JonEJet Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jet...aham-retu.html Ben Graham is back with the Jets. With new P Reggie Hodges (thigh) listed as questionable for tonight’s game, the jets have re-signed Graham, whom they waived last Tuesday after a poor game against the Patriots. Graham’s agent confirmed the move earlier this evening, while I was flying to San Diego. This is the guy I wanted in the 1st place He'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 In a very unfunny kind of way, this is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 In a very unfunny kind of way, this is funny. I know what you mean but let's see how many of us are laughing at this time tomorrow. Actually this is good news for me since I never did burn my Graham jersey after last weeks game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What? Why? WHY?? Hodges is hurt remember? Who else, at this late time, knows the counts, plays, has timing with Mangold on holds etc. Good move, IMO, by the FO and CS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 WHY?? Hodges is hurt remember? Who else, at this late time, knows the counts, plays, has timing with Mangold on holds etc. Good move, IMO, by the FO and CS. Didn't we sign a punter to the PS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Didn't we sign a punter to the PS? Boland (I think) reported that the Practice Squad punter was shank central. I don't remember what day but I remember reading that the guy was shanking punts all over the place in the little time they can watch. Obviously they weren't impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Boland (I think) reported that the Practice Squad punter was shank central. I don't remember what day but I remember reading that the guy was shanking punts all over the place in the little time they can watch. Obviously they weren't impressed. I think it was some girl that was taking Boland's place during his sick day. I also don't think he was shanking punts. I think he was muffing snaps. Supposedly he boomed a few 50 yarders, but was having trouble with the snaps. It was also initially reported as Hodges, so it probably wasn't a very reliable report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 This is a big concern.This is the team who had the most aggressive off-season in the NFL and the NYJETS cant even bring in a decent punter.The last thing we want to do tonight is give SanDiego field position.Im worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I actually look at this as positive. Not because I wanted Graham back, but it shows me that the front office is not stubborn enough to just cut their nose off to spite their face. They realized their punter is hurt, and they got someone, even if it is for this week only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 you know cimini did not say who we cut what if it was not hodges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'd still like to know how the hell Hodges injured himself and also why Graham would agree to return? I guess he views it as if he punts successfully he can win his job. Lets see how Benny does. I'll be rooting for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'd still like to know how the hell Hodges injured himself and also why Graham would agree to return? I guess he views it as if he punts successfully he can win his job. Lets see how Benny does. I'll be rooting for him. Answer #1: Hodges was either really out of shape or a total mush. Answer #2: No one else came calling. And NFL money is difficult to turn down. I will root for Graham, too. Maybe this was the wake up call he needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Trouble is, if we cut Hodges, we probably had to come to an injury settlement with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jets22 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 anyone else think that the team had this planned all along. Show a little accountablity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 anyone else think that the team had this planned all along. Show a little accountablity No. Because the cost of cutting graham (I believe he's a vested vet, his salary was guaranteed, and not base) cost the team cap space... .small amount but it cost them some. When you resign him, he doesn't just plop back into his cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Graham has struggled over the last two seasons, I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Graham has struggled over the last two seasons, I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbok Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well, I know what is going to happen : Graham is going to have a great game, then everybody is going to be yelling "why did they release him in the first place!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jets22 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 No. Because the cost of cutting graham (I believe he's a vested vet, his salary was guaranteed, and not base) cost the team cap space... .small amount but it cost them some. When you resign him, he doesn't just plop back into his cap space. Can't imagine the hit being too much for a punter, especialy one who had an average year at best last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Can't imagine the hit being too much for a punter, especialy one who had an average year at best last year. He signed a long term deal a couple years ago though.. so there is bonus to take into account + salary.. It won't be huge, but for a team up against the cap. every dollar matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jets22 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Anyone got the cap numbers on Graham....Just curious what kind of stock, numbers wise a team puts into a punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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