Friday, March 23, 2012

Jonathan Stewart Please!!


Len Pasquarelli of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the Carolina Panthers will listen to trade offers for RB Jonathan Stewart. Why would they do this? Well they just signed FA RB Mike Tolbert and last year they signed DeAngelo Williams to a 4 year/43 million dollar contract. Once they added Tolbert this year, the need for Stewart was gone. Tolbert like Stewart is a north/south runner, that thrives between the tackles, while Williams is a east/west pass catching back, much like LeSean McCoy from the Eagles. Why would our favorite team want him?

The RB's currently on the Jets roster are Shonn Greene,Joe McKnight, and Bilal Powell. While Greene has shown flashes of brillance, he has proven to not be an every down running back. Think of him more as a closer. Someone you can bring in the 3rd or 4th quarter and allow him to wear the D down. McKnight is the Jets version of DeAngelo Williams/Darren Sproles/LeSean McCoy, more of a scat back. He really hasn't been used that much, and I'm not sure if he could be an every down back. Bilal Powell is entering is second season and was rarely used at all last year. So kicking him to the curb may be premature but if you have a chance to get a guy like Stewart, you cannot pass it up.

Last year Stewart had 142 carries for 761 yards, thats a 5.4 yds./carry. He had 4 rushing TD's all year and he had 47 receptions for 413 yards. He stands at 5'10", 235 lbs. Shonn Greene had 253 carries for 1054 yds., thats a 4.2 yds./carry average. He had 6 rushing TD's and had 30 receptions for 211 yards. He stands at 5'11"  226 lbs. Stewart and Greene have a similar build but you can see that Stewart had a better average than Greene with 111 less carries. Remember too that the Carolina backfield shared carries with rookie phenom Cam Newton. I think the Jets should add Stewart to bolster their run game. What could it cost them a 3rd rounder? So what? Is anyone they draft in the 3rd round going to be as productive as Stewart? He is entering the final year of his contract where he is due to make 2.6 million. Mr. T get on that phone and add him, now!!

*stats courtesy of espn. com
*contract details courtesy of spotrac.com

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Speechless. . .

I am truly at a loss for words over today's Jet news. If you weren't clear on my position on Tebow look at the post below. This move screams for attention. This is like when you were in high school and one of your classmates had to fart as loud as he could because no one was paying attention to him. I am sure Woody told Mr. T to pull the trigger because he wanted to generate buzz and ticket sales. I have already seen some die hard, long time Jet fans say they are abandoning the team. I would never give up on the Jets, but this move is utterly ridiculous. They just told Mark he is going to be their starter the next few years, then they go out and they do this. How do you think Sanchez feels now?? If he has 2 INT game fans will be screaming for Tebow. Sparano brought the wildcat to the NFL back in 2008, but it has since faded. It doesn't fool NFL defenses anymore. The Jets team is not structured to run the wildcat. What running backs do we have that could do this 10-15 snaps a game. Sanchez is a rhythm QB, he is at his best when he makes numerous completions in a row. So now your going to pull him from under center to give Tebow his playing time?? If they are gonna do this, they need to bring Braylon back(for blocking purposes), go get Ronnie Brown(no one runs the wildcat better), and they need to get some physical lineman. The offseason is not over yet, so let's see if Tannenbaum has a plan. 

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tebow a Jet??You have to be joking!!


Now that Denver is going to be quarterbacked by that guy Peyton Manning. Tim Tebow appears to have lost any loyalties in Bronco land. The Broncos have to and will trade him, but to who? The Jaguars, a strong possibility since Tebow's rise to fame occurred at the University of Florida, the Dolphins, also another possibility since every QB not named Matt Moore wants no part of the Dolphins, the Jets, well. . . WAIT A SECOND!! Did that thought even crossed your mind?? Are you kidding me?? Do you actually think the Jets have a need for a QB and do you think Tebow is better than Sanchez. Well I would think the answer to both those questions, would be no! The only appealing thing about Tebow joining the Jet offense would be to run some version of the wildcat, that caught fire under Tony Sparano, then was quickly extinguished. The only draw from adding Timmy to your team would be that of ticket sales. I'm sure Woody Johnson would be excited by the idea of being able to sell all his PSL's, but hold Jet fan's, there's no refunds!! So forget about it, NO WAY, NO HOW, would the Jets ever trade for Mr. Tebow, unless he can play free safety??

Bring back Braylon!!


As a report surfaced that the Jets were hosting FA WR Donnie Avery today, a thought came to mind, what about Braylon?? Having just signed Chaz Schilens from the Raiders, I thought maybe that was gonna be it for a reunion with Edwards. So why are they bringing in Avery? Who is a shifty, speedy receiver much like Welker and like Kerley(who proved to be a very valuable slot receiver last season.) Our #1 WR is a speedy deep threat, Kerley is a speedster, and word is that Schilens is also a deep threat. So what kind of receiver do we need? I think the Jets need a possession type wide out, one that will be able to run crossing routes and hang onto the ball in traffic. Someone that can be Mark Sanchez's go to guy when he is running for his life. What if I told Braylon Edwards fits that mold and he is already comfortable with Sanchez? You knew that already!?!? Well I hope Mike Tannenbaum wakes up and decides that Edwards is the kind of receiver the team is lacking and brings him back on board. Forget Donnie Avery, what's the point ?

LaRon Landry agrees to become a Jet!


Be afraid, be very afraid! After getting used by Reggie Nelson , the Jets were able to come to terms with FA safety LaRon Landry. The deal is reportedly for one year 4 million dollars. Landry is a hard hitting safety not known for being a cover safety, which is what the Jets really need. Think of him as a more athletic, versatile Eric Smith. I think he will thrive in Rex Ryan's system, I cannot wait to see him blitzing and knocking the snot out of Brady.As we all know the team still needs a safety that will be able to match up with the Patriots dastardly TE duo. According to Manish Mehta of the daily news, the team reportedly has set up a meeting with UFA OJ Atogwe, to fill the FS void. Other FS available are ex-Niner Reggie Smith, former Packer Jarrett Bush, and of course Jim Leonhard. I would love for them to bring in Otogwe and resign Leonhard for depth and to return punts.