jeffskins66 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3278105 The New York Jets have been one of the most active teams in the NFL's free agency period, signing left guard Alan Faneca, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, defensive end/linebacker Calvin Pace and right tackle Damien Woody to big-money deals.In total, the team doled out approximately $142 million for the four players -- $74 million of it guaranteed. While the spending spree might have the Jets' fan base energized, some of the team's veteran holdovers reportedly are wondering when the Jets will show them their money. "You pay guys you don't even know, and the guys in the locker room -- the guys that have your back -- you don't give a damn about them," an anonymous player told The New York Daily News. "It shows where the loyalty is." The Jets are coming off a 4-12 season under second-year coach Eric Mangini and general manager Mike Tannenbaum. The team made the playoffs as a wild-card team in the first season of the new Jets regime. Last season, the team traded guard Pete Kendall to the Redskins, rather than give him a pay raise, which he had publicly lobbied for in training camp. Among the players who have made it known they would like new contracts are wide receiver Laveranues Coles and tight end Chris Baker. The Jets also are trying to negotiate a long-term extension with star safety Kerry Rhodes, who will be eligible for restricted free agency after this season. According to the Daily News, the Jets and Rhodes remain far apart. Another anonymous player referenced the team's trade of Jonathan Vilma to New Orleans in his criticism of the team. Vilma, who never fit in the team's 3-4 defense, was traded to the Saints for draft picks. "They're getting rid of the young guys and bringing in old guys," the anonymous player told the Daily News. "I don't know what they're doing." One of the newest additions, however, said he thinks the team is spending big in the hopes of putting a dreadful 2007 behind it. "There's a definite sense of urgency to turn things around," Faneca said, according to the Bergen Record. "I think the attitude in the building is right. Making changes and being aggressive in the offseason only helps." This sounds very familiar to me. Almost like the Jets are the new Redskins. I think we all know how this is going to end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 LOL, Good job ESPN, only about 6 hours after it was reported on PFT. Way to be on top of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 sounds like good ole laverneus coles too me.... that guy is a crybaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfan Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 "You pay guys you don't even know, and the guys in the locker room -- the guys that have your back -- you don't give a damn about them," an anonymous player told The New York Daily News. "It shows where the loyalty is." Yes, give into your hate and your path down the drak side will be complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well, if the Jets are smart, they start finding ways to part ways with some of these veterans that don't like what's going on. Your ship will sink if there's a chance of mutiny... So eliminate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinss Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I cant believe coles is demanding a new contract after that whole fiasco where he screwed us blue and got another contract out of the jets to facilitate a trade even though he had several years left on his existing one. That guy could have a 10 year 500 million dollar contract all of it guaranteed and he would be ****in for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I cant believe coles is demanding a new contract after that whole fiasco where he screwed us blue and got another contract out of the jets to facilitate a trade even though he had several years left on his existing one.That guy could have a 10 year 500 million dollar contract all of it guaranteed and he would be ****in for more. When did he screw us blue? He didn't want to be here anymore so we traded him. I guess the cap hit sucked that year but I don't see Coles as a loss at all. I like watching the guy play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well, I addressed this in the other thread about this same topic. To sum up what I said: Shut up Coles!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin80 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Jets | Anonymous player complains about spending spree Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:29:17 -0800 ESPN.com reports an anonymous New York Jets player complained to the New York Daily News about the team's spending spree during this year's free agency period. The Jets have given out approximately $142 million for four players with $74 million of it guaranteed. "You pay guys you don't even know, and the guys in the locker room -- the guys that have your back -- you don't give a damn about them. It shows where the loyalty is," the anonymous player said. He added, "They're getting rid of the young guys and bringing in old guys. I don't know what they're doing." http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#454875 It is unbeleivable that the Jets have spent $142 million on four players. Now had this been the Redskins they would have been blasted by media and fans, but I don't hear any media people downing the Jets. I have actually heard praise for what they are doing. I can see why a player could be pissed as with the Kendall deal. Jets didn't want to pay Kendall the money but have to replace him with Fanica and pay much more than they would have had to pay to there own player. Free agency is going to ruin the NFL. Most of these players get that big payday and after that they stop giving 100 percent. I'm glad the Skins didn't sign anyone from this years weak free agent pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Jets | Anonymous player complains about spending spreeWed, 5 Mar 2008 20:29:17 -0800 "They're getting rid of the young guys and bringing in old guys. I don't know what they're doing." http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#454875 QUOTE] This probably should be in ATN. The answer to the question the unnamed Jets player (any bets its Coles?) possed is they are trying to win now not develop a roster for the long term. Why? Both the coach and the GM know they are on a short lease after last season - its win this year or they will not be around to reap any rewards of developing younger talent. They 'only' actually spent $74M - its the guarantees that matter but they have probably stacked the Jets cap in the coming years. Thing is it does not matter how much they spend it all is going to come back to Clemens at QB. If he can play they will be respectable if not all the rest of the money spent is wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbnva Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 4. Please post your message in the appropriate forum. Familiarize yourself with each forum description. Please be considerate and respectful to our visitors who frequent particular forums to gain knowledge on particular topics. Resist the temptation to post irrelevant topics on an inappropriate forum to achieve a wider audience. Moderators may move your post if it more relevant to another forum. I guess the Jets want to be like theskins of old but they must realize it didn't work for us and did nothing but bring media scrutiny for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I mean I can see where the vet (a.k.a. Lavernaeus Coles) is coming from, but the fact is that the team was terrible last year. The free agent market is this, and they overpaid for what they had to get. BTW, not to be rude, but this is like the third post on the exact same subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Jetskins Mk2 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yep. Definitely Laveraneus. He's got a point though. That's gotta be frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Calvin pace highest paid nfl Lb!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Hunter Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Calvin pace highest paid nfl Lb!? i still dont understand how that worked out. IMO he was a good player but not a pro bowler or anything like that. how the hell does he warrant 6yrs 42mill?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffskins66 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Calvin pace highest paid nfl Lb!? The Raiders are doing it, too. Tommy Kelly highest paid DT in NFL history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysSaintsFan Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 If I were a Jets fan, I would be unhappy too. Damien Woody?? Are you kidding me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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