Jets thread, signings, injuries, news

"PS17 wrote:

He was also the leader & play-caller for the Ravens' defense last year. ;) Leonhard won't disappoint.

Well, we will see, a 190 pd Safety going up against the teams we have in common is going to have a rough go of it PS17.

The National Football Post reports that the Jets are "gauging interest" in Thomas Jones and have placed a call to an NFC West club.
The team was probably Seattle, although St. Louis could use an upgrade at backup tailback. Jones is coming off his first career Pro Bowl berth and a 1,312-yard, 13-touchdown season, but has been upset with his contract and turns 31 in a week. He'd likely only cost a fourth-round pick. The Jets will use a 1-2 punch of Leon Washington and Shonn Greene if they can move him.

That would be surprising, still if it happens than we won't be surprised.

The Newark Star-Ledger disputes a National Football Post report that the Jets are shopping Thomas Jones.
The Star-Ledger cites "a person with knowledge of the club's plans." The NFP isn't exactly known for its accuracy, but the reporter, Brad Biggs, is usually dead-on. The Star-Ledger does acknowledge that there are lingering concerns within the Jets that Jones, who wants more money, "could become a problem.

T Jones was the man for the Jets last season, if they really believe Leon washington or shonn green can do what TJ can do Sexy Rexy has rocks in the bean:

The Newark Star-Ledger suggests that the Jets are trying to ship Thomas Jones out of New York due to the practice play of rookie Shonn Greene.
The paper also suspects that Jones could "become a problem" once Leon Washington gets a mega deal; Jones wants a raise himself. Greene is reportedly "all the rage in training camp," and showed serious toughness practicing well through an ankle sprain. If Jones departs, Greene would be the power complement to Leon and almost certainly get all goal-line work

So let me get this straight, T Jones ran for 1,300 yds last season, but the Jets are willing to trade him for a 4th rd pick because they like the Rookie Greene, but their Wr have virtually no experience, and they plan on starting a rookie Qb and to help the Rook Qb out, they plan on trading the AFC's top rusher?

Okay...makes sense...<snicker>

"padre31 wrote:

T Jones was the man for the Jets last season, if they really believe Leon washington or shonn green can do what TJ can do Sexy Rexy has rocks in the bean:

So let me get this straight, T Jones ran for 1,300 yds last season, but the Jets are willing to trade him for a 4th rd pick because they like the Rookie Greene, but their Wr have virtually no experience, and they plan on starting a rookie Qb and to help the Rook Qb out, they plan on trading the AFC's top rusher?

Okay...makes sense...<snicker>

Brother, that's the kind of arrogance that comes back to bite a person in the butt.
You go Rex..:up:

Thomas Jones sucks. True story.
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"PS17 wrote:

Thomas Jones sucks. True story.
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Yeah big time.
I mean, he is only AFC's #1 rusher, thats all.

Thomas Jones

G | GS| Att| Yds |Avg |Lng |TD |Rec| Yds| Avg| Lng| TD| FUM| Lost
16 |14 |290 | 1,312| 4.5| 59T| 13| 36 |207| 5.8| 19 |2 |2| 1

I wish we had a RB who had 1,312 rushing yards and 207 receiving yards and only lost one fumble...

http://www.nfl.com/players/thomasjones/profile?id=JON755755

"PS17 wrote:

Thomas Jones sucks. True story.
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What does that even mean?..
Jones scored 15 of your 48 total TDs last year. That's roughly 1/3.
http://www.nfl.com/players/thomasjones/profile?id=JON755755
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?archive=false&conference=null&role=TM&offensiveStatisticCategory=TOUCHDOWNS&defensiveStatisticCategory=null&season=2008&seasonType=REG&tabSeq=2&qualified=true&Submit=Go

Are you just being sarcastic? You are ..right?????..

Why would we even consider this? Leading rusher in the AFC last season, this doesnt happen. THomas Jones doesnt suck, look at the numbers.

"BleedinGreenNC wrote:

Why would we even consider this? Leading rusher in the AFC last season, this doesnt happen. THomas Jones doesnt suck, look at the numbers.

I would say that losing Jones would be a crushing blow to you guys.
I really like Shonn Greene and I think he was far and away your best draft pick, he and Leon are NOT ready to replace T-Jones.

"azfinfanmang wrote:

I would say that losing Jones would be a crushing blow to you guys.
I really like Shonn Greene and I think he was far and away your best draft pick, he and Leon are NOT ready to replace T-Jones.

