FOF 2007: A New York Jets Dynasty - Page 3

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 11:19 AM

2006 Evaluation:

Player by Player Review:

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Front Office Football 2007
New York Jets Roster, Standard View
   
  Player                #   Pos   Start HT   WT  Exp Birthdate  Draft  College  
Pennington, Chad        10  QB    QB    6-3  225 7   06/26/1976 1 (18) Marshall       

     Chad played a full 16 game season for the first time in his career. He 
completed 347 of 563 passes, giving him a solid 61.6% completion percentage.
Getting over 3000 yards was one of Chad's biggest goals this year, and he
passed that goal by 51 yards. He kept his turnovers down, with 9 interceptions,
and more than doubled that number with 19 touchdown passes. Chad actually had
a better completion percentage in the redzone, something he always seemed to
struggle with in the past. His best numbers came on third down, a statistic
that is very important to our teams success. Chad will be a static element of 
this team as long as he stays healthy.

Ramsey, Patrick         11  QB          6-2  225 5   02/14/1979 1 (32) Tulane         

    Ramsey received no playing time this year. He is a free agent, and he will
be offered a job on this team for a small salary. If he demands more money,
or other teams offer him a higher salary, he will be let go.    

Clemens, Kellen         6   QB          6-2  223 1   06/06/1983 2 (17) Oregon         

     Clemens only had one pass attempt this season, and it was completed.
However, Clemens was drafted to be a possible replacement for the injured Chad
Pennington. Because of Chad's performance, it is unknown whether Clemens will
have success with the Jets in the future but we will keep an eye on his future
development over the next season.

Houston, Cedric         34  RB    RB    6-0  220 2   01/28/1982 6 (8)  Tennessee      

     Houston was considered a liability throughout the first three quarters of
the season, but in the last few games he held on to the ball well. Houston ran
for 651 yards, averaging 4.23 YPC. The front office is unsure of Houston's 
future on the team. It really depends on his ability to keep fumbles to a
minimum, and the players that become available to the Jets from either the NFL
draft and/or free agency. 

Barlow, Kevan           32  RB          6-1  234 6   01/07/1979 3 (18) Pittsburgh     

     Kevan has become a workhorse for the Jets this past season. He became a
reliable running back, proving to the coaching staff that he could hold on to 
the ball, and run the ball powerfully up the middle. He became our go-to guy
on third and short situations, converting 73.3% of oppurtunities given to him.

Washington, Leon        29  RB          5-8  202 1   08/29/1982 4 (20) Florida State  

     Leon led the team in rushing with 928 yards. He did an excellent job as a 
rookie who was thrown into the starting job at the beginning of the year. He 
averaged 4.46 YPC and became known for breaking out a few big plays in big
situations. Washington also became a threat out of the backfield, catching 25 passes
for 165 yards. However, Washington had some rookie jitters, fumbling the ball 5
times. 

Blaylock, Derrick       23  RB          5-9  205 6   08/23/1979 5 (19) Stephen F. Aust

    Derrick got no playing time this year and will be either traded or cut this
offseason.

Askew, B.J.             35  FB    FB    6-3  235 4   08/19/1980 3 (21) Michigan       

    Askew was actually very productive as a pass catcher this year, which never
seemed to be his role in previous seasons. He caught 26 passes for 220 yards.
The problem is that he did not have a good year run-blocking. Askew will become
a free agent this offseason, and if we can keep him around at a low price we may
carry two fullbacks. 

Ryan, Sean              88  TE    TE    6-5  265 3   03/27/1980 5 (12) Boston College 

     Ryan ended up having a fairly solid year, after filling in at the starting
role after Chris Baker went down for the season. His versatility has really 
impressed the coaching staff, and one option is to acquire another TE and move Ryan
to FB to work in a run-blocking role.

Dearth, James           85  TE          6-4  270 8   01/22/1976 6 (22) Tarleton State 

     Dearth received playing time only as a long-snapper, and he did a very good
job. He becomes a free agent this offseason, and if a replacement can be found that
is a similar price, but more productive in other roles, Dearth will be let go.

Williams, Roland        83  TE          6-5  265 9   04/27/1975 4 (6)  Syracuse       

     Williams was a player who was aquired in week 9 after starting TE Chris
Baker went down for the year. He is a free agent and will most likely be released.

Baker, Chris            86  TE          6-3  260 5   11/18/1979 3 (23) Michigan State 

    Baker was quite productive before he went down with a season-ending injury.
He had 19 catches for 146 yards over 8 games. He also did a good job blocking.
There is a possibility that the Jets may aquire another tight end in the offseason
and run a two-TE offense.

Coles, Laveranues       87  FL    FL    5-11 193 7   12/29/1977 3 (16) Florida State  

     Over 13 games, Laveranues coles came only 98 yards shy of 1000 receiving
yards on the season. With 81 catches, Coles led the team in receptions as well
as yards. He had a solid 9 TD catches and 2 games over 100-yards receiving.
However, he did seem to drop quite a few passes, with 12 on the season.

McCareins, Justin       81  FL          6-2  215 6   12/01/1978 4 (29) Northern Illino

     Justin didn't play a huge role this season, but put up decent numbers.
However, his nearly $3,000,000 salary is not justified by his statistics and
playing time. He will be either traded or cut if he does not restructure his
contract in the off-season.

Smith, Brad             16  FL          6-2  212 1   12/12/1983 4 (6)  Missouri       

     Smith was drafted as a project player. A former quarterback, it was unknown
whether Smith would translate into a viable option at WR in the NFL. He turned 
out to be much better than expected, and much better than our scouts say he
should be. Smith ended up one catch shy of 50, and had 367 uard receiving.
Brad does drop a lot of balls however, which is by far his biggest weakness.
Hopefully, through coaching and experience, that will change for him.

Northcutt, Dennis       84  FL          5-11 171 7   12/22/1977 2 (1)  Arizona        

     Northcutt was used almost exclusively as a punt returner for the team.
He had a very good stint with the Jets, returning 2 of his 21 returns for
touchdowns. He averaged 13.6 YPR, and the Jets will attempt to re-sign him
to a cheap deal.

Dwight, Tim             17  SE    SE    5-8  180 9   07/13/1975 4 (22) Iowa           

     Dwight is an aging veteran who lost his punt-return job after a 
dissapointing start. He only made 15 catches on the year for 109 yards,
He will most likely be traded or get cut in the offseason.

Cotchery, Jerricho      89  SE          6-0  205 3   06/16/1982 4 (12) North Carolina 

    Cotchery had a breakout season, with 65 catches for 631 yards. After
being a number 4 receiver for his first two seasons, he came into camp
and really impressed the coaching staff with his hard work. He earned the
starting spot and has really excelled, turning into a dangerous threat.

Teague, Trey            70  C     LG    6-5  292 9   12/27/1974 7 (11) Tennessee      

     Teague ended up starting games at center and guard in 5 games this season
when starters Nick Mangold and Pete Kendall went down with injuries. He only
allowed one sack during that time, but didn't do very well making holes for
our running backs.

Mangold, Nick           74  C     C     6-4  299 1   01/13/1984 1 (29) Ohio State     

     Mangold is a rookie who was absolutely dominant in pass protection.
He allowed no sacks, but he did have some trouble when run blocking. He
will remain the starting center on this team for years to come and the coaching
staff is sure that he will improve in both aspects of his game.

Kendall, Pete           66  LG    RG    6-5  292 11  07/09/1973 1 (21) Boston College 

     Kendall is a solid starter but is getting older and his body is showing it.
He was injured for 5 games, allowed 3 sacks, but did a good job opening up
holes for our running game. Look for Kendall to be a starter next year but if
a younger, more reliable option presents itself in the draft we may take the chance.

Smith, Wade             71  LG          6-4  296 4   04/26/1981 3 (14) Memphis        

     Smith played in only one game this year. After suffering an injury in
pre-season, Smith played his first game in week 6, in which he reinjured his leg.
He was then placed on injured reserve.

Peko, Tupe              76  RG          6-4  300 6   09/19/1978 7 (17) Michigan State 

     Peko was a player who was signed in week 7 of the season in attempt to
mend a wounded offensive line. He started in 7 games, doing a good job in pass
protection but struggled when blocking the run. He is a valuable asset to the 
team and, if he accepts the right price, will be back on the team next season.

Moore, Brandon          65  RG          6-3  295 4   06/03/1980 ---    Illinois       

     Brandon Moore had some nagging injuries all season, but nothing to serious.
He started 12 games, and played in 13. He was probably the weakest link on the
offensive line. He will most likely play a backup role next season or may possibly
even get cut. He allowed 3 sacks, but did terrible in run blocking.

Ferguson, D'Brikashaw   60  LT    RT    6-6  313 1   12/10/1983 1 (4)  Virginia       

     Our first draft pick this season did a very good job in run blocking, but
allowed the most sacks. However, he plays the most demanding position on the field,
facing some of the toughest pass-rushers in the league. This is only his first year
and he will definitely play a huge role on this team for years to come. He played in 
all 16 games, proving he can handle the demands of an NFL left tackle.

Goddard, Na'Shan        73  LT          6-5  315 1   04/23/1983 ---    South Carolina 

     Goddard played in 6 games this season, and was not a terrible liability
but obviously wasn't extraordinary. He plays for the rookie minimum salary
so he will stay around until at least training camp.

Clement, Anthony        69  RT    LT    6-7  355 9   04/10/1976 2 (6)  Louisiana-Lafay

     Anthony Clement was one of our most proficient run blockers on the line, 
but had trouble protecting our quarterback. Clement is a free agent and will be
offered a spot on our team, but don't expect us to get into a bidding war with
another team over him.

Mathews, Jason          64  RT          6-5  300 13  02/09/1971 3 (2)  Texas A&M      

     Mathews was another player who was signed during the season. He is a
free agent, but will definitely be offered a spot on the team. He allowed
only one sack, and stayed healthy all season.

Graham, Ben             7   P           6-5  230 2   11/02/1973 ---    No College     

     Graham had a very solid season, ranking 4th among punters for his 48.6
punt average. He also showed good hang time, limiting the amount of time
returners had to gain significant yardage. He was ranked 4th among punters
in net-yard average. He also ranked 6th in number of punts within the 20-yard
line.

Nugent, Mike            1   K           5-10 182 2   03/02/1982 2 (15) Ohio State     

     Nugent had a very interesting season. He started out very weak, but then
got his act together for basically the whole season, and then lost it at the end.
He missed seven field goals throughout the year, and virtually all of them were in
the first two or last two games. Anyhow, Nugent was solid for most of the year,
but ended up being just average when looking at his yearly statistics. He will
definitely have another shot to be our kicker next season.

Ellis, Shaun            92  LDE   LDE   6-5  285 7   06/24/1977 1 (12) Tennessee      

     Ellis had an extremely solid season. He put up 9.5 sacks, 22 hurries,
and had 29 tackles. While it is tough to determine how he does against the run,
teams averaged 5.37 yards towards his side. That is really unacceptable,
but a big reason of that may be the linebacker on that side.

Ball, Dave              96  LDE         6-5  277 3   01/04/1981 5 (1)  UCLA           

     Ball ended up playing in 13 games on the year, but started none. He 
doesn't really have the size to play in our 3-4 defense, but will most likely
be given a small contract with no bonus, and we will see if he can put on more 
weight in training camp.

Von Oelhoffen, Kimo     67  RDE   RDE   6-4  299 13  01/30/1971 6 (1)  Boise State    

     Kimo is an aging veteran who really can't handle defending the run.
Our team allowed the most YPC towards Kimo's position, gaining a whopping 5.72
YPC. He may retire this offseason, but if he doesn't a definite replacement
is needed for the RDE position. 

Hamilton, Bobby         98  RDE         6-5  285 13  01/07/1971 ---    Southern Missis

     Hamilton is also again, and will be entering his 14th season in the NFL.
He did a wonderful job this year as a pass-rush specialist. He picked up
8 sacks and had 26 tackles. If he doesn't retire in the offseason, he will
definitely continue to play in that role for this team.

Robertson, Dewayne      63  NT    NT    6-2  320 4   10/16/1981 1 (4)  Kentucky       

     Robertson seemed to defend the run better than the rest of our defensive
line, but still gave up a whopping 4.08 YPC up the middle. He lacks the true
size to be a NT, so depending on what happens in the offseason, Robertson may
be converted to a defensive end. Another possiblity is that he will be traded
but his big contract may prevent that from happening.

Pouha, Sione            91  NT          6-3  329 2   02/03/1979 3 (24) Utah           

     Pouha played as a solid backup NT. He has more size then Robertson
but lacks the true ren-defending technizue that Robertson has. He will play
a role next season but will most likely be a backup.

Moore, Rashad           77  NT          6-3  325 4   03/16/1979 6 (10) Tennessee      

     Moore was on the field for 4 plays this enitre season. He is a RFA and
will be invited to camp but may end up getting cut.

Mosley, C.J.            95  NT          6-2  314 2   08/06/1983 6 (17) Missouri       

     Mosley is not a good fit to be a NT. He may be converted to DE, but
will most likely end up being cut.

Vilma, Jonathan         51  SILB  SILB  6-1  230 3   04/16/1982 1 (12) Miami, Florida 

     Vilma is going to be one of the biggest question marks this offseason.
He has incredible skills, but the coaching staff is dedicated to make the 
defense a powerful 3-4 defense. Vilma lacks the size to shed blockers, 
something he would have to continue to do in this defense. Better defensive
linemen would let him improve, but at this point he may be better off in a
4-3 defense. There is a couple options that we have. Vilma may be moved to 
the outside, where he will make a much bigger impact. Another option, that will
most likely not happen, is Vilma good be moved to the SS position. He may be a
little too big to play that position but it is an option. Another option, that
may end up happening, is trading Vilma for a high draft pick. This way we could
get value for Vilma and replace him with a player more suited for our defense.

Kassell, Brad           55  SILB        6-2  235 5   01/07/1980 ---    North Texas    

     Kassell did not play a very big role on the defense. He also lacks the 
true size needed to play the ILB position. He may end up back on the team next
year but may end up getting cut after training camp.

Barton, Eric            50  WILB  WILB  6-2  245 8   09/29/1977 5 (13) Maryland       

     Barton is getting older, but is still a good player on the team. His
production, however, wasn't very high this year. He will remain on the team
but if his production does not increase, changes will most likely be made in
the near future.

Schlegel, Anthony       56  WILB        6-0  251 1   03/01/1981 3 (12) Ohio State     

     Schlegel was a rookie this past season, but shows a lot of promise.
If Vilma is traded, look for Anthony to compete for the starting job next
season. Another possibility is that Schlegel may replace Barton during the
season if his production does not increase.

Chatham, Matt           58  SLB   SLB   6-4  250 7   06/28/1977 ---    South Dakota   

     Chatham is a very solid backup. He didn't get a lot of playing time
this past season, but has the skills to earn a job on the team. He plays the
run very well and also is a solid pass-rusher.

Hobson, Victor          54  SLB         6-0  252 4   02/03/1980 2 (21) Michigan       

     Hobson had a breakout season this past season. He led the team with 10.5 
sacks, had 44 tackles, and also had an interception. This coming year will be
Hobson's last year under contract. Look for the front office to offer him a
contract extension if the price is right.

Thomas, Bryan           99  WLB   WLB   6-4  266 5   06/07/1979 1 (22) UAB            

     Thomas also had a breakout season. He went from being labeled a bust to
becoming a reliable starting OLB. He had 6.5 sacks, 35 tackles, and had a solid
pass defensed percentage. He has proven to the coaching staff that he deserves 
a starting spot on the team, and he has gotten it and excelled. 

Spencer, Cody           53  WLB         6-2  245 3   06/01/1981 6 (17) North Texas    

     Spencer is a young player who has actually developed pretty nicely. He is
a good run stopper, and also a very good pass rusher. Look for him to have a
bigger role next season.

Poteat, Hank            31  LCB         5-10 192 2   08/30/1981 ---    Central Missour

     Poteat is a solid-backup, but is not starting material. If the Jets pick
up a premeir starting caliber CB in the offseason, Poteat may be the odd man out.
However, Poteat is one of the better run defending CB's in the league. If that area
is not improved, Poteat may earn a spot on the team.

Dyson, Andre            21  LCB         5-10 183 6   05/25/1979 2 (29) Utah           

     Dyson had a pretty solid season. He ended up with two interceptions, 10 
defended passes, and 33 tackles. If the Jets end up solidifying the CB position
with a shutdown corner, Dyson and Drew Coleman will most likely compete for the
other starting spot.

Miller, Justin          22  RCB   LCB   5-10 202 2   02/14/1984 2 (25) Clemson        

     Miller is developing, slowly, into a very solid nickle back. He is best known
for his special teams ability, however, and that alone will earn him a spot on this
team. He had 1 interception on the season and had 32 tackles and 2 sacks. He averaged
a solid 22.9 yard average on kickoff returns. 

Coleman, Drew           30  RCB   RCB   5-8  183 1   04/22/1982 6 (20) Texas Christian

     Coleman has become the most productive pass defending cornerback on the team.
He has really excelled, and has become very skilled in bump and run coverage. He 
ended the year with two interceptions, with one of them being returned for a 
touchdown.  

Barrett, David          36  RCB         5-10 195 7   12/22/1977 4 (8)  Arkansas       

     Barrett is an overpaid veteran who will almost certainly not end up
on the team next season. 

Rhodes, Kerry           25  SS    SS    6-3  210 2   08/02/1982 4 (22) Louisville     

     Rhodes, a player who will be entering his 3rd season in the NFL, has
become one of the most skilled safeties in the league. He defended a lot of
passes, had 3 interceptions, and had a whopping 78 tackles. He was all over 
the field, and any time the team needed a big play, he came through. He will
be a starter on this team for years to come.

