Comments on: Quote Machine off to a Rip Roaring Start

By: todd

todd — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:41:57 +0000

thats good to hear, zach. i was hoping we could sign bart scott. maybe we could free up some cap space

By: zach

zach — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:35:34 +0000

Hi guys. I’m a Ravens fan. Jets got a great guy. There’s no one in baltimore thats not sad to see Rex go. The guys honest to a fault and its not talk. you will have a good defense. As long as you have corners you’ll be middle to bottom of the top 10 first year and rex will not consider it good enough. We were 6 in 07 and it looked like the guys dog died. No corners it can get ugly sometimes, but regardless you’ll get to see Brady knocked around. And he rotates constantly, everyone plays and no one will wear down. Also, heads up for Bart scott, he’s free this year. Guy can cover and hit like a brick wall, he’s better than Ray now, but Rays our face.

By: Bent

Bent — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:36:37 +0000

Coles cannot be released without us having a $7m cap hit for his guaranteed salary of $6m and $1m of remaining bonus, but he can be traded if a team is willing to take on that last year of guaranteed salary. This would give the Jets a $1m cap hit for the remaining bonus and therefore they would save $5m overall.

Igs – Gholston doesn’t have the skillset to be a middle linebacker at this time. Right now he’s an edge rusher with a year of experience of being a backup outside backer in a passive scheme.

Jerry – I like your post. I see MLB as our biggest need. The Jets should absolutely address this through free agency if they can (Lewis or Scott would do this), but then approach those guys as priorities in the draft if they can’t get either – which is far from a given. However, I have one nitpick: “Cutting Favre, Barrett and Barton would leave enough cap room to sign Ray Lewis” in isolation would only get the Jets $7m under the cap and they need at least $4m to sign their rookies, let alone re-signing or replacing their numerous free agents. Lewis (or any other big name) will require many more cuts and restructures, but it is possible in theory without completely decimating the roster.

Back to Igs: If they can’t address this need through free agency, Animal Jr. (Laurinitis) is also a solid player. Maualuga, to me, may be a better fit because he will make impact plays, although if his work ethic remains a concern, Lauranitis may be the safer bet. Either would be a huge upgrade in coverage, although Lauranitis is better in that area, albeit that Maualuga again has a knack for the big play. Where Rey has the edge is in his ability to shed blocks, although if the likes of Jenkins, Coleman and Harris do their job correctly, either could thrive. As I said earlier, Rey can be reckless (which can be good and bad). Whether both or either will be there at 17 (or if I would trade up/down), is something I don’t have a handle on yet. I do think either could pair with Harris effectively.

By: dognamedrevis

dognamedrevis — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:48:22 +0000

This may be an over-simplification, but I believe that Rex’s reputation in the NFL will allow us to pursue a free agent or 2 (i.e. Scott) on the defensive side of the ball and get them here at relative value since they want to play for him.
This will allow us to focus on offense in day 1 of the draft.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:44:34 +0000

I’ve been watching the senior bowl practices. If Brian Robiske is available in the second round, he’d be a great red zone receiver. 6’3″ and a coaches son. He could contrbute immediately.

By: NickyLibs

NickyLibs — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:29:59 +0000

Jas-

I’m glad we are on the same page. Enough nonsense with this guy, get rid of him and move on.I’m sure Rex has someone in mind already for the OC job that can do a much better job than Schott.

By: jas

jas — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:06:20 +0000

Here’s an idea. We keep Shotty for the first drive then send him home (that should keep his dad (tanny) happy. Then we let a real OC coach the rest of the game.

By: JetsFanforLife

JetsFanforLife — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:50:18 +0000

Rexy is the man; as someone above said, he’s the Big Tuna come again…so now that we’ve fixed the DC problem here’s what’ll go down next time Rexy meets w/Shotty:

Rexy: Hey, Mike T likes you – you staying or going?

Shotty: I can script a TD or FG on every opening drive.

Rexy: I repeat, you staying or going?

Shotty: I can script a TD or FG on every opening drive.

Rexy: I got that, but why the F&% else should I keep you around?

Shotty: I can script a TD or FG on every opening drive.

Rexy: Don’t you have anything intelligent to say?

Shotty: Mike T likes me! I like when Brett throws deep!

Rexy: Well F&% that, I’m coaching, and it’s my way or the highway – we’re gonna RUN people over and control the clock! Hit the road Jack.

By: ridinmywave

ridinmywave — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:48:28 +0000

Idunno, cotch IS a reliable guy, but as far as leadership, wit, wisdom and smarts on the field, I don’t think he is anywhere close. cotch is a very quiet and is more a go out and doesn’t have that much experience compared to coles.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:43:53 +0000

I can’t wait for camp!