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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Apr 29, 2015 14:13:45 GMT -5
WAIT ONE SECOND........ you cant disappear, leave us then come back without an explanation..... SLUMMING IN Jets Nation are we?
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Apr 29, 2015 14:14:51 GMT -5
you got some explaining to do young lady!!!!!
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on May 11, 2015 8:07:11 GMT -5
you got some explaining to do young lady!!!!! ..not to worry,..i'm like a bad habit,... i keep coming back ~ ~ The arithmetic in the complex equation of Russell Wilson's next contract might boil down to a single question: Are the Seattle Seahawks willing to reward a player, even one as successful as Wilson has been, with a raise of roughly 20 times what he has been making in three years as their starting quarterback ? Certainly there are other issues at play in what has been anything but a smooth negotiation, but, at its core, the salient issue might be exactly this. This is not a situation where Wilson was a big-money bonus baby, or even a second-round pick. This isn't an already fairly handsomely compensated former high pick, like Matt Ryan or Matthew Stafford or Joe Flacco, going from $8 million or $13 million or $15 million up to the $18 million-$20 million range. This is a young man who wasn't selected until 75th overall, who has played exemplary football but has certainly been aided by a stout running game and historically significant defense. He plays on a team loaded with guys already among the highest paid in the NFL at their positions. And he is scheduled to make just $1.5 million in 2015 and $3 million total over the four years of his rookie deal. Now he could quite logically argue that he merits being paid in the range of $20 million a year with the Flaccos and Ryans.Taking what had been the best bargain in all of pro sports the past three years -- maybe in the history of the NFL -- averaging just $750,000 a year and paying him $20 million a season with, say, $80 million guaranteed, would be a huge pill for anyone to swallow. Other Seahawks stars like Bobby Wagner still need new deals and the team just tore up Marshawn Lynch's deal again a few weeks back. You just don't see that happen very often, a leap of that magnitude, for any player. It's one of many elements that make Wilson something of an anomaly and what makes the intricacies of this negotiation so compelling to watch unfold. There isn't a whole lot of precedent for a case quite like this, and the lack of any momentum to this point has been telling. With the draft behind us, minicamps creeping up and the start of training camp a little more than two months off, the difficultly of swallowing a $19 million-a-year raise, as much as anything else, might best explain where we sit. What I know is the Seahawks' initial offer looked very much like the sort of band-aid bridge contracts that went to Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick, according to sources, with signing bonuses more in line with the $11 million Seattle handed out recently to Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, and a pay-as-you-go structure like the lesser Dalton/Kaepernick deals. The average per year is nowhere close to the range of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, and with Ben Roethlisberger recently joining that club and Andrew Luck and Cam Newton poised to do the same in the next 12 months, I would be absolutely shocked if Wilson did any deal that wouldn't put him among the best in the game.As we play this forward, there isn't any reason to believe either side will significantly alter its evaluation of the situation to the degree necessary to strike a deal -- nothing is going to happen between now and training camp to alter the landscape -- and the only way to compile more empirical evidence is for Wilson to play more games. That brings us back to what I have written before, which is Wilson playing out his rookie contract is quite possibly the most likely outcome given the state of these negotiations. In fact, I'm becoming increasingly convinced that short of owner Paul Allen inserting himself into the process and issuing a mandate to get this done this summer, well, this will linger into 2016. Given the diametric differences between the sides in projecting Wilson's value, I'm not sure how much impact a counteroffer would make. The gulf is that extreme. And, with the kind of guaranteed money -- fully guaranteed money -- it would require to wrap this deal up soon, short of Allen doing an about face for the organization, it's difficult to imagine it being bridged in the near term.So the question becomes, at what point would Wilson, focusing on the season ahead and Seattle's arduous task to shrug off a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss and get back to that game, just opt to shut down talks entirely? Because knowing him, and how he thinks and operates, that day might come sooner than some would expect. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if it comes sometime in July rather than September. It's hard to picture this being an open topic of discussion and something Wilson would entertain by the start of camp. The moment Wilson walks back on a field for full practice he begins to incur injury risk. And, as someone inherently wired to gamble on himself, if Seattle isn't inclined to pay what his representatives believe is his market value after three full seasons and what he has accomplished to this point, I see him throwing himself into his contract year and cutting off talks. Avoid the distraction. Focus on the task at hand. And, should we reach that point, the question becomes, when does Wilson continue the discussions in 2016? Perhaps not at all. That wouldn't surprise me, either.An exclusive-rights franchise tag could be worth upwards of $25 million for the 2016 season alone, and tagging him twice now is possibly pushing $55 million for two years. And if he played that out, he could potentially hit free agency before age 30, he would have finally made some real NFL money over two seasons, and, if he stays on anything close to the career arc he has been on, you're looking at potentially the most coveted free agent in NFL history. What's that going to be worth in 2017 NFL dollars, especially with the cap continuing to soar between now and then? Rather than go through another round of back-and-forth with the Seahawks, perhaps the simplest solution -- barring Allen simply making Wilson a $20 million man -- might be to let Seattle make a choice: Meet Wilson's pre-existing price (and that might soar depending on his production and any other quarterback deals that get done this year), franchise him, or trade him. If I am the NFLPA, I would love to see that scenario unfold. Salaries rise the most when the very best players get to the market in their prime -- as evidence I present the example of Suh, Ndamukong shattering J.J. Watt's salary on the open market -- and the overwhelming reality is that healthy top quarterbacks simply never are out there for open bidding. In baseball, top pitchers routinely get to that stage, and earning records often follow. With Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, so steeped in that culture, I have a hard time seeing him relent here, regardless of the fact the NFL has silly and draconian funding stipulations (the fact that Allen, one of the richest people on the planet, would have to put $80 million in escrow up front if he issued a contract with that much money fully guaranteed isn't going to elicit a lot of tears in the agent community).Say what you want about Rodgers, and the fact that he has worked primarily in baseball -- we all know how different baseball and football contracts are in terms of truly guaranteed money -- but he hasn't backed down with top clients in the past, he has done massive deals before and he isn't some rube who is going to flinch or just because he hasn't ever completed an NFL blockbuster deal. I'm sure he makes an easy target for many in the football media establishment, with Rodgers a perceived "outsider" and all, but no there might be no agent in the game with a more profound relationship with his client than Rodgers with Wilson, and I wouldn't mistake his lack of football dealings with naivety. I don't foresee client or agent being pushed around. Just because it is outside Wilson's nature for him to consider a holdout or even a nominal transgression like skipping some OTAs, I wouldn't mistake that for weakness. Being the ultimate team player doesn't require that player to sign a contract he is not perfectly comfortable with. Playing out his rookie contract -- and giving the Seahawks a fourth straight year of ridiculous value in the meantime -- without complaint or incident would be a gift to the team in and of itself.Sure, getting this deal done now would take Seattle being willing to set a precedent with guaranteed money that its peers around the NFL would hate, and I can certainly understand them balking. But after playing for peanuts for three years that's hardly Wilson's problem. Getting him signed long-term right now is either essential or it is not. He is either the most important asset to the franchise or another malleable cog in a larger machine.That decision, and the corresponding financial equation, doesn't have to be made now, or this summer, or even this year. But Wilson's development doesn't indicate that price will be coming down at all, and time will tell if there is a solution to this riddle that includes increasing the quarterback's annual compensation 20 fold. >
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on May 11, 2015 9:05:46 GMT -5
There she is!!! Our girl all grown up Henry!
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Post by 32Green on May 12, 2015 6:12:34 GMT -5
Where the hell is Kelly? Rockin and partying on spring break I guess.... perhaps she can tell us about her teenie bopper adventures in the sun and sand......
don't fall asleep at the beach..
Those aren't shells.
AMIRITE
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Post by Raoul Duke on May 12, 2015 16:07:12 GMT -5
don't fall asleep at the beach..
Those aren't shells.
AMIRITE
"JT was here"
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Post by 32Green on May 12, 2015 19:25:59 GMT -5
Those aren't shells.
AMIRITE
"JT was here" Lol...he tried to spell it, but he's got dyslextestigles.
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Post by Jets Things on May 13, 2015 8:37:40 GMT -5
Those aren't shells.
AMIRITE
"JT was here" Lol...he tried to spell it, but he's got dyslextestigles.
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Noice. But haven't I made it clear, what with my rate of child production, that the last place I'd bustanutt is outside the female hole?
