Jets coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets moved back into round one giving up their 2nd and 4th round pick to the Packers to select TE Dustin Keller. He is a strong receiving tight end / H-back. He will help and is an important key no matter who is the quarterback, the tight end is a key. He is a great addition but they need players and didn't want to give up picks... in the end we like it tho, he should really help the offense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have selected Ohio State OLB Vernon Gholston with the #6 pick... and the green room is empty in New York, how about that. Gholston has the numbers as Mike Mamula did, now can he out produce him in the game. He is good and has the ability to star in the Jets 3-4 he could excel... now will he http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have traded DT Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos for a conditional pick in next year's draft. The Jets have been looking to unload him for a while and better hope he meets the criteria to make the pick more valuable after the previous deal they had with the Bengals fell through http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed safety Kerry Rhodes to a 5 year extension worth over $33 million with $20 million guaranteed. The Jets are spending big... er huge this off season with the hopes of a dramatic turnaround. That is yet to be seen and in the past huge payouts have not always equated to more wins, however locking up Rhodes is a good move for the team http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Patriots have added some depth at linebacker today signing Victor Hobson to a one year deal. Hobson played last year for the Jets... He will add depth inside for the Patriots who desperately needed it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The jobs are safe in New York it appears this year in the NFL. After nearly being fired, Tom Coughlin is safe (obviously) and now according to the New York Daily News so is the Jets coach Eric Mangini and general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Their owner Woody Johnson isn't looking for a one year turn around. That is good I guess but after spending all that money they better improve! Still it's wise to keep them off the hot seat. One of the worst things would be to spend all that money and then fire the coach the next year only to find the new coach they wanted say the players don't fit his scheme. Notice how long some teams take to transition to a 3-4 when a new coach takes over that wants to go that way. It is easier to switch to the 4-3, but Calvin Pace has shown he didn't fit as well there. If Johnson wants what the Patriots have it is wise to give it some time. The Jets played well over their heads in that first year with Mangini, last year was bad... let's see what this year brings without all the pressure being on his shoulders to keep his job out of the gate... then again it worked well in New York last year didn't it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets decided to play nice with WR Laveranues Coles, not really nice, but nice... Coles had been upset about not getting a contract extension and the team spending big money on free agents and not taking care of the existing players. Interesting if a team doesn't go into free agency and spend money they are perceived not be be trying to improve... but if they spend too much that's bad too. Not an easy job I guess. Anyway the two sides compromised, and while Coles doesn't get an extension but the team guaranteed the $11 million he is owed in the final two years of his existing contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed former Packers TE Bubba Franks to a one year deal. Advertised as a 3 time Pro Bowler, Franks was never an elite tight end, rather played on a good team those years and didn't face much competition for the Pro Bowl and was a first round pick. Still he is a solid veteran backup at this point if he can stay healthy http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets may raid the Patriots of WR Troy Brown who is in New York today http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans are bring back another familiar face, agreeing to contract with WR Justin McCareins. He like Jevon Kearse who came back to Nashville had their best days here and are hoping that helps them revive their careers. McCareins was traded to the Jets but never caught on their and was released earlier this off season http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have signed former Dolphins RB Jesse Chatman to a one year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets are becoming a free agency team despite what the front office says about building through the draft. They have added former Vikings and Chiefs FB Tony Richardson to help open holes with a offensive line getting new additions too. Thomas Jones should be a little happier this year, now will it show on the field http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have released former starting right tackle Anthony Clement after signing his replacement, Damien Woody http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets keep signing and spending, adding OLB Calvin Pace with a 6 year $42 million deal with $22 million guaranteed. Pace was considered a first round bust before the Cardinals switched to a 3-4 last year and an injury gave him a chance to start. The Jets are banking that it is his natural position and he will continue to put up good numbers and that it's wasn't a one year thing. That is a gamble with $22 million guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The jets added another starting offensive lineman, former Lions guard/tackle Damien Woody. He will line up at right tackle for the Jets and got a 5 year $25.5 million deal with $11 million guaranteed. Woody was a major free agent bust in Detroit and is no lock in New York, though the numbers are bug, by comparison to other deals not as big as the 6 year $31 million deal he got in Detroit http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Bengals missed out on DT Shaun Rodgers and now are looking for a less dominant, but possibly better pick regardless, Jets DT Dewayne Robertson. The trade rumors are contingent on agreeing