Smith, Eric             33  SS          6-1  209 1   03/17/1983 3 (33) Michigan State 

     Smith has shown promise, but hasn't earned himself a starting spot
on the team. He has, however, earned himself a spot on the roster because
of his excellent special teams skills. Look for him to become a special teams
threat, and also share time with FS Erik Coleman.

Coleman, Erik           26  FS    FS    5-10 202 3   05/06/1982 5 (11) Washington Stat

     Coleman has turned into a player that has exceeded everyones expectations,
but mat not have the skills to earn him a starting job. He has poor zone coverage
skills, but excellent man-to-man and bump-and-run skills. He ended up having fairly
good statistics, so look for him to be the starting FS next season. 

Washington, Rashad      42  FS          6-1  217 3   03/15/1980 7 (35) Kansas State   
   
     Washington is a very poorly skilled player who will most likely be cut
after training camp. 

$$ - player is suspended, ## - player is inactive,  
** = player is injured, %% - player is on IR.  
   
Players Under Contract: 55
Inactive: 7
On Active Roster: 46
   
Salary Cap: $102,000,000
Cap Room: $35,560,000
Maximum for New Player: $35,860,000
Cap Room Lost (to old contracts): $1,440,000
   
Cap Room Lost Next Year (to old contracts): $560,000
Cap Room Required Next Year: $74,590,000

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 11:27 AM

2006 Evaluation:

Player Statistics:

Passing Stats

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Passing Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Att  Cmp  Pct   Yards Avg/C Avg/A Lg  
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   16 16 563  347  61.6  3051  8.79  5.42  55    
Clemens, Kellen       QB  NYJ   1  0  1    1    100.0 1     1.00  1.00  1     
   
  Player              Pos Team  TD   Int  20+T 300+ Rating  
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   19   9    24   1    80.6   
Clemens, Kellen       QB  NYJ   0    0    0    0    79.2   
   
Att - Attempts, Cmp - Completions, Pct - Completion Percentage,  
Yards - Passing Yards, Avg/C - Yards per Completion, Ave/A - Yards per Attempt,  
Lg - Longest Completion, TD - Passing Touchdowns, Int - Passes Intercepted,  
20+T - Completions of 20 or More Yards, 300+ - 300-yard Games,  
Rate - Quarterback Rating.

Misc. Passing Stats

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Miscellaneous Passing Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS RZAtt RZCmp Pct   Yards Avg/C 3DAtt 3DCmp  
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   16 16 67    44    65.7  309   7.02  159   105     
Clemens, Kellen       QB  NYJ   1  0  0     0     0.0   0     0.00  0     0       
   
  Player              Pos Team  Pct   3DCnv Pct   FDPs  Sckd  Yrds Knckd  
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   66.0  74    46.5  163  20   125   31     
Clemens, Kellen       QB  NYJ   0.0   0     0.0   0    0    0     0      
   
RZAtt - Red Zone Attempts, RZCmp - Completions, Pct - Completion  
Percentage, Yards - Passing Yards, Avg/C - Yards per Passing Attempt,  
3DAtt - Third Down Attempts, 3DCmp - Completions, Pct - Completion  
Percentage, 3DCnv - Third Downs Converted, Pct - Conversion  
Percentage, FDPs - First Downs Passing, Sckd - Times Sacked,  
Yards - Yards Lost to Sacks, Knckd - Knocked Down by Defense.

Rushing Stats

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Rushing Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Att  Yards Avg   Lg  TD   RZAtt Yards  
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  208  928   4.46  58  3    19    81      
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   16 7  154  651   4.23  31  4    14    34      
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   15 0  104  373   3.59  36  7    27    72      
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   16 16 21   67    3.19  14  0    0     0       
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  1    29    29.00 29  0    0     0       
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  4    24    6.00  12  0    1     1       
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   15 6  19   14    0.74  5   0    0     0       
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 1    3     3.00  3   0    0     0       
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   13 11 5    2     0.40  9   0    0     0       
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  1    1     1.00  1   0    0     0       
   
  Player              Pos Team  Avg   3DAtt 3DCnv Pct   FDRu 10+R 100+  
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   4.26  40    9     22.5  30   20   1      
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   2.43  11    5     45.5  25   16   2      
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   2.67  45    33    73.3  49   6    0      
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   0.00  5     1     20.0  5    2    0      
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   0.00  0     0     0.0   1    1    0      
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   1.00  1     0     0.0   2    1    0      
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   0.00  3     0     0.0   1    0    0      
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   0.00  0     0     0.0   0    0    0      
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   0.00  1     0     0.0   0    0    0      
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   0.00  0     0     0.0   1    0    0      
   
Att - Rushes, Yards - Rushing Yards, Avg - Yards per Carry, Lg - Longest  
Run, TD - Rushing Touchdowns, RZAtt - Red Zone Rushing Attempts,  
Yards - Rushing Yards, Avg - Yards per Carry, 3DAtt - Third Down  
Rushing Attempts, 3DCnv - Third Downs Converted, Pct - Conversion  
Percentage, FDRu - First Downs Rushing, 10+R - Runs of 10 Yards or  
More, 100+ - 100-Yard Games.

Receiving Stats

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Receiving Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Targ Ctch Pct   Yards Avg/C Avg/T YAC  
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   13 12 135  81   60.0  902   11.14 6.68  125    
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   13 11 110  65   59.1  631   9.71  5.74  68     
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   15 6  92   49   53.3  367   7.49  3.99  35     
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 34   26   76.5  220   8.46  6.47  93     
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  41   25   61.0  165   6.60  4.02  36     
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   14 5  36   24   66.7  268   11.17 7.44  37     
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  32   20   62.5  127   6.35  3.97  22     
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   8  8  24   19   79.2  146   7.68  6.08  24     
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  23   15   65.2  109   7.27  4.74  2      
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   16 7  18   14   77.8  80    5.71  4.44  37     
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  12   5    41.7  45    9.00  3.75  14     
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   8  1  6    4    66.7  14    3.50  2.33  0      
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   15 0  5    2    40.0  5     2.50  1.00  1      
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   16 0  1    1    100.0 2     2.00  2.00  0      
   
  Player              Pos Team  Lg  TD   Drp  PPly TPct 20+C 100+  
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   55  9    12   402  33.6  10   2      
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   50  4    7    445  24.7  6    2      
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   32  1    10   321  28.7  2    0      
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   23  1    3    279  12.2  2    0      
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15  1    4    364  11.3  0    0      
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   40  1    1    270  13.3  3    0      
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   17  0    2    219  14.6  0    0      
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   17  1    0    234  10.3  0    0      
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   26  1    0    109  21.1  1    0      
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   13  0    0    170  10.6  0    0      
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   25  0    1    52   23.1  1    0      
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   6   0    0    50   12.0  0    0      
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   3   0    1    33   15.2  0    0      
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   2   0    0    5    20.0  0    0      
   
Targ - Targeted with Pass, Ctch - Receptions, Pct - Reception Percentage,  
Yards - Receiving Yards, Avg/C - Yards per Catch, Avg/T - Yards per  
Target, YAC - Yards Gained After Catch, Lg - Longest Reception,  
TD - Receiving Touchdowns, Drp - Passes Dropped, PPly - Passing Plays  
on Field, TPct - Percentage of Passing Plays Targeted, 20+C - Catches  
of 20 Yards or More, 100+ - 100-Yard Games.

Misc. Receiving Stats

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Miscellaneous Receiving Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS RZTar RZCtc Pct   Yards Avg/C Avg/T  
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   15 0  0     0     0.0   0     0.00  0.00    
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 4     3     75.0  20    6.67  5.00    
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   8  8  3     2     66.7  8     4.00  2.67    
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   8  1  1     0     0.0   0     0.00  0.00    
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   13 11 12    8     66.7  40    5.00  3.33    
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   13 12 18    10    55.6  75    7.50  4.17    
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  2     2     100.0 25    12.50 12.50   
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   15 6  12    9     75.0  55    6.11  4.58    
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   14 5  4     3     75.0  33    11.00 8.25    
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  4     3     75.0  29    9.67  7.25    
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  4     3     75.0  22    7.33  5.50    
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  0     0     0.0   0     0.00  0.00    
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   16 7  2     1     50.0  2     2.00  1.00    
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   16 0  0     0     0.0   0     0.00  0.00    
   
  Player              Pos Team  3DTar 3DCat Pct   3DCnv Pct   FDCtc  
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   1     1     100.0 1     100.0 1       
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   8     8     100.0 4     50.0  12      
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   7     7     100.0 4     57.1  9       
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   1     1     100.0 0     0.0   0       
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   32    23    71.9  16    50.0  36      
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   39    26    66.7  24    61.5  50      
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   10    6     60.0  6     60.0  8       
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   16    9     56.3  6     37.5  18      
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   15    8     53.3  4     26.7  10      
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   17    9     52.9  5     29.4  7       
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   10    5     50.0  2     20.0  5       
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   4     2     50.0  2     50.0  3       
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   0     0     0.0   0     0.0   4       
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   0     0     0.0   0     0.0   1       
   
RZTar - Targetted in Red Zone, RZCtc - Catches in Red Zone,  
Pct - Reception Percentage, Yards - Receiving Yards, Avg/C - Yards  
per Catch, Avg/T - Yards per Target, 3DTar - Targetted on Third Down,  
3DCat - Catches on Third Down, Pct - Reception Percentage,  
3DCnv - Third Downs Converted, Pct - Conversion Percentage,  
FDCtc - First Down Catches.

Returns Stats

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Return Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS PR   Yards Avg   TD  KR   Yards Avg   TD  
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  21   286   13.6  2   6    163   27.2  0     
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  7    61    8.7   0   0    0     0.0   0     
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  16   50    3.1   0   9    265   29.4  0     
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   13 11 0    0     0.0   0   1    15    15.0  0     
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   16 9  0    0     0.0   0   33   757   22.9  0     
   
PR - Punts Returned, Yards - Punt Return Yards, Avg - Yards per Punt  
Return, TD - Punt Return Touchdowns, KR - Kickoffs Returned, Yards - Kick  
Return Yards, Avg - Yards per Kick Return, TD - Kick Return Touchdowns.

Kicking Stats

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Kicking Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS FG   FGA  Pct   Lg   40+  Att  Pct  
Nugent, Mike          K   NYJ   16 0  21   28   75.0  51   4    10   40.0    
   
  Player              Pos Team  50+  Pct   PAT  Att  Pct  
Nugent, Mike          K   NYJ   1    1    100.0 35   35   100.0   
   
FG - Field Goals Made, FGA - Field Goals Attempted, Pct - Field Goal Percentage,  
Lg - Longest Field Goal, 40+ - Field Goals from 40 or More Yards,  
Att - Attempted, Pct - Percentage Made, 50+ - Field Goals from 50 or More Yards,  
Att - Attempted, Pct - Percentage Made, PAT - Points After Touchdown,  
Att - Points After Touchdown Attempted, Pct - Percentage Made.

Punting Stats

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Punting Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Punt Yards Avg   NetY  Avg   Lg   In20  
Graham, Ben           P   NYJ   16 0  90   4375  48.6  3767  41.9  72   39     
   
Punt - Punts, Yards - Punting Yards, Avg - Yards Per Punt, NetY - Net  
Yardage Punting, Avg - Net Yards per Punt, Lg - Longest Punt,  
In20 - Punts Landing Inside Opponents' 20-Yard Line.

Defense Stats

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Defensive Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Tckl Asst Sack Blkd Hurr QBKd  
Vilma, Jonathan       ILB NYJ   16 16 102  29   3.5  2    0    2      
Rhodes, Kerry         S   NYJ   16 16 78   22   1.0  0    0    0      
Robertson, Dewayne    DT  NYJ   15 15 46   15   5.0  1    11   0      
Hobson, Victor        OLB NYJ   13 12 44   10   10.5 1    6    10     
Coleman, Erik         S   NYJ   16 15 43   18   2.0  0    0    0      
Barton, Eric          ILB NYJ   16 14 42   20   1.5  0    0    0      
Thomas, Bryan         OLB NYJ   13 13 35   13   6.5  3    11   3      
Dyson, Andre          CB  NYJ   15 10 33   6    1.0  0    0    0      
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   16 9  32   5    2.0  0    4    0      
Ellis, Shaun          DE  NYJ   16 16 29   14   9.5  3    22   17     
Coleman, Drew         CB  NYJ   14 8  27   4    2.0  1    0    0      
Hamilton, Bobby       DE  NYJ   16 3  26   6    8.0  4    12   1      
Schlegel, Anthony     ILB NYJ   16 3  18   5    1.0  0    2    0      
Poteat, Hank          CB  NYJ   15 5  17   2    0.0  0    1    0      
Spencer, Cody         OLB NYJ   16 0  14   5    1.5  0    3    1      
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo   DE  NYJ   16 13 13   4    1.0  0    0    0      
Kassell, Brad         ILB NYJ   11 0  12   2    1.0  0    0    0      
Pouha, Sione          DT  NYJ   15 1  9    4    1.0  1    2    0      
Chatham, Matt         OLB NYJ   16 3  9    5    0.0  1    1    2      
Barrett, David        CB  NYJ   15 3  8    3    0.5  1    2    0      
Washington, Rashad    S   NYJ   13 0  7    5    0.0  0    0    0      
Smith, Eric           S   NYJ   16 1  7    2    0.0  0    0    0      
Ball, Dave            DE  NYJ   13 0  3    2    0.0  0    0    0      
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  2    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 2    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  2    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   13 12 2    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   6  0  1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   16 16 1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Mosley, C.J.          DT  NYJ   3  0  1    1    0.5  0    0    0      
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   8  1  1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   13 2  1    0    0.0  0    0    0      
   
  Player              Pos Team  RPly PPly PRPct TkPct  
Vilma, Jonathan       ILB NYJ   318  571  1.0   15.1    
Rhodes, Kerry         S   NYJ   295  509  0.2   12.6    
Robertson, Dewayne    DT  NYJ   282  486  3.5   8.6     
Hobson, Victor        OLB NYJ   217  308  5.7   12.3    
Coleman, Erik         S   NYJ   271  534  0.4   7.8     
Barton, Eric          ILB NYJ   199  275  0.5   13.4    
Thomas, Bryan         OLB NYJ   203  409  5.0   8.9     
Dyson, Andre          CB  NYJ   181  407  0.2   6.8     
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   231  443  1.4   5.8     
Ellis, Shaun          DE  NYJ   272  501  6.9   6.8     
Coleman, Drew         CB  NYJ   163  367  0.8   6.2     
Hamilton, Bobby       DE  NYJ   174  404  5.9   6.9     
Schlegel, Anthony     ILB NYJ   112  135  2.2   9.7     
Poteat, Hank          CB  NYJ   138  218  0.5   5.3     
Spencer, Cody         OLB NYJ   86   125  3.6   9.7     
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo   DE  NYJ   173  214  0.5   4.7     
Kassell, Brad         ILB NYJ   26   35   2.9   24.6    
Pouha, Sione          DT  NYJ   72   99   4.0   8.2     
Chatham, Matt         OLB NYJ   73   121  1.7   7.2     
Barrett, David        CB  NYJ   78   191  1.8   4.3     
Washington, Rashad    S   NYJ   33   36   0.0   17.4    
Smith, Eric           S   NYJ   56   116  0.0   5.2     
Ball, Dave            DE  NYJ   54   72   0.0   4.0     
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   227  364  0.0   0.3     
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   244  279  0.0   0.4     
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   269  219  0.0   0.4     
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   367  402  0.0   0.3     
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   35   45   0.0   1.3     
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   0    0    0.0   0.0     
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   107  109  0.0   0.5     
Mosley, C.J.          DT  NYJ   23   32   1.6   4.5     
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   20   52   0.0   1.4     
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   77   50   0.0   0.8     
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   209  274  0.0   0.2     
   
Tckl - Tackles, Asst - Tackle Assists, Sack - Sacks, Blkd - Passes Blocked,  
Hurr - Quarterback Hurries, QBKd - Quarterback Knockdowns, RPly - Rushing  
Plays on Field, PPly - Passing Plays on Field, PRPct - Pass Rush  
Effectiveness Percentage, TkPct - Percentage of Plays Making Tackle.

Pass Coverage Stats

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Pass Coverage Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Ints IRYd TD   Defn Cght PPly PDPct  
Rhodes, Kerry         S   NYJ   16 16 3    27   0    13   35   509  82.5    
Dyson, Andre          CB  NYJ   15 10 2    37   0    10   31   407  80.7    
Coleman, Drew         CB  NYJ   14 8  2    62   1    9    24   367  82.4    
Hobson, Victor        OLB NYJ   13 12 1    28   0    3    16   308  79.6    
Vilma, Jonathan       ILB NYJ   16 16 1    5    0    5    34   571  77.5    
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   16 9  1    26   0    4    20   443  79.8    
Smith, Eric           S   NYJ   16 1  1    13   0    0    6    116  80.0    
Coleman, Erik         S   NYJ   16 15 1    10   0    9    30   534  80.0    
Ellis, Shaun          DE  NYJ   16 16 0    0    0    0    5    501  81.2    
Hamilton, Bobby       DE  NYJ   16 3  0    0    0    0    4    404  81.2    
Robertson, Dewayne    DT  NYJ   15 15 0    0    0    1    1    486  82.7    
Pouha, Sione          DT  NYJ   15 1  0    0    0    0    4    99   77.1    
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo   DE  NYJ   16 13 0    0    0    0    3    214  80.7    
Ball, Dave            DE  NYJ   13 0  0    0    0    0    1    72   80.7    
Chatham, Matt         OLB NYJ   16 3  0    0    0    0    5    121  77.0    
Kassell, Brad         ILB NYJ   11 0  0    0    0    0    6    35   59.4    
Barton, Eric          ILB NYJ   16 14 0    0    0    1    17   275  75.1    
Schlegel, Anthony     ILB NYJ   16 3  0    0    0    1    9    135  75.4    
Thomas, Bryan         OLB NYJ   13 13 0    0    0    3    18   409  78.4    
Spencer, Cody         OLB NYJ   16 0  0    0    0    1    4    125  80.2    
Poteat, Hank          CB  NYJ   15 5  0    0    0    1    14   218  75.0    
Barrett, David        CB  NYJ   15 3  0    0    0    2    7    191  80.1    
Washington, Rashad    S   NYJ   13 0  0    0    0    0    5    36   63.9    
   
Ints - Interceptions, IRYd - Interception Return Yardage, TD - Interception  
Return Touchdowns, Cght - Passes Caught by Covered Receiver, Defn - Passes  
Defensed, PPly - Passing Plays on Field, PDPct - Pass Defense Percentage.