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jun 8, 2015 14:20:51 GMT -5
Lack of breakaway threat in Jets' backfield is a concern Do the New York Jets have enough speed in the backfield ? It was a question at the start of the offseason, and it remains a question because the running backs they added -- Stevan Ridley and Zac Stacy -- aren't known as breakaway backs. Neither are the returnees, Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell. In fact, their four backs have combined for only eight runs of 40+ yards in their careers. That covers 1,943 rushing attempts.New Jets running back Zac Stacy joins a deep backfield that averages a collective 4.29 yards per carry, but big plays might be in short supply. So, no, we're not talking about a lineup filled with home-run hitters. And that's OK, according to offensive coordinator Chan Gailey."That’s not that big a deal to me," Gailey said recently. "I’ve had Emmitt (Smith), I’ve had (Jerome) Bettis and neither one of them are going to run 70 yards. You just adjust to what you have. You set it up to where you become an execution-oriented offense and don’t rely on the big play. If you get one, great, but you don’t rely on it on a consistent basis. Sometimes with certain types of people with certain types of backs, you say, 'Well, we’re going to get one the next time.' Well, you may not either." Let's be clear: The Jets don't have any future Hall of Famers on the roster, but Gailey makes a good point. Consider : The career yards-per-attempt for Ivory, Powell, Ridley and Stacy is 4.29. Now check out the averages for the past five Super Bowl champions : 2014: New England Patriots -- 3.94 2013: Seattle Seahawks -- 4.30 2012: Baltimore Ravens -- 4.28 2011: New York Giants -- 3.47 2010: Green Bay Packers --3.81 Obviously, these teams didn't have dominant running games, but they all received elite play from the quarterback position. Unless Geno Smith makes an enormous improvement in Year 3, the Jets won't have that dimension, making them a team that relies on defense and a strong rushing attack. The latter is imperative because, without a potent ground game to reduce the pressure on Smith ... well, you don't even want to contemplate that scenario. The bottom line is, yes, the Jets can function with a 4.29 yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust running game, but it will require long, well-executed drives. The lack of a dynamic threat reduces the odds of a quick, easy score, adding more pressure on the entire offense. That could be a dicey proposition with a mistake-prone quarterback. > espn.go.com/b...ld-is-a-concern
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jun 15, 2015 13:28:01 GMT -5
Jets players, fans want second act from 'Fireman Ed' -- From Quincy Enunwa's IPhone screen to hopefully once again on the big screen at MetLife Stadium. There's a hope among Jets fans that famed fan “Fireman Ed” will make a return this year as the leader of the “J-E-T-S!” chant as the once face of the franchise has been missing from his once prominent role on gameday. For years Ed Anzalone, a retired New York City firefighter, was a renowned personality at the Meadowlands as he was the ringleader of the Jets fanbase, his shaved head and steely eyes glaring into a camera as he would whip the stadium into a frenzy. But Anzalone retired three years ago due to threats received at the stadium from people who associated him as an extension of the franchise and not just a fellow fan. Earlier this year, however, he hinted that a comeback might be in the making and two weeks ago at a charity event for Muhammad Wilkerson's organization, Anzalone led several hundred fans in attendance in the chant. The moment was captured by second year Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who filmed Anzalone's theatrics on his cell phone then posted the video to his Instagram account. Enunwa recognized Anzalone's face from having seen it on television before but wasn't sure if it was, in fact, the tried and true “Fireman Ed.”His hunch was later confirmed by Jets fans.“I think any football fan for a longtime knows who he is,” Enunwa told Metro last week. “But when you see him in person, you're not sure. Just like people, when they see us out in person, they don't always recognize us.”The Jets’ young wide receiver was impressed with how Anzalone was able to whip the offseason fanbase back into it's glory, this after seeing it firsthand at the bowling alley.Anzalone calls it the greatest chant in professional sports and when he leads it, it really is goosebump stuff. Since he was forced to leave his role as 'Fireman Ed' due to the threats, he has continued to go to games and hopes that a younger fan will take up the mantle and lead the chant. But the Jets have struggled to find an adequate replacement, someone with the same moxie as Anzalone. It is clear that, at least right now, if the Jets want a good atmosphere at MetLife Stadium they'll need to recruit Anzalone back.