to a new contract and would keep the Bengals as a 4-3 defense where Robertson could go back to a 3 technique he excels at instead of playing the nose as he was in New York. The Bengals are also visiting with Titans free agent DE Antwan Odom http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Yes we know the salary cap has risen and the newest free agents are getting paid huge. A couple that stand out to us are Bernard Berrian and Alan Faneca, but for different reason. Berrian is not a top 5 certainly or even top 10 player at his position, he had one good year and average one the year before. Yes he is an up and coming receiver with great deep speed, but $42 million for 6 years and $16 million guaranteed? Sure the top player at the position gets paid more than he should in free agency, but Berrian wasn't the top player... what about Randy Moss. No one really counted him as they thought he was going back to the Patriots. Now how can Moss accept anything less than this... he certainly deserves to be paid much more than Berrian but the Patriots won't be paying that much. The Vikings really raised the bar on receivers here. On the other side Faneca raises the bar for offensive lineman but he certainly is in the top 3 at his position in the league and deserved to be paid more than all the guys last year, especially ones who haven't even earned a free trip to Hawaii. Faneca got more, but too much more... hint to Moss. Parity exists off the field as well. By the same token these players should be getting more than all the draft picks coming into the league. After all remember the #1 pick in the draft this year will be pushing for $35 million guaranteed. Taking that into consideration what is Moss, Faneca or even Berrian worth in comparison? It is easy to see there are some real issues that need to be fixed, but don't hold your breath. Moss... he figures to see $20-$22 million guaranteed tops, but the real questions is who will pay it... New England, Green Bay... probably not, Dallas don't count on it... after the year he had who thought he would have this much trouble finding a contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Former Steelers guard Alan Faneca felt some pain last year seeing other guards who are not in his league get huge contracts, today it is official and Faneca is now the leagues highest paid lineman getting a 5 year $40 million deal from the Jets with $21 million guaranteed. That is a huge sum for a guard but Faneca is the kind of lineman that makes everyone else on the line better. Certainly the left side of the Jets line just took a huge step up and he will be a major influence on youngsters, left tackle DeBrickashaw Ferguson and center Nick Mangold http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Jets safety Erik Coleman to a 4 year $10 million deal. He is a former starter and should be a solid starter for the Falcons as they revamp their secondary http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Dolphins have signed a pair of free agents, former Jaguars WR Ernest Wilford got a 4 year deal and former Jets TE Sean Ryan signed a one year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets big prize in free agency was Steelers guard Alan Faneca, they got him but he didn't come cheap. They have agreed in principle to a four-year, $32 million deal that includes roughly $23 million guaranteed according to ESPN. Last year the price was set at $7 million per year for top guards, but none of them were as good as Faneca who sets the bar at $8 million per and over 70% of the deal is guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Panthers have completed the trade of NT Kris Jenkins to the Jets for a 3rd and 5th round pick. Jenkins certainly has the size for the nose and could be dominant in that role if he wants. The Panthers continue the remake after a horrible year. In the deal Jenkins also got a new contract with the Jets for 5 years and $7 million per, with $20 million guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New Orleans Saints have landed Jets MLB Jonathan Vilma for what is believed to be a conditional 4th round pick in 2009 that can upgrade to a third. Vilma is in the final year of his rookie contract which kept the cost down. The Saints will try and work out a long term deal now or they are renting him for the year. They also resigned DT Brian Young to a 3 year $12 million deal and linebacker Mark Simoneau to a 3 year deal worth almost $5 million http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets appear to be the front runner for Steelers guard Alan Faneca. Last year it was assumed to he follow the coaching staff to Arizona but that never materialized and the Jets could use him dearly. They also want Asante Samuel but may miss there and land Kris Jenkins http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Linebacker Jonathan Vilma is done with the Jets and it was speculated the Lions would be the team to trade for him to play in the of their Tampa 2, but now it seems the Saints may swoop in and land him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets may have found the nose tackle to run their 3-4 defense. They are close to trading for the Panthers Kris Jenkins, who is a serious space eater and dominant player when he wants to be and is healthy. The Panthers tried to trade him last year and this year the price came down and the interest went up as they are busy remaking their roster http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Bears last offer to about to be free agent WR Bernard Berrian was 5 years and $25 million with $8 guaranteed according to the Sun Times. Could have told them that won't get it done. He won't sign for under $6 million per year (pushing $7) and over $10 million guaranteed. Deion Branch got 6 years and $39 million with $23 million in the first three years last year... there is the target http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets may or may not be looking to trade MLB Jonathan Vilma, if so look for the Detroit Lions to be actively involved. He would be a perfect fit in their Tampa 2 defense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets released 3 veterans ahead of free agency; WR Justin McCareins, CB Andre Dyson guard Adrien Clarke. Dyson will get a shot somewhere