Blocking Stats

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Blocking Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS KRB  KRO  BPct  Pnck SkA  PPly SPct  
Kendall, Pete         G   NYJ   11 11 35   87   40.2  3    3    306  1.0    
Ferguson, D'Brikashaw T   NYJ   16 16 30   67   44.8  0    4    454  0.9    
Clement, Anthony      T   NYJ   16 14 30   74   40.5  1    4    474  0.8    
Mangold, Nick         C   NYJ   12 12 26   88   29.5  5    0    390  0.0    
Teague, Trey          C   NYJ   16 5  13   47   27.7  1    1    322  0.3    
Moore, Brandon        G   NYJ   13 12 11   41   26.8  0    3    364  0.8    
Peko, Tupe            G   NYJ   9  7  7    28   25.0  0    2    231  0.9    
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   13 2  6    22   27.3  0    1    274  0.4    
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 5    14   35.7  0    0    279  0.0    
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  5    13   38.5  0    0    219  0.0    
Smith, Wade           G   NYJ   1  1  1    2    50.0  0    0    11   0.0    
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   6  0  1    6    16.7  0    0    45   0.0    
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   8  8  1    2    50.0  0    0    234  0.0    
   
  Player              Pos Team  RPly OPct  
Kendall, Pete         G   NYJ   300  29.0    
Ferguson, D'Brikashaw T   NYJ   379  17.7    
Clement, Anthony      T   NYJ   431  17.2    
Mangold, Nick         C   NYJ   379  23.2    
Teague, Trey          C   NYJ   272  17.3    
Moore, Brandon        G   NYJ   327  12.5    
Peko, Tupe            G   NYJ   192  14.6    
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   209  10.5    
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   244  5.7     
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   269  4.8     
Smith, Wade           G   NYJ   8    25.0    
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   35   17.1    
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   216  0.9     
   
KRB - Key Run Blocks, KRO - Key Run Block Opportunities, BPct - Key Run  
Block Percentage, Pnck = Pancake Blocks, SkA - Sacks Allowed, PPly - Passing  
Plays on Field, SPct - Sack Allowed Percentage, RPly - Rushing Plays on Field,  
OPct - Block Opportunity Percentage.

Misc. Stats

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Miscellaneous Statistics
   
  Player              Pos Team  GP GS Fum  Rec  FReTD FF  STTck STPly  
Nugent, Mike          K   NYJ   16 0  0    0    0     0    0     102     
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   13 12 1    0    0     0    0     0       
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   15 0  1    1    1     0    10    300     
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   15 9  5    0    0     0    0     92      
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   16 7  6    0    0     0    0     1       
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   13 11 1    2    0     0    0     7       
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   15 0  1    0    0     0    11    211     
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   15 6  0    1    0     2    18    171     
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   16 11 0    2    0     0    10    169     
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   8  8  0    0    0     0    0     54      
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   14 5  1    0    0     0    2     156     
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   15 2  2    0    0     0    3     144     
Coleman, Drew         CB  NYJ   14 8  0    0    0     0    0     49      
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   16 8  0    0    0     1    5     178     
Hobson, Victor        OLB NYJ   13 12 0    0    0     1    0     44      
Smith, Wade           G   NYJ   1  1  0    0    0     0    0     1       
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   6  0  0    0    0     0    1     51      
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   16 16 4    3    0     0    0     0       
Ferguson, D'Brikashaw T   NYJ   16 16 0    0    0     0    0     4       
Kendall, Pete         G   NYJ   11 11 0    0    0     0    0     59      
Teague, Trey          C   NYJ   16 5  0    0    0     1    3     77      
Moore, Brandon        G   NYJ   13 12 0    0    0     0    0     86      
Clement, Anthony      T   NYJ   16 14 0    1    0     0    0     57      
Graham, Ben           P   NYJ   16 0  0    0    0     0    0     118     
Ellis, Shaun          DE  NYJ   16 16 0    0    0     2    0     24      
Hamilton, Bobby       DE  NYJ   16 3  0    0    0     1    0     106     
Robertson, Dewayne    DT  NYJ   15 15 0    1    0     2    0     29      
Pouha, Sione          DT  NYJ   15 1  0    0    0     0    0     16      
Moore, Rashad         DT  NYJ   3  0  0    0    0     0    0     14      
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo   DE  NYJ   16 13 0    0    0     0    0     64      
Mosley, C.J.          DT  NYJ   3  0  0    0    0     0    0     5       
Ball, Dave            DE  NYJ   13 0  0    0    0     0    0     21      
Chatham, Matt         OLB NYJ   16 3  0    0    0     0    0     192     
Vilma, Jonathan       ILB NYJ   16 16 0    0    0     4    0     27      
Kassell, Brad         ILB NYJ   11 0  0    0    0     0    0     62      
Barton, Eric          ILB NYJ   16 14 0    0    0     0    0     61      
Schlegel, Anthony     ILB NYJ   16 3  0    1    0     1    21    262     
Thomas, Bryan         OLB NYJ   13 13 0    1    0     1    0     35      
Spencer, Cody         OLB NYJ   16 0  0    1    0     1    1     66      
Dyson, Andre          CB  NYJ   15 10 0    0    0     0    0     41      
Poteat, Hank          CB  NYJ   15 5  0    0    0     1    5     110     
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   16 9  1    0    0     0    1     162     
Barrett, David        CB  NYJ   15 3  0    0    0     0    2     64      
Rhodes, Kerry         S   NYJ   16 16 0    0    0     0    0     32      
Washington, Rashad    S   NYJ   13 0  0    1    0     0    2     121     
Smith, Eric           S   NYJ   16 1  0    0    0     0    0     34      
Coleman, Erik         S   NYJ   16 15 0    2    0     1    0     40      
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   8  1  0    0    0     0    1     93      
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   16 0  0    0    0     1    4     254     
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   13 2  0    2    0     1    1     81      
Peko, Tupe            G   NYJ   9  7  0    0    0     0    1     35      
   
  Player              Pos Team  TDs  2PC  Pts  APYds Avg/G YScrm Avg/G  
Nugent, Mike          K   NYJ   0    0    98   0     0.0   0     0.0     
Coles, Laveranues     WR  NYJ   9    0    54   902   69.4  902   69.4    
Barlow, Kevan         RB  NYJ   8    0    48   399   26.6  378   25.2    
Washington, Leon      RB  NYJ   4    0    24   1408  93.9  1093  72.9    
Houston, Cedric       RB  NYJ   4    0    24   731   45.7  731   45.7    
Cotchery, Jerricho    WR  NYJ   4    0    24   653   50.2  633   48.7    
Northcutt, Dennis     WR  NYJ   2    0    12   523   34.9  74    4.9     
Smith, Brad           WR  NYJ   1    1    8    381   25.4  381   25.4    
Askew, B.J.           FB  NYJ   1    0    6    223   13.9  223   13.9    
Baker, Chris          TE  NYJ   1    0    6    146   18.3  146   18.3    
McCareins, Justin     WR  NYJ   1    0    6    268   19.1  268   19.1    
Dwight, Tim           WR  NYJ   1    0    6    194   12.9  133   8.9     
Coleman, Drew         CB  NYJ   1    0    6    62    4.4   0     0.0     
Ryan, Sean            TE  NYJ   0    1    2    128   8.0   128   8.0     
Hobson, Victor        OLB NYJ   0    0    2    28    2.2   0     0.0     
Smith, Wade           G   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Goddard, Na'Shan      T   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Pennington, Chad      QB  NYJ   0    0    0    67    4.2   67    4.2     
Ferguson, D'Brikashaw T   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Kendall, Pete         G   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Teague, Trey          C   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Moore, Brandon        G   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Clement, Anthony      T   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Graham, Ben           P   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Ellis, Shaun          DE  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Hamilton, Bobby       DE  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Robertson, Dewayne    DT  NYJ   0    0    0    13    0.9   0     0.0     
Pouha, Sione          DT  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Moore, Rashad         DT  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo   DE  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Mosley, C.J.          DT  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Ball, Dave            DE  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Chatham, Matt         OLB NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Vilma, Jonathan       ILB NYJ   0    0    0    5     0.3   0     0.0     
Kassell, Brad         ILB NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Barton, Eric          ILB NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Schlegel, Anthony     ILB NYJ   0    0    0    10    0.6   0     0.0     
Thomas, Bryan         OLB NYJ   0    0    0    9     0.7   0     0.0     
Spencer, Cody         OLB NYJ   0    0    0    16    1.0   0     0.0     
Dyson, Andre          CB  NYJ   0    0    0    37    2.5   0     0.0     
Poteat, Hank          CB  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Miller, Justin        CB  NYJ   0    0    0    783   48.9  0     0.0     
Barrett, David        CB  NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Rhodes, Kerry         S   NYJ   0    0    0    27    1.7   0     0.0     
Washington, Rashad    S   NYJ   0    0    0    14    1.1   0     0.0     
Smith, Eric           S   NYJ   0    0    0    13    0.8   0     0.0     
Coleman, Erik         S   NYJ   0    0    0    31    1.9   0     0.0     
Williams, Roland      TE  NYJ   0    0    0    14    1.8   14    1.8     
Dearth, James         TE  NYJ   0    0    0    2     0.1   2     0.1     
Mathews, Jason        T   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
Peko, Tupe            G   NYJ   0    0    0    0     0.0   0     0.0     
   
Fum - Fumbles, Rec - Fumbles Recovered, FReTD - Fumble Recoveries for Touchdown,  
FF - Fumbles Forced, STTck - Special Team Tackles, STPly - Special Team Plays,  
TDs - Touchdowns Scored, 2PC - Two-Point Conversions, Pts - Points Scored,  
APYds - All-Purpose Yards, Avg/G - All-Purpose Yards per Game,  
YScrm - Yards from Scrimmage, Avg/G - Yards from Scrimmage per Game.

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 11:54 AM

2006 Evaluation:

Goal Assesment:

OFFENSE

1. Keep Turnovers and Penalties to a minimum

We had 112 penalties in 2006, 12th fewest in the league. As for turnovers, we had 22 on the season, the 9th fewest in the league.

Not Achieved.

2. Develop C Mangold and LT Ferguson into the anchors of the offensive line who can be relied upon for years to come.

These two players have shown excellent progress over the course of the season. They will be the starting LT and C for many years down the road.

Achieved

3. Evaluate QB Pennington's abilities. Can he make it through a whole season?

Pennington played all 16 games, and not only did he stay healthy, he had a very solid season.

Acheived

4. Use the RB by Commitee approach to keep opposing defenses off balance.

Houston, Washington, and Barlow all had very solid seasons. Besides Houston's and Washington's fumbling problems, the two had very good years. Barlow was a big surprise as well.

Achieved

5. Develop WR Coles and WR Cotchery into a fearsome tandem.

These two both had very solid seasons. Coles dropped too many passes, but having both of them as big threats has improved our team greatly.

Achieved

DEFENSE

1. Use the 2006 season to transition to the 3-4 Defense.

This goal is achieved no matter how well we do or not. We used it as a year to learn the new system, and the experience gained will be invaluable over the next few years.

Achieved

2. Develop the skills of WLB Thomas, as he has switched positions.

Thomas went from being labeled a bust, to being labeled a solid OLB.

Achieved

3. Evaluate the ability of NT Robertson.

Robertson did okay, but may be moved to DE because of his true NT ability.

Not Achieved

4. Find the best CB to play opposite of Dyson. If Coleman isn't the right guy, find out who is.

Coleman had an incredible year, and will most likely be the starter in 2007 as well.

Achieved

OVERALL

1. Develop "Team First" mentality

The team has become close and closer as the season went on. However, there are some players who haven't bough into the system.

Not Achieved

2. Win 9 games

Achieved

3. Evaluate the skills of each player and develop a system that utilizes their strengths.

Our scouts have spent thousands of hours studying tape of games and practices. We know their skills, and have developed gameplans around their strengths.

Achieved

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:19 PM

2007 Off-Season:

Unrestriced Free Agents

QB Patrick Ramsey

FB B.J. Askew

RT Anthony Clement

LG Wade Smith

RG Tupe Peko

WR Dennis Northcutt

TE Roland Williams

TE James Dearth

NT Rashad Moore

Restricted Free Agents

TE Sean Ryan

DE Dave Ball

LB Cody Spencer

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:23 PM

News Update

With the ability for each team to send one second year player to play in the NFL Europe league over the summer, the Jets have elected to send linebacker Anthony Schlegel. With Anthony's impressive performance in 2006, and possible ability to start in 2007, the Jets would like to see more of Schlegel in a starting role in order to assess his abilities. This will also give him some playing time, which may develop his skills even further.

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:39 PM

2007 Off-Season:

Areas of Concern

Defensive End:

Our biggest concern right now is by far, the defensive line. We gave up the most yards per carry out of any team in the NFL and run defense will be our top priority this off-season.

Nose Tackle:

Depending on what happens this off-season and who is available, either a run-stopping DE or a big, run-stuffing NT will be acquired.

Running Back:

Leon Washington and Cedric Houston had solid seasons, but both have had trouble holding on to the ball. If we can find an extremely solid back who will keep us from worrying about that, we will make a move. However, they have to be a perfect fit.

Fullback:

B.J. Askew had a solid season as a pass-catching FB and a pass-blocking FB, but never made any big holes for our running backs. If we can aquire a good run-blocking FB, we may carry both on the roster, depening on Askew accepts our contract.

Quarterback:

We need a solid, veteran QB if Ramsey asks for too much money.

Tight End:

Baker and Ryan have been great for us, but if a dominating tight-end is on the free agent market, we may go after them.

Wide Receiver:

A solid third-down receiver would be a great addition to the team.

Left Guard:

A younger guard to replace Kendall in the next year or two would be a solid addition.

Right Guard:

We definitely need to replace RG Brandon Moore in the off-season.

Right tackle:

If Clement gets signed in free agency by another team, we will have to replace him.

Inside Linebacker:

Depending on what happens with Vilma, we may need a replacement ILB.

Cornerback:

A shutdown corner will be targeted in the off-season. It's one of our biggest needs as well.

Free Safety/Strong Safety:

One of these two positions could be upgraded, but it's not a very important need.

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:41 PM

Player Retirements

DE Bobby Hamilton

Hamilton will retire from the NFL after serving his final year with the New York Jets. He was best known for his pass-rushing ability and his leadership qualities.

DE Kimo von Oelhoffen

von Oelhoffen, a player who also retired after one year with the New York Jets, struggled in his last season because of his age, but was a great mentor and leader in locker room.

T Jason Mathews

Mathews came to the Jets in the middle of the season, after a trade opened up a spot on the roster. He is an experienced veteran who served his role well this past season.

