On Jordan: the word is that he's basically done with the Raiders. They like Fargas (I think) over him. He might even get cut this offseason. It's true the line is bad, but he seems to fumble at the worst times too. I just don't think he is all that great. We probably won't be able to get Turner. We do have two 2nd round picks, but I'd rather just fill other holes right now. The biggest reason our running game is bad is because we don't have an RT and both our Gs are smallish, and in the case of Moore, nothing more than a career backup. You can get away with Kendall, but not Kendall and Moore. We replace the right side of the line this offseason and I guarantee you the running game improves, that is, if the problems are not because of Chad which has been an argument as well. I think though fixing the right side will be the key. I'd rather use our draft picks on that (first day, but probably the 3rd and 4th) and go defense with our first 3 picks.
Much of this post is bull spit.. NE dose not sign big time FA or blow draft picks. Neither will Mangini. Rember he was given the job of emulating NE.
Just trying to point out that the GM will be Gunning for a 1st rounder for sure. Just as we managed to parlay Coles into a 1st years ago...and I hardly think our GM at the time is as savvy as the Chargers GM. Will we give our 1st rounder for Turner is the true question...and I doubt guys in the patriot mold would ever consider doing such a thing.
I'm surprised to hear this about Lamont Jordan. I haven't been following him very much after week 3 or so. He seemed to have talent here in NY and I was always a huge Lamont fan. They paid him a ton of money though, stupid arrogant bastards that they are. He'll probably get some applause when he comes to the Meadowlands though, just for old times sake. I always thought Herm should have given him more carries.
They did trade a 2nd round pick for Corey Dillon, when Dillon was 30 years old. Above all else, the Pats are smart with draft picks, and if they feel they can acquire a player through trade that has more value than their draft pick will provide, they'll do it. I'm sure Mangini feels the same way.
The Burner would be an outstanding pickup but the Jets wont get him. Hes going to be a top 8 back in this league once he gets out of LTs shadow.
How could they warant a first rounder as compensation for turner? When LC left the jets for the redskins he was coming off a tremendous season, therefore we got a first rounder. Im confused--- how can they demand a first rounder for a back-up RB who has no statistical relevance is basically un-proven?
They will demand it only because they are hoping someone will actually give up a 1st rounder for him. I don't think any team is dumb enough to do it, although anything is possible in the NFL.
why turner? because of his size, speed and vision combination. if i could create a RB i would create turner. perfect size (5'10, 240 lbs), amazing speed (4.3) and outstanding vision. plus he's exactly what we need. barlow and houston are too slow, they are worthless on our offense. leon washington and turner...man that would be sick
We should think about this for 1 second here. We will most likely have a draft pick in the mid to late 20s. The best part of it is we just try to work out some kind of deal with a 2nd round pick and maybe someone like Barlow. Not too many teams are gonna attempt to pay a first round teder for Turner. I really feel we could get him due to the relationship with Schott and possibly a late first or second. I think when your drafting that deep you make a play at someone like this. We do not have too many huge holes on this defense. Replacing Kimo and adding some LB depth and CB depth and DT can be had in the later rounds. This organization has shown they know how to draft late. Trade a few players away get some late picks and manuever around the draft. The Jets have a ton of cap space and I would not be surprised to see them make a play at not only Turner but also Dwight Freeney. This is gonna be a big off season and players will actually want to come here after seeing how this team plays with their heart and as a team and are going places. Year Two of the rebuilding process keys off filling up a few holes through FA with some big players and drafting for the depth. Youth?
because he's going to be a restricted free agent. Likely they will tender him a 1-year contract with enough to warrant a first round pick. It doesn't take that much to do it.
why would they do that? he will get like 50 carries next year, he's just not worth it. and then he will be a free agent and the chargers wont get anything for him. offer them a 2nd round pick and we could have a deal. the chargers have to trade him...
i was actually out in his hometown last week and was talking with a guy who knows him and it hit me that i bet he will be a jet next year. he is an amazing talent and will probably cost but i think could be a big time back for the jets for years to come.
If you subscribe to the Jets are Patriots south, then we would pay a 2nd rounder for Turner like the Pats paid for Dillon.
because a first round tender is something like 1M a year. You could negotiate with running back and give up your #1, or you can deal with the team and hope to give up less. But make no doubt, a first round tender isn't alot of money for the team to make.
oh so they can still trade him for a 2nd or 3rd round pick if they decide to "high tender" him (high tender = 1st round pick)? didnt know that. well if thats the case they are going to high tender him
