<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>March 2, 2007 -- Don't expect the Jets will have signed a free agent by the time you woke up today.Sure, the free-agent signing period began at 12:01 a.m., but the Jets are expected to move methodically, if not glacially, through free agency, not in a hurry to shell out huge signing bonuses. Their biggest need is at running back, and there are some intriguing possibilities.The most attractive is San Diego backup Michael Turner, a restricted free agent who has a first- and third-round draft pick tender offer attached to him, meaning if the Jets sign him, they'd owe that heavy compensation.A more likely way to wrest Turner away from the Chargers, who'll lose him as an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season unless he's signed to a long-term deal, is to trade for him.Turner gained 502 rushing yards and had a 6.3-yard average as LaDainian Tomlinson's backup last season."[The Chargers]can't come up with a deal to pay [Turner] and LaDainian, in my mind," Turner's agent James "Bus" Cook said. "It'll be difficult to do a contract that pays Michael starter money with LaDainian there."Another interesting possibility for the Jets is Corey Dillon, who was expecting to be released by the Patriots by the end of last night but wants to play another year or two.Eric Mangini knows Dillon, having coached him in New England. Dillon, who gained 812 yards, had a 4.1-yard average and 13 rushing touchdowns last season in a split-time role with Laurence Maroney, surely still has a year or two left on his legs.And, he'd certainly have the chance to carry the ball more than the seven to 10 times a game the Patriots told him was in the '07 plan. He and Leon Washington would seem like a perfect fit.On defense, the most attractive, tempting player is Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas, who had 11 sacks in 2006 and is a very good fit in the 3-4 defense. But his asking price might scare off the Jets, who aren't big fans of giving out big signing bonuses.New England linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, who had 51/2 sacks and 40 tackles as a part-time starter last season, is also a good 3-4 fit and could have good potential at a lower asking price.The Jets, who could release David Barrett, are in need of a play-making cornerback, and Colts cornerback Nick Harper could be a good fit. He has 13 interceptions in the last four seasons and is a good run-force corner.The Jets, too, have depth needs on the offensive line, where starting right tackle Anthony Clement is testing the free-agent market. Among some sleeper possibilities here include Miami tackle Damion McIntosh and Tampa Bay guard Sean Mahan.With Patrick Ramsey certain to be released before tomorrow, when he's due a $1.4 million roster bonus, the Jets will be in the market for a veteran backup quarterback. Brad Johnson, just released by Minnesota, is a possibility, as is Kerry Collins.Wide receiver Justin McCareins, a veteran whom most expect to be released, will remain with the team for the moment. Agent Cliff Brady said yesterday that McCareins is scheduled to meet with Mangini within the next week or two to discuss his role and what kind of pay cut the team has in store for him. McCareins, who's scheduled to earn nearly $3 million in 2007, is in the Chicago area visiting his family.</div>
Could is the key word, he gives no clue for us to think we actually in the market for any of them, just speculation.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Could is the key word, he gives no clue for us to think we actually in the market for any of them, just speculation.</div>I've been saying Banta Cain for a while now. It just makes sense.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Mar 2 2007, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Could is the key word, he gives no clue for us to think we actually in the market for any of them, just speculation.</div>I've been saying Banta Cain for a while now. It just makes sense.</div>If Chasing people who got benched in the playoffs for the Patriots makes sense to you, then I don't know what to tell you..... :thumbsup:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Mar 2 2007, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Could is the key word, he gives no clue for us to think we actually in the market for any of them, just speculation.</div>I've been saying Banta Cain for a while now. It just makes sense.</div>If Chasing people who got benched in the playoffs for the Patriots makes sense to you, then I don't know what to tell you..... :thumbsup:</div>
Sorry, but the second he got benched by the Patriots in their weak Linebacking Core, I lost all interest in Tully Canta-Play. Unless he comes here as a backup, I'm not really interested.
Some more canidates for us.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>T.J. Duckett-RB-Redskins Mar. 2 - 4:54 pm et The Jets and Lions have interest in free agent T.J. Duckett, according to the New York Daily News.Detroit must be really worried about Kevin Jones' Lisfranc injury as well as Brian Calhoun's ACL to want another tailback after acquiring Tatum Bell. The Lions reportedly already have a visit set up with Duckett. Chris Brown-RB- Titans Mar. 2 - 1:49 pm et The New York Daily News reports the Jets have shown interest in Chris Brown.New York's AFC team also showed an interest in Brown last offseason when it was attempting to replace Curtis Martin. Ahman Green may also be in the Jets' radar, but is believed to be seeking $5 million-per-season. Kenyon Coleman-DL- Cowboys Mar. 2 - 1:46 pm et The Jets and Browns are reportedly showing interest in free agent defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman, who is recovering from shoulder surgery.Coleman, a reserve end last year in Dallas, finished the season with four sacks. He'd be a nice injection of youth into New York's line rotation. The NY Daily News reports David Bowens is also on the Jets' radar. </div>Out of those, I like Coleman the best. Former Parcells boy who played in the 3-4 last 2 years. I'm sure gave a good recommendation to Tannenbaum if we're interested, was a good rotational DE for Dallas last year who could come in and at the least compete with KVO and whoever we draft at DE.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sorry, but the second he got benched by the Patriots in their weak Linebacking Core, I lost all interest in Tully Canta-Play. Unless he comes here as a backup, I'm not really interested.</div>Yeah, when a player has a bad game and gets benched in favor of one of the other LB's, that means his entire season has been trash and he will never be good again.
[quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='86313' date='Mar 2 2007, 02:21 PM']Some more canidates for us. Brown is old news, but Duckett isn't. Though his type would make sense to pair with Leon. It'd be a Dunn-Duckett pairing all over again. Terrible fantasy wise, but great on the field.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Mar 2 2007, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sorry, but the second he got benched by the Patriots in their weak Linebacking Core, I lost all interest in Tully Canta-Play. Unless he comes here as a backup, I'm not really interested.</div>Yeah, when a player has a bad game and gets benched in favor of one of the other LB's, that means his entire season has been trash and he will never be good again.</div>With the exception of three games where he got multiple sacks, his entire season WAS trash. And If the other LB was any good, then maybe it wouldn't mean something, but when you get benched for Eric F'n Alexander...well...you kinda dug you're own grave.Still no interest in Canta-Play,
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Nick Harper-DB-Colts Mar. 2 - 9:18 pm et The Jets and Vikings are expected to speak with free agent Nick Harper.The Saints are also believed to have interest. New York needs a starter opposite stalwart cornerback Andre Dyson. Former Colts defensive backs coach Leslie Frazier is now coordinating the defense in Minnesota.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 2 2007, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Nick Harper-DB-Colts Mar. 2 - 9:18 pm et The Jets and Vikings are expected to speak with free agent Nick Harper.The Saints are also believed to have interest. New York needs a starter opposite stalwart cornerback Andre Dyson. Former Colts defensive backs coach Leslie Frazier is now coordinating the defense in Minnesota.</div></div>Harper would be nice as our 2nd starter as long as we don't follow suit with Free Agency and overpay.