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:55 PM

Trade Information:

Code:

Front Office Football 2007
Trade interest for Vilma, Jonathan
   
Effect of trade on your team's cap room: Increase by $1,920,000
   
  Team                              Enthusiasm  
New Orleans Saints                  99        
Buffalo Bills                       94        
Kansas City Chiefs                  94        
Seattle Seahawks                    94        
Tennessee Titans                    92        
Houston Texans                      92        
Minnesota Vikings                   89        
Carolina Panthers                   86        
San Diego Chargers                  86        
Jacksonville Jaguars                86        
Arizona Cardinals                   86        
Indianapolis Colts                  84

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 12:57 PM

Trade Information

Code:

Front Office Football 2007
Trade interest for Robertson, Dewayne
   
Effect of trade on your team's cap room: Increase by $5,300,000
   
  Team                              Enthusiasm  
Green Bay Packers                   99        
New Orleans Saints                  99        
San Diego Chargers                  99        
Cleveland Browns                    99        
Miami Dolphins                      92        
Denver Broncos                      92        
Dallas Cowboys                      88        
San Francisco 49'ers                84        
Oakland Raiders                     84        
Tennessee Titans                    84        
Philadelphia Eagles                 80        
New England Patriots                80

JetsIn06 · 01-20-2007, 08:19 PM

2007 Off-Season:

Priorities of Updated Positions Breakdown:

-Needs-

DE
Potential Targets (F/A) - Justin Smith, David Bowens, Brandon Green

NT

Potential Targets (F/A) -

RG

Potential Targets (F/A) - Cosey Coleman, Eric Steinbach, Cooper Carlisle

-High-Priority-

CB

Potential Targets (F/A) - Asante Samuel, Nate Clements

FB

Potential Targets (F/A) - Michael Sellers, Justin Griffith, Cory Schlesinger

RT

Potential Targets (F/A) - Jordan Black, Chris Terry

ILB

Potential Targets (F/A) - Mark Simoneau, Rob Morris, Keyon Whiteside

OLB

Potential Targets (F/A) - Ben Taylor, Brandon Short

QB

Potential Targets (F/A) - Chris Simms, Rob Johnson

WR

Potential Targets (F/A) - Kevin Curtis, David Terrell

-Low-Priority-

RB

Potential Targets (F/A) - DeShaun Foster, Michael Turner (Trade)

TE

Potential Targets (F/A) - Daniel Graham, Eric Johnson

LG

Potential Targets (F/A) - Ben Claxton

S

Potential Targets (F/A) - Mark Roman, Brian Russell

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 06:30 PM

2007 NFL Draft Order

Code:

Front Office Football 2007
Amateur Draft Order
   
Pick   Rnd 1  Rnd 2  Rnd 3  Rnd 4  Rnd 5  Rnd 6  Rnd 7  
1      CLE    DEN    CLE    DEN    CLE    DEN    CLE      
2      DEN    CLE    DEN    CLE    DEN    CLE    DEN      
3      HOU    CHI    HOU    CHI    HOU    CHI    HOU      
4      CHI    HOU    CHI    HOU    CHI    HOU    CHI      
5      TEN    NYJ    CIN    SFO    TEN    ATL    CIN      
6      ATL    CIN    SFO    TEN    ATL    CIN    SFO      
7      CIN    SFO    TEN    ATL    CIN    SFO    TEN      
8      SFO    TEN    ATL    CIN    SFO    TEN    ATL      
9      BUF    WAS    BUF    WAS    BUF    WAS    BUF      
10     WAS    BUF    WAS    BUF    WAS    BUF    WAS      
11     DET    TBY    DET    TBY    DET    TBY    DET      
12     TBY    DET    TBY    DET    TBY    DET    TBY      
13     MIN    MIA    MIN    MIA    MIN    MIA    MIN      
14     MIA    MIN    MIA    MIN    MIA    MIN    MIA      
15     IND    NYJ    NYG    STL    DAL    KCY    GBP      
16     NYJ    NYG    STL    DAL    KCY    GBP    BAL      
17     NYG    STL    DAL    KCY    GBP    BAL    JAX      
18     STL    DAL    KCY    GBP    BAL    JAX    IND      
19     DAL    KCY    GBP    BAL    JAX    IND    NYJ    
20     KCY    GBP    BAL    JAX    IND    NYJ    NYG      
21     GBP    BAL    JAX    IND    NYJ    NYG    STL      
22     BAL    JAX    IND    NYJ    NYG    STL    DAL      
23     JAX    IND    NYJ    NYG    STL    DAL    KCY      
24     ARI    OAK    CAR    SEA    ARI    OAK    CAR      
25     OAK    CAR    SEA    ARI    NYJ    CAR    SEA      
26     CAR    SEA    ARI    OAK    CAR    SEA    ARI      
27     SEA    ARI    OAK    CAR    SEA    ARI    NYJ    
28     NOS    NOS    NOS    NOS    NOS    NOS    NOS      
29     NED    SDO    NED    SDO    NED    SDO    NED      
30     SDO    NED    SDO    NED    SDO    NED    SDO      
31     PIT    PIT    PIT    PIT    PIT    PIT    PIT      
32     PHI    PHI    PHI    PHI    PHI    PHI    PHI      
   
Estimated Cap Cost, by Round
   
Round   Estimated Cost  
1       $1,500,000 - $5,280,000         
2       $950,000 - $1,180,000           
3       $600,000 - $620,000             
4       $480,000 - $480,000             
5       $420,000 - $420,000             
6       $400,000 - $400,000             
7       $370,000 - $370,000

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 07:34 PM

2007 NFL Off-Season Preview: New York Jets

The Jets sit in a pretty position this off-season. With over $34 million dollars available to spend on free agents and draft picks, look for them to make some decently significant moves, even if it is on players already on the team. 4th-year wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is in the final year of his contract, due to be paid only $610,000 in 2007. The Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini would love to extend his contract a few years, but know that Cotchery's agent, Tracy Nikolaus, will be looking for a long term deal with a significant amount of money.

Another player looking to get a new deal is 3rd-year safety Kerry Rhodes, who has really established himself as a team leader and has earned a permanent spot on this team. He is also in the last year of his contract and the Jets might not be willing to let him slip to another team. He has become a favorite of Mangini, working hard during practices and games.

Another reason the Jets sit so pretty this off-season, which ties in with their salary cap situation, is that there is only 9 players who became unrestriced free agent's (UFA's) this off-season, and only one them was a starter in 2006. Anthony Clement, the one starting UFA, will most likely work out a deal to stay in 2007, but will probably be in competition with another player to earn the starting RT position.

A few players will also need to re-negotiate their contracts to keep a potential spot on the team. One example of a player who needs to re-work his deal is running back Kevan Barlow. Barlow was actually a good surprise this year, becoming the Jets go-to man on the goal-line and in short yardage situations. However, he is slated to make $3,250,000 this year and $4,000,000 in 2008. The Jets are not willing to keep him around for that type of change, but it's possible that he will re-work his deal.

Another player who will have to re-negotiate, but most likely won't, is receiver Justin McCareins. Justin lost his starting spot early on in training camp to Jerricho Cotchery, and quickly fell out of favor with Mangini. He will most likely be offered a new deal, but I wouldn't expect him to agree to it. He will most likely end up being cut or traded.

As for filling in areas of need, and filling in holes left by departing players, the Jets will look to make a small splash into free agency, picking up 1 or 2 marquee players. Speaking of needs, the Jets have a few holes, some glaring, such as defensive end and right guard, and some not so glaring, such as cornerback and fullback. Luckily for the Jets, there are a few excellent players in free agency that will fill those spots. Look for Jets to take a serious look at the CB position in free agency, targeting Bills CB Nate Clements. Clements really fits into the Jets mold, playing very well against the run, and is an excellent bump-and-run defender.

For the defensive end position, the Jets will most likely look to fill in this position, left by the retiring Kimo von Oelhoffen, through the draft, which has an outstanding DE/DT class. The Jets may target Adam Carriker, a 6'6", 295 pound Nebraska graduate. Carriker has shown a lot of potential in college, proving himself to be a dominant run-stopping DE, and a capable pass-rusher. He will most likely end up lasting to the Jets 1st-round pick, which is number 16 overall.

The Jets are looking to bring themselves to the top of the AFC East, which means they will have to overthrow the reigning AFC East champion New England Patriots. Look for the Jets to do anything they can to get into that position, or to set themselves up to get to that position soon.

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 07:49 PM

Contract Update:

In a quite expected move, the New York Jets and WR Jerricho Cotchery have agreed to a 5-year contract extension, which extends his contract until 2012. The deal was reportedly signed on Thursday afternoon, after a day of meetings between Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and Cotchery's agent, Tracy Nikolaus. The deal is being intially reported as a $25,000,000 deal over 5 years, with his first year salary being $2,050,000, which will escalate to $3,640,000 in his last contract year. His signing bonus was reportedly for a total of almost $3 million.

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 07:58 PM

Contract Update:

Following the announcement that the Jets have re-worked the deal of starting WR Jerricho Cotchery, the Jets PR Department has announced that GM Mike Tannenbaum and RB Kevan Barlow's agent, Ryan Smith, have to an an agreement on a contract re-negotiation. Barlow was slated to make $3.5 million in 2007 and $4 million in 2008, but has re-worked his deal to now earn $2.2 million in both of his two remaining seasons under contract with the New York Jets.

MizzouRah · 01-24-2007, 08:00 PM

Yeah, it's great to be in a position like you are.

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 08:18 PM

Contract Update:

Approximately 4 days after the contract of WR Jerricho Cotchery was extended, the Jets locked up another one of their future stars, extending safety Kerry Rhodes' contract up until the year 2010. Rhodes, who will be entering his 3rd season in the NFL, has become one of the strongest, most hard working players on the Jets, and has become an anchor on the defensive side of the ball. Rhodes and his agent, Clay Schmadl, agreed to a 3-year extension, worth a total of $15 million, with $4 million of that being guaranteed. These two deals to Rhodes and Cotchery will solidify a position on both sides of the ball for the next few years.

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 08:33 PM

Transaction Update:

This is the time of year for each NFL team to do some house-cleaning. Each player on the team will be analyzed by coaches and the front office, and a decision will be made whether or not that player is worth the money that the player is supposed to earn the coming season. For many of these players, they will be offered a chance to re-work their contract, turning their multi-million dollar salaries into a six-figure amount. A lot of the times, the players think they are worth more, and will accept the fact that they will be cut.

The New York Jets are no different, and have come to the decision to release their first player of 2007, cornerback David Barrett. Barrett asked for a $7 million dollar deal over the next three years, something the Jets are clearly not willing to pay for someone who started only 3 games in 2006. Barrett didn't quite fit into the Jets defense, having a lot of difficulty playing bump-and-run coverage, a staple in the Jets defensive system.

The Jets also parted ways with RB Derrick Blaylock, who after two seasons with the Jets, made no significant impact, yet still wanted a pay-raise.

WR Justin McCareins has been an interesting storyline to follow this past season. After coming into camp overweight, he quickly fell out of favor with his new coach Eric Mangini, and didn't get much playing time in 2006. He was offered an option to accept a re-worked contract but turned it down, saying, "I want to play somewhere that I'm wanted."

Other players who were cut:

ILB Brad Kassell
CB Hank Poteat
FS Rashad Washington

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 09:10 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Pre-Free Agency:

The coming of March means one thing in the NFL. Free Agency is just like the season in which it comes. Teams get a chance to do a little spring cleaning, going through their roster and cleaning out anyone who no longer fits or anyone who may cost too much against the salary cap. They then have a chance to look through the pile of players that other teams let go, looking to fill in holes, and upgrade important positions.

The New York Jets, who are looking to upgrade a few key areas, have a ton of cap room ($39.5M) and will be looking to make a significant splash. With this being only the first week in free agency, the Jets will give an offer sheet to the top free agents that they are targeting. Based on their initial reactions to the offer, as well as other teams offers to the players, they will either increase the offer, withdraw it, and/or target another free agent.

JetsIn06 · 01-24-2007, 10:33 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 1:

-NEW OFFERS-

CB Nate Clements. 6'0". 209.

The New York Jets are rumored to have given an offer sheet to one of the top cornerbacks in free agency, Nate Clements. Clements was often refered to as one of the Jets top targets, as he is known as one of the better run-defending cornerbacks in the NFL, and is also a very strong in bump-and-run coverage. The offer sheet is reportedly for $3,120,000 over three years. However, Clements has made it known that he only wants a one-year deal this past season.

FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260.

With the absence of a true run-blocking fullback, the Jets have offered fullback Michael Sellers, formerly of the Washington Redskins, a $5.55 million dollar deal for three years. If Sellers accepts the deal, he will contribute heavily to the running game, in both blocking and rushing aspects.

TE Daniel Graham. 6'3". 257.

The New York Jets have officialy begun their raid on the king of the AFC East, as they have reportely given an offer sheet to tight-end Daniel Graham. Graham provides a big target for Jets QB Chad Pennington, especially in the red-zone. Graham is also a terrific blocker, and will be a very good upgrade to that position, and will allow the Jets to run more two TE formations in 2007. The offer sheet has been reported to be worth $22,260,000 over five seasons.

G Eric Steinbach. 6'6". 297.

With RG being a very well-stocked position in free agency this off-season, the Jets have made an offer to, who many would call, the 3rd ranked guard in free agency. With the top two guards demanding a huge contract, Steinbach is a younger guard who still has very good skills. He was offered a $12,000,000 deal over 4 years.

T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315

The aren't many outstanding tackles in this years free agency, but there are definitely some worth offering a starting spot to. This week, the New York Jets have made an offer to 5th-year tackle Jordan Black, reportedly has been offered a one-year deal worth $1.68 million.

DE Nick Eason. 6'3". 310.

With veteran defensive ends Kimo von Oelhoffen and Bobby Hamilton retiring this past season, the Jets have offered defensive end Nick Eason a one-year deal for $1.09 million. If he accepts the offer sheet, he will most likely compete for the starting position, if the Jets decide to fill in that position through the draft as expected.

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

The New York Jets have been reportedly offered former Arizona Cardinal linebacker James Darling a two-year offer worth $3,320,000. He is a solid run defender, something the Jets will value after being ranked the worst run defense in the league last season.

S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201.

The Jets are not in dire need of a starting safety, but they have the salary cap room to upgrade. Roman has been offered a one-year deal worth $1.05 million.

-EXTENSION OFFERS-

QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225.

Veteran QB Patrick Ramsey has been offered a one-year extension for $740,000.

FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235.

Askew has been offered a one-year extension worth $740,000.

WR/PR Dennis Northcutt. 5'11". 171.

Northcutt has been offered a one-year extension worth $900,000.

G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300.

Peko has been offered a one-year contract worth $1.1 million.

-RESTRICTED FREE AGENT EXTENSIONS-

TE Sean Ryan. 6'5". 265.

Ryan has been offered a one-year contract worth $680,000, and accepted the offer sheet.

LB Cody Spencer. 6'2". 245.

Spencer has been offered a three-year contract worth $2.35 million, and has accepted the deal.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 01:17 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 2:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

CB Nate Clements. 6'0". 209.

Clements has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260.

Sellers has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315

Black has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, and the Carolina Panthers, but has not made a decision at this point. The Jets have made a new offer for $1.95M over one-year.

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

-EXTENSION OFFERS-

QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225.

Ramsey has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235.

Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300.

Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

WR/PR Dennis Northcutt. 5'11". 171.

Northcutt has accepted the extension offered to him.

-NEW OFFERS-

WR Frisman Jackson. 6'1". 217.

The New York Jets have reportedly offered wide-receiver Frisman Jackson, formerly of the Cleveland Browns, a one-year deal for $900,000.

G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340.

It seems that the Jets are looking to bolster the depth of their offensive line, as they have been reported to have offered guard Edwin Militalo a one-year contract, worth $950,000.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 01:27 PM

Transaction Update:

With the off-season retirements of defensive ends Kimo von Oelhoffen as well as vetern DE Bobby Hamilton, the Jets found themselves with an empty hole at a position. With the heavy stock of talent at the defensive line positions in in the upcoming NFL Draft, many expected that the Jets would wait until then to fill in that hole. However, their first contract signing came today, and it is with veteran defensive end Nick Eason, formerly of the Cleveland Browns. Eason, who battled through a nagging leg injury last season, will most likely rotate in with another DE that will probably be selected in the NFL Draft, and Jets coaches are hoping Eason will help stop the run on the defensive side of the ball.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have come to an agreement with free agent TE Daniel Graham. Graham will immediately provide a big target for quarterback Chad Pennington over the middle, and in the red-zone. This also helps out the Jets in a different way, taking away a big player from their rival, the New England Patriots. In 2006, Graham had 38 catches for 391 yards, had 5 TD receptions, and also was a key run and pass blocker. He will heavily impact this offense, allowing offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer run more double tight-end formations, something the Jets have would like to do, but have lacked the personell to do.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 01:55 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have upgraded their team once again, utilizing their salary cap room to improve key areas that were somewhat weak this past season. The Jets and G Eric Steinbach, a 5th-year veteran, have agreed on a contract, and the 6'6", 297 pound former Bengal will be in green and white in 2007 through 2010. Steinbach, barring injury, will become the Jets starting right guard, and will instantly improve the running game, as well as pass-protection. In 2006, Steinbach allowed six sacks, and did a very good job when opening up running lanes. He also was a workhorse, starting all 16 games, and only had one mild injury in week 6, that he played through with no problem.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 02:22 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 3:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260.

Sellers has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315

Black has elected to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

-EXTENSION OFFERS-

QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225.

Ramsey has accepted the extension offered to him.

FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235.

Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300.

Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 02:33 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have announced that a deal has been made between the Jets and cornerback Nate Clements. After a few weeks of negotiating, Clements made the decision to sign with the New York Jets. At the start of free agency, Clements and his agent, Jessie Kingsblood, expressed that they only wanted a one-year deal, but the Jets still offered him a thee-year deal, which may have been a risk at the time, but has payed off. Surprisingly, Clements, who was one of the top-five cornerbacks in free agency, didn't receive an offer from any team besides the Jets, and decided that instead of waiting for another offer, he would accept the bid to play for the Jets. Perhaps a part of that decision was based on the fact that he knows the Jets have a pretty good shot at being a playoff contender, or perhaps he didn't think he would get a better offer. Either way, Clements has expressed that is very happy to be a Jet, and the team feels the same way.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 02:46 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have announced that they have signed WR Frisman Jackson to a one-year contract. Jackson will have the oppurtunity to compete with other receivers for a spot on the team during training camp this summer.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 03:09 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 4:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have increased their offer to $3.41M over 2 years.

S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

-EXTENSION OFFERS-

FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235.

Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300.

Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 03:26 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have announced a press conference in which they will announce the signing of fullback Michael Sellers to a three-year deal worth $5.53 million. Sellers will bolster the running game, with the ability to not only block well, but also run the ball in short yardage situations. He is going to be a valuable asset to the team in many ways. Sellers comes from the Washington Redskins, where he wasn't utilized to his full potential, getting no rushing attempts in 2006. He comes to the Jets looking to play hard, and win games.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 03:41 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 5:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have increased their offer to $3.41M over 2 years.

G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340.

Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

-EXTENSION OFFERS-

FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235.

Askew has accepted the contract extension offered to him.

G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300.

Peko has accepted the contract extension offered to him.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 03:47 PM

Transaction Update:

After weeks of debating his future, safety Mark Roman has accepted the offer from the New York Jets, earning him $1.5M in 2007. Roman will provide more depth at the safety position, something that the Jets couldn't say they had much of in the past few seasons. While playing for the San Francisco 49ers in 2006, Roman accumulated 3 interceptions, and started 15 games on the season. He is a pretty good special teams player as well, something the Jets have been looking to improve this season. Jets fans should be excited, knowing that Roman has been known for his jaw-dropping hits. He will surely cause some commotion at home-games this season.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 03:50 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 5:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have decreased their offer to $3.37M over 2 years.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 04:00 PM

Transaction Update:

The New York Jets have announced the signing of guard Edwin Mulitalo, a former Baltimore Raven. He will battle for a spot on the roster in training camp.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 04:12 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 6:

-EXISTING OFFERS-

LB James Darling. 6'0". 250.

Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. UPDATE: The Jets have withdrawn their offer to Darling.

-NEW OFFERS-

LB Rob Morris. 6'2". 238.

The New York Jets, after surprisingly withdrawing their offer to linebacker James Darling, offered a deal to heavily targeted Rob Morris, reportedly for $1.16 million over one year.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 04:27 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 7:

No new offers have been made in week 7.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 04:41 PM

Transaction Update:

Today, the New York Jets added one of the best free agents still available in free agency, signing linebacker Rob Morris to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Morris will assist inside linebackers Jon Vilma and Eric Barton, coming in during pass-rush situations, as well as spelling them in the base defense. Morris' biggest strength, however, is in his special teams ability. He will defintely give the kickoff and punt return/coverage teams a boost.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 04:58 PM

2007 Free Agency Period:

Week 8:

No new offers have been made in week 8, and the New York Jets have announced that they will not persue any more free agent signings until after the NFL Draft.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 05:06 PM

2007 Off-Season:

Post-Free Agency Roster:

Code:

Front Office Football 2007
New York Jets Roster, Standard View
   
  Player                #   Pos   Start HT   WT  Exp Birthdate  Draft  College  
Pennington, Chad        10  QB          6-3  225 8   06/26/1976 1 (18) Marshall       
Ramsey, Patrick         11  QB          6-2  225 6   02/14/1979 1 (32) Tulane         
Clemens, Kellen         6   QB          6-2  223 2   06/06/1983 2 (17) Oregon         
Barlow, Kevan           32  RB          6-1  234 7   01/07/1979 3 (18) Pittsburgh     
Houston, Cedric         34  RB          6-0  220 3   01/28/1982 6 (8)  Tennessee      
Washington, Leon        29  RB          5-8  202 2   08/29/1982 4 (20) Florida State  
Sellers, Michael        45  FB          6-3  260 8   07/21/1975 ---    Small College  
Askew, B.J.             35  FB          6-3  235 5   08/19/1980 3 (21) Michigan           
Graham, Daniel          82  TE          6-3  257 6   11/16/1978 1 (21) Colorado       
Baker, Chris            86  TE          6-3  260 6   11/18/1979 3 (23) Michigan State 
Ryan, Sean              88  TE          6-5  265 4   03/27/1980 5 (12) Boston College 
Coles, Laveranues       87  FL          5-11 193 8   12/29/1977 3 (16) Florida State  
Northcutt, Dennis       84  FL          5-11 171 8   12/22/1977 2 (1)  Arizona        
Smith, Brad             16  FL          6-2  212 2   12/12/1983 4 (6)  Missouri       
Dwight, Tim             17  SE          5-8  180 10  07/13/1975 4 (22) Iowa           
Jackson, Frisman        81  SE          6-1  217 6   06/12/1979 ---    Western Illinoi
Cotchery, Jerricho      89  SE          6-0  205 4   06/16/1982 4 (12) North Carolina 
Teague, Trey            70  C           6-5  292 10  12/27/1974 7 (11) Tennessee      
Mangold, Nick           74  C           6-4  299 2   01/13/1984 1 (29) Ohio State     
Kendall, Pete           66  LG          6-5  292 12  07/09/1973 1 (21) Boston College 
Mulitalo, Edwin         64  LG          6-3  340 9   09/01/1974 4 (34) Arizona               
Peko, Tupe              76  RG          6-4  300 7   09/19/1978 7 (17) Michigan State 
Steinbach, Eric         67  RG          6-6  297 5   04/04/1980 2 (1)  Iowa           
Moore, Brandon          65  RG          6-3  295 5   06/03/1980 ---    Illinois       
Goddard, Na'Shan        73  LT          6-5  315 2   04/23/1983 ---    South Carolina 
Ferguson, D'Brikashaw   60  LT          6-6  313 2   12/10/1983 1 (4)  Virginia       
Graham, Ben             7   P           6-5  230 3   11/02/1973 ---    No College     
Nugent, Mike            1   K           5-10 182 3   03/02/1982 2 (15) Ohio State     
Ellis, Shaun            92  LDE         6-5  285 8   06/24/1977 1 (12) Tennessee      
Eason, Nick             98  RDE         6-3  310 5   05/29/1980 4 (17) Clemson                   
Robertson, Dewayne      63  NT          6-2  320 5   10/16/1981 1 (4)  Kentucky          
Pouha, Sione            91  NT          6-3  329 3   02/03/1979 3 (24) Utah           
Mosley, C.J.            95  NT          6-2  314 3   08/06/1983 6 (17) Missouri       
Morris, Rob             94  SILB        6-2  238 8   01/18/1975 1 (28) Brigham Young  
Vilma, Jonathan         51  SILB        6-1  230 4   04/16/1982 1 (12) Miami, Florida 
Barton, Eric            50  WILB        6-2  245 9   09/29/1977 5 (13) Maryland       
Schlegel, Anthony       56  WILB        6-0  251 2   03/01/1981 3 (12) Ohio State     
Chatham, Matt           58  SLB         6-4  250 8   06/28/1977 ---    South Dakota   
Hobson, Victor          54  SLB         6-0  252 5   02/03/1980 2 (21) Michigan       
Thomas, Bryan           99  WLB         6-4  266 6   06/07/1979 1 (22) UAB            
Spencer, Cody           53  WLB         6-2  245 4   06/01/1981 6 (17) North Texas    
Clements, Nate          24  LCB         6-0  209 7   12/12/1979 1 (21) Ohio State     
Dyson, Andre            21  LCB         5-10 183 7   05/25/1979 2 (29) Utah           
Miller, Justin          22  RCB         5-10 202 3   02/14/1984 2 (25) Clemson        
Coleman, Drew           30  RCB         5-8  183 2   04/22/1982 6 (20) Texas Christian
Rhodes, Kerry           25  SS          6-3  210 3   08/02/1982 4 (22) Louisville     
Smith, Eric             33  SS          6-1  209 2   03/17/1983 3 (33) Michigan State 
Roman, Mark             27  FS          5-11 201 8   03/26/1977 2 (3)  Louisiana State
Coleman, Erik           26  FS          5-10 202 4   05/06/1982 5 (11) Washington Stat
   
$$ - player is suspended, ## - player is inactive,  
** = player is injured, %% - player is on IR.  
   
Players Under Contract: 49
Inactive: 0
On Active Roster: 49
   
Salary Cap: $108,100,000
Cap Room: $22,440,000
Maximum for New Player: $14,840,000
Cap Room Lost (to old contracts): $3,850,000
   
Cap Room Lost Next Year (to old contracts): $5,270,000
Cap Room Required Next Year: $83,210,000

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 06:00 PM

2007 Off-Season:

NFL Draft Preview: New York Jets

With free agency winding down, and most of the big names finding their place on a new team, talks now shift to one of the most exciting times of the year, the NFL Draft. The New York Jets have had an exciting off-season thus far. With a huge amount of cap room, they have landed a few very good players, such as tight end Daniel Graham and cornerback Nate Clements. They have announced that they will no longer make any offers to remaining free agents, electing to wait until after the draft to assess any needs they may have. Because of their off-season, the Jets don't have too many holes left, but there are still some areas that can be improved.

The one hole that the Jets do have, is RT, with no true RT's on the roster, they will most likely attempt to fill this position through the draft. Securing a rookie RT would mean that 3 of the 5 starting offensive linemen would be in their 2nd year or less, making them a very young line overall. This year's draft is going to be very interesting, as not many teams are in dire need of a tackle. However, it is definitely one of the most valued positions on the field, and teams will not hesitate to upgrade through the draft. The top tackle in the draft, Joe Thomas, comes out of Wisconsin. He has the potential to become an excellent left or right tackle, and could truely be selected by anyone before the Jets. However, the good news for the Jets, is that the remaining 4 of the top 5 tackles are all fairly similar. Ryan Harris, Jake Kuresa, Jared Gather, and Arron Sears all are rated fairly equal, meaning that one of them, if not all, will still be on the board at the Jets pick (16), and may be left at the Jets second-round pick (5 & 15). The Jets have interviewed each one of these players, either at the Senior Bowl in January or privately, but no one knows who they really value the most.

Defensive end is the next obvious hole that the Jets may attempt to fill. However, after signing DE Nick Eason, we realy aren't sure when, or if, the Jets will draft this position. Common sense will tell us though, that in a well-stocked DE/DT draft, the Jets will end up drafting one on the first day that will rotate with Eason at the position. There are a lot of prospects that we know the Jets have been looking at, including DE Adam Carriker and DT Justin Harrell. Because of the Jets 3-4 scheme, any player that they are hoping to draft to play DE at the NFL level should be at least 290 lbs. and has to have good pass-rushing abilities. Harrell is a good example. He played DT in the college level, but could transition nicely into a 3-4 defensive end.

Another direction that the Jets may go, but most likely in a later round, is left guard. Veteran LG Pete Kendall has been very reliable for the Jets, but has battles through injuries and is getting older, entering his 12th season in the NFL. The Jets may elect to draft a player who could eventually replace Kendall, but don't expect them to do this with any of their first three picks (1-16, 2-5, 2-15). Some of the players that the Jets may look at are George Batiste, a slightly unpolished player out of Southern Mississippi who many have said is a little underrated. He is rated as a a top-5 guard, but may end up falling a little further down. Perhaps the Jets may trade up into the bottom of the 2nd or to the top of the 3rd round to pick up Batiste.

Head Coach Eric Mangini has spoken many times about the running back situation, but I don't think he even knows exactly what he expects to do, or wants to do, at the running back position. As of now, the starting running back spot is basically going to be shared by Leon Washington and Cedric Houston. Coach Mangini has said before that as soon as one of them stands out they will become the starter, but the fact is that neither of these two backs are consistent enough to establish themselves. Washington was statistically better than Houston, but both of them battled problems holding on to the ball. I expect the Jets to go either RT or DE with their first two picks, but I wouldn't be surprised if one of their top three picks is a running back. With Adrian Peterson almost a sure-fire top 5 pick, the running backs that present the best chance to drop to the Jets are Marshawn Lynch, a quick, powerful back out of California. Michael Bush also seems like he would be a good fit in New York. However, one of the biggest fan favorites is FB Brian Leanord, who played at Rutgers, the alma-matter of many Jet die-hards. Leanord not only blocks very well, but is also a beast up the middle and in short-yardage situations. A player like him is very versatile, and can line up at FB, RB, HB, as well as TE. With the addition of FB Michael Sellers in free agency and Leonard through the draft, the Jets would give themselves an extremely good goal-line package, and would give themselves many options on offense.

Finally, another position I expect the Jets to pick up a player for through the draft is cornerback, but I don't expect the Jets to spend any picks on that position before the fourth round. Look for them to pick up a player who has good bump-and-run and special teams skills. A couple of players who fit the bill are Michigan CB Leon Hall, Iowa State CB DeAndre Jackson, and Georgia Tech CB Kenny Scott.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 06:32 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Pre-Draft

Twenty-two people, a mixture of scouts, coaches, capologists, and team representatives sit in a warm, humid room around a large, wooden conference table. Coffee keeps them awake. Notebooks and index cards are strewn across the room, but they somehow look organized. There are large white-boards on all four sides of the room, and notes, written in blue, black, and red ink, are scribbled on nearly every square inch of the boards.

This is the war room.

Head coach Eric Mangini sits at the head of the table, with general manager Mike Tannenbaum sitting at his right. It is 5:14 AM. The two have been awake since 3:30 AM, and they slept here last night. The rest of the people in the room chat amongst themselves, but Eric and Mike are the head honchos today. After months, if not years, of studying film, traveling, and writing endless notes, they are ready to select the players that will bring them to the Super Bowl.

General manager Mike Tannenbaum is working on his laptop, making sure all of the vital information is quickly accessible. Every player in the draft has been ranked, ranked according to position, ranked according to position importance, and ranked according to combine scores. These men are prepared, there is no doubt about that. But it is hard for them not to be skeptical. After all, players can bust easily. Players that have the skills to be a hall of famer may simply not be able to handle the stresses of NFL life. Tannenbaum and Mangini have worked hard to weed out those types of players by interviewing, doing background checks, and talking to teammates and coaches of the players.

They shrug off their worries, and look at the clock. It reads 5:59AM. Six hours and one minute until the NFL commisioner walks onto the stage at the Radio City Music Hall and announces that the draft has begun. Nine hours and forty-five minutes until the Jets are on the clock for the first time today. It's going to be a long, long day.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 08:22 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round One

After hours of studying, debating, and writing, the 2007 NFL Draft will officialy begin in ten minutes. Mangini and Tannenbaum quickly look over their notes. When the time comes, they know they have to be prepared. However, crazy things happen in the draft, and you can't really take them into account until it happens. Therefore, thinking too far ahead can put you into a bind when something unexpected happens, so Tannenbaum and Mangini will take things one pick at a time.

It is officialy 12:00 noon. NFL fans from all over the country begin to get seated, preparing to find out who their teams new star will be. However, the hall does seem to be dominated by Jets fans. Mangini and the other Jets personell don't expect the fans to boo their pick this year, but you never know. After years of draft day blunders, he wouldn't blame them.

After months of waiting, the NFL Draft has arrived. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walked onto the stage, set himself before the microphone, and announced thayt the 2007 NFL Draft has officially begun. "The Cleveland Browns are now on the clock."

With about one minute and fourteen seconds left on the clock, the commissioner walked on to the stage. "With the first selection, in the 2007 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select Brady Quinn, quarterback from Notre Dame."

The Jets war room didn't even stutter. That pick was expected from a mile away, but they were now fifteen minutes closer to their pick. The next pick was sure to be a little more interesting. The Jets received a few phone calls from Denver, who had the second pick in the draft. More than likely, the Broncos had no interest in trading away their pick, but they wanted to throw out some assanine offers, just to see what they could get. Mangini politely declined the offers. The Jets were still unsure who Denver would select with their pick. The highest rated player on the Jets board was DT Alan Branch, a 331 lb. monster who was probably the most skilled player in the draft, even if Brady Quinn was still available. Adrian Peterson, the highest rated running back was also at the top of the list. Tannenbaum thought Denver would pick Branch. Mangini agreed.

"With the second pick in the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Paul Posluszny, linebacker from Penn State University."

Mangini and Tannenbaum looked at each other with surprised looks. An unexpected pick this early on was somewhat strange. Both of them expected Posluszny to go later on in the first round.

Houston was next team on the clock, and made another surprising move. They selected quarterback JaMarcus Russell, an outstanding athlete. It was surprising because the Texans already have a very good quarterback, David Carr. However, his contract runs out in two seasons, so perhaps they are setting themselves up for a solid future.

The Chicago Bears, who had a horrible season despite the skills they have, selected the stud running back, Adrian Peterson, who is sure to be very impressive at the NFL level. Surprisingly, Alan Branch was still on the board, and whoever he falls is getting a very good value pick.

Next to go in the draft was WR Calvin Johnson, an absolutely amazing athlete who will really be a game changer for the Tennessee Titans.

The next pick was also a WR, with the Atlanta Falcons selecting Dwayne Jarrett.

Mangini and Tannenbaum were growing more nervous, but also more excited. Their pick was now only ten picks away, approximately two and a half hours to go. The players who were still left on the board intrigued the two. With tackle Joe Thomas still available, they were hoping that he would fall to them at 16. Another player that was really intriguing was DE Adam Carriker, a huge defensive end that had all of the on-the-field skills, as well as intangibles.

Well, Alan Branch didn't fall to far, with Cincinnati scooping him up with the number 7 pick in the draft.

Following that selection, the San Francisco 49ers selected the second highest ranked DT, Frank Okam from Texas University.

Next up was the first selection of one of Jets division rivals, the Buffalo Bills. The Jets expected that the Bills would select one of the Jets main targets, Joe Thomas, because the Bills offensive line is pretty weak. Surprsingly, they ended up selecting the highest ranked CB, Atoine Cason, which is Mangini's mind, was a terrible move. He was glad not only because his target was still on the board, but because he could blitz the hell out of the team twice each year.

The Washington Redskins were the next team on the clock, and they needed help in a lot of areas. Over the past few years they have overpaid players and traded away draft picks for poor players. Today, they continued to do the same, selecting WR Ted Ginn Jr., a receiver who was highly skilled, but didn't really fill any holes. Now they were just overstocked at the WR position.

After the next pick, Mangini and Tannenbaum could hardly control their excitement. With the 11th pick in the draft, the Lions, who have a terrible offensive line, selected the highest ranked guard instead of the highest rated tackle, which leaves Joe Thomas on the board with only 5 picks to go until the Jets selected.

Tampa Bay was the next team on the clock, and picked DE Gaines Adams, a solid player out of Clemson. The Jets two favorites, Adam Carriker and Joe Thomas, were still left on the board with only 4 picks to go. Hopefully, both of them would not be taken with the next two picks.

With the Vikings on the clock, Mangini and Tannenbaum were fairly sure that neither Thomas or Carriker would be picked, and they were right. The Vikings selected safety Laron Landry out of LSU.

With only 2 picks until the Jets first-round selection, they knew that one of their targets would be there. If both were there, who would they pick? Mangini, Tannenbaum, and the rest of the coaches quickly compared notes on the two. Thomas, who would start at RT, has extremely high potential, but hasn't developed very much. Therefore, he may need a few years before he blossoms into an elite tackle. Plus, while tackle was a need, many of the Jets staff thought that defensive end was an even bigger need, as the Jets had the worst run defense in the league in 2006. But perhaps this wouldn't come into question, as the Colts were very thin at the tackle position, and the Dolphins were pretty set at tackle and defensive end.