“It kind of gets you ready for the season, it's early but it gets you in the mood,” Enunwa said. “I think it'll definitely put the fans into the game more [if he comes back]. Us doing well wouldn't hurt. Having 'Fireman Ed' out there though would definitely help.” There is even a website, BringBackEd.com with an online petition imploring Anzalone to make a comeback. With optimism high around the Jets following their strong offseason as well as a good haul from the NFL Draft, Anzalone's return would only add optimism to a fanbase that is all too familiar with suffering.And while Enunwa is just beginning his education on “Fireman Ed,” he said he wouldn't mind running out of the tunnel come Week 1 with Anzalone leading the chant.“Anybody who can incite the crowd at a bowling alley like that, well, imagine what he can do with a stadium full of people?” Enunwa said. “That'd be awesome to have that.” > www.metro.us/...-ZmHwEpJ6Dt3OA/
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jun 15, 2015 13:37:47 GMT -5
Jets players, fans want second act from 'Fireman Ed' -- From Quincy Enunwa's IPhone screen to hopefully once again on the big screen at MetLife Stadium. There's a hope among Jets fans that famed fan “Fireman Ed” will make a return this year as the leader of the “J-E-T-S!” chant as the once face of the franchise has been missing from his once prominent role on gameday. For years Ed Anzalone, a retired New York City firefighter, was a renowned personality at the Meadowlands as he was the ringleader of the Jets fanbase, his shaved head and steely eyes glaring into a camera as he would whip the stadium into a frenzy. But Anzalone retired three years ago due to threats received at the stadium from people who associated him as an extension of the franchise and not just a fellow fan. Earlier this year, however, he hinted that a comeback might be in the making and two weeks ago at a charity event for Muhammad Wilkerson's organization, Anzalone led several hundred fans in attendance in the chant. The moment was captured by second year Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who filmed Anzalone's theatrics on his cell phone then posted the video to his Instagram account. Enunwa recognized Anzalone's face from having seen it on television before but wasn't sure if it was, in fact, the tried and true “Fireman Ed.”His hunch was later confirmed by Jets fans.“I think any football fan for a longtime knows who he is,” Enunwa told Metro last week. “But when you see him in person, you're not sure. Just like people, when they see us out in person, they don't always recognize us.”The Jets’ young wide receiver was impressed with how Anzalone was able to whip the offseason fanbase back into it's glory, this after seeing it firsthand at the bowling alley.Anzalone calls it the greatest chant in professional sports and when he leads it, it really is goosebump stuff. Since he was forced to leave his role as 'Fireman Ed' due to the threats, he has continued to go to games and hopes that a younger fan will take up the mantle and lead the chant. But the Jets have struggled to find an adequate replacement, someone with the same moxie as Anzalone. It is clear that, at least right now, if the Jets want a good atmosphere at MetLife Stadium they'll need to recruit Anzalone back.“It kind of gets you ready for the season, it's early but it gets you in the mood,” Enunwa said. “I think it'll definitely put the fans into the game more [if he comes back]. Us doing well wouldn't hurt. Having 'Fireman Ed' out there though would definitely help.” There is even a website, BringBackEd.com with an online petition imploring Anzalone to make a comeback. With optimism high around the Jets following their strong offseason as well as a good haul from the NFL Draft, Anzalone's return would only add optimism to a fanbase that is all too familiar with suffering.And while Enunwa is just beginning his education on “Fireman Ed,” he said he wouldn't mind running out of the tunnel come Week 1 with Anzalone leading the chant.“Anybody who can incite the crowd at a bowling alley like that, well, imagine what he can do with a stadium full of people?” Enunwa said. “That'd be awesome to have that.” > www.metro.us/...-ZmHwEpJ6Dt3OA/Your link is broken. I clicked on it to see who's responsible for this horribly written piece of dreck
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jun 17, 2015 9:39:11 GMT -5
" A handful of vets could be on Jets' roster bubble in preseason "
Mark this down : There will be a surprise cut or two (or three) before the start of the regular season.
The New York Jets have a new front office and a new coaching staff, which means there are different eyes in the building -- eyes that won't see things the same way as the previous regime. This sort of thing happens across the NFL, putting certain players -- i.e. older, high-salaried vets -- on notice.
