Per the always insightful Rich Cimini: Will the Jets invite him back into the rotation at DE? Was their goal all along to resign him for less?
My guess is that the Jets told Douglas "try to get a good deal with another team; if you don't, you're welcome back here in late July." Pure speculation, of course, but the fact that Douglas has been so quiet tells me that he's either retired or a gentlemen's-agreement-Jet. Of course, Jon Feinsod is his agent, so maybe he's holding out for more money.
he'll sign with us for the veteran minimum most likely......he's a good depth player who knows the system.
I hope he doesn't re-sign. I want to see what we have in DeVito, Pitoitua, Wright and Kroul. I'd only want him back if most of those players suck in TC or if someone on the DL gets hurt.
Douglas was a big part of teaching the defense to the rest of the DL. I can see him returning as a rotational guy. He isn't a wall, but he still makes plays. I'd like as many DL guys as possible that know the system.
There is a great chance Kroul or Wright won't match the knowledge or production Douglas can give. Pitoitua will make the team this year. He's a good depth guy with plenty of upside.
He's not holding out for more money. He'd be lucky to get a job at this stage, so I'd be surprised if he gets more than vets minimum...or close to it atleast.
I've always kind of figured we'd sign him back early in training camp. Our DE depth is interesting, but it never hurts to have a guy like Douglas, a solid rotational guy.
I know that's the risk but I feel like we have to invest in some youth on our DL. atm we have Ellis, Gholston, DeVito and Pitoitua. I think we'll carry one more DL and I hope it's Wright... Nothing against Douglas, I was a big supporter of his last year, but I think we have some talent on our DL that's waiting to be given a chance. I'm sure Rex will know what to do... if he sees the talent he'll go with it... otherwise he'll bring DOuglas back. It's win-win.
no point in not bringing him back in for TC imo. If the young guys show they are ready, Douglas gets cut, and if they arent ready, we have douglas there who is solid and ready to roll.
If it's between Douglas and Wright I'd rather have Douglas. Wright hasn't played professional football in over a year and Douglas knows Rex's defense. That knowledge isn't as paramount as it was last season but I'd rather keep Scott, Leonhard, and Douglas on the team as long as possible.
He's a backup QB, you're not supposed to be excited about that guy. If you get excited about a backup QB it means your starting QB is probably shit
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=49109 Here's a rather brimming scouting report of Rodrique Wright but there's probably a reason why he hasn't done anything in the NFL so far. Of course, Wright did have to cope with Nick Saban being his coach and then defecting to Alabama. If there's anything in there, Rex will bring it out.
Well, ask Drew Brees about him, he rants and raves about how Brunell has really helped him in his career.
