The Evil Genius Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Whoa...where did that come from? Desperately needing depth and veteran leadership on the defensive line, the Jets today signed free-agent defensive tackle Chester McGlockton, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.McGlockton, 33, has started at least 15 games in nine of his 11 seasons with the Raiders, Chiefs and Broncos. He was released by Denver in a salary cap-related move in February after two effective seasons including 106 tackles and 3.5 sacks. The Jets will announce the signing in a 3:30 p.m. conference call with reporters today. McGlockton will be more than an ample replacement for starting defensive tackle Josh Evans, who has been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The signing of an established veteran like McGlockton raises the question as to whether the Jets will release Evans or keep him on the roster in hopes that he is reinstated at some point this season. Signing McGlockton eases the pressure somewhat on first-round defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson, who had been expected to assume a starting role immediately upon Evans' suspension. The signing also ratchets up pressure on Robertson to agree to a contract and get into camp by Sunday's reporting deadline. http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Originally posted by The Evil Genius Whoa...where did that come from? quick dont' let Flow see it, hehe :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOskins56 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Chester “the child molester” :moon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 Its a good signing, provided, McGlockton comes to camp in shape and wants to play. And provided they didnt commit to him longterm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 I hear they signed him shortly after he was found washed up on a beach in Chile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Looks like someone's bracing for a holdout.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 Originally posted by Buddha I hear they signed him shortly after he was found washed up on a beach in Chile... Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Yup, that would be Chester. Although it does look a little bit like Sean Gilbert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Originally posted by Posse81 Looks like someone's bracing for a holdout.... Bingo Baby :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Jbooma-here we go. Third paragraph down.. http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/clayton_john/1580990.html Veteran departs Denver for Jets' one-year deal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By John Clayton ESPN.com Desperate for help at defensive tackle, the New York Jets signed former Broncos defensive tackle Chester McGlockton to a one-year, $780,000 contract. The deal included a $25,000 signing bonus. Defensive tackle Josh Evans' indefinite drug suspension and the likely holdout of first-round draft choice Dewayne Robertson created the Jets' serious need for a veteran tackle. McGlockton had been talking to a couple of teams, but he became interested in the Jets because of the persistence of general manager Terry Bradway, who knew McGlockton when he worked for the Chiefs at the time McGlockton started on Kansas City's line. An 11-year veteran, McGlockton has a renewed desire to play. He considered retiring to run his fast food franchises in the Denver area, but a coaching internship for NFL Europe reminded him how much he loves the NFL. He even talked to the Jets about a possible coaching position in the future. John Clayton is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 Cheap...his cap hit will be neglible...since he qualifies for the vet min. cap hit with the 25k bonus. Though he might cost the Jets a lot in food money in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Originally posted by Posse81 Jbooma-here we go. Third paragraph down.. He considered retiring to run his fast food franchises in the Denver area, but a coaching internship for NFL Europe reminded him how much he loves the NFL. If he was close to retiring I am curious what kind of shape he is in. Oh well, don't know if this is good or bad for the jets. :jetssuck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefhogskin48 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowtrain Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Finally some positive news - whew! I wouldn't trust McGlockton as a 16-game starter on a thin DL. But given the Jets' rotation and expected return of Evans mid-season, this could be just what the Dr. ordered. He's a quality 340 pound run-stuffing nose tackle to pair with our 3-technique. Plus, once you factor in the vet exemption and Rule of 51, he's only about a $100K hit on available space. It also doesn't hurt that Robertson's agent just lost himself some leverage. Time to update Death Row. :asta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Robertson agent is probably giggling at the signing telling his client the Jest are desperate and not to back down. He and flubbifield have alot in common Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Eh, good enough signing, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Chester played very well in spurts for the Broncos last year but was definitely not the player he used to be. If the Jets use him wisely, he will definitely help them, especially against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 A proven vet for depth for virtually the minimum...a good deal. They're certainly no worse off for the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. D Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Josh Evans is a DOPE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 BLASTED!! Oh well, I think R. Thomas should be more than up to the task of getting a handle on ole Chester the Molester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 It's a good signing for the Jets. It provides a solid vet to tutor Robertson along and protect against a lengthy holdout. He's still good enough to make some plays if not good enough to be an every down player. Certainly strengthens their rotation considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 some chiefs fan said they used to call him "1st and 5" because he always jumps offsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Was it KFFL that said since Chester was considering retirement he hasn't worked out in several months.....could be tipping 400 by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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