10:38AM by Dan Benton Filed under: Jets, AFC East, New York The Giants aren't the only New York area football team with an eye on the recently released Simeon Rice. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the Jets have reached out to Tom Condon, Rice's agent, about possibly signing his client. Although no meeting has been scheduled, the Jets may opt to catch-up with Rice following his visit with the Giants on Monday. Rice suffered a shoulder injury last season that limited him to only eight games. Statistically, it was the worst year of his career and the Buccaneers felt it was time to move on. Rice, on the other hand, felt disrespected and vowed that he'd be back with a vengeance. Although Rice may be getting older, I'd be hard-pressed to believe his skill diminished after only one bad year. Some team is going to get lucky with this guy, especially now that he's playing with a chip on his shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 who here (besides me) thinks he ends up in New England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 who here (besides me) thinks he ends up in New England? I hope not! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 We have room under the cap, I hope we can sign him I think he would give us a legit pass rusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Where would he play? We primarily play the 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 who here (besides me) thinks he ends up in New England? Not me. The Pats have absolutely NO REASON to spend money on a player who plays the position already being played by two pro bowl caliber players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Jets Guy Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If we did sign Rice, which LB's (assuming he is recruited as one) make the team? Maybe take him and drop Barton if Harris looks ready steps his game up? I like Barton, but that would probably be the ideal scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Where would he play? We primarily play the 3-4. He would play a role like Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 who here (besides me) thinks he ends up in New England? I would be shocked if he wound up in NE. If anything they need depth at ILB. Colvin and Vrable have been playing OLB for a long time. Why bring in a project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If we did sign Rice, which LB's (assuming he is recruited as one) make the team? Maybe take him and drop Barton if Harris looks ready steps his game up? I like Barton, but that would probably be the ideal scenario. Barton and Harris are inside guys. IF they go after Rice it will be Bowens who doesn't make the cut. They are both kind of tweener 4-3 DE/pass rush specialists. I can't see Rice lining up much without his hand in the dirt. I think they look at him as a luxury and may make a modest offer in case they can get a steal. I doubt they have any serious interest. Also, it'll be basically a free visit since he'll already by in to see the Giants. There probably is an AFC East team interested if the Jets are leaking interest. I find it kind of funny that the article feels it's "hard to believe" his skills have diminished after one bad year. How many NFL players improve at the age of 33? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 who here (besides me) thinks he ends up in New England? Ill jump off a bridge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Rice I think can a still get at the QB-something we need to upgrade- I would take a chance on him, at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Rice I think can a still get at the QB-something we need to upgrade- I would take a chance on him, at the right price. improve in pass rushing? don't be ridiculous, we have Kimo, which is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 improve in pass rushing? don't be ridiculous, we have Kimo, which is more than enough. He got credit for a sack last year... everyone busted through (except him) and got tied up around the QB... the Kimo (who was still 5 yards upfield) came running in to knock the QB down... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Jets Guy Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 improve in pass rushing? don't be ridiculous, we have Kimo, which is more than enough. Well not quite. But now if we put out Kimo and Shlegel? Wow. We can just bench the other 9 guys and let those two unleash hell's fury on opposing offenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If Kimo survives on this roster he must have some juicy info on Mangini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well not quite. But now if we put out Kimo and Shlegel? Wow. We can just bench the other 9 guys and let those two unleash hell's fury on opposing offenses. Sadly Schlegal cant hold Kimos jock... at least Kimo was an NFL starter at one point in his career and won a SB... Schlegal cant even crack the ST roster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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