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Post by joepnyj1 on Jan 29, 2015 10:38:20 GMT -5
I apologize if this is a repeat thread but I figured we can start discussing what would be the ideal FA's that the Jets will need to sign. I figure I would take a crack it and see what other interesting names you guys come up with:
1) Antonio Cromartie CB- 2 years- 12 million- He is a natural fit in Bowles scheme. I was dead wrong about him being done.
2) Devin McCourty F/S- 5 years- 40 million- What a steal this would be if we nab him from the Flats*. Contract talks have stalled with him for almost a year now.
3) Greg Hardy DE/OLB- 1 year- 5 million (prove it deal)- He can play all over the field...3-4 OLB, DE...etc...He would be a major risk with his legal issues but well worth it.
4) Jamari Lattimore ILB- 2 years- 4 million- A tad bit undersized but an effective backup and a core special teamer.
5) Shawn Hill QB- 1 year- 3million- A proven backup veteran QB that can spell Geno should he fail again. I just don't see Houston letting Fitzmagic go and stem their hopes on 2nd year QB Tom Savage.
6) Demaryius Thomas WR- 7 years- 112million- I know this is a pipedream but imagine this guy in green and white? Draft Amari Cooper and put Decker in the slot? Talk about turning your offense around but hey its wishful thinking. Tori Smith would be another very good and probably the more realistic option at 7 mill a year on a 4 year contract.
7) CJ Spiller RB- 3 years- 15 million- Perfect compliment with Ivory and a great fit in Chan Gailey's scheme.
8) Mike Iupati LG- 6 years- 100million- One of the biggest if not the biggest Jet area of need, filled with a pro-bowler.
9) Will Montgomery C/G- 2 years- 4million- A rock solid player who can play both center and guard. He can spell Nick Mangold on some plays.
10) Matt Spaeth TE- 1 year 1.25million- Need a very good blocking big bodied TE to open holes for our RB's and to help in the red zone.
11) Resign Snacks, Ellis and Powell and start talking long term deal with Mo Wilkerson.
I might be off on some salaries but I really like the guys that I picked. Then the Jets FO can focus on getting the BPA in the draft. Thoughts?
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Post by sadface on Jan 29, 2015 10:50:00 GMT -5
not gonna bother thinking about money because i dont think anyone here can really predict the market but there is no way in hell they dish out two 100 million dollar contracts, no matter how back-loaded they are. thomas is not worth it anyway IMO. he is not worth 3x more than decker. at that rate i'd rather just keep harvin with his zero guaranteed money
targets for jets must be Iupati, Snacks, Ellis, Cro and Spiller. i'd also look into Torrey Smith. Sam Acho is a sensible move too
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Post by Harrier on Jan 29, 2015 10:53:27 GMT -5
I want us to invest heavily in that o-line, Mac daddy has no allegiance to Winters, Aboushi or Giacomini.
I would go after two top guards or kick Breno inside and go after a top Guard and a RT like Bulaga.
