THE ILK Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 NewsCore New York Post Updated Mar 1, 2011 10:57 AM ET The New York Jets are parting ways with Vernon Gholston — the disappointing sixth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft — in an offseason purge that will include the releases of outside linebacker Jason Taylor, right tackle Damien Woody and nose tackle Kris Jenkins, the New York Post reported Monday. The four moves will save the Jets between $20 million and $24 million on their salary cap, money they will need with receivers Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards, special teams ace Brad Smith and cornerback Antonio Cromartie all set to become free agents pending the lockout looming Friday. One or more of the released players could eventually be signed back, for reduced salaries, although it certainly appears as if 24-year-old Gholston has worn a Jets uniform for the last time. Taylor, 36, completed his 14th NFL season — his first with the Jets — and likely is headed to retirement. Woody, 33, started 45 games the past three seasons but injuries to his knee and Achilles late in the year put him on injured reserve. An NFL source said "It's being discussed'' when asked about a possible return for Woody for a lesser contract whenever a new collective bargaining agreement is agreed upon. If Woody is out of the picture, the Jets might be inclined to see if they can turn the starting right tackle job over to Vladimir Ducasse, last year's second-round draft pick. Woody wrote on Twitter: "Just informed about my release. I want to thank the Jets and all the fans out there. It was a great ride!'' Asked if he would consider re-signing with the Jets for less money, Woody wrote, "It could happen." Jenkins, 31, was the anchor in the middle of the three-man defensive line but he has encountered severe and repeated injury issues. He missed 25 games the past two seasons with a pair of torn ACLs. He went down in the season-opener this past season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 No one really should be surprised at any of these moves made by the front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 No one really should be surprised at any of these moves made by the front office. Im not I was really expecting more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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serphnx Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Jenkins and Woody might be re-signed for much lower contracts. I can't see much interest in them from any other teams. Gholston will probably get signed by some desperate team somewhere. I don't know why they will sign him, but they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Jenkins and Woody might be re-signed for much lower contracts. I can't see much interest in them from any other teams. Gholston will probably get signed by some desperate team somewhere. I don't know why they will sign him, but they will. Woody will definitely get interest. Starting RT's don't just get thrust out of the league. Jenkins might get looks but he won't be offered a contract that he likes. At best it would be incentive laden. Gholston should go the way of Victor Hobson and end up in the CFL. Actually, I don't know if he's even good enough for that league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Gholston, does not need to wear an NFL Uniform ever again. Hell he should not play in the CFL either. UFL maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Gholston, does not need to wear an NFL Uniform ever again. Hell he should not play in the CFL either. UFL maybe Max and the rest of you guys on the flag football team contact VG to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Woody will definitely get interest. Starting RT's don't just get thrust out of the league. Jenkins might get looks but he won't be offered a contract that he likes. At best it would be incentive laden. Gholston should go the way of Victor Hobson and end up in the CFL. Actually, I don't know if he's even good enough for that league. Personally I think the guy couldn;t wait for this nightmare we call football to be over. Only thing I could think of is he just did not like the game. no matter how hard he tried did not like it. Be surprised if he even tries to catch on somewhere. Guy has money and can do whatever he likes. I just doubt it's football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Max and the rest of you guys on the flag football team contact VG to play. He wouldn't crack the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Jason Taylor.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Personally I think the guy couldn;t wait for this nightmare we call football to be over. Only thing I could think of is he just did not like the game. no matter how hard he tried did not like it. Be surprised if he even tries to catch on somewhere. Guy has money and can do whatever he likes. I just doubt it's football. BTW - took a look at that menu in your sig. What's with all the sun-dried tomatoes? Not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes. I think it ruins a perfectly awesome sandwich. For example, the Big Paulie. Fresh Mozarella, Procuitto and sun-dried tomotoes? How does yuck sound? Take out the sun-dried tomatoes, add fresh tomatoes, add fresh basil and drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegrette on the bread....now THAT is a sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Jason Taylor.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHA Just for this he was worth signing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 BTW - took a look at that menu in your sig. What's with all the sun-dried tomatoes? Not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes. I think it ruins a perfectly awesome sandwich. For example, the Big Paulie. Fresh Mozarella, Procuitto and sun-dried tomotoes? How does yuck sound? Take out the sun-dried tomatoes, add fresh tomato, add fresh basil and drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegrette on the bread....now THAT is a sanwich. I have looked at that menu's in ways that would be way more yuk for you then sun dried tomato's/. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just for this he was worth signing: watching him fail as a jet was beautiful. you guys hould sign him to a 1 day contract so he can retire a jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Jason Taylor.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHA The NYJETS and JT made it to the AFC Championship game while you and the Miami Dolphins were home watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 The NYJETS and JT made it to the AFC Championship game while you and the Miami Dolphins were home watching. did he get some kind of trophy for that? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 watching him fail as a jet was beautiful. you guys hould sign him to a 1 day contract so he can retire a jet. Thanks for posting something this stupid so I did not have to think up an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 did he get some kind of trophy for that? lol Trophy? He had the opportunity to play in the AFC Championship game this late in his career. You are a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 gholston and taylor are gone for sure, woody and jenkins may be offered low ball deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Trophy? He had the opportunity to play in the AFC Championship game this late in his career. You are a joke. So what did he win dude? He disgraced himslef by going to a team he hated his whole career to chase a ring and ruined his legacy over it. I guess he'll always have his memories of being a non factor on a team that lost in the AFC Title game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmikeisback Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So what did he win dude? He disgraced himslef by going to a team he hated his whole career to chase a ring and ruined his legacy over it. I guess he'll always have his memories of being a non factor on a team that lost in the AFC Title game. This is actually a good post. Taylor and the Jets never should've happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So what did he win dude? He disgraced himslef by going to a team he hated his whole career to chase a ring and ruined his legacy over it. I guess he'll always have his memories of being a non factor on a team that lost in the AFC Title game. Im not your dude. And anything you post is trash. You are a Dolphins fan trolling on another teams website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Im not your dude. And anything you post is trash. You are a Dolphins fan trolling on another teams website. Ive stayed off the football board most of the offseadon except for two fins related stories. Didnt know you loved jt that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Ive stayed off the football board most of the offseadon except for two fins related stories. Didnt know you loved jt that much. I dont but you once did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 So what did he win dude? He won more playoff games in 1 year as a Jet then he did in 12 years as a phag. What a disgrace you phags are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 He won more playoff games in 1 year as a Jet then he did in 12 years as a phag. What a disgrace you phags are! +1 and repped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Max and the rest of you guys on the flag football team contact VG to play. Just grabbing the flag is too much contact for Gholston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 So what did he win dude? He disgraced himslef by going to a team he hated his whole career to chase a ring and ruined his legacy over it. I guess he'll always have his memories of being a non factor on a team that lost in the AFC Title game. Hes in exile. Maybe he can live offshore? Cant go back to FLA and NY dont want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal Jet Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Just for this he was worth signing: Post of the Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 So what did he win dude? He disgraced himslef by going to a team he hated his whole career to chase a ring and ruined his legacy over it. I guess he'll always have his memories of being a non factor on a team that lost in the AFC Title game. Isn't this his legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 He won more playoff games in 1 year as a Jet then he did in 12 years as a phag. What a disgrace you phags are! Ouch! Taylor had a few impact plays that made his visit here worth it for the Jets. He just wasn't what Rex thought he would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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