Comments on: The Bubble Bursts

By: TOON2388

TOON2388 — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:40:00 +0000

I think both NE & Balt are overrated. Losing 2 tight ones and starting 0-2 is no moral victory – it is 0-2. I truly believe week 1 seys tone for season. If NE wins, Balt is almost a must game.

By: dave

dave — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:22:23 +0000

I wouldve liked to see how this line stood up against their front 3. yea, it’s quite a “break” that seymour’s out, but i think its the wrong attitude to get all giddy about it. the real test of a team isn’t going to come against a def with injuries and suspensions…

notwithstanidng hope our guys take advantage of the misfortune…otherise i wont hear then end of it from pats buddies how they “took it to us without harrison AND seymour!”

I’m going to the game sunday. scored ticks in the 5th row on the 20 yrd line next to Fireman Ed. To say i’m midly excited would be an understatement worthy of a felony in these parts.

By: Brandon "You're With Me"riweather

Brandon "You're With Me"riweather — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:16:31 +0000

I’ve been looking at the cut lists for o-linemen that might be of use to the jets, and I don’t see many options:

Kenyatta Walker (cut by panthers) – this guy was a 1st round draft pick, and while he clearly isn’t a starting tackle in the nfl, perhaps he can move to guard?

Kevin Boothe (cut by raiders) – he was a rookie last year who started for most of the season, and did okay. he was cut because the raiders don’t think he can perform in a zone blocking scheme they are implementing.

Brian Rimpf (Ravens) – played extensively in 2005 – could be a decent stopgap until bender is (hopefully) ready later in the year.

as a side note, the saints cut former OSU RB Antonio Pittman

By: Ilan

Ilan — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:22:58 +0000

I think that you can expect a waiver signing of a 3rd RB. Although solid in preseason, Ware is a rookie and I imagine Mangini would be more comfortable with a proven veteran (Ciatrick Fason anybody?). As for the TEs and DBs, after scanning waivers I expect the Jets will sign a 3-4 DE, as Hicks is the only solid back-up option, and perhaps look for a G although that is not a certainty. Afterwhich, one of the TEs or DBs will be released.

By: Doctor K

Doctor K — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:21:14 +0000

You’re right SD. I was thrilled to see that the big DE Seymour was out. That certainly helps us for next Sunday. I would say that our front 7 has marginally improved from last year’s roster, but we’ll see how it pans out on the field. No more Highway 67!

By: SackDance99

SackDance99 — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:16:19 +0000

Biggest news of the day is Richard Seymour’s injury. He’s missing the first 6 weeks of the season. I don’t know who prayed harder, Brick, Bender or Mangini, but those prayers were answered. I know the Pats are great and BB is a magician, but losing Harrison and Seymour has to weaken that defense.

By: R in CT

R in CT — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:59:37 +0000

He also lists “Rafliff” as a WR. I guess Cimini is right — he needs to be put on waivers if this is how he does his job, with erroneous quotes and general misinformation.

Hopefully, Ware and Ventrone will end up on the practice squad.

And have we seen a purge of the “Hold the Fort” guys — Hamilton, KVO, etc. — and an infusion of youth (DeVito, Mosley) on the d-line?

I also saw that Vinny from Elmont got cut by the Pats today. Is he finally done?