kelly Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Patriots Notebook - Jets' Vilma is on market But the Patriots need not apply JONATHAN VILMA Shopping around By Mike Reiss and Christopher L. Gasper Globe Staff / February 25, 2008 INDIANAPOLIS - Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma is on the trading block, but the linebacker-needy Patriots shouldn't get their hopes up.Two sources with ties to Vilma said the 2004 first-round pick has permission to shop his services to 30 of the league's teams, but not the Patriots.While a high-ranking Jets official said the team would trade within the division if the value was right, even if it meant dealing with its bitter rival in New England, the sources close to Vilma contended otherwise. Vilma's agent, Mitch Frankel, could not be reached. That the Jets possibly would impose such a restriction on the Patriots could be viewed as a reflection of the continuing bad blood between the teams. Relations between the teams were icy even before the Patriots violated the NFL's videotaping procedures at the Jets' home stadium in the season opener. The ice only has grown thicker in subsequent months. The New York Daily News reported Friday that the Jets have given Vilma permission to shop himself, noting that there are two layers to the process. Vilma has one year remaining on his contract and is seeking a new deal, so the first layer would be striking a new contract with an interested team. If that happened, the team would negotiate compensation on a trade with the Jets.Vilma is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2008 season, so the Jets have some motivation to facilitate a trade. He also underwent knee surgery in November, so there are some health questions and it remains unclear how well Vilma would fit in the Patriots' system. > http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2008/02/25/jets_vilma_is_on_market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I don't blame the Jets at all. Screw the Cheaters. Hell if the shoe was on the other foot the Cheaters would do the same thing and not let a player walk over to the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 .....the media cracks me up. Is there actually a story here? Why would you make a deal with a divison foe - who is also is the strongest foe - that could most likely make 'em stronger? Me thinks that has a lot more to do with it than "bad blood." Man, like sheep to the slaughter........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I don't blame the Jets at all. Screw the Cheaters. Hell if the shoe was on the other foot the Cheaters would do the same thing and not let a player walk over to the Jets. Except that if he's that ill suited to the 3-4 shouldn't we welcome the Pats getting him? I think it's because they know the Pats will feign interest to monkey around with any potential deal (like we did with Gay and Branch) and they may have concerns about teams bad mouthing his health. This precludes the Pats getting any word out. They are not involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tparich Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 .....the media cracks me up. Is there actually a story here? Why would you make a deal with a divison foe - who is also is the strongest foe - that could most likely make 'em stronger? Me thinks that has a lot more to do with it than "bad blood." Man, like sheep to the slaughter........ HAHA...I 100% agree. The media can make anything into a story. 'My faorvite recent non stoty was that the league is "closer" to a deal with walsh. What the hell is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 NE is not going to bolster its LB corps signing up over - rated NY Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Yeah Garb nailed it -- this is a non-story. The Yankees won't trade someone to the Red Sox either. Another non-story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 NE is not going to bolster its LB corps signing up over - rated NY Jets. Agree. This is fluff nonsense. NE wouldn't have any interest in Vilma anyway, so they get "points" with some NE-hating Jets fans who don't realize this is a crowd-pleaser. And if it's from Vilma, what arrogance to think NE would even want a 225-lb ILB'er with no power and no contract past 2008. Right after his incompetence in a 3-4 was illustrated so clearly by a rookie taking his place as starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 NE is not going to bolster its LB corps signing up over - rated NY Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Heard on NFL Radio today, Tim Hasselback said the Jets are taking offers from other teams for Vilma, Except the Patriots!! He said " The Jets shouldn't do that" I say Why Not? F- them!! They can have Kassel back if they want though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Darn, I just started this thread. Not knowing Kelly beat me to it! Good job Kelly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Heard on NFL Radio today, Tim Hasselback said the Jets are taking offers from other teams for Vilma, Except the Patriots!! He said " The Jets shouldn't do that" I say Why Not? F- them!! They can have Kassel back if they want though!! Why would they enquire? He is too small for the Patriots' system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Why would they enquire? He is too small for the Patriots' system. he would be a good replacement for harrison, just faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Theres already another thread started about this. VILMA : PATS need not apply (BOSTON paper) ~ ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 he would be a good replacement for harrison, just faster. When did he more to safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 When did he more to safety? when he started avoiding blockers and making all of his tackles 7 yds downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Why would New England inquire about him anyway? He is just as useless to them as he is to the Jets. Still, it is funny. = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Why would they enquire? He is too small for the Patriots' system. You mean his head is too small!! Just like the fans, overinflated!! But actually, he fits right in! An overrated player on an overrated team!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Jet1121 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If that is true good for Woody and the Jets. Still to build a fire Rival up in Boston and New York. **** the Pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Why would the Pats even think about wanting him ? Last time I checked we run the same defense. I bet if he goes their he'll record like 200 tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 .....the media cracks me up. Is there actually a story here? Why would you make a deal with a divison foe - who is also is the strongest foe - that could most likely make 'em stronger? Me thinks that has a lot more to do with it than "bad blood." Man, like sheep to the slaughter........ patriots - bills: drew bledsoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackout Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 how was the superbowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 how was the superbowl? Good. You should try watching your team in one sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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