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dieselboy · 02-18-2005, 04:23 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1994421

Defensive end John Abraham was designated the New York Jets' franchise player on Friday with a one-year deal worth $6.7 million.
Abraham was second on the Jets with 9½ sacks last season despite missing the team's final four games with a knee injury. He was voted to the Pro Bowl although the injury kept him out of the game.

The franchise tag, the average of the salary for the NFL's top five defensive ends, allows the Jets to get two first-round draft choices for Abraham if he signs with another team. They also could negotiate a long-term deal with him or trade him -- some reports have Minnesota interested in obtaining Abraham for wide receiver Randy Moss, who is on the market.

"John has been a tremendous player for us and we are appreciative of his efforts," Jets general manager Terry Bradway. "He'll be a big part of our defense next year."

The 6-foot-4, 256 pound Abraham was a first-round draft choice in 2000 and has 43 sacks in 57 games since his rookie year. However, injuries have caused him to miss 13 games over the past two seasons.

Last year, he was having a career year until he was hurt, playing at both linebacker in 3-4 alignments and at end in the 4-3.

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So what do you guys think? Moss for Abraham and maybe a 3rd round draft choice?

NYJets · 02-18-2005, 04:25 PM

I'd be shocked if he wasn't a Jet next year.

dieselboy · 02-18-2005, 04:30 PM

It would seem the chances are likely that he will stay in NY for atleast next year, but you never know.

SPTO · 02-18-2005, 10:59 PM

I heard from John Clayton earlier this week or late last week that this was going to happen. Abraham knows he's going to be a Jet next season so this was inevitible.

Saber · 02-20-2005, 01:11 AM

Yeah, he'll be a Jet. 2 First rounders is too much for an injury prone guy who was greatly helped by his linemates (Ellis, Robertson) and especially considering the depth at DE in this draft.

Jeven316 · 02-21-2005, 06:02 PM

The only way Abraham moves is if the Jets can get a premier wide receiver for him. If they can't he will stay a Jet.

02-18-2005, 04:23 PM	#1
dieselboy -------------- OVR: 21 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 18,039	John Abraham Franchised: Is he on the move? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1994421 Defensive end John Abraham was designated the New York Jets' franchise player on Friday with a one-year deal worth $6.7 million. Abraham was second on the Jets with 9½ sacks last season despite missing the team's final four games with a knee injury. He was voted to the Pro Bowl although the injury kept him out of the game. The franchise tag, the average of the salary for the NFL's top five defensive ends, allows the Jets to get two first-round draft choices for Abraham if he signs with another team. They also could negotiate a long-term deal with him or trade him -- some reports have Minnesota interested in obtaining Abraham for wide receiver Randy Moss, who is on the market. "John has been a tremendous player for us and we are appreciative of his efforts," Jets general manager Terry Bradway. "He'll be a big part of our defense next year." The 6-foot-4, 256 pound Abraham was a first-round draft choice in 2000 and has 43 sacks in 57 games since his rookie year. However, injuries have caused him to miss 13 games over the past two seasons. Last year, he was having a career year until he was hurt, playing at both linebacker in 3-4 alignments and at end in the 4-3. ----------------- So what do you guys think? Moss for Abraham and maybe a 3rd round draft choice?

02-18-2005, 04:30 PM	#3
dieselboy -------------- OVR: 21 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 18,039	Re: John Abraham Franchised: Is he on the move? It would seem the chances are likely that he will stay in NY for atleast next year, but you never know.

02-18-2005, 10:59 PM	#4
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: John Abraham Franchised: Is he on the move? I heard from John Clayton earlier this week or late last week that this was going to happen. Abraham knows he's going to be a Jet next season so this was inevitible. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

02-20-2005, 01:11 AM	#5
Saber MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,036	Re: John Abraham Franchised: Is he on the move? Yeah, he'll be a Jet. 2 First rounders is too much for an injury prone guy who was greatly helped by his linemates (Ellis, Robertson) and especially considering the depth at DE in this draft.

02-21-2005, 06:02 PM	#6
Jeven316 Pro OVR: 5 Join Date: May 2003	Re: John Abraham Franchised: Is he on the move? The only way Abraham moves is if the Jets can get a premier wide receiver for him. If they can't he will stay a Jet.

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