I am trying to be an optimist with this whole lockout thing, so if free agency does actually start some time in the next month here is TOJ sitting in the big chair as Mike Tannenbaum and making personnel decisions for the Jets this off-season: 1. Sign Santonio Holmes to a long term deal – …
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Despite the lack of formal workouts and traditional media access, there has still been plenty of storylines that have grown out of this New York Jets lockout infected off-season. Here is a round-up of them, check back later in the day for the top defensive storylines – Quarterback The continued development of Mark Sanchez’s leadership Sanchez …
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Since free agency could be here sooner rather than later, let’s use today’s TOJ Top Five to look at the decisions the Jets will have to make in the coming month or two. 5. Offensive Line The team released right tackle Damien Woody earlier in the year but may still bring him back since second year …
In an interview today with Pro Football Talk, Daily News beat writer Manish Mehta said it is likely that offensive lineman Damien Woody will be back with the New York Jets in 2011 at a “reduced rate.” This corroborates an earlier report by ESPN’s Rich Cimini and makes sense considering how the long the lockout is …
There have been varying emotions on the New York Jets recent round of cuts. A mix of joy and disgust as the Vernon Gholston disaster finally came to an end, sadness at seeing respected veterans like Kris Jenkins and Damien Woody go, amusement at Jason Taylor now only wanting to continue his career with the …
It is being reported the Jets have released right tackle Damien Woody, nose tackle Kris Jenkins, outside linebacker Jason Taylor, and defensive lineman Vernon Gholston. Quick thoughts…. Damien Woody – The biggest loss out of these four. Woody gave the Jets three quality years at right tackle and was a leader on the offense. He …
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The New York Jets news of the day is that last year’s second round pick, Vladimir Ducasse, will be moved from left guard to right tackle. Ducasse was given the chance to compete with Matt Slauson last season for the starting left guard job but was beaten soundly and never contributed in 2010. The decision …
Final Thoughts On Week 5 Offensive MVP – The Offensive Line – It isn’t easy to run for 155 yards on the Minnesota Vikings and the big fellas up front deserve some credit. Matt Slauson is beginning to come along at left guard and after five weeks the Jets have the NFL’s #1 ranked rushing …
Follow Turn On The Jets on Facebook and Twitter (@TurnOnTheJets) A short and friendly reminder to Jets fans who are quickly losing confidence in their team as a Super Bowl contender: The games in August don’t count. This is the pre-season. There is no need to even recollect the countless examples of teams having strong …
Follow Turn On The Jets on Facebook and Twitter (@TurnOnTheJets) In case you have been living under a rock… 1. The Jets officially locked down Nick Mangold today with a 7 year, 55 million dollar contract with 22.5 million dollars guaranteed. Anytime you can lock down the best center in the NFL, along with one …