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Post by joepnyj1 on Jan 29, 2015 10:55:02 GMT -5
not gonna bother thinking about money because i dont think anyone here can really predict the market but there is no way in hell they dish out two 100 million dollar contracts, no matter how back-loaded they are. thomas is not worth it anyway IMO. he is not worth 3x more than decker. at that rate i'd rather just keep harvin with his zero guaranteed money targets for jets must be Iupati, Snacks, Ellis, and Spiller. i'd also look into Torrey Smith. Sam Acho is a sensible move too I totally disagree...Harvin has proven to be injury prone and at 10 million dollars you expect WR1 numbers. Thomas is a beast, so is Iupati..two guys you know will be rock solid in the NFL for years to come...a very worthwhile investment IMHO. |
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Post by joepnyj1 on Jan 29, 2015 10:56:27 GMT -5
I want us to invest heavily in that o-line, Mac daddy has no allegiance to Winters, Aboushi or Giacomini. I would go after two top guards or kick Breno inside and go after a top Guard and a RT like Bulaga. Yeah I figured I'd pick 2 solid guards. But flipping Breno inside is also a very good idea. |
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Post by sadface on Jan 29, 2015 11:01:14 GMT -5
not gonna bother thinking about money because i dont think anyone here can really predict the market but there is no way in hell they dish out two 100 million dollar contracts, no matter how back-loaded they are. thomas is not worth it anyway IMO. he is not worth 3x more than decker. at that rate i'd rather just keep harvin with his zero guaranteed money targets for jets must be Iupati, Snacks, Ellis, and Spiller. i'd also look into Torrey Smith. Sam Acho is a sensible move too I totally disagree...Harvin has proven to be injury prone and at 10 million dollars you expect WR1 numbers. Thomas is a beast, so is Iupati..two guys you know will be rock solid in the NFL for years to come...a very worthwhile investment IMHO. one bloated contract for a new jets is enough i think. you still have to consider the near-future extensions for Mo and Sheldon, both could command something in the neighborhood of 8 years-100 million, just shy of Watt money. if Coples explodes under Bowles you have to think about him too. either way i dont think Thomas will be available to begin with. Iupati i'm all for signing to big monies. and with only 3 CBs under contract (2 coming off the IR) id expect a few of them being brought in |
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Post by joepnyj1 on Jan 29, 2015 11:08:27 GMT -5
I totally disagree...Harvin has proven to be injury prone and at 10 million dollars you expect WR1 numbers. Thomas is a beast, so is Iupati..two guys you know will be rock solid in the NFL for years to come...a very worthwhile investment IMHO. one bloated contract for a new jets is enough i think. you still have to consider the near-future extensions for Mo and Sheldon, both could command something in the neighborhood of 8 years-100 million, just shy of Watt money. if Coples explodes under Bowles you have to think about him too. either way i dont think Thomas will be available to begin with. Iupati i'm all for signing to big monies. and with only 3 CBs under contract (2 coming off the IR) id expect a few of them being brought in Agreed that's why I went with Torrey Smith as another option. Chances are the Ravens might lock him up too. I would much rather have Smith than Harvin. |
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Post by carlito1171 on Jan 29, 2015 11:33:53 GMT -5
MIKE
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Post by astoria on Jan 29, 2015 13:50:38 GMT -5
Iupati, Bulaga, a CB and a playmaker RB/WR would be my wishlist.
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Post by jetstream23 on Jan 29, 2015 14:41:46 GMT -5
I apologize if this is a repeat thread but I figured we can start discussing what would be the ideal FA's that the Jets will need to sign. I figure I would take a crack it and see what other interesting names you guys come up with: 1) Antonio Cromartie CB- 2 years- 12 million- He is a natural fit in Bowles scheme. I was dead wrong about him being done. 2) Devin McCourty F/S- 5 years- 40 million- What a steal this would be if we nab him from the Flats*. Contract talks have stalled with him for almost a year now. 3) Greg Hardy DE/OLB- 1 year- 5 million (prove it deal)- He can play all over the field...3-4 OLB, DE...etc...He would be a major risk with his legal issues but well worth it. 4) Jamari Lattimore ILB- 2 years- 4 million- A tad bit undersized but an effective backup and a core special teamer. 5) Shawn Hill QB- 1 year- 3million- A proven backup veteran QB that can spell Geno should he fail again. I just don't see Houston letting Fitzmagic go and stem their hopes on 2nd year QB Tom Savage. 6) Demaryius Thomas WR- 7 years- 112million- I know this is a pipedream but imagine this guy in green and white? Draft Amari Cooper and put Decker in the slot? Talk about turning your offense around but hey its wishful thinking. Tori Smith would be another very good and probably the more realistic option at 7 mill a year on a 4 year contract. 7) CJ Spiller RB- 3 years- 15 million- Perfect compliment with Ivory and a great fit in Chan Gailey's scheme. 8) Mike Iupati LG- 6 years- 100million- One of the biggest if not the biggest Jet area of need, filled with a pro-bowler. 9) Will Montgomery C/G- 2 years- 4million- A rock solid player who can play both center and guard. He can spell Nick Mangold on some plays. 10) Matt Spaeth TE- 1 year 1.25million- Need a very good blocking big bodied TE to open holes for our RB's and to help in the red zone. 11) Resign Snacks, Ellis and Powell and start talking long term deal with Mo Wilkerson. I might be off on some salaries but I really like the guys that I picked. Then the Jets FO can focus on getting the BPA in the draft. Thoughts? That's almost a wet dream of FA signings. If you could guarantee me I'd get at least one of Iupati or Thomas I think I'd sign up for that in a second. Adding Iupati, D. Thomas, and CJ Spiller to our offense would be an immediate jumpstart. |
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Post by jcappy on Jan 29, 2015 14:46:53 GMT -5
March 10 can't come soon enough - salivating at some of these options.
