Jets Team Report

hydro51 · Mar 13, 2006

Jets Team Report
3/12/2006

By Rich Cimini
New York Daily News
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/jets/index.html

Rookie G.M. Mike Tannenbaum did an outstanding job of cleaning up the cap situation -- a mess he helped create under the previous regime, it should be noted. By cutting eight players and re-working at least eight contracts, he cleared about $40 million in cap room, leaving the Jets about $14 million under the cap. They'll get another $8.3 million when DE John Abraham is traded, allowing them to recoup the amount of his franchise tender. Now comes the tricky part for Tannenbaum: Replenishing the roster. He's a neophyte in terms of making personnel decisions and, with money to burn and holes to fill, there will be plenty of decisions. They also have the fourth overall pick, creating a myriad of trading scenarios. It will take a lot of savvy to navigate these waters. You're on the clock, Mr. T. . . . After cutting former Pro Bowl C Kevin Mawae, the Jets appear to have a gaping hole in the middle of the line. But maybe not. A relative unknown could get a shot at the starting job -- Norm Katnik, who was nothing more than a blip on the transaction wire last season. The Jets signed him off the 49ers' practice squad last November and, although he never got into a game, Katnik made a strong impression in practice. Katnik (6-4, 280) is undersized, but he has the kind of body frame that can handle more weight. He's intelligent and technically proficient, a sleeper who might get a chance to replace Mawae. The Jets got a tip on Katnick from RT Scott Gragg, who played with him in San Francisco. Gragg retired after only one season with the Jets, but he might have made a lasting impact by recommending Katnick to the personnel department. . . . The Jets believe that RB Curtis Martin, 33 in May, can get the job done for at least another season. Therefore, it's not a high-priority position in the draft, although it wouldn't be a surprise if they pick a back in the second or third round. The Jets also have capable backups, Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston. Martin, recovering from minor knee surgery, will be highly motivated to prove he's not washed up.

DEFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS: New coach Eric Mangini hasn't announced his plans, but it seems clear that he's trying to install a 3-4 scheme. That will take a lot of moving and shaking, considering they don't have a nose tackle and have only three experienced linebackers under contract. But, so far, they've been looking at two-gap linemen in free agency (there's interest in DE Kimo von Oelhoffen) and that's a sure sign that the 4-3 could be a thing of the past. DT Dewayne Robertson and DE Bryan Thomas aren't good fits in a 3-4, so the change would raise questions about their future.

OFF-SEASON PROGRAM: March 20. The Jets finished 2005 with a dozen players on injured reserve, a poor reflection on the old program. There's a new sheriff in town and, unlike the old one, he'll drop the hammer.
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28rogerblaze51 · Mar 13, 2006

Katnick? Sounds like catnip. Whatever.

I dont know about that, taking a tip from a guy that was an ok tackle hmmmm.

Maybe gragg is a better scout than a player, hopefully.

Robertson gone? He is 6'1 317. He is not a 3-4 guy. But i think he can be a heck of a DE in that scheme, he makes alot of money maybe atrade next year could happen, but i dont mind him staying.

Im still going with my gut, and saying mangini is keeping a 4-3 and using the 3-4 for specially designed plays for certain situations.

duketogo · Mar 13, 2006

OFF-SEASON PROGRAM: March 20. The Jets finished 2005 with a dozen players on injured reserve, a poor reflection on the old program. There's a new sheriff in town and, unlike the old one, he'll drop the hammer.
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I'm not sure what to take from that. Is he saying Herman Edwards system was directly responsible for all the injuries? And how is "dropping the hammer" going to improve that?

1028 · Mar 13, 2006

Ive always liked Joseph Addai, and if we do take a RB rd 2, then he would be the best choice. Of course, maybe its a smokescreen, and maybe the CS in fact sees RB as our biggest priority...you never know

ScotsJet · Mar 13, 2006

duketogo said:

I'm not sure what to take from that. Is he saying Herman Edwards system was directly responsible for all the injuries? And how is "dropping the hammer" going to improve that?
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basically yes. By not allowing players to slack off, put on weight, skip sessions, etc. and forcing them to prepare properly, eat right and focus you cut down the injury risk. Doesn't mean there'll be no injuries, obviously, as Pennington is still on the roster.

KOZ · Mar 13, 2006

ScotsJet said:

basically yes. By not allowing players to slack off, put on weight, skip sessions, etc. and forcing them to prepare properly, eat right and focus you cut down the injury risk. Doesn't mean there'll be no injuries, obviously, as Pennington is still on the roster.
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How dare you criticize Pennington- I mean, remember that great half of a season where he actually earned his money, a few years ago of course.

Don't you know he's sacred here! Well, at least to some people- but not me

GreenHornet · Mar 13, 2006

"Kitna under Katnik calling signals. Katnik hikes to Kitna. Kitna back to pass. Nice block pick up by Katnik. Coles is free over the middle at the 15. Kitna slings it to Coles. Coles at the 10, the 5, touchdown Jets! Kitna head butts Katnik; look at the celebration! Jets 24 Dolphins 3 with 6:40 left in the 4th. Take it away Susan......................."

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