As expected, the Dolphins passed on the two players and selected CB Marcus McCauley, a player who may cause problems for our offense over the next few seasons.

Now, the Jets were only fifteen minutes away from their pick. With the Indianapolis Colts now on the clock, the Jets continued their comparison of Carriker and Thomas, just in case, and waited.

"With the 15th pick the 2007 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Joe Thomas, tackle from Wisconsin University."

Mangini and Tannenbaum exchanged glances. While Thomas was a big target, the player they came into the draft wanting was defensive end Adam Carriker, and now he was there for the taking. After discussing the decision over with the rest of the staff, the team came to the decision that Carriker would be their choice. Tannenbaum picked up the phone, and called the team representative that was there at the Radio City Music Hall. On the television, Mangini, Tannenbaum, and the other staff members in the war room watched as the commissioner walked towards the podium. The crowd, which was dominated by Jets fans, was going crazy, clapping and cheering in anticipation. They have been waiting for months to discover who the Jets would select, and now they would find out.

"With the 16th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select Adam Carriker, defensive end from Nebraska."

The crowd cheered, knowing that Carriker would help the team out significantly on defense.

The first-round excitement was no over for the Jets. They had no interest in trading up to the first-round, so they continued to look over their notes, and waited until their next pick would come.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 08:59 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Two

The Jets sit in pretty position for round two of the draft, which was always a little less exciting, and a little more studious. Players taken after the first round are always going to be more of a gamble. After all, that is why they weren't taken in the first.

Early on in the 2006 season, Jets coach Eric Mangini and GM Mike Tannenbaum learned that RT Adrian Jones, a very good player and starter in 2005, was arrested on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. In order to set a precedent, and show that off-the-field problems would not be tolerated, the Jets offered him to the Atlanta Falcons, who needed offensive line help. In return, they gave the Jets their second round pick. Luckily, Atlanta had a dissapointing season, and the Jets now have thenumber 5 and 15 picks in the 2nd round. In round two, the Jets will look to strengthen the RT position and possibly the RB position.

Later on in the first round, all 3 of the remaining top running backs, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Bush, and Kenny Irons, were selected, leaving no big-name running backs. However, going into the draft, the Jets brass had their eye on a local player named Brian Leonard, who played fullback at Rutgers. Leonard posessed very good abilities, being able to block, run, and was versatile enough to play three of four different positions. However, he was selected by the Texans, who picked 4th in the second round. The Jets missed him by one pick.

However, there wasn't any time to look back and wish they traded up. The Jets were now on the clock, and were looking to find the next "piece of the puzzle." After looking at the different talent left at each position, the Jets found what they were looking for. Mangini and Tannenbaum went into the draft knowing that it was very important to come out with a player to play RT. So not only was this pick going to based on need, but the player was also one of the best players available at that pick. Ryan Harris, a tackle from Notre Dame, showed really good skills in college, and has developed into a very good, NFL ready player. He also has great leadership skills, something that Mangini has really valued when selecting players for his team.

"With the 37th pick in the draft, the Jets select Ryan Harris, tackle from Notre Dame."

The Jets coaching staff wanted to relax until the third round, but they didn't have that luxury. They would be on the clock 10 picks from now.

With that pick, the Jets really weren't sure what position they would be targeting. They did need a backup defensive end, but felt like that could wait until a later round. As much as they wanted to wait to select a backup, there were some very intriguing players left on the board that the Jets could pick. DT Abomi Okoye would fit in nicely, and could move to DE to backup Shaun Ellis. One thing about this player that really impressed the coaching staff was Okoye's intelligence. After moving to the U.S. from Nigeria, Okoye tested out of high school and got to join college at the age of 16. He then started at DT for Louisville, and graduated at the age of 20, becoming a one of the youngest draftees in years. The next player on Mangini's list was Quinn Pitcock, a player whose stock fell after not working out. He could also provide depth on the defensive line, and was a monster when defending against the run.

With Quinn Pittcock being selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 13th pick in the 2nd round, DT Abomi Okoye was now the target. The Jets got lucky again with this pick, because not only did Okoye fill in a need, but he was also the best player available.

"With the 47th pick in the draft, the Jets select Abomi Okoye, defensive tackle out of Louisville."

With the first and second round now over, the Jets staff would have the longest wait of their day, with their next pick being the 23rd pick of the 3rd round, 38 picks from now.

JetsIn06 · 01-25-2007, 09:30 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Three

With three players already selected in this draft, and no true holes left, coach Mangini and GM Mike Tannenbaum have been searching for any sleepers that they can possibly add to the roster. They will look to get as much value as they can out of the remaining picks. A possible position that may be upgraded is WR, as veteran receiver Tim Dwight is getting up there in age and is somewhat expensive given his productivity. The other position that may be looked at is LG, where vetern Pete Kendall is entering his 12th season. The Jets will look to find an undervalued player that may have the potential to replace Kendall in the coming years.

The Jets are now on the clock, and are taking a hard look at the players that are available. There are a few who are very interesting, but no one who is really worth this pick. Trading down may be their best bet. Mangini and Tannenbaum talk over the move, and try to assess where they should move down to.

With the Oakland Raiders still in need of a franchise quarterback, and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith still available, the Raiders seemed like the best bet to trade down with. Tannenbaum contacted the Raiders GM, and offered him a deal. He accepted, giving the Jets their 27th pick in the 3rd round and their 24th pick in the 6th. However, the Raiders used the pick to select CB A.J. Davis.

Now that the Jets have moved down only 4 picks, and picked one up in the process, they have to select who they will take with 27th pick in the 3rd round. Two prospects especially caught the eye of Mangini. One of them was center Dustin Fry out of Clemson, who was pretty well developed and had the skills to eventually play LG. The other prospect was Anthony Wollachlger, who basically in the same boat, but played for Miami University. Fry had a better combine, but Wollachlger showed more intelligence. However, the deciding factor was weight. Fry was a nice, sturdy, 315 lbs., but Wollachlger was only a measley 285 lbs.

"With the 91st selection in the draft, the New York Jets select Dustin Fry, center out of Clemson."

The day has ended with four new Jets players, all who will most likely end up playing some kind of role with the team. Tomorrow, the Jets will look to find overlooked sleepers who can bring something special to the team.

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 01:11 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Four

The second day has begun, and an entirely new strategy is now in play within the Jets war room. Yesterday, coach Mangini and general manager Mike Tannenbaum looked for players who would find an immediate role on the team. The Jets had a few holes, such as DE, RT, and LG. Now, with no dire needs, the strategy is to pick up players who do something special. They may not start, and they may not even make the team, but if they can offer something to us, we will take them.

Mangini and the Jets staff have 7 picks today, giving them flexability to trade up, trade down, or stay put and take a few risks. Starting off the 4th round would be the Denver Broncos, and the Jets would not pick until the 22nd pick in that round.

Looking at the roster, the Jets have 49 players under contract, and have drafted 4 players so far this weekend, bringing their total to 53 players, which is the maximum the could carry during the season. These next 7 players that they draft would really have to impress the coach during training camp, but they will get their chance. As for the positions that the Jets would be targeting, they still wanted a 4th running back, a backup nose tackle, and a 5th cornerback. The Jets are also looking for players that can contribute on special teams.

When the Jets go on the clock, the best player on the board is RB Tyone Moss, an outside runner from Florida. However, he doesn't really fit the Jets needs, as he isn't a very good special teamer, and doesn't catch well out of the backfield. There are other, lower-rated running backs, that are a better fit for the Jets.

The Jets, seeing that running back will be a pick they make in they later rounds, look elsewhere. However, no one really stands out that is at the top of the board. With QB Troy Smith surprisingly still on the board, the Jets look for a team that could want him. The Ravens, who have the aging Steve McNair as their signal-caller, look to be a good target. Tannenbaum picked up the phone and contacted their GM, offering him the number 22 pick in the 4th for their 5th, 6th, and 7th round picks in this years draft, as well as their 7th in 2008. He denied the offer, so Tannenbaum took out the 7th rounder in 2008, but the Ravens GM still didn't budge.

Looking for another way around this, GM Tannenbaum and Mangini discussed their running back situation. In 2006, rookie RB Leon Washington had over 900 yards, but became somewhat of a liability because of his fumbling. They liked Leon, and wanted him around in 2007. The other young running back on the team, Cedric Houston, also had fumbling problems, and didn't have as good of a year, and the Jets had a feeling that other teams over-valued him. There were a few players on the Jets mind that they wouldn't mind trading for if they had the chance. One of them was Thomas Jones, an older, but capable running back from the Bears, who was second-fiddle to the younger Cedric Benson. Tannenbaum quickly called the Bears GM, knowing that time was running out on their pick. He started the offer by giving the Bears their 4th-round pick, getting Jones in return. The Bears GM liked the deal, but wanted a little more. The Jets, knowing what it would probably take offered them RB Cedric Houston, but also asking for the Bears 5th and 6th round picks in return. No deal. Tannenbaum quickly asked for just the 5th. No deal. With only one minute left on the clock, the Jets knew that they had to make a deal fast. After the Bears GM didn't accept the deal without any of his draft picks, Tannenbaum hung up the phone.

There was one other player that the Jets were targeting. Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis. The Jets knew that it would take a lot to get Washington to trade Portis, but their backup RB Ladell Betts was pretty good, and so was their 3rd running back, T.J. Duckett, and the Jets were curious whether or not they wanted to move on without one of them. Quickly calling their GM, Tannenbaum offered Washington their 4th round pick and Cedric Houston to get Portis in return. Unwilling to pay the dead-cap money in future seasons, Washington declined. After making on offer for Betts with just the 4th-round pick, the Redskins GM seemed to like the idea. Maybe adding Houston would put him over the edge? He declined. Finally, in a last ditch effort to land one of the running backs, he asked for Duckett in return for Houston and the 4th round pick. He accepted. The Jets thanked the Washington GM, and the deal was done.

After a stressfull round, the Jets could relax and wait until their 5th-round pick.

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 01:33 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Five

The New York Jets had two picks in the 5th round, one at 21, and then one quickly after at 25. With cornerbacks and nose tackles still on the Jets radar, they looked at who could be there at the 21st and 25th pick.

The first player that the Jets could pick was Will Gulley, a safety out of Houston that could translate well into a 5th cornerback. He had a good combine, and had experience at the CB position.

Another player who the Jets liked was Joey Vincent, another college safety that would move to cornerback if drafted by the Jets. He was a great special teams player and had great hands.

The Jets pick arrived, and both players were still on the board. The one thing that was worrying the Jets staff was that both players were still very undeveloped, and would probably receive very little playing time, other than special teams. One player that stood out as an alternate pick was Bobby Blackshire, a saftey out of Tulsa who was a special teams animal and was more developed than the other two. However, is coverage skills were not as strong. However, realizing that he would not be in a lot of coverage anyway, and his special teams skills were stronger, he would be the guy.

"With the 149th pick in the draft, the New York Jets select Bobby Blackshire, safety from Tulsa."

With their next pick only 4 picks away, the Jets quickly looked at the next prospect. One idea that Mangini had was to draft either Gulley or Vincent, hoping that one of them or Blackshire would stand out, and the better one would make the team. With both of them still available when the Jets pick came up, the decided that they would take a risk and pick up a running back, hoping that either Vincent or Gulley would remain in the 6th round. Austin Scott, a running back out of Penn State who was injured in 2006. He was a good third-down runner, who was elusive and recognized holes well.

"With the 153rd pick in the draft, the New York Jets select Austin Scott, running back from Penn State University."

After this round, the Jets had filled in two holes that could possibly end up playing roles on the team in 2007. In the 5th round and on, a "possibility" is all you can ask for.

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 01:58 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Six

In the 5th round, the Jets took a gamble, hoping that one of the two players that they were targeting would last until their 6th round picks. With two picks in this round, one at 20 and one at 24, and two picks in the 7th, they had the oppurtunity to move up if they wanted to.

With the 8th pick in the 6th round, the Tennesee Titans selected Will Gulley, one of the safeties that the Jets were targeting. Now, really wanting to select Joey Vincent, the Jets decided that they would try to trade up 10 spots to get Buffalo's pick. With Buffalo having the 10th pick, and the Jets having the 20th pick, Tannenbaum consulted his value chart to determine what he would have to give up.

The 10th pick in the 6th round has a numerical value of 23.4. The 20th has a value of 19.4, meaning ther Jets would only have to add 4 points of value to get the pick. If the Jets added their number 27 pick from the 7th round, it would be 0.2 points lower than a perfect match, but hopefully the Bills GM wouldn't mind that.

He did. He must have also wanted someone pretty badly. So, Tannenbaum offered him their lower 6th round pick, and their higher 7th round pick, which techincally favored the Bills. He accepted.

"With the 170th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select Joey Vincent, safety from New Mexico State."

With another pick coming up, the 180th overall, the Jets looked at their roster, trying to assess what other positions they should bloster. Linebacker became the obvious choice because of the depth needed when running the 3-4.

ILB George Hall became the man the Jets wanted. He was well developed, could stop the run, and had good technique. He could also play special teams, so as long as he lasted a few more picks, he would be their guy. He did.

"With the 180th pick in the NFL Draft, the Jets select George Hall, linebacker out of Purdue."

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 02:44 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Seven

With only one pick remaining in the draft, the Jets set their eyes on improving the team any way they can.

The first thing they would try to do is trade the pick for a player that has already established himself as an NFL player. Perhaps a pass-rushing NT that good lessen the risk of selecting a 7th round draftee. The first player the Jets found that would definitely be worth a shot was Bills DT Jason Jefferson. GM Mike Tannenbaum knew that the Bills wouldn't accept just a 7th round pick, so Mike put together a package that the Bills might look at.

The Jets offered the bills their 7th-round pick and WR Tim Dwight for Jefferson. However, the Bills weren't willing to take on Dwights salary. So, looking for a team in need of receivers, the Jets targeted the Eagles, the Dolphins, and the Falcons.

None of them would accept Dwight's salary. After making a few more offers, the Jets settled on selecting a player in the draft. With no more real needs, the Jets selected the best player avaliable that would provide more depth.

"With the 219th selection in the NFL Draft, the New York Jets select Brandon Massey, safety out of Missouri."

With that selection, the Jets draft was complete. Rookie camp would begin shortly, meaning that coach Mangini and his staff had a new goal...

Put the best team on field.

MizzouRah · 01-26-2007, 05:02 PM

Nice in-depth draft review!

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Nice in-depth draft review!

thanks a bunch!

MizzouRah · 01-26-2007, 05:20 PM

Did you get an updated file from Yabanci? I didn't see it released yet.

JetsIn06 · 01-26-2007, 05:39 PM

2007 Off-Season:

The 2007 NFL Draft: Selection Review

01-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#106
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: Areas of Concern Defensive End: Our biggest concern right now is by far, the defensive line. We gave up the most yards per carry out of any team in the NFL and run defense will be our top priority this off-season. Nose Tackle: Depending on what happens this off-season and who is available, either a run-stopping DE or a big, run-stuffing NT will be acquired. Running Back: Leon Washington and Cedric Houston had solid seasons, but both have had trouble holding on to the ball. If we can find an extremely solid back who will keep us from worrying about that, we will make a move. However, they have to be a perfect fit. Fullback: B.J. Askew had a solid season as a pass-catching FB and a pass-blocking FB, but never made any big holes for our running backs. If we can aquire a good run-blocking FB, we may carry both on the roster, depening on Askew accepts our contract. Quarterback: We need a solid, veteran QB if Ramsey asks for too much money. Tight End: Baker and Ryan have been great for us, but if a dominating tight-end is on the free agent market, we may go after them. Wide Receiver: A solid third-down receiver would be a great addition to the team. Left Guard: A younger guard to replace Kendall in the next year or two would be a solid addition. Right Guard: We definitely need to replace RG Brandon Moore in the off-season. Right tackle: If Clement gets signed in free agency by another team, we will have to replace him. Inside Linebacker: Depending on what happens with Vilma, we may need a replacement ILB. Cornerback: A shutdown corner will be targeted in the off-season. It's one of our biggest needs as well. Free Safety/Strong Safety: One of these two positions could be upgraded, but it's not a very important need. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-21-2007 at 09:21 AM.

01-20-2007, 12:41 PM	#107
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Player Retirements DE Bobby Hamilton Hamilton will retire from the NFL after serving his final year with the New York Jets. He was best known for his pass-rushing ability and his leadership qualities. DE Kimo von Oelhoffen von Oelhoffen, a player who also retired after one year with the New York Jets, struggled in his last season because of his age, but was a great mentor and leader in locker room. T Jason Mathews Mathews came to the Jets in the middle of the season, after a trade opened up a spot on the roster. He is an experienced veteran who served his role well this past season. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-23-2007 at 08:46 PM.

