Jets match Elam offer

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  1. StreetFighterJet

    StreetFighterJet New Member

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    http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2009/03/new_york_jets_match_browns_off.html

    The Jets have matched the one-year, $1.5 million offer sheet the Cleveland Browns extended to safety Abram Elam, the club has announced.

    The club had signed Elam, a restricted free agent, to a one-year, $1.01 million tender before the Browns extended the offer sheet.

    Last season, Elam, who took over for the injured Eric Smith, turned into a playmaker. He finished with 57 tackles, an interception (returned 92 yards for a touchdown) and three forced fumbles, including one in a Week 15 game against Buffalo that was returned for a game-winning touchdown by defensive end Shaun Ellis.
     
    #1 StreetFighterJet, Mar 17, 2009
  2. Murrell2878

    Murrell2878 Lets go JETS!
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    Sweet deal
     
    #2 Murrell2878, Mar 17, 2009
  3. nyjetsrule

    nyjetsrule Active Member

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    good stuff
     
    #3 nyjetsrule, Mar 17, 2009
  4. MBGreen

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    good stuff...I think Rex will work magic with Elam this season.
     
    #4 MBGreen, Mar 17, 2009
  5. kinghenry89

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    Good, cut Smith to make up the difference.
     
    #5 kinghenry89, Mar 17, 2009
  6. IrishSteveZ

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    Agreed, Smith has to go.
     
    #6 IrishSteveZ, Mar 17, 2009
  7. StreetFighterJet

    StreetFighterJet New Member

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    Yeah, Smith needs to go to the Browns... that's Mangini's pet project.
     
    #7 StreetFighterJet, Mar 17, 2009
  8. bigalxc

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    good i completely agree with this
     
    #8 bigalxc, Mar 17, 2009
  9. Jets n Boys

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    I like Elam. He will give Leonhard some competition....and a breather. Excellent job Tanny!
     
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  10. rmagedon

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    Nice. I'm happy about this. I'm assuming Smith is still on the team cause they want to see how the douche will respond in the new system at TC. I'm all for that. If he works out he'll be decent depth.
     
    #10 rmagedon, Mar 17, 2009
  11. vilmatic

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    numbers-wise, the perfect complement to Rhodes in an aggressive blitzing scheme. Excellent job.
     
    #11 vilmatic, Mar 17, 2009
  12. The Uniform Bomber

    The Uniform Bomber Spivey's Agent

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    Nice thought, but hell no. Even if he's here strictly for depth, in the unfortunate event he has to play, I just can't watch him trip over himself anymore. I think once Ryan realizes how slow he is, he's a goner.
     
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  13. Chrisp22

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    All in agreement say aye!

    The name of the game is making plays. Elam will never be confused with a pro-bowler but he does have a knack for making plays. Good signing.
     
    #13 Chrisp22, Mar 17, 2009
  14. gsulli5861

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    I think they will trade Elam for a 5th or 6th round pick. To much money for a 1 year contact for a back-up at best.
     
    #14 gsulli5861, Mar 17, 2009
  15. Italian Seafood

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    Good, I like Elam, especially with Ryan coming here, as it was mentioned.
     
    #15 Italian Seafood, Mar 17, 2009
  16. Jersey Joe 67

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    Elam's a playmaker. Love this guy.
     
    #16 Jersey Joe 67, Mar 17, 2009
  17. Steve032

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    He won us both Buffalo games last season. I'll gladly keep him.
     
    #17 Steve032, Mar 17, 2009
  18. gustoonarmy

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    Elam should room with Scott , Mad Backer meet Mad safety.
    Good stuff , love Elam.
     
    #18 gustoonarmy, Mar 17, 2009
  19. The Uniform Bomber

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    Or it could be a one year audition for him in Ryan's system to determine if we should pursue a S early on in next year's draft.
     
    #19 The Uniform Bomber, Mar 17, 2009
  20. Jake

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    Not a great cover guy but a hard hitter with a nose for the ball. Glad we kept him, he could be really good in 46 alignments.
     
    #20 Jake, Mar 17, 2009
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