RSJ Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Given that all parties involved seem to want the trade to happen, the much-discussed swap that would send disgruntled Washington Redskins wideout Laveranues Coles to the New York Jets for wide receiver Santana Moss figures to be completed. Eventually. But there are still miles to go on a deal that has been simmering on the stove for more than a week and which could take another week before it's soup. Coles remains the sticking point because he wants more money added to the remaining five seasons of the seven-year contract he signed with Washington in 2003, enough to raise compensation over the next three years to $15 million. New York is making progress but not nearly as much as the breathless Big Apple media, which treat every phone call between the Jets and agent Roosevelt Barnes as if it were the Yalta summit, would have one believe. There were reports Thursday, for instance, of a meeting between Barnes and Jets officials. In truth, the meeting was a 10-minute telephone conversation with assistant general manager Mike Tannenbaum in which there was only incremental progress, if that. "Status quo," Barnes told ESPN.com. "We're not doing this thing until the numbers are right. [Coles] will stay with the Redskins if that's what it comes down to." But it won't come down to that. The Redskins were desperate Wednesday to learn the financial particulars of the contract that wide receiver Derrick Mason signed in Baltimore that day. So why were they scrambling for that information? Because once the trade is completed, the 'Skins will extend Moss' contract (he is entering the final year of his current deal), and they wanted a reference point. New York has mentally already dealt Moss away, or so it seems, since no team official has even phoned him during the trade discussions to apprise him of what has transpired or what might occur. Said agent Drew Rosenhaus: "I've got a client who is in limbo. I keep telling him, 'Hey, you're a Washington Jet.' He laughs at that but, really, he'd just as soon have this thing get finished." Frankly, it's difficult to see how the Jets could expect Moss to return to the team as a happy camper, since they've made it clear they prefer Coles to him. Finally, there is the matter of public relations, of which Jets brass always seems to be keenly aware. Jets fans have perceived this as a tough week, with the free agency defections of starting defensive tackle Jason Ferguson (to Dallas) and prized backup tailback LaMont Jordan (to Oakland), and won't be easily assuaged by the Thursday signing of tailback Derrick Blaylock of Kansas City. Recent history is that the Jets normally react to fan wrath by making a big deal that quiets the masses. So look for the Moss-Coles trade to be completed, although perhaps not quickly. and this Punts: Stung by the loss of defensive tackle Jason Ferguson to Dallas, and desperate to replace him, the Jets might consider some restricted free agent candidates. Toward that end, ESPN.com has confirmed New York will meet with Seattle defensive tackle Rocky Bernard in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 1) Trading Moss for Coles, while I LOVE the deal (I hate Moss), does NOT equate to f*cking up on the Pat Williams deal. He should have been priority #1. If the Jets think that's going to quiet anyone, they are out of their gourd. 2) Rocky Bernard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 washington jet--haha,,what a dick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 I agree TS that Pat Williams mistake was huge. I don't know Bernard from a whole in the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I agree TS that Pat Williams mistake was huge. I don't know Bernard from a whole in the wall. Word. I'm looking for a write-up on him. I'm sure Rigs will have 1000 words off the top of his head, but I need to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 in terms of real production Rocky Bernard was the best pick of the 5th round in 2002 - he came out as a DT/DE with a strength of pass rushing - started all 16 games as a rookie and finished with 4.5 sacks - never entirely duplicated that level of success but he's still a playmaker - 6 passes defended in 2004 (after 0 in 2 years prior) means he learned a valuable skill - would be a very good use of the 5th round pick in 2002 he put 225 up 33 times and ran a sub 5 sec 40 - not bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee_Jet Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/301984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Rocky Bernard Stats: --------GMs---Tackles---Solo---Asst----Sacks 2002 16 48 33.0 15 4 2003 12 16 11.0 5 2 2004 14 39 26.0 13 3.5 9.5 career sacks in his first 3 years isn't too bad. He's 6'3" and a shade under 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSeymour Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Why are the Jets looking at light semi-tweeners and not huge, artery clogged and run lane clogging fat***es to absorb blockers and let the 1st rounders on that D-line do their thing? Tsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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