01-24-2007, 07:34 PM	#112
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 NFL Off-Season Preview: New York Jets The Jets sit in a pretty position this off-season. With over $34 million dollars available to spend on free agents and draft picks, look for them to make some decently significant moves, even if it is on players already on the team. 4th-year wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is in the final year of his contract, due to be paid only $610,000 in 2007. The Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini would love to extend his contract a few years, but know that Cotchery's agent, Tracy Nikolaus, will be looking for a long term deal with a significant amount of money. Another player looking to get a new deal is 3rd-year safety Kerry Rhodes, who has really established himself as a team leader and has earned a permanent spot on this team. He is also in the last year of his contract and the Jets might not be willing to let him slip to another team. He has become a favorite of Mangini, working hard during practices and games. Another reason the Jets sit so pretty this off-season, which ties in with their salary cap situation, is that there is only 9 players who became unrestriced free agent's (UFA's) this off-season, and only one them was a starter in 2006. Anthony Clement, the one starting UFA, will most likely work out a deal to stay in 2007, but will probably be in competition with another player to earn the starting RT position. A few players will also need to re-negotiate their contracts to keep a potential spot on the team. One example of a player who needs to re-work his deal is running back Kevan Barlow. Barlow was actually a good surprise this year, becoming the Jets go-to man on the goal-line and in short yardage situations. However, he is slated to make $3,250,000 this year and $4,000,000 in 2008. The Jets are not willing to keep him around for that type of change, but it's possible that he will re-work his deal. Another player who will have to re-negotiate, but most likely won't, is receiver Justin McCareins. Justin lost his starting spot early on in training camp to Jerricho Cotchery, and quickly fell out of favor with Mangini. He will most likely be offered a new deal, but I wouldn't expect him to agree to it. He will most likely end up being cut or traded. As for filling in areas of need, and filling in holes left by departing players, the Jets will look to make a small splash into free agency, picking up 1 or 2 marquee players. Speaking of needs, the Jets have a few holes, some glaring, such as defensive end and right guard, and some not so glaring, such as cornerback and fullback. Luckily for the Jets, there are a few excellent players in free agency that will fill those spots. Look for Jets to take a serious look at the CB position in free agency, targeting Bills CB Nate Clements. Clements really fits into the Jets mold, playing very well against the run, and is an excellent bump-and-run defender. For the defensive end position, the Jets will most likely look to fill in this position, left by the retiring Kimo von Oelhoffen, through the draft, which has an outstanding DE/DT class. The Jets may target Adam Carriker, a 6'6", 295 pound Nebraska graduate. Carriker has shown a lot of potential in college, proving himself to be a dominant run-stopping DE, and a capable pass-rusher. He will most likely end up lasting to the Jets 1st-round pick, which is number 16 overall. The Jets are looking to bring themselves to the top of the AFC East, which means they will have to overthrow the reigning AFC East champion New England Patriots. Look for the Jets to do anything they can to get into that position, or to set themselves up to get to that position soon. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 10:20 AM.

01-24-2007, 07:49 PM	#113
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Contract Update: In a quite expected move, the New York Jets and WR Jerricho Cotchery have agreed to a 5-year contract extension, which extends his contract until 2012. The deal was reportedly signed on Thursday afternoon, after a day of meetings between Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and Cotchery's agent, Tracy Nikolaus. The deal is being intially reported as a $25,000,000 deal over 5 years, with his first year salary being $2,050,000, which will escalate to $3,640,000 in his last contract year. His signing bonus was reportedly for a total of almost $3 million. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-24-2007 at 08:20 PM.

01-24-2007, 07:58 PM	#114
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Contract Update: Following the announcement that the Jets have re-worked the deal of starting WR Jerricho Cotchery, the Jets PR Department has announced that GM Mike Tannenbaum and RB Kevan Barlow's agent, Ryan Smith, have to an an agreement on a contract re-negotiation. Barlow was slated to make $3.5 million in 2007 and $4 million in 2008, but has re-worked his deal to now earn $2.2 million in both of his two remaining seasons under contract with the New York Jets. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-24-2007 at 08:19 PM.

01-20-2007, 11:54 AM	#103
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2006 Evaluation: Goal Assesment: OFFENSE 1. Keep Turnovers and Penalties to a minimum We had 112 penalties in 2006, 12th fewest in the league. As for turnovers, we had 22 on the season, the 9th fewest in the league. Not Achieved. 2. Develop C Mangold and LT Ferguson into the anchors of the offensive line who can be relied upon for years to come. These two players have shown excellent progress over the course of the season. They will be the starting LT and C for many years down the road. Achieved 3. Evaluate QB Pennington's abilities. Can he make it through a whole season? Pennington played all 16 games, and not only did he stay healthy, he had a very solid season. Acheived 4. Use the RB by Commitee approach to keep opposing defenses off balance. Houston, Washington, and Barlow all had very solid seasons. Besides Houston's and Washington's fumbling problems, the two had very good years. Barlow was a big surprise as well. Achieved 5. Develop WR Coles and WR Cotchery into a fearsome tandem. These two both had very solid seasons. Coles dropped too many passes, but having both of them as big threats has improved our team greatly. Achieved DEFENSE 1. Use the 2006 season to transition to the 3-4 Defense. This goal is achieved no matter how well we do or not. We used it as a year to learn the new system, and the experience gained will be invaluable over the next few years. Achieved 2. Develop the skills of WLB Thomas, as he has switched positions. Thomas went from being labeled a bust, to being labeled a solid OLB. Achieved 3. Evaluate the ability of NT Robertson. Robertson did okay, but may be moved to DE because of his true NT ability. Not Achieved 4. Find the best CB to play opposite of Dyson. If Coleman isn't the right guy, find out who is. Coleman had an incredible year, and will most likely be the starter in 2007 as well. Achieved OVERALL 1. Develop "Team First" mentality The team has become close and closer as the season went on. However, there are some players who haven't bough into the system. Not Achieved 2. Win 9 games Achieved 3. Evaluate the skills of each player and develop a system that utilizes their strengths. Our scouts have spent thousands of hours studying tape of games and practices. We know their skills, and have developed gameplans around their strengths. Achieved

01-20-2007, 12:19 PM	#104
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: Unrestriced Free Agents QB Patrick Ramsey FB B.J. Askew RT Anthony Clement LG Wade Smith RG Tupe Peko WR Dennis Northcutt TE Roland Williams TE James Dearth NT Rashad Moore Restricted Free Agents TE Sean Ryan DE Dave Ball LB Cody Spencer

01-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#105
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	News Update With the ability for each team to send one second year player to play in the NFL Europe league over the summer, the Jets have elected to send linebacker Anthony Schlegel. With Anthony's impressive performance in 2006, and possible ability to start in 2007, the Jets would like to see more of Schlegel in a starting role in order to assess his abilities. This will also give him some playing time, which may develop his skills even further.

01-20-2007, 08:19 PM	#110
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: Priorities of Updated Positions Breakdown: -Needs- DE Potential Targets (F/A) - Justin Smith, David Bowens, Brandon Green NT Potential Targets (F/A) - RG Potential Targets (F/A) - Cosey Coleman, Eric Steinbach, Cooper Carlisle -High-Priority- CB Potential Targets (F/A) - Asante Samuel, Nate Clements FB Potential Targets (F/A) - Michael Sellers, Justin Griffith, Cory Schlesinger RT Potential Targets (F/A) - Jordan Black, Chris Terry ILB Potential Targets (F/A) - Mark Simoneau, Rob Morris, Keyon Whiteside OLB Potential Targets (F/A) - Ben Taylor, Brandon Short QB Potential Targets (F/A) - Chris Simms, Rob Johnson WR Potential Targets (F/A) - Kevin Curtis, David Terrell -Low-Priority- RB Potential Targets (F/A) - DeShaun Foster, Michael Turner (Trade) TE Potential Targets (F/A) - Daniel Graham, Eric Johnson LG Potential Targets (F/A) - Ben Claxton S Potential Targets (F/A) - Mark Roman, Brian Russell

01-24-2007, 08:00 PM	#115
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yeah, it's great to be in a position like you are.

01-24-2007, 08:18 PM	#116
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Contract Update: Approximately 4 days after the contract of WR Jerricho Cotchery was extended, the Jets locked up another one of their future stars, extending safety Kerry Rhodes' contract up until the year 2010. Rhodes, who will be entering his 3rd season in the NFL, has become one of the strongest, most hard working players on the Jets, and has become an anchor on the defensive side of the ball. Rhodes and his agent, Clay Schmadl, agreed to a 3-year extension, worth a total of $15 million, with $4 million of that being guaranteed. These two deals to Rhodes and Cotchery will solidify a position on both sides of the ball for the next few years. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-24-2007 at 08:19 PM.

01-24-2007, 08:33 PM	#117
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: This is the time of year for each NFL team to do some house-cleaning. Each player on the team will be analyzed by coaches and the front office, and a decision will be made whether or not that player is worth the money that the player is supposed to earn the coming season. For many of these players, they will be offered a chance to re-work their contract, turning their multi-million dollar salaries into a six-figure amount. A lot of the times, the players think they are worth more, and will accept the fact that they will be cut. The New York Jets are no different, and have come to the decision to release their first player of 2007, cornerback David Barrett. Barrett asked for a $7 million dollar deal over the next three years, something the Jets are clearly not willing to pay for someone who started only 3 games in 2006. Barrett didn't quite fit into the Jets defense, having a lot of difficulty playing bump-and-run coverage, a staple in the Jets defensive system. The Jets also parted ways with RB Derrick Blaylock, who after two seasons with the Jets, made no significant impact, yet still wanted a pay-raise. WR Justin McCareins has been an interesting storyline to follow this past season. After coming into camp overweight, he quickly fell out of favor with his new coach Eric Mangini, and didn't get much playing time in 2006. He was offered an option to accept a re-worked contract but turned it down, saying, "I want to play somewhere that I'm wanted." Other players who were cut: ILB Brad Kassell CB Hank Poteat FS Rashad Washington Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 10:23 AM.

01-24-2007, 09:10 PM	#118
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Pre-Free Agency: The coming of March means one thing in the NFL. Free Agency is just like the season in which it comes. Teams get a chance to do a little spring cleaning, going through their roster and cleaning out anyone who no longer fits or anyone who may cost too much against the salary cap. They then have a chance to look through the pile of players that other teams let go, looking to fill in holes, and upgrade important positions. The New York Jets, who are looking to upgrade a few key areas, have a ton of cap room ($39.5M) and will be looking to make a significant splash. With this being only the first week in free agency, the Jets will give an offer sheet to the top free agents that they are targeting. Based on their initial reactions to the offer, as well as other teams offers to the players, they will either increase the offer, withdraw it, and/or target another free agent. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 10:24 AM.

01-24-2007, 10:33 PM	#119
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 1: -NEW OFFERS- CB Nate Clements. 6'0". 209. The New York Jets are rumored to have given an offer sheet to one of the top cornerbacks in free agency, Nate Clements. Clements was often refered to as one of the Jets top targets, as he is known as one of the better run-defending cornerbacks in the NFL, and is also a very strong in bump-and-run coverage. The offer sheet is reportedly for $3,120,000 over three years. However, Clements has made it known that he only wants a one-year deal this past season. FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260. With the absence of a true run-blocking fullback, the Jets have offered fullback Michael Sellers, formerly of the Washington Redskins, a $5.55 million dollar deal for three years. If Sellers accepts the deal, he will contribute heavily to the running game, in both blocking and rushing aspects. TE Daniel Graham. 6'3". 257. The New York Jets have officialy begun their raid on the king of the AFC East, as they have reportely given an offer sheet to tight-end Daniel Graham. Graham provides a big target for Jets QB Chad Pennington, especially in the red-zone. Graham is also a terrific blocker, and will be a very good upgrade to that position, and will allow the Jets to run more two TE formations in 2007. The offer sheet has been reported to be worth $22,260,000 over five seasons. G Eric Steinbach. 6'6". 297. With RG being a very well-stocked position in free agency this off-season, the Jets have made an offer to, who many would call, the 3rd ranked guard in free agency. With the top two guards demanding a huge contract, Steinbach is a younger guard who still has very good skills. He was offered a $12,000,000 deal over 4 years. T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315 The aren't many outstanding tackles in this years free agency, but there are definitely some worth offering a starting spot to. This week, the New York Jets have made an offer to 5th-year tackle Jordan Black, reportedly has been offered a one-year deal worth $1.68 million. DE Nick Eason. 6'3". 310. With veteran defensive ends Kimo von Oelhoffen and Bobby Hamilton retiring this past season, the Jets have offered defensive end Nick Eason a one-year deal for $1.09 million. If he accepts the offer sheet, he will most likely compete for the starting position, if the Jets decide to fill in that position through the draft as expected. LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. The New York Jets have been reportedly offered former Arizona Cardinal linebacker James Darling a two-year offer worth $3,320,000. He is a solid run defender, something the Jets will value after being ranked the worst run defense in the league last season. S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201. The Jets are not in dire need of a starting safety, but they have the salary cap room to upgrade. Roman has been offered a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. -EXTENSION OFFERS- QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225. Veteran QB Patrick Ramsey has been offered a one-year extension for $740,000. FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235. Askew has been offered a one-year extension worth $740,000. WR/PR Dennis Northcutt. 5'11". 171. Northcutt has been offered a one-year extension worth $900,000. G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300. Peko has been offered a one-year contract worth $1.1 million. -RESTRICTED FREE AGENT EXTENSIONS- TE Sean Ryan. 6'5". 265. Ryan has been offered a one-year contract worth $680,000, and accepted the offer sheet. LB Cody Spencer. 6'2". 245. Spencer has been offered a three-year contract worth $2.35 million, and has accepted the deal. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-24-2007 at 10:53 PM.

01-25-2007, 01:17 PM	#120
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 2: -EXISTING OFFERS- CB Nate Clements. 6'0". 209. Clements has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260. Sellers has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315 Black has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, and the Carolina Panthers, but has not made a decision at this point. The Jets have made a new offer for $1.95M over one-year. LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. -EXTENSION OFFERS- QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225. Ramsey has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235. Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300. Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. WR/PR Dennis Northcutt. 5'11". 171. Northcutt has accepted the extension offered to him. -NEW OFFERS- WR Frisman Jackson. 6'1". 217. The New York Jets have reportedly offered wide-receiver Frisman Jackson, formerly of the Cleveland Browns, a one-year deal for $900,000. G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340. It seems that the Jets are looking to bolster the depth of their offensive line, as they have been reported to have offered guard Edwin Militalo a one-year contract, worth $950,000. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 02:16 PM.

01-25-2007, 01:27 PM	#121
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: With the off-season retirements of defensive ends Kimo von Oelhoffen as well as vetern DE Bobby Hamilton, the Jets found themselves with an empty hole at a position. With the heavy stock of talent at the defensive line positions in in the upcoming NFL Draft, many expected that the Jets would wait until then to fill in that hole. However, their first contract signing came today, and it is with veteran defensive end Nick Eason, formerly of the Cleveland Browns. Eason, who battled through a nagging leg injury last season, will most likely rotate in with another DE that will probably be selected in the NFL Draft, and Jets coaches are hoping Eason will help stop the run on the defensive side of the ball. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 03:31 PM.

01-25-2007, 01:43 PM	#122
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have come to an agreement with free agent TE Daniel Graham. Graham will immediately provide a big target for quarterback Chad Pennington over the middle, and in the red-zone. This also helps out the Jets in a different way, taking away a big player from their rival, the New England Patriots. In 2006, Graham had 38 catches for 391 yards, had 5 TD receptions, and also was a key run and pass blocker. He will heavily impact this offense, allowing offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer run more double tight-end formations, something the Jets have would like to do, but have lacked the personell to do. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 04:01 PM.

01-25-2007, 01:55 PM	#123
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have upgraded their team once again, utilizing their salary cap room to improve key areas that were somewhat weak this past season. The Jets and G Eric Steinbach, a 5th-year veteran, have agreed on a contract, and the 6'6", 297 pound former Bengal will be in green and white in 2007 through 2010. Steinbach, barring injury, will become the Jets starting right guard, and will instantly improve the running game, as well as pass-protection. In 2006, Steinbach allowed six sacks, and did a very good job when opening up running lanes. He also was a workhorse, starting all 16 games, and only had one mild injury in week 6, that he played through with no problem.

01-25-2007, 02:22 PM	#124
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 3: -EXISTING OFFERS- FB Michael Sellers. 6'3". 260. Sellers has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. T Jordan Black. 6'6". 315 Black has elected to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. -EXTENSION OFFERS- QB Patrick Ramsey. 6'2". 225. Ramsey has accepted the extension offered to him. FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235. Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300. Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 02:23 PM.

01-25-2007, 02:33 PM	#125
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have announced that a deal has been made between the Jets and cornerback Nate Clements. After a few weeks of negotiating, Clements made the decision to sign with the New York Jets. At the start of free agency, Clements and his agent, Jessie Kingsblood, expressed that they only wanted a one-year deal, but the Jets still offered him a thee-year deal, which may have been a risk at the time, but has payed off. Surprisingly, Clements, who was one of the top-five cornerbacks in free agency, didn't receive an offer from any team besides the Jets, and decided that instead of waiting for another offer, he would accept the bid to play for the Jets. Perhaps a part of that decision was based on the fact that he knows the Jets have a pretty good shot at being a playoff contender, or perhaps he didn't think he would get a better offer. Either way, Clements has expressed that is very happy to be a Jet, and the team feels the same way.

01-25-2007, 02:46 PM	#126
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have announced that they have signed WR Frisman Jackson to a one-year contract. Jackson will have the oppurtunity to compete with other receivers for a spot on the team during training camp this summer.

01-25-2007, 03:09 PM	#127
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 4: -EXISTING OFFERS- LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have increased their offer to $3.41M over 2 years. S Mark Roman. 5'11". 201. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. -EXTENSION OFFERS- FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235. Askew has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300. Peko has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point.

01-25-2007, 03:26 PM	#128
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have announced a press conference in which they will announce the signing of fullback Michael Sellers to a three-year deal worth $5.53 million. Sellers will bolster the running game, with the ability to not only block well, but also run the ball in short yardage situations. He is going to be a valuable asset to the team in many ways. Sellers comes from the Washington Redskins, where he wasn't utilized to his full potential, getting no rushing attempts in 2006. He comes to the Jets looking to play hard, and win games. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 01-25-2007 at 03:33 PM.

