TK Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 29, 2009 REDSKINS RELEASE JON JANSEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have released tackle Jon Jansen. “This morning, Coach Zorn, Vinny Cerrato and I met with Jon,” Redskins Owner Daniel M. Snyder said. “I’ve developed a close relationship with Jon and his family over the last 10 years and I have the utmost respect for him as a person and a player. He has been an important part of our organization for the past decade. We wish Jon and his family the very best.” Jansen originally entered the league as a second-round draft pick of the Redskins in 1999. He played in 126 games, with 123 starts, over the last 10 seasons. “Decisions like this are difficult, especially with someone like Jon, who has meant a great deal to our organization and community,” Redskins Executive Vice President of Football Operations Vinny Cerrato said. “Jon has been a fixture at the right tackle position for the past 10 seasons. He is a tough football player who played through injuries and displayed a great commitment to his teammates and coaches.” “We really admire Jon and the example that he set as a team leader both on and off the field,” Redskins Head Coach Jim Zorn said. “He is a professional who was a valuable part of this franchise for a long time. Jon worked hard, laid it on the line each week and on many occasions played with injuries. Though we have elected to move in another direction, we appreciate Jon’s commitment, leadership and dedication to the Redskins organization.” “I had a great player-coach relationship with Jon,” Redskins Offensive Line Coach Joe Bugel said. “He is one of the toughest guys that I have ever coached. He was a great competitor who prepared well for each and every game. We appreciate his commitment to the Redskins and wish him the very best.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 n/m---just got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Jon - Thanks for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'll always remember when he played with two casts, and was just clubbing people instead of grabbing them. Epic. Jansen is one jersey I wish I could have found on discount at the Skins store. I'd rather wear his #, or a Samuels, before taking chances on people who could be gone in 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 He and Samuels were the bookends of the o-line for many years together. Jansen was always a guy you knew would give 100% even when he was hurting. He'll be missed for sure. Just can't believe we decided to cut him now. But maybe its better for him that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 that jersey looks like it was worn hard man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 It's no secret he's been on the decline for a few seasons, still a great guy. He was one of those supersmart guys that fought his guts out. Sorry, just haven't heard or said that in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Now who is gonna duke it out with Lorenzo Alexander in training camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Very saddened by this. True his play had declined but I still think he's better than Heyer. Heyer has to step up big time this season or the Number 17 car is doomed. Wish it could've worked out better for Jon. Good luck to him wouldn't be surprised to see him braodcasting somewhere when he's done playing though I think he'd make one heck of a coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well at least now MTH has a collector's item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Very saddened by this. True his play had declined but I still think he's better than Heyer. Heyer has to step up big time this season or the Number 17 car is doomed. Wish it could've worked out better for Jon. Good luck to him wouldn't be surprised to see him braodcasting somewhere when he's done playing though I think he'd make one heck of a coach Can you say Mike Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNGwithOUTaCrwN Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 thanks Jon, and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well at least now MTH has a collector's item. It beats my Gibran Hamdan jersey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 It beats my Gibran Hamdan jersey... And that just goes to show you that some people will buy any damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 And that just goes to show you that some people will buy any damn thing. I still have my life-size Heath Shuler statue carved from a single block of Velveeta in a refrigerated room. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Can you say Mike Williams? Sure sounds like it. Hate to see Jon go after all these years, but if Mike is really making the kind of progress that the teams likes, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I still have my life-size Heath Shuler statue carved from a single block of Velveeta in a refrigerated room. :cool: Useless without pics, ya know. MTH probably has a jersey for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sorry to see Jansen go...Williams and Heyer better step it up big-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Useless without pics, ya know. I do have a pic of the 'classic bust' version. But I confess I used it for target practice after awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worstSeat Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 And that just goes to show you that some people will buy any damn thing. Whoa -- is it an Admirals jersey? That's worth major coin. But seriously, somebody make some sense out of this Jansen mess. How much did the Skins save? Isn't he still a serviceable backup? Is the roster spot that valuable? I thought he'd be around another year, and haven't seen a real good reason for his leaving this season other than Zorn didn't trust him. Edit: From the Examiner... "As we watched minicamp and [organized team activities]," Zorn said, "it became evident for me and talking with [line coach] Joe Bugel and [offensive coordinator] Sherman Lewis that it was best to take him out of the mix. And I couldn’t come to grips with him backing up [other positions] and taking away reps from younger guys. Sounds like Zorn thought Jansen would be a cancer if he stuck around not starting. Seriously, who is the roster spot going to in Zorn's mind? A young lineman? When did the Skins become that long term in their thinking? Still don't get it quite yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 holy crap.. im in disbelief, running around work finding all the skins fans to break the news to.. • Doesnt it cost more to cut him then to keep him? • Don't we desperately need help at RT? • Shouldnt we have waited until after OTA's? hard to believe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squatch66 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 thanks for everything jon you will always be a redskin in my eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Check redskins.com for some stuff... e.g. There's one vid of Zorn discussing the release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Class act all around and defines what a player should be on a team. Great career in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 He'll go down as a very solid draft pick and player. More or less an above average to good RT for 10 years? Most teams will take that. Having said that, his play has clearly declined and I think the Redskins made the correct decision here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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