Some players on the Jets that could be on shaky ground in the preseason :
Jason Babin, outside linebacker (cap charge: $1.6 million): At 35, he's the oldest player on the team. Babin is a smart, savvy player whose specialty is getting to the quarterback in a situational role, but he will be expendable if a younger player proves he can do the job. They have three young outside 'backers -- rookie Lorenzo Mauldin, Trevor Reilly and IK Enemkpali.
Stephen Bowen, defensive end ($665,000): The Jets signed Bowen, 31, and Kevin Vickerson, 32, to one-year, minimum-salary contracts to bolster the depth on the defensive line. Bowen has battled knee issues in recent years, so he could be the underdog in a battle that includes Vickerson, Leger Douzable and Ronald Talley.
Willie Colon, guard ($665,000): Obviously, the money isn't an issue. It's his age (32), health (a cranky knee) and a crop of young guards on the roster. Colon has value because of his strong intangibles, but those won't mean much if he gets outplayed in training camp by Brent Qvale, Brian Winters or Oday Aboushi.
Erin Henderson, linebacker ($585,000): Henderson, who turns 29 on July 1, is attempting a comeback after sitting out last season. It would be a heck of a story -- already is -- but as Bill Parcells used to say, they don't sell insurance for this sort of thing. He's battling Joe Mays and Jamari Lattimore for backups spots. Mays, 29, who missed part of the offseason with a sore knee, also belongs on this list.
Calvin Pace, outside linebacker ($2.25 million): Pace, who turns 35 in October, is the projected starting "Sam" linebacker, hoping to squeeze another year out of his career. His pass-rushing production declined last year, but he's still capable of setting the edge versus the run. He'd better watch out for Mauldin, a third-round pick who impressed in last week's minicamp. If he shows in the preseason he can handle every-down responsibilities, it'll put Pace on thin ice.
DeVier Posey, wide receiver ($919,000): Acquired in a draft-day trade, Posey is competing with several receivers for the fifth and sixth spots (if there is a sixth spot). He's a former third-round pick with minimal production, and he doesn't return kickoffs or punts, which hurts his value.
Stevan Ridley, running back ($1.0 million): A crowded backfield, coupled with his uncertain health status, makes Ridley a question mark. Seven months removed from major knee surgery, he was limited throughout the spring. Coach Todd Bowles said he's not sure if Ridley will be cleared for training camp. The Jets knew the circumstances when they signed him (only $80,000 guaranteed), so they have a plan in place. He could be a candidate for the physically-unable-to-perform list.
> espn.go.com/b...le-in-preseason
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jul 5, 2015 21:15:24 GMT -5
Clemson starting left tackle Isaiah Battle will enter the NFL supplemental draft, coach Dabo Swinney announced Thursday."I have some family matters to address, with a child due this summer, and I feel it is in my best interest to enter the NFL supplemental draft," Battle said.Left tackle Isaiah Battle started 11 games last season for Clemson and played more snaps than any other player on the team. "I want to thank everyone at Clemson, especially Coach Swinney and the assistant coaches, for what they have done for me the last three years. I also want to thank my teammates. They have all had a big impact on my career." Battle, who played in 27 career games, started 11 contests last season and played more snaps than any other player on the team (824), so his loss is a big one -- especially since true freshman Mitch Hyatt will be given an opportunity to win the starting job.Hyatt, a five-star prospect ranked as the No. 2 offensive lineman in the country, participated in spring practice as Battle's backup."This will create a great opportunity for Mitch," Swinney said in a statement. "We liked what we saw from Mitch in the spring and look forward to seeing his progress in August. We have other young offensive linemen who will also have a new opportunity for playing time." Battle has been in trouble in the past at Clemson, serving a suspension in 2013 after punching a player, and another last season for disciplinary reasons. According to The Clemson Insider, Battle was pulled over for speeding in early June and caught with marijuana. Police cited him for both, but did not charge or arrest him.Teams that pick a player in the supplemental draft forfeit their pick in the corresponding round of the following year's NFL draft. If a player goes unselected, he becomes an unrestricted free agent. The last time a player was taken in the supplemental draft was 2012 when the Cleveland Browns used a second-round choice on wide receiver Josh Gordon. > espn.go.com/c...plemental-draft ~ ~ any takers ? ?
