from what im reading reports are saying he's upgrade in run-blocking, but possible liability on pass protection
Don't forget our secret sauce: Bill Callahan. This guy has only been a 1 year starter, so his upside could be what's most attractive to the Jets....
Callahan, Ryan and (probably Faneca) all probably provided input on watching his tape, playing against him and playing along side him. I trust them more than some yahoo Steelers fan.
Boland and Cimini are reporting the Kem is staying with the Steelers despite the Jets offering more money.
Kemoeatu to stay with Steelers February 27, 2009 The Jets are still in the market for Brandon Moore's replacement. Chris Kemoeatu has decided to stay with the Steelers, according to a source. It was looking good for the Jets, who offered a four-year deal for $16.8 million (with roughly $7 million in guarantees), but the hulking guard took less to stay in Pittsburgh. He'll sign a five-year, $20 million deal, including about $6 million in guarantees. Earlier today, the Steelers told Kemoeatu they were bowing out, but he kept calling them, seemingly determined to stay with the super Bowl champs. Oh, well, Free agency is a fluid business. Things change by the minute. http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/