I think Cobb or T Smith are more likely than D Thomas at WR though any of them would be a huge upgrade.
Feel pretty good about our chances of getting Spiller and Cromartie - hopefully everything else falls into place.
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Post by Touchable on Jan 29, 2015 14:56:54 GMT -5
Cut
RB Chris Johnson
TE Jeff Cumberland
OLB Jason Babin
OLB Calvin Pace
Re-Sign
DE Muhammad Wilkerson (extension)
NT Damon Harrison (2nd round tender)
Sign
OG Mike Iupati
CB Kareem Jackson
CB Antonio Cromartie
ILB Brooks Reed
RB C.J. Spiller
TE Rob Housler
QB Matt Moore
Draft (3 rounds)
1st round: WR Kevin White - West Virginia
2nd round: OLB Nate Orchard - Utah
3rd round: OG Laken Tomlinson - Duke
*4th round pick traded to Seattle for WR Percy Harvin
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Post by Lithfan on Jan 29, 2015 14:57:27 GMT -5
Am I the only one that doesn't want Spiller? The guy has had issues holding on to the ball -- 7 fumbles over the last two seasons. RB is a young man's position -- and there is a lot of depth in the draft. Lets get a young cheap RB in the draft -- Duke Johnson, David Johnson, Jay Ajayi, David Cobb, etc. I think there are better ways to spend free agent money (OL, CB, S, LB).
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Post by jcappy on Jan 29, 2015 15:01:18 GMT -5
Am I the only one that doesn't want Spiller? The guy has had issues holding on to the ball -- 7 fumbles over the last two seasons. RB is a young man's position -- and there is a lot of depth in the draft. Lets get a young cheap RB in the draft -- Duke Johnson, David Johnson, Jay Ajayi, David Cobb, etc. I think there are better ways to spend free agent money (OL, CB, S, LB). I don't think we NEED him per say but he'll be available for relatively cheap and has the Gailey connection. When he's healthy (yeah, the classic Jets mantra) he's a game changer. I'm comfortable enough with Ivory and Powell, still would not mind giving Spiller a chance at all. |
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Post by Touchable on Jan 29, 2015 15:04:23 GMT -5
Am I the only one that doesn't want Spiller? The guy has had issues holding on to the ball -- 7 fumbles over the last two seasons. RB is a young man's position -- and there is a lot of depth in the draft. Lets get a young cheap RB in the draft -- Duke Johnson, David Johnson, Jay Ajayi, David Cobb, etc. I think there are better ways to spend free agent money (OL, CB, S, LB). I want him because he was an absolute beast under Gailey, is a home run threat and is one of the better receiving RB's in the league. I'd rather give Spiller $3-4 million a year over 3 years as opposed to drafting a RB in the first 3 rounds. Especially any RB not named Gordon or Gurley. |
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