as a nickel back who has starting experience. He likely won't start but can add solid depth for a team. McCareins was an up and comer a few years ago but he quickly faded away in New York who looked to trade him last year and found no buyers. He cost them a 2nd round pick when he was acquired from the Titans. He will get a one year deal somewhere to try and re-establish himself http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Eagles could be players early in free agency. Look for them to make a play for Patriots CB Asante Samuel, the Saints are also big players but don't count out a couple of AFC East teams in the Dolphins and Jets. The other target for the Eagles early will be DJ Hackett who would fit the system coming over from Seattle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Each year some teams struggle with the decision to pay a running back big money. A couple years ago it was the Seahawks Shaun Alexander who got the big deal and has done nothing since. This the Chiefs Larry Johnson held out for a big contract to have a horrible year. Meanwhile the Packers lack of a running game was a huge concern this year, and out of nowhere comes Ryan Grant who was with the Giants during training camp and he now has a 5 yard per carry average. Some thought they should have kept Ahman Green even at age 30, but he has logged only 70 carries this year for the Texans and 260 yards for a huge 3.7 yard average, and wasn't that a concern last year how the last two years in Green bay his average was down. The Broncos have shown it for years that you can get by without a huge contract to a back, though they did pay a bit this year for Travis Henry, and Selvin Young is out-performing him. It is hard to let them go or not pay them, but it can be hard on the future if you do too often as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Ok so the hardest pick on the schedule this week is the game in New England, does anyone give the Jets a chance? Remember this the Patriots have shown cracks in the last few weeks and Magini knows them. Usually it is a team like this that can slip up the great teams. Ok that said, no they don't have much of a chance and the Patriots who don't need the extra reason to play hard certainly have it from the Jets. If there is one team they want to crush this is that team. They are not talking about the spygate issues, but do you think they forgot, this one could get ugly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets and Dolphins both came into Sunday 0-2 and they fought a tight game that the Jets pulled out 31-28 win despite a late charge by the Dolphins. Jets QB Chad Pennington gutted out a great game on a sprained ankle throwing for 2 TDs and running another in. The Dolphin out gained the Jets 424 to 256 but with the help of a Leon Washington 98 yards TD return on a kickoff the Dolphins couldn't capitalize http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Dolphins LB Zach Thomas will miss Sunday's game against the Jets because of a concussion http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have lost Pro Bowl return man Justin Miller for the rest of the season due to a knee injury http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net In the battle of the backup QBs, Ravens QB Kyle Boller pulled out the win, 20-13 over the now 0-2 Jets. The Jets almost came back from a 20-3 hole but guess who stopped them in the end, Ravens LB Ray Lewis with a late interception in the end zone to seal the win http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Ravens LB Ray Lewis doesn't have a torn triceps after all. He told a reporter after the game he thought it was even though he finished the game. The MRI shows no tear in the "main" muscle according to ESPN. Interesting way of stating that and offering no further statement to clarify. According to the team he will be a game time decision, and he told the Baltimore sun he intends to play this week against the Jets, gee you think. He played when he thought it was torn, and probably would have wanted to if it was broken as well. As for how effective he will be, it was obvious watching the game he was playing with one arm, and on one play that may have cost the Ravens a 15 yard penalty for a horse collar tackle when he could use the injured arm and was forced to bring the runner down with one arm http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets will likely be without starting QB Chad Pennington giving 2nd year QB Kellen Clemens his first start according to the Star Ledger. Pennington may be thankful considering the Ravens are up next and they are not too kind to quarterbacks, especially ones not mobile enough to defend themselves http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net So the Patriots were impressive in the opening win, they better be even more impressive in the their own defense with the league offices this week over the alleged spying during the Jets game. Rumors insist the punishment will be high and based on the player conduct penalties we don't doubt it. Though we agree trying to steal signs is part of sports, video taping things may be going a bit too far http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net No word on the injured ankle of Jets QB Chad Pennington, but were you really expecting any from Eric Mangini? Kellen Clemens would start if he can't go and the fans should at least be happy... not an impressive display on Sunday, ugh http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New England Patriots looked ready to start the season as they walked over the Jets. Ellis Hobbs set a new NFL record with a 108 yard kickoff return for a TD and Randy Moss looked like the Moss of old getting 183 yards receiving including a nice long TD grab from Tom Brady who looks good for our prediction after one game http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net No real surprise but the Patriots have activated Asante Samuel for the opener against the Jets. Ah the games we play, as if anyone believed he wouldn't be in the lineup http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Eagles signed DE Kimo von Oelhoffen to a one year deal. The Jets had just released him in their final cuts and the long time Steeler will add some beef to the Eagles line where