Jets to meet with QB Kitna Saturday, March 11, 2006 BY DAVE HUTCHINSON Star-Ledger Staff Although talks between the Jets and Redskins have heated up regarding a trade for quarterback Patrick Ramsey, the Jets are tentatively scheduled to have Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna in for a visit next week, according to someone with knowledge of the team's thinking. The Jets, who are believed to be roughly $15 million under the $102 million salary cap, are said to be offering a mid- to late-round pick for Ramsey, possibly a fifth-rounder, and/or a conditional 2007 pick that could be as high as a third-round selection depending on Ramsey's playing time. Ramsey, who visited the Jets on Wednesday, is a former first-round pick who has struggled in Washington. Only 27, he would compete with Chad Pennington for the starting job if signed. He has one more year at $1.68 million on his contract. Kitna, 33, is a proven veteran who has been on the Jets' radar for quite a while. He's expected to visit Detroit this weekend. As free agency hits today, the Jets have been low-key. However, they might try to make a big splash and go after either left tackle Kevin Shaffer (Falcons) or center LeCharles Bentley (Saints), a pair of big-ticket items who would help solidify the offensive line. Meanwhile, the agents for Jets Pro Bowl defensive end John Abraham said yesterday that their client plans to go on tour next week, visiting three or possibly four teams in an effort to find a new home. Abraham, who has been slapped with the franchise tag ($8.3 million) but has requested and will be granted a trade, will visit Denver, Washington, Seattle and perhaps Oakland or Atlanta. The Jets are believed to be seeking a first-round pick for Abraham. Denver, with a pair of first-round picks (22nd and 29th), appear to be the front-runners. The free-spending Redskins don't have a first-round pick. Abraham, 27, is said to be seeking a long-term deal that includes roughly $18 million guaranteed. "We've said all along that John is going to keep all of his options open," said Rich Rosa, who represents Abraham along with Tony Agnone. "John is going to pick the team he wants to play for and see if the Jets can make a deal with that team." In another development, S Tebucky Jones has visited the Jets. Also, the club might pursue former Patriots LB Willie McGinest.
Kitna is WAY BETTER than Ramsey. Hasn't this organisation had enought BF from dealing with deadskins in the past? WOW, we must like getting screwed by deadskins. ramsey suxs.
Ramsey is a mess, He wasn't starting for a reason. I do not like that we are considering this chuckle-head. I would rather see Kitna get more hype to be our 2nd in command.
This is old news already... Bently and Shaffer are signed, and it just goes to show how rampant rumors get this time of year.... it turns out the Jets had no interest in Shaffer after all, according to his agent. They didn't even sniif at Bentley.
Kitna - 58.8%, 108 TD/104 INT, 6.44 YPA, 75.3 rating, 33 years old Ramsey - 55.7%, 34 TD/29 INT, 6.56 YPA, 75.0 rating, 27 years old Kitna's only really good year came when he was surrounded by much more talent than Ramsey ever was. So, how is Kitna WAY BETTER than Ramsey?
No way, Kitna has hit his ceiling. Ramsey has not. Ramsey was a first round pick that never really got a chance. When Gibbs took the job with the Skins, the first thing he said he wanted was a veteran QB. Gibbs wasnt even going to give Ramsey a chance, Brunell was his first choice even before he saw them on the field. If we are going to rebuild our offensive line Ramsey is the kid to have behind center, he's tough as nails.
