The New York Jets came up short in their 2nd consecutive AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and enter the upcoming NFL season with several roster questions. The Jets are built to win now (actually two years ago) and they have been bringing in veterans to help accomplish their goal/guarantee of a Super Bowl championship.
The Jason Taylor experiment appears to be over at least for now as they released the future Hall of Famer as well as oft-injured Pro-Bowler Kris Jenkins. The Jets also released 1st round bust Vernon Gholston and aging tackle, Damien Woody. With clear intent to clear some salary, there was great speculation on which of the many big name free agents the Jets would target to return for the upcoming year.
The New York Post has reported that the Jets have offered a first round tender to Santonio Holmes and Antonio Cromartie. If they choose to sign the tender, any team that wishes to sign them would be forced to surrender a 1st and a 3rd pick to the Jets in exchange for the players. Brad Smith also received a 2nd round tender offer.
Ultimately, these tender offers could become irrelevant due to the expiration of the current CBA and it is unclear what the new rules will be in the event of a lockout and/or under the new CBA if and when it is signed. But what this does tell us is that the Jets place significant value on Holmes and Cromartie and have essentially given notice that Braylon Edwards is not a priority.
The big questions in the offseason for the Jets surrounded the big name free agents in Holmes, Cromartie, Tomlinson, and Braylon Edwards. Braylon Edwards is clearly at the bottom of their "to-do list" as other outlets have reported that the Jets plan to bring Tomlinson back next season.
Tomlinson is set to make $2.4 Million next season and had a relatively productive season alongside Shonn Greene. LT slowed significantly in the second half of the season and was nowhere to be found in the AFC championship game (where have we seen that before?).
While the Jets have their hands full in trying to resign their big name free agents, they would be well served to pick up another solid RB in free agency (if and when they are able) or the draft.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
New England Patriots: What Does DE Marcus Stroud Bring to the Table?
Tuesday afternoon, the New England Patriots agreed to terms on a contract with free agent defensive end Marcus Stroud.
Stroud, who has spent the last three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, will join a Patriots defensive line that was very much beat up all of last season.
Sitting at 32 and not getting any younger, what does Stroud have to offer for the Patriots? What does the veteran defensive end bring to the table?
NOTE: This article was first seen at PatriotsPlus.net.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Kentucky Wildcat Football Recruiting: 2012 recruiting needs (Offense)
The Wildcats added two players to the 2012 class this weekend when news broke that Mason County linebacker Josh Harris and duPont Manual defensive tackle blah blah had committed to Kentucky after junior day. That got me thinking about the 2012 class and what needs the Wildcats will have to fill.Quarterback The Cats return Morgan Newton, and brought in Greyshirt Maxwell Smith in time for bowl practices. Bookie Cobbins is unlikely to have a serious impact during his freshman year after injuring his shoulder as a high school senior. It?s all walk-ons after that.Need Level: 10The Wildcats will need to sign at least one quarterback in the 2012 class, preferably two. With the uncertainty of Cobbins? ability to recover from his surgery, he may be moved to another position at some point as well. If that happens, two freshmen and a JUCO might not be a bad idea.Best Bet:Patrick TowlesTowles is an in-state kid from Ft. Thomas that has admittedly grown up a UK fan. He?s as polished as a h...
Do You Like Stats? Bill James? Sabermetrics? Read This
Bill James: The King of Baseball Stats gave an interview. He’s kind of a big deal, and when Bill James speaks, everyone listens (or should). Does anyone have the Bill James app yet for the iphone? [Post-Dispatch]
Source: http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2011/03/01/do-you-like-stats-bill-james-sabermetrics-read-this/
Spring Gameday: Tigers vs. Phillies
Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Andy Oliver vs. Cliff Lee
Time: 1:05 pm, Bright House Field, Clearwater
Weather: Showers, 76
TV: The Comcast Network/MLB.TV
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Still no Chase Utley ? he continues to deal with soreness in his knee. But there is some Cliff Lee today. He gets his first real action of the spring, as that side sprain is well behind him. Look for Lee to keep up with the rest, throwing 25-30 pitches over a two inning stretch. Here is? the Phillies lineup followed by the pitching order today:
Phillies
1. Rollins SS
2. Polanco 3B
3. Ibanez LF
4. Howard 1B
5. Francisco RF
6. Victorino CF
7. Brown DH
8. Schnieder C
9. Barfield 2B
Cliff Lee SP ? Kyle Kendrick, Eddie Bonine, Dan Meyer, Danys Baez, Mike Zagurski
GO PHILLIES!
Andy Oliver vs. Cliff Lee
Time: 1:05 pm, Bright House Field, Clearwater
Weather: Showers, 76
TV: The Comcast Network/MLB.TV
Follow Phillies Nation on Twitter
Still no Chase Utley ? he continues to deal with soreness in his knee. But there is some Cliff Lee today. He gets his first real action of the spring, as that side sprain is well behind him. Look for Lee to keep up with the rest, throwing 25-30 pitches over a two inning stretch. Here is? the Phillies lineup followed by the pitching order today:
Phillies
1. Rollins SS
2. Polanco 3B
3. Ibanez LF
4. Howard 1B
5. Francisco RF
6. Victorino CF
7. Brown DH
8. Schnieder C
9. Barfield 2B
Cliff Lee SP ? Kyle Kendrick, Eddie Bonine, Dan Meyer, Danys Baez, Mike Zagurski
GO PHILLIES!
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/spring_gameday_tigers_vs_phillies/4274684
Derrick Rose Video: Watch His Amazing Through-the-Legs Pass To Joakim Noah
Derrick Rose has gotten a lot of attention for his amazing crossover dribbles and drives through the lane, but he's a pretty accomplished distributor too. If you have any doubts check out this through the legs pass to Joakim Noah.
Noah's return is starting to really help the Bulls, especially if Rose and Noah can keep connecting like this.
Angels rookie victim of phone prank
Future Hall of Famer and current Angels prospect Mike Trout caught his first dose of pranking on Monday. While some of the details are being kept under wraps, it appears that Trout broke an unwritten rule during the morning meetings and was punished accordingly
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After the top of the first inning of Monday’s game between the Angels and A’s, Trout’s phone number was splashed all over the scoreboard at Tempe Diablo Stadium with an invitation.“Fans call Angels’ Mike Trout directly with your baseball questions,” said the message which was repeated several times throughout the game.
Unfortunately, I don't know any of the 2,822 attendees so I wasn't privy to Trout's digits. And I had some hard hitting questions for him like "Why are you so awesome?" and "Do they still make panzarottis in New Jersey?"Trout apparently crossed a "no speaking unless spoken to" rule during a bout of Mike Scioscia team building e...
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After the top of the first inning of Monday’s game between the Angels and A’s, Trout’s phone number was splashed all over the scoreboard at Tempe Diablo Stadium with an invitation.“Fans call Angels’ Mike Trout directly with your baseball questions,” said the message which was repeated several times throughout the game.
Unfortunately, I don't know any of the 2,822 attendees so I wasn't privy to Trout's digits. And I had some hard hitting questions for him like "Why are you so awesome?" and "Do they still make panzarottis in New Jersey?"Trout apparently crossed a "no speaking unless spoken to" rule during a bout of Mike Scioscia team building e...
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_is_changing_his_phone_number/4271440
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