he will play end on run downs and can slide inside to tackle as well. Don't expect to see him too often on passing downs though http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Former first round picks making a comeback didn't fare too well this year. Tim Couch's was short lived and now Andre Wadsworth was released by the Jets, who also released a couple of veteran defensive ends Kimo von Oelhoffen and Bobby Hamilton http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net RB Kevan Barlow may be on borrowed time. He was released by his hometown team, the Steelers, as they made their cuts down to 75 man limit. Barlow was a third round pick of the 49ers in 2003 and in his third year rushed for over 1,000 in part time duty and looked to be the successor to Garrison Hearst. However Barlow despite being a big back was a soft runner who rarely broke the first tackler and danced too much behind the line. The 49ers suckered a 4th round pick from the Jets last year for him and he was cut after the first year there. Strangely the Steelers signed him hoping he could be their powerful compliment to Willie Parker, what were they thinking. They cut their losses early http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net WR Tim Dwight was released today by the New York Jets as they paired down their roster http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net With a little time under his belt in camp Jets first round pick CB Darrelle Revis got a start in the preseason and didn't embarrass himself. Revis had a good showing against the Giants http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have finally traded unhappy OG Pete Kendall to the Washington Redskins. In return they will receive a 5th round pick next year or a 4th the year after that depending on playing time according to ESPN. It is a good move for the Redskins as they replace Derrick Dockery, who left for huge money in free agency http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Tampa Bay Bucs have traded an undisclosed draft pick next year to the New York Jets (likely conditional 7th round pick) for LB Jerry Mackey who they had originally signed as a rookie free agent http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets and first round pick CB Darrelle Revis didn't move too quickly but finally got a contract completed and now the Jets will put him on a crash course to get ready for the season. This leaves JaMarcus Russell in Oakland as the only unsigned draft pick http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net New York Jets RB Curtis Martin has made it official, he is retired from the NFL. He leaves the game as the 4th leading rusher of all-time with 14,101 yards and five trips to the Pro Bowl. Martin didn't play last year but didn't want to announce his retirement either, starting out the year on the PUP list before going on IR. Kevan Barlow was brought in to help replace him for a 4th round pick, but was a huge waste and released after one year. This year the Jets spent a little more and more wisely to get Thomas Jones from the Bears to fill Martin's shoes. While big shoes to fill, Jones is up to the task http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets added a training camp body on the o'line, Marko Cavka who played in NFL Europe and will compete for a roster spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Jets head coach Eric Mangini had gained a lot of respect around the league last year as a first year head coach, now he certainly has ours as well with a guest appearance on the Sopranos. He'll need a Super Bowl to be a legend in the Big Apple, but this shows he has made it to the big time http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Packers traded their second round pick to the Jets for their 2nd, 3rd and 6th and also give up their 7th rounder. The Jets moved up wisely to grab LB David Harris who had a first round grade. An excellent choice for them http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets traded up with the Carolina Panthers to stop the cornerback drought in round one and selected Darrell Revis out of Pitt #14 overall. They wanted a corner and couldn't pass up the opportunity to come up and get one. Revis has good size and great speed. Coming out after his junior year he still needs to develop but he has the tools. It was a toss up with him and Leon Hall, Revis is a solid choice. They gave up their second round and fifth round pick and got the Panthers sixth round pick as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Cincinnati Bengals were worried but in the end retained OG Stacy Andrews as he signed his one year tender as a restricted free agent. The New York Jets had considered making him an offer but never did http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets met with both Bengals offensive lineman Stacy Andrews and Patriots cornerback, both restricted free agents, but those visits ended without any offers according to a Newsday report http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Bengals restricted free agent guard Stacy Andrews in in New York visiting with the Jets along with Patriots cornerback Randall Gay today according to the Cincinnati Enquirer http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Nebraska DE Adam Carriker will be visiting with the Eagles, Jets, Rams, Steelers and Redskins before the draft according to the Sacramento Bee. Carriker can play end or tackle on the defensive line and was a standout at the Senior Bowl where he shot up the charts http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed former Dolphins DE David Bowens to a 3 year $6 million contract that could be worth up to $8 million according to the Star Ledger. Bowens is versatile enough to play in both the 3-4 and 4-3 defense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed one of the Cardinals biggest draft busts. Former FSU standout defensive end Andre Wadsworth who last just 3 years in the league is attempting to make a comeback after being out of the league six years (no word on the Vegas odds). The Jets are hoping there is some pass rush left in him, but the egg timer has started already http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed former Saints DE Michael Haynes, who was a first round pick of