Re: After cutting two, Jets focus on Ravens' Thomas <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Jets made two long-anticipated cuts yesterday, releasing running back Kevan Barlow and offensive lineman Trey Teague. The real story is what comes next.With their roster set for now - no further cuts are expected before the start of free agency in eight days - the Jets will be keeping a close eye on Adalius Thomas' negotiations with the Ravens. If Baltimore allows the All-Pro linebacker to reach the open market, the Jets will be among several interested suitors.The Jets' current regime isn't known for chasing the big names, but it evidently believes Thomas is worth a look-see. Thomas (11 sacks), arguably the best player on the league's top-ranked defense, plays multiple positions and would fit nicely into Eric Mangini's system.It's not clear whether the Jets would get into a bidding war for Thomas, who may command $7 million a year, but they have more than $20 million in salary-cap room if they decide to get involved. Baltimore could use the franchise tag on Thomas; today is the deadline.The Jets realized a net savings of about $3.1 million by releasing Barlow and Teague. Barlow, who was due $3.25 million in 2007, rejected a proposed pay cut. The Jets haven't shut the door on re-signing Barlow at a later date.Barlow, obtained for a fourth-round pick last August, was supposed to help fill the void created by Curtis Martin's career-threatening knee injury, but he rushed for only 370 yards on 131 carries. The 2.8 average was the lowest in the NFL (minimum 100 attempts), and the worst by any Jets back in 43 years. But he did lead the Jets with six rushing touchdowns.Meanwhile, recently hired Brian Daboll, formerly the Patriots' receivers coach, will coach the Jets' quarterbacks. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer handled that duty last season.</div>
Re: After cutting two, Jets focus on Ravens' Thomas oooooooooooooooooooooow thomas would fill that OLB/DE role quite nicely...drool
Re: After cutting two, Jets focus on Ravens' Thomas I'd love for it to happen, but I'm not going to get my hopes up because he's gonna command Mega-Bucks.
