Gholston's deal restructured

[uart]

Via Cimini and Schefter:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5135089

Turns out the New York Jets did more than change Vernon Gholston's position for 2010. They also took some money from his pocket.

The Jets have restructured Gholston's contract, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday. While the specific numbers weren't immediately available, the team lowered his base salary (originally $1.9 million), with a chance for him to recoup the money by reaching incentives, a source said.

The important part of the restructuring is this: It ensures that Gholston, the disappointing first-round pick in 2008, will go to training camp with the team and will have a chance to earn playing time.

Gholston appeared to be on shaky ground at the end of last season, as the organization deliberated on whether to give him another season or to cut bait. With it being an uncapped year, it would've been the ideal time to unload him without a salary-cap hit. They decided to retain him, but with a different position.

After two seasons at outside linebacker, Gholston was moved recently to defensive end, where he will play behind Shaun Ellis. The change, first reported by ESPNNewYork.com, was cemented when they signed free-agent pass rusher Jason Taylor, formerly of the Dolphins.

Rex Ryan, who confirmed the move Saturday in his post-draft news conference, said Gholston at defensive end "will give us the opportunity to be more athletic at the position." In reality, it puts Gholston one step closer to the door.

Gholston was the sixth overall choice in 2008, and signed a five-year contract with $21 million in guarantees. So far, it looks like one of the worst contracts in recent history. In two seasons, he has yet to record a sack.

[gangreenman]

Via Cimini and Schefter:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5135089

Good. Now it'll probably be less financially damaging to let him go if the CS feels he doesnt deserve a roster spot after TC this summer...

[foster256]

i would pay money to get rid of his sorry ass

[Blackout]

lets fatten him up and move him to offensive line

[#27TheDominator]

This is old news. They didn't take any money out of his deal, they advanced him money and converted it to bonuses to make his salary more palatable down the line - either to cut or to keep. There are limitations on the amount that can be advanced in the uncapped year, so I don't think the details are out yet.

[Bruce Banner]

So much hatred for Gholston but he was okay when he played while Pace was out. If they kept playing him he would have gotten some sacks eventually. Can't sack people if they don't play you. I think Gholston was named Jet Defensive Player of the Week after the TEN game. He did run down Chris Johnson from behind, thats something.

[THE ILK]

So much hatred for Gholston but he was okay when he played while Pace was out. If they kept playing him he would have gotten some sacks eventually. Can't sack people if they don't play you. I think Gholston was named Jet Defensive Player of the Week after the TEN game. He did run down Chris Johnson from behind, thats something.

Proves he ain't slow at the very least. Now that he won't have to think as much, we'll see that speed some more.

[villain_the_foe]

i would pay money to get rid of his sorry ass

Seems like the Jets wouldnt.