http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/02/diner-morning-news-15/ The Jets have been very busy getting under the cap and have made several moves to accomplish this. I’ve been on the record saying the Jets were $34 million over the cap, and now they’re below the cap and in position to make moves at a few Baltimore linebackers. Here’s what they did: CUTS: Brett Favre – saved $13 million of their ‘09 cap. David Barrett – saved $5.1 million of their ‘09 cap David Bowens – saved $2.6 million of their ‘09 cap. Chris Baker — saved $2.1 million of their ‘09 cap. Brandon Moore — saved roughly $5 million of their ‘09 cap. These savings represent $27.8 million of their 2009 cap. RENEGOTIATED: Calvin Pace – saved $4.7 million on a restructured deal. Kerry Rhodes – saved $4.9 million on a restructured deal. These two renegotiated deals allowed the Jets pick up almost $10 million of cap room. They had two deals that increased in value, probably due to an earned escalator: Darrell Revis – increased by $5.7 million. Dustin Keller – increased by $170,000. Now that they have cap room, the Jets can make a move for Bart Scott and possibly Ray Lewis. While in Indy, I learned that all indications are that the Jets will sign Jim Leonhard, the safety from the Ravens, as soon as the free-agent market opens. This year, the Dolphins and the Jets will battle once again over a player, as reports from Indy suggest that both teams will “go to the mat” to obtain the services of Scott. In addition, the word from Indy seems to suggest the Jets are happy with their quarterback situation and will allow Kellen Clemens and Brett Ratliff to compete for the starting position. All this cap room they created had many wondering if the Jets would go after a quarterback, but there seems to be very little indication that will happen. Now that the Jets have the room, they need to fix some the areas of concern. It will be an interesting week of free agency.
I don't know how we would get Scott AND Lewis...we still have the Hitman. EDIT: I may have misunderstood post...not sure if you meant get both or make moves at both.
Hehe...no kidding. Worst case scenario, we're now $15 million under after Pace and Rhodes. Still haven't heard that Moore is a done deal, but that would bump us up over $20 million, again worst case scenario. Best case, the cap rises and not all potential cap hit bonuses apply.
good for those two helping out... i have a feeling they will have that money regardless, but its nice to see them help out the team.
I'm sure they weren't complaining. Most times when a player restructures their deal, they are getting more guaranteed money up front as incentive. Straight cash, homey.
We'll start with Lombardi, but I've got my eye on you. Seriously though, there are no credible sources out there saying that Moore has been cut, so officially, he hasn't.
Yeah, I'm hoping the word comes out that we've struck a deal to keep Moore. It seems like we have enough money that we could make it worth his while to stay. It also seems weird that this has been lingering with no official announcement.
I'm curious what's going on with Moore. I'm sure the Jets want him back and I'm sure Moore wants his money. Moore's agent may be putting pressure on the Jets by not allowing them to convert his roster bonus to a signing bonus. Perhaps the agent believes he can get a big contract with $10-15 million in guarantees? The bottom line is that the front office has to start drafting offensive lineman in the mid rounds and developing so that they don't wind up in these types of situations.
I hope no official announcement means they are working diligently to come up with a mutually beneficial compromise.
Unselfishnesss is what it will take if this team really wants to succeed. And I'm talking front office as well.
Haynesworth I say, Ellis, Jenkins Haynesworth and i dont care if Truskin is our other ILB we will be unstoppable.