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jul 6, 2015 14:52:42 GMT -5
10 days without a post? Send out the search party in Tarnby... Maybe Kelly settled down with the GIRL of her dreams and is starting a family of little Jet fans.... fixed ^ ^
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jul 8, 2015 12:23:30 GMT -5
Supplemental draft has had far more misses than hits The NFL launched the supplemental draft in 1977. Thirty-eight years and more than 40 picks later, it has generated only a very small handful of great NFL players. The Saints thought they’d found one in 1981, taking quarterback Dave Wilson with a first-round pick. He stayed with New Orleans for eight seasons, generating a career-high 2,353 passing yards in 1986. By 1987, Bobby Hebert had taken over at the position — and the Saints had made it to the postseason for the first time in franchise history.Wilson took a back seat for the rest of his career. Four years later, the Browns used the supplemental draft to land Bernie Kosar, who gamed the system to avoid being taken by the Vikings in the regular draft and landed in his hand-picked location of Cleveland as a first-round pick.Two years later, the Seahawks used a first-round pick in the supplemental draft on linebacker Brian Bosworth, who ended up being a colossal bust.Two years after that, the Cowboys used a first-round pick in the supplemental draft on quarterback Steve Walsh, despite having invested the first overall pick only three months earlier in quarterback Troy Aikman. It was a confusing move at the time, but a year later coach Jimmy Johnson pulled off a mini-Herschel swindling of the Saints, getting a first-round pick and a third-round pick from New Orleans for Walsh, who never did much of anything at the NFL level. That same year, the Broncos devoted a first-round selection to running back Bobby Humphrey. After rushing for 1,151 yards as a rookie and making to the Pro Bowl with 1,202 yards in 1990, Humphrey held out deep into the 1991 season, ultimately appeared in four games, gained 33 yards rushing, and was traded to Miami for 1992 for tailback Sammie Smith. Humphrey generated 471 yards rushing in what was his final season of game action.Also in 1989 — the only year with multiple first-round supplemental draft picks — the Cardinals selected quarterback Timm Rosenbach, who served as full-time starter for only one season (1990) before a knee injury wiped out his 1991 season. He returned to the field in 1992, but he played only three games before his NFL career ended. In 1990, the Jets used a first-round pick in the supplemental draft on receiver Rob Moore, who after four seasons under 1,000 yards cracked four digits (by 10 yards) in 1994, making it to the Pro Bowl. Traded to the Cardinals for a first-round pick (which became Hugh Douglas) and running back Ron Moore, Rob Moore peaked with 97 receptions for 1,584 yards in 1997, earning another Pro Bowl berth.Two years later, the Giants became the last team to use a first-round supplemental selection, taking quarterback Dave Brown. He became the starter in 1994, yielded to Danny Kanell in 1997, and finished his career as a backup with the Cardinals.Since Brown was selected 23 years ago, 18 players have been taken in the supplemental draft. Most notably, the Packers acquired guard Mike Wahle with a second-round pick in 1998 (he became a Pro Bowler with the Panthers in 2005), the Chargers selected three-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Jamal Williams with a second-round pick that same year. Linebacker Ahmad Brooks, taken by the Bengals in round three of the 2006 supplemental draft, later became a Pro Bowler with the 49ers after only two seasons in Cincinnati. The last Pro Bowl player found via the supplemental draft was receiver Josh Gordon, who currently is serving a one-year suspension after serving a 10-game suspension in 2014 for violating the substance-abuse policy.Of course, the best player ever to come from the supplemental draft was only a fourth-round pick, and the vast majority of his exploits came with a team other than the one who drafted him. Receiver Cris Carter, picked by the Eagles in 1987 and dumped after three seasons, was claimed on waivers by the Vikings and became a perennial Pro Bowler and, ultimately, a Hall of Famer. This year, the name generating the most buzz in advance of the supplemental draft is Clemson tackle Isaiah Battle. If neither he nor any other player is picked in the process that unfolds with little fanfare and a weird set of rules on Thursday, it’ll run the streak of no players being taken to four years and counting — the longest drought in supplemental draft history. >
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