Many RB's in the league would have no problems running through the holes that the Jets' O-Line creates. Jones has no breakaway speed and often goes down at first contact. If you can get some good value for him, you gotta make the trade. Although I bet the report is false.

I think if Greene were to start this year, he'd do very well. He is doing great in training camp.
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Also -- if the Jets get ANY decent WR for Jones, you make the trade in a heartbeat.

A two dimensional offense is better than a one dimensional offense.
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"BleedinGreenNC wrote:

Why would we even consider this? Leading rusher in the AFC last season, this doesnt happen. THomas Jones doesnt suck, look at the numbers.

Lets just say the Jets FO has alot in common with their fanbase.

"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:

Lets just say the Jets FO has alot in common with their fanbase.

Be nice....:lol:

Apparently the issue is money, the Jets will re-up Leon Washington to a large money deal, T Jones apparently gets a "no soup for you" response and the theory goes TJ will then cause some issues.

The Jets have increased their contract offer to Leon Washington "considerably," according to the New York Daily News.
The Jets' original offer was $2 million per year, or $4 million per year less than Washington was seeking. The new offer is believed to be in the neighborhood of $4.5 million annually, which seems like a fair compromise. No signing is imminent, but the team just cleared one huge hurdle.

It is easy to understand why TJ would be upset, Leon W is being offered a 100% pay increase, he is being offered stugotz after rushing for 1,300 yds.

"PS17 wrote:

Many RB's in the league would have no problems running through the holes that the Jets' O-Line creates. Jones has no breakaway speed and often goes down at first contact. If you can get some good value for him, you gotta make the trade. Although I bet the report is false.

I think if Greene were to start this year, he'd do very well. He is doing great in training camp.
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Yeah but you would be giving up a proven commodity for some hopefuls. In spite of his shortcomings, you know Thomas can produce. He accounted for roughly 1/3 of your offensive TDs last year. Is it wise to give up a sure thing like that?

"late again wrote:

Yeah but you would be giving up a proven commodity for some hopefuls. In spite of his shortcomings, you know Thomas can produce. He accounted for roughly 1/3 of your offensive TDs last year. Is it wise to give up a sure thing like that?

I will answer your question with a question:

Is it wise to trade away your ENTIRE draft for a QB who came out at least one year too early and was extremely mediocre in his SINGLE year in College :up:

"azfinfanmang wrote:

I will answer your question with a question:

Is it wise to trade away your ENTIRE draft for a QB who came out at least one year too early and was extremely mediocre in his SINGLE year in College :up:

Well....you make a great point, brother....:knucks:
Which leads to a question of my own.
Myth or oxymoron? - "A Jets' wise decision" :dunno:

Bolstered by the addition of rookie Shonn Greene, the New York Jets are gauging trade interest in running back Thomas Jones and have placed a call to an NFC West club, a league source said.

National Football Post

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/114151-source-jets-shopping-thomas-jones?eref=sihp

"PS17 wrote:

Many RB's in the league would have no problems running through the holes that the Jets' O-Line creates. Jones has no breakaway speed and often goes down at first contact. If you can get some good value for him, you gotta make the trade. Although I bet the report is false.

I think if Greene were to start this year, he'd do very well. He is doing great in training camp.
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Lets not get ahead of ourselves, realize this, teams had to respect our passing game because of Favre and his arm, i hope we have the same rushing attack that we had last year, but we will not, only because of the QB situation. I hope that we have a better year, but i think teams will be more likely to stack the line unless our QB's can stretch the field.

"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:

Lets just say the Jets FO has alot in common with their fanbase.

THe same could be said about most team in the league.

"late again wrote:

Well....you make a great point, brother....:knucks:
Which leads to a question of my own.
Myth or oxymoron? - "A Jets' wise decision" :dunno:

John Beck? :up:

"BleedinGreenNC wrote:

John Beck? :up:

Yeah, with all due respect BGNC, I don't think you want to go toe t toe with bad draft day decisions, especially not with Youtube at our disposal :up:

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Yeah, with all due respect BGNC, I don't think you want to go toe t toe with bad draft day decisions, especially not with Youtube at our disposal :up:

Very true!! :knucks: Cant argue with that comment!

And the hits just keep coming.

Looks like Alan Faneca will miss at least the rest of Preseason with a broken finger he had surgically repaired.

Dont know how well this link will work, it just came up in the CBS Rapid report... Aug 16th at 5:07 PM.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/team/NYJ