Comments on: Opinion: Jetstream's Questions

By: Prince

Prince — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:08:39 +0000

Just to add some thoughts, I want to start off by saying that I think all of these questions come down to whether the coaching staff and GM think the team will contend next year. Here's my thoughts:
1) I would expect the Jets to sign multiple free agent QBs here. The one I think has some upside is Josh McCown. Expect there to be a competition for the starting job. Fiedler should be in the mix. Don't be surprised if names like Harrington (young gun who never materialized) and Favre (just may want one more season even if not in GB.) If they feel there is no way we compete next year, drafting a top QB is a more viable option but puts us on a 2-3 year rebuilding plan.
2) Martin with one caveat: He's said before he wants the consecutive 1000 yard streak as his lasting legacy. Its not out of the question for him to hang them up as he has multiple other interests. This would obviously have huge draft impact.
3) We're fine at WR.
4) Don't know enough about draft, but we need more depth.
5) Mawae is opening day starter assuming rehab is on schedule.
6) Herm could keep him here, but all parties involved realize he has to restructure. If team is not projected to compete, this is too easy of an area to save $$.
7) Jets certainly don't let him walk. They would franchise in a heartbeat. Again, if team on paper is out of playoff contention, best to use to secure good draft picks and/or other needs.
8) See above. Starter or retirement.
9) I think he will, actually. Although they say that “touch” goes after surgery, he certainly has the drive to compete and I think that goes a long way. We know he will do everything he can to recondition himself.
10) Agree with above: He's a #3 and probably always will be. This changes if we draft QB since that person may be in the 3 slot at least on opening day.

By: Bundgaard

Bundgaard — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:05:34 +0000

Once again Bassett (and Bent for that matter) I have to agree with you…
I can't wait to get the answers this offseason. At least it means that this mockery of a season is behind us! …hopefully.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 21:39:21 +0000

Martin is not just fine. He's going to be 33 in the off-season and he's clearly declined. There's just no way they can depend on him for another season as anything more than a role player.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:08:42 +0000

maybe im watching a different jet team than you guys but Martin seems to be just fine to me, get him a line and a two dimentinal offense and his numbers will be back were they are suppose to be 1300 yds for a season

By: Bent

Bent — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:36:48 +0000

1. I think Chad ultimately. If he's not ready for opening day then the back up will hold the fort. I expect this to be a reasonably priced free agent and the most likely candidate AFAIC is still Fiedler.
2. Could well be. If we're that badly against the cap, this might be one position where the upgrade can wait a year. Houston getting carries and doing well on Sunday was encouraging. Plus we may have Blaylock back too.
3. Coles is almost on target for a 1,000 yard season despite us having no QB. Again, this position is likely to be upgraded the following offseason, I reckon.
4. Jones and a draft pick (there are loads of stud tackles and a lot of depth in the draft). We also have a lot of projects such as Cavka, don't forget.
5. I think so. Maybe he'll take a pay cut, too. Can't completely overhaul our line and Mawae is the best candidate to be a good leader/mentor. Kendall is likely toast though and so is Fabini, probably.
6. Only if he restructures. I would have thought this likely, but Miller's solid performance on Sunday may change the Jets minds on this.
7. Maybe. A long term deal could be back loaded. If we are going to make a trade, he's one of our only chips with any value (the others are Vilma, Robertson, Ellis and, believe it or not, Herm)
8. I'll be very surprised indeed if he doesn't.
9. Of course. We've been told by Will Carroll that it's possible he'll make a full recovery, so hopefully he will. This time, though, they must (a) not rush him back and (b) protect him better.
10. Yes, his clipboard holding skills are unrivalled. He's OK for spot duty, I guess, but he doesn't have what it takes to be a starter IMO. I still think next year's QB rotation will be Penny/Fiedler/Rookie but what do I know?