01-25-2007, 03:41 PM	#129
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 5: -EXISTING OFFERS- LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have increased their offer to $3.41M over 2 years. G Edwin Mulitalo. 6'3". 340. Roman has only been offered a deal by the New York Jets, but has not accepted their offer at this point. -EXTENSION OFFERS- FB B.J. Askew. 6'3". 235. Askew has accepted the contract extension offered to him. G Tupe Peko. 6'4". 300. Peko has accepted the contract extension offered to him.

01-25-2007, 03:47 PM	#130
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: After weeks of debating his future, safety Mark Roman has accepted the offer from the New York Jets, earning him $1.5M in 2007. Roman will provide more depth at the safety position, something that the Jets couldn't say they had much of in the past few seasons. While playing for the San Francisco 49ers in 2006, Roman accumulated 3 interceptions, and started 15 games on the season. He is a pretty good special teams player as well, something the Jets have been looking to improve this season. Jets fans should be excited, knowing that Roman has been known for his jaw-dropping hits. He will surely cause some commotion at home-games this season.

01-25-2007, 03:50 PM	#131
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 5: -EXISTING OFFERS- LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. The Jets have decreased their offer to $3.37M over 2 years.

01-25-2007, 04:00 PM	#132
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: The New York Jets have announced the signing of guard Edwin Mulitalo, a former Baltimore Raven. He will battle for a spot on the roster in training camp.

01-25-2007, 04:12 PM	#133
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 6: -EXISTING OFFERS- LB James Darling. 6'0". 250. Darling has been offered a deal by the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cinncinatti Bengals, but has not accepted an offer at this point. UPDATE: The Jets have withdrawn their offer to Darling. -NEW OFFERS- LB Rob Morris. 6'2". 238. The New York Jets, after surprisingly withdrawing their offer to linebacker James Darling, offered a deal to heavily targeted Rob Morris, reportedly for $1.16 million over one year.

01-25-2007, 04:27 PM	#134
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 7: No new offers have been made in week 7.

01-25-2007, 04:41 PM	#135
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Transaction Update: Today, the New York Jets added one of the best free agents still available in free agency, signing linebacker Rob Morris to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Morris will assist inside linebackers Jon Vilma and Eric Barton, coming in during pass-rush situations, as well as spelling them in the base defense. Morris' biggest strength, however, is in his special teams ability. He will defintely give the kickoff and punt return/coverage teams a boost.

01-25-2007, 04:58 PM	#136
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Free Agency Period: Week 8: No new offers have been made in week 8, and the New York Jets have announced that they will not persue any more free agent signings until after the NFL Draft.

01-25-2007, 06:00 PM	#138
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: NFL Draft Preview: New York Jets With free agency winding down, and most of the big names finding their place on a new team, talks now shift to one of the most exciting times of the year, the NFL Draft. The New York Jets have had an exciting off-season thus far. With a huge amount of cap room, they have landed a few very good players, such as tight end Daniel Graham and cornerback Nate Clements. They have announced that they will no longer make any offers to remaining free agents, electing to wait until after the draft to assess any needs they may have. Because of their off-season, the Jets don't have too many holes left, but there are still some areas that can be improved. The one hole that the Jets do have, is RT, with no true RT's on the roster, they will most likely attempt to fill this position through the draft. Securing a rookie RT would mean that 3 of the 5 starting offensive linemen would be in their 2nd year or less, making them a very young line overall. This year's draft is going to be very interesting, as not many teams are in dire need of a tackle. However, it is definitely one of the most valued positions on the field, and teams will not hesitate to upgrade through the draft. The top tackle in the draft, Joe Thomas, comes out of Wisconsin. He has the potential to become an excellent left or right tackle, and could truely be selected by anyone before the Jets. However, the good news for the Jets, is that the remaining 4 of the top 5 tackles are all fairly similar. Ryan Harris, Jake Kuresa, Jared Gather, and Arron Sears all are rated fairly equal, meaning that one of them, if not all, will still be on the board at the Jets pick (16), and may be left at the Jets second-round pick (5 & 15). The Jets have interviewed each one of these players, either at the Senior Bowl in January or privately, but no one knows who they really value the most. Defensive end is the next obvious hole that the Jets may attempt to fill. However, after signing DE Nick Eason, we realy aren't sure when, or if, the Jets will draft this position. Common sense will tell us though, that in a well-stocked DE/DT draft, the Jets will end up drafting one on the first day that will rotate with Eason at the position. There are a lot of prospects that we know the Jets have been looking at, including DE Adam Carriker and DT Justin Harrell. Because of the Jets 3-4 scheme, any player that they are hoping to draft to play DE at the NFL level should be at least 290 lbs. and has to have good pass-rushing abilities. Harrell is a good example. He played DT in the college level, but could transition nicely into a 3-4 defensive end. Another direction that the Jets may go, but most likely in a later round, is left guard. Veteran LG Pete Kendall has been very reliable for the Jets, but has battles through injuries and is getting older, entering his 12th season in the NFL. The Jets may elect to draft a player who could eventually replace Kendall, but don't expect them to do this with any of their first three picks (1-16, 2-5, 2-15). Some of the players that the Jets may look at are George Batiste, a slightly unpolished player out of Southern Mississippi who many have said is a little underrated. He is rated as a a top-5 guard, but may end up falling a little further down. Perhaps the Jets may trade up into the bottom of the 2nd or to the top of the 3rd round to pick up Batiste. Head Coach Eric Mangini has spoken many times about the running back situation, but I don't think he even knows exactly what he expects to do, or wants to do, at the running back position. As of now, the starting running back spot is basically going to be shared by Leon Washington and Cedric Houston. Coach Mangini has said before that as soon as one of them stands out they will become the starter, but the fact is that neither of these two backs are consistent enough to establish themselves. Washington was statistically better than Houston, but both of them battled problems holding on to the ball. I expect the Jets to go either RT or DE with their first two picks, but I wouldn't be surprised if one of their top three picks is a running back. With Adrian Peterson almost a sure-fire top 5 pick, the running backs that present the best chance to drop to the Jets are Marshawn Lynch, a quick, powerful back out of California. Michael Bush also seems like he would be a good fit in New York. However, one of the biggest fan favorites is FB Brian Leanord, who played at Rutgers, the alma-matter of many Jet die-hards. Leanord not only blocks very well, but is also a beast up the middle and in short-yardage situations. A player like him is very versatile, and can line up at FB, RB, HB, as well as TE. With the addition of FB Michael Sellers in free agency and Leonard through the draft, the Jets would give themselves an extremely good goal-line package, and would give themselves many options on offense. Finally, another position I expect the Jets to pick up a player for through the draft is cornerback, but I don't expect the Jets to spend any picks on that position before the fourth round. Look for them to pick up a player who has good bump-and-run and special teams skills. A couple of players who fit the bill are Michigan CB Leon Hall, Iowa State CB DeAndre Jackson, and Georgia Tech CB Kenny Scott.

01-25-2007, 06:32 PM	#139
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: The 2007 NFL Draft: Pre-Draft Twenty-two people, a mixture of scouts, coaches, capologists, and team representatives sit in a warm, humid room around a large, wooden conference table. Coffee keeps them awake. Notebooks and index cards are strewn across the room, but they somehow look organized. There are large white-boards on all four sides of the room, and notes, written in blue, black, and red ink, are scribbled on nearly every square inch of the boards. This is the war room. Head coach Eric Mangini sits at the head of the table, with general manager Mike Tannenbaum sitting at his right. It is 5:14 AM. The two have been awake since 3:30 AM, and they slept here last night. The rest of the people in the room chat amongst themselves, but Eric and Mike are the head honchos today. After months, if not years, of studying film, traveling, and writing endless notes, they are ready to select the players that will bring them to the Super Bowl. General manager Mike Tannenbaum is working on his laptop, making sure all of the vital information is quickly accessible. Every player in the draft has been ranked, ranked according to position, ranked according to position importance, and ranked according to combine scores. These men are prepared, there is no doubt about that. But it is hard for them not to be skeptical. After all, players can bust easily. Players that have the skills to be a hall of famer may simply not be able to handle the stresses of NFL life. Tannenbaum and Mangini have worked hard to weed out those types of players by interviewing, doing background checks, and talking to teammates and coaches of the players. They shrug off their worries, and look at the clock. It reads 5:59AM. Six hours and one minute until the NFL commisioner walks onto the stage at the Radio City Music Hall and announces that the draft has begun. Nine hours and forty-five minutes until the Jets are on the clock for the first time today. It's going to be a long, long day.

01-25-2007, 08:22 PM	#140
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: The 2007 NFL Draft: Round One After hours of studying, debating, and writing, the 2007 NFL Draft will officialy begin in ten minutes. Mangini and Tannenbaum quickly look over their notes. When the time comes, they know they have to be prepared. However, crazy things happen in the draft, and you can't really take them into account until it happens. Therefore, thinking too far ahead can put you into a bind when something unexpected happens, so Tannenbaum and Mangini will take things one pick at a time. It is officialy 12:00 noon. NFL fans from all over the country begin to get seated, preparing to find out who their teams new star will be. However, the hall does seem to be dominated by Jets fans. Mangini and the other Jets personell don't expect the fans to boo their pick this year, but you never know. After years of draft day blunders, he wouldn't blame them. After months of waiting, the NFL Draft has arrived. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walked onto the stage, set himself before the microphone, and announced thayt the 2007 NFL Draft has officially begun. "The Cleveland Browns are now on the clock." With about one minute and fourteen seconds left on the clock, the commissioner walked on to the stage. "With the first selection, in the 2007 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select Brady Quinn, quarterback from Notre Dame." The Jets war room didn't even stutter. That pick was expected from a mile away, but they were now fifteen minutes closer to their pick. The next pick was sure to be a little more interesting. The Jets received a few phone calls from Denver, who had the second pick in the draft. More than likely, the Broncos had no interest in trading away their pick, but they wanted to throw out some assanine offers, just to see what they could get. Mangini politely declined the offers. The Jets were still unsure who Denver would select with their pick. The highest rated player on the Jets board was DT Alan Branch, a 331 lb. monster who was probably the most skilled player in the draft, even if Brady Quinn was still available. Adrian Peterson, the highest rated running back was also at the top of the list. Tannenbaum thought Denver would pick Branch. Mangini agreed. "With the second pick in the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Paul Posluszny, linebacker from Penn State University." Mangini and Tannenbaum looked at each other with surprised looks. An unexpected pick this early on was somewhat strange. Both of them expected Posluszny to go later on in the first round. Houston was next team on the clock, and made another surprising move. They selected quarterback JaMarcus Russell, an outstanding athlete. It was surprising because the Texans already have a very good quarterback, David Carr. However, his contract runs out in two seasons, so perhaps they are setting themselves up for a solid future. The Chicago Bears, who had a horrible season despite the skills they have, selected the stud running back, Adrian Peterson, who is sure to be very impressive at the NFL level. Surprisingly, Alan Branch was still on the board, and whoever he falls is getting a very good value pick. Next to go in the draft was WR Calvin Johnson, an absolutely amazing athlete who will really be a game changer for the Tennessee Titans. The next pick was also a WR, with the Atlanta Falcons selecting Dwayne Jarrett. Mangini and Tannenbaum were growing more nervous, but also more excited. Their pick was now only ten picks away, approximately two and a half hours to go. The players who were still left on the board intrigued the two. With tackle Joe Thomas still available, they were hoping that he would fall to them at 16. Another player that was really intriguing was DE Adam Carriker, a huge defensive end that had all of the on-the-field skills, as well as intangibles. Well, Alan Branch didn't fall to far, with Cincinnati scooping him up with the number 7 pick in the draft. Following that selection, the San Francisco 49ers selected the second highest ranked DT, Frank Okam from Texas University. Next up was the first selection of one of Jets division rivals, the Buffalo Bills. The Jets expected that the Bills would select one of the Jets main targets, Joe Thomas, because the Bills offensive line is pretty weak. Surprsingly, they ended up selecting the highest ranked CB, Atoine Cason, which is Mangini's mind, was a terrible move. He was glad not only because his target was still on the board, but because he could blitz the hell out of the team twice each year. The Washington Redskins were the next team on the clock, and they needed help in a lot of areas. Over the past few years they have overpaid players and traded away draft picks for poor players. Today, they continued to do the same, selecting WR Ted Ginn Jr., a receiver who was highly skilled, but didn't really fill any holes. Now they were just overstocked at the WR position. After the next pick, Mangini and Tannenbaum could hardly control their excitement. With the 11th pick in the draft, the Lions, who have a terrible offensive line, selected the highest ranked guard instead of the highest rated tackle, which leaves Joe Thomas on the board with only 5 picks to go until the Jets selected. Tampa Bay was the next team on the clock, and picked DE Gaines Adams, a solid player out of Clemson. The Jets two favorites, Adam Carriker and Joe Thomas, were still left on the board with only 4 picks to go. Hopefully, both of them would not be taken with the next two picks. With the Vikings on the clock, Mangini and Tannenbaum were fairly sure that neither Thomas or Carriker would be picked, and they were right. The Vikings selected safety Laron Landry out of LSU. With only 2 picks until the Jets first-round selection, they knew that one of their targets would be there. If both were there, who would they pick? Mangini, Tannenbaum, and the rest of the coaches quickly compared notes on the two. Thomas, who would start at RT, has extremely high potential, but hasn't developed very much. Therefore, he may need a few years before he blossoms into an elite tackle. Plus, while tackle was a need, many of the Jets staff thought that defensive end was an even bigger need, as the Jets had the worst run defense in the league in 2006. But perhaps this wouldn't come into question, as the Colts were very thin at the tackle position, and the Dolphins were pretty set at tackle and defensive end. As expected, the Dolphins passed on the two players and selected CB Marcus McCauley, a player who may cause problems for our offense over the next few seasons. Now, the Jets were only fifteen minutes away from their pick. With the Indianapolis Colts now on the clock, the Jets continued their comparison of Carriker and Thomas, just in case, and waited. "With the 15th pick the 2007 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Joe Thomas, tackle from Wisconsin University." Mangini and Tannenbaum exchanged glances. While Thomas was a big target, the player they came into the draft wanting was defensive end Adam Carriker, and now he was there for the taking. After discussing the decision over with the rest of the staff, the team came to the decision that Carriker would be their choice. Tannenbaum picked up the phone, and called the team representative that was there at the Radio City Music Hall. On the television, Mangini, Tannenbaum, and the other staff members in the war room watched as the commissioner walked towards the podium. The crowd, which was dominated by Jets fans, was going crazy, clapping and cheering in anticipation. They have been waiting for months to discover who the Jets would select, and now they would find out. "With the 16th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select Adam Carriker, defensive end from Nebraska." The crowd cheered, knowing that Carriker would help the team out significantly on defense. The first-round excitement was no over for the Jets. They had no interest in trading up to the first-round, so they continued to look over their notes, and waited until their next pick would come.

01-25-2007, 08:59 PM	#141
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	2007 Off-Season: The 2007 NFL Draft: Round Two The Jets sit in pretty position for round two of the draft, which was always a little less exciting, and a little more studious. Players taken after the first round are always going to be more of a gamble. After all, that is why they weren't taken in the first. Early on in the 2006 season, Jets coach Eric Mangini and GM Mike Tannenbaum learned that RT Adrian Jones, a very good player and starter in 2005, was arrested on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. In order to set a precedent, and show that off-the-field problems would not be tolerated, the Jets offered him to the Atlanta Falcons, who needed offensive line help. In return, they gave the Jets their second round pick. Luckily, Atlanta had a dissapointing season, and the Jets now have thenumber 5 and 15 picks in the 2nd round. In round two, the Jets will look to strengthen the RT position and possibly the RB position. Later on in the first round, all 3 of the remaining top running backs, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Bush, and Kenny Irons, were selected, leaving no big-name running backs. However, going into the draft, the Jets brass had their eye on a local player named Brian Leonard, who played fullback at Rutgers. Leonard posessed very good abilities, being able to block, run, and was versatile enough to play three of four different positions. However, he was selected by the Texans, who picked 4th in the second round. The Jets missed him by one pick. However, there wasn't any time to look back and wish they traded up. The Jets were now on the clock, and were looking to find the next "piece of the puzzle." After looking at the different talent left at each position, the Jets found what they were looking for. Mangini and Tannenbaum went into the draft knowing that it was very important to come out with a player to play RT. So not only was this pick going to based on need, but the player was also one of the best players available at that pick. Ryan Harris, a tackle from Notre Dame, showed really good skills in college, and has developed into a very good, NFL ready player. He also has great leadership skills, something that Mangini has really valued when selecting players for his team. "With the 37th pick in the draft, the Jets select Ryan Harris, tackle from Notre Dame." The Jets coaching staff wanted to relax until the third round, but they didn't have that luxury. They would be on the clock 10 picks from now. With that pick, the Jets really weren't sure what position they would be targeting. They did need a backup defensive end, but felt like that could wait until a later round. As much as they wanted to wait to select a backup, there were some very intriguing players left on the board that the Jets could pick. DT Abomi Okoye would fit in nicely, and could move to DE to backup Shaun Ellis. One thing about this player that really impressed the coaching staff was Okoye's intelligence. After moving to the U.S. from Nigeria, Okoye tested out of high school and got to join college at the age of 16. He then started at DT for Louisville, and graduated at the age of 20, becoming a one of the youngest draftees in years. The next player on Mangini's list was Quinn Pitcock, a player whose stock fell after not working out. He could also provide depth on the defensive line, and was a monster when defending against the run. With Quinn Pittcock being selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 13th pick in the 2nd round, DT Abomi Okoye was now the target. The Jets got lucky again with this pick, because not only did Okoye fill in a need, but he was also the best player available. "With the 47th pick in the draft, the Jets select Abomi Okoye, defensive tackle out of Louisville." With the first and second round now over, the Jets staff would have the longest wait of their day, with their next pick being the 23rd pick of the 3rd round, 38 picks from now.