the Bears just four years ago. Third team in five years, yup you guessed it, first round bust. Haynes has good size and will add depth at defensive end and hope to find the 3-4 more fitting to him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have resigned starting right tackle Anthony Clement, who surprised the team last year by winning the starting job and holding it all year. Clement was signed as a starter and hadn't done great as a starter in stops in Arizona and a horrible 2005 in San Francisco where he was forced to play the left side due to injuries. He is a much better fit on the right side. Still Clement didn't see much in free agency and returned to New York, a very smart move http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have signed FB Darian Barnes http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Jets backup QB Patrick Ramsey to a 2 year deal worth about $5 million according to ESPN. The deal includes $1.5 million in guarantees. Ramsey will backup 2nd year QB Jay Cutler, he had received a lot of attention from teams looking for a reliable backup and may have had a chance to compete for a starting spot in Houston but chose the Broncos instead http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net New Jets RB Thomas Jones has received a new contract from the Jets. According to the NFL Network it is a 4 year deal worth $20 million including $12 million guaranteed. Jones will be a good fit in New York carrying the load with Leon Washington spelling him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed former Cowboys DE Kenyon Coleman, who has experience as and end in the 3-4 defense and will help solidify the Jets front http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have resigned DE Bobby Hamilton who was released on March 1st http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Bears have finally parted with Thomas Jones - quite a bad move - according to ESPN. They have trade him to the Jets and swapped second round picks in the process. The Bears send the 63rd overall pick to the Jets and receive the 37th overall pick back which was previously acquired by the Jets from the Redskins. So basically the Bears move up 26 spots in the second round in exchange for a starting running back. Gee I think I like the Jets side of this better. Certainly better than the 4th round pick they traded last year for Kevan Barlow. Now it's time for Cedric Benson to step up in Chicago http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets are exploring options at running back where they need someone to pair with Leon Washington. T.J. Duckett and Travis Henry are the two top candidates at the moment http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have released backup QB Patrick Ramsey http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets are looking at Cowboys DE Kenyon Coleman http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed WR Jerricho Cotchery to a contract the team reported today. He became a starter last year and had a breakout year with 82 catches for almost 1,000 yards http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have released RB Derrick Blaylock and DE Bobby Hamilton. Blaylock follows Kevan Barlow out the door and will have the Jets looking for new backs. The defensive line is a bit light as well as the Jets look to do some more roster makeovers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have announced what was pretty much know Chad Pennington will go into the season as the #1 QB on the depth chart according to ESPN. Pennington was a major reason the team had such a solid year under new head coach Eric Mangini. The Jets will continue to develop second year QB Kellen Clemens, but for now the job is Pennington's. He doesn't have the arm strength you'd like, or even close to it, but he is a smart QB and as Mangini knows from his time in New England that is a more important trait http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Baltimore Ravens do not want to lose Adalius Thomas, but they will not use the franchise tag to keep him. They hope to work out a long term contract with him, but with him on the open market some teams are going to be coming with a lot of cash. The 49ers and his old coach Mike Nolan need someone like him desperately. Cleveland and the Jets will also be interested. Other than the price tag he would be a great fit in New England as well. That just scratches the surface of the teams that will be interested http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets wasted little time in recognizing a mistake and dealing with it today by releasing RB Kevan Barlow. They sent the 49ers a 4th round pick last year after losing Curtis Martin, an the 49ers were giddy. The 49ers did well giving the ball to Frank Gore and Barlow fell to 3rd on the Jets depth chart. Also released was offensive lineman Trey Teague who missed all of last season. They resigned CB Hank Poteat as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The Jets have hired Brian Daboll as their new wide receivers coach. He had held the same position with the New England Patriots previously http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net The New York Jets surprised everyone but themselves last year, and if they are being honest then they surprised themselves too! Most figured them to be closer to competing for the first overall draft pick than the playoffs. Eric Mangini got the most out of his players, but this year needs to bring in more players. Don't be surprised to see him go after some Patriots as well. Running back, corner, defensive end and depth at linebacker lead the list http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net Chad Pennington will have to earn the starting role at QB for the New York Jets, but it will be a short competition. He is a smart accurate QB that Mangini needs running the offense. Not quite Tom Brady but smart and efficient. The team likes Kellen Clemens who they drafted last year, but Pennington will hold the job in 2007 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32 PFInsider.net According to the Sun-Sentinel former Dolphins d'line coach Dan Quinn interview with the jets for the same position with them http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=32