Good news on Pace - could be back week 2 vs the Pats after successful surgery.

[ARodJetsFan]

Good news on Pace lowers Jets' interest in Thomas

Jets Blog By BART HUBBUCH

Last Updated: 7:30 AM, September 1, 2010

Posted: 3:11 AM, September 1, 2010

The Jets' interest in Adalius Thomas went on the back burner after they learned outside linebacker Calvin Pace could be back as soon as Week 2.

Pace, who suffered a broken right foot in the second half last week against the Redskins, had surgery Monday night that was successful enough for Jets coach Rex Ryan to change his tune.

Pace -- the Jets' sack leader last season -- had been expected to miss four to six weeks, but Ryan said yesterday the timetable was tightened because of how well the procedure went.

Ryan now is willing to rule Pace out only for the Sept. 13 season-opener against the Ravens. Week 2 at home against the Patriots, Ryan added, is now a possibility.

"The doctors seem to think the surgery was really successful," Ryan said yesterday. "He's going to definitely miss the first week, but we'll see about the second week -- I'm not sure."

The upbeat prognosis on Pace explains why the Jets' interest in Thomas as a pass-rush replacement had cooled significantly as of yesterday afternoon.

The Jets and Thomas already were at a standoff because vested veterans are guaranteed their full salary if they are on a roster in Week 1.

The Jets don't want to pay the former Raven and Patriot that amount -- at least $860,000 because Thomas is a 10-year veteran. Instead, the Jets want him to join them instead in Week 2, when his salary would not be guaranteed.

Thomas has balked, prompting Ryan to say yesterday that the sides are in "wait mode." The Jets aren't waiting idly at outside linebacker, though, claiming former Canadian Football League star Ricky Foley off waivers from the Seahawks late yesterday.

Foley likely did not arrive in time to play at all in the Jets' preseason finale tomorrow night in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

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[Jbro22]

I hope so, but don't see it happening. No use in running out anyone that won't be 100% to risk re injuring something.

[Maxman]

Still is good news, week 2, 3 or 4 is better than 5, 6 or 7. Definitely glad to hear this...

[DMaynard]

Good news. I am sure they will not rush him back before he is ready. And I hope this ends the A. Thomas possibility. He is no better than Taylor at this point and I still want to see Westerman gets some plays.

[Bruce Banner]

6 weeks is the normal min for broken bones. How long does this new timeline work out to? Yes, I'm lazy and want you to do the work for me.

[faba]

That seems like pushing it- to be back for the third game seems more reasonable.

[JoeWillie]

If it's a broken bone or any kind of stress fracture, there is no effing way he's back by Week 2.

No way.

Week 4 maybe.