" Who got it right and wrong in 2009 free agency " ~ ~ ~ - Jets Insider.com Forums

kelly · 03-10-2009, 10:29 AM

Who got it right and wrong in 2009 free agency
March 10, 2009 - By Clark Judge, CBSSports.com Senior Writer

We're into the second week of free agency, which means the big money has gone and so have the big names. Granted, there are still some guys out there you recognize -- will Roy Williams please step forward? -- but, by now, most clubs have moved on to the April draft.And so will we, but not before reviewing what happened the past 11 days. If you're ready, so am I:

Three teams that passed the test

~ ~ ~ 3. The New York Jets. Rex Ryan said he would instill the Baltimore Ravens' toughness on defense in his Jets, and he's off to a good start. First, the Jets signed linebacker Bart Scott -- albeit to an inflated contract. Nevertheless, they added experience and talent at a key position. Then they re-signed guard Brandon Moore, which is good for the offense, and traded for cornerback Lito Sheppard, which might be good for the defense. I hedge on Sheppard because he has a history of injuries and hasn't done anything in two years. If they acquired the Lito Sheppard of 2006, it's a great move; if they got the underachiever who was dumped as the Eagles' nickel back in 2008, they have a liability. Finally, they picked up safety Jim Leonhard, an invaluable try-hard guy who can help you in a zillion ways. Good for them, bad for the Ravens. Best of all, I like what the Jets didn't do: Add Terrell Owens. He would've been counterproductive to what Ryan is trying to accomplish, which is make these guys tough, resilient and pull in one direction.

~ ~ Best value for the money

~ Jim Leonhard. I love this guy and what he did for the Ravens, which was almost everything: Start. Sub. Special teams. Force fumbles. Make interceptions. Produce big plays. Return punts. In 50 years, teams will want to clone him 53 times to fill their rosters. Now the best news: The Jets got him on the cheap. They paid a $1 million signing bonus, with a three-year contract that averages just under $2 million. Nice.

> [url]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11479997[/url]

el_dub80 · 03-10-2009, 04:38 PM

Great info Kelly............can I have your phone number? :eek::yes::D

Jets Fanatic · 03-10-2009, 04:45 PM

We traded a 5th rounder for Litto Sheppard. A fifth rounder is usually not a starter the first year, and at best is a project.

We got value on that trade.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 03-10-2009, 04:47 PM

[QUOTE=Jets Fanatic;3041898]We traded a 5th rounder for Litto Sheppard. A fifth rounder is usually not a starter the first year, and at best is a project.

We got value on that trade.[/QUOTE]

It's a 5th for now........................................................

03-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
kelly is dancing w/ the devil ... in the pale moonlite ;) ~ ~ Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: dunwoody, ga ! ! Posts: 10,762	" Who got it right and wrong in 2009 free agency " ~ ~ ~ Who got it right and wrong in 2009 free agency March 10, 2009 - By Clark Judge, CBSSports.com Senior Writer We're into the second week of free agency, which means the big money has gone and so have the big names. Granted, there are still some guys out there you recognize -- will Roy Williams please step forward? -- but, by now, most clubs have moved on to the April draft.And so will we, but not before reviewing what happened the past 11 days. If you're ready, so am I: Three teams that passed the test ~ ~ ~ 3. The New York Jets. Rex Ryan said he would instill the Baltimore Ravens' toughness on defense in his Jets, and he's off to a good start. First, the Jets signed linebacker Bart Scott -- albeit to an inflated contract. Nevertheless, they added experience and talent at a key position. Then they re-signed guard Brandon Moore, which is good for the offense, and traded for cornerback Lito Sheppard, which might be good for the defense. I hedge on Sheppard because he has a history of injuries and hasn't done anything in two years. If they acquired the Lito Sheppard of 2006, it's a great move; if they got the underachiever who was dumped as the Eagles' nickel back in 2008, they have a liability. Finally, they picked up safety Jim Leonhard, an invaluable try-hard guy who can help you in a zillion ways. Good for them, bad for the Ravens. Best of all, I like what the Jets didn't do: Add Terrell Owens. He would've been counterproductive to what Ryan is trying to accomplish, which is make these guys tough, resilient and pull in one direction. ~ ~ Best value for the money ~ Jim Leonhard. I love this guy and what he did for the Ravens, which was almost everything: Start. Sub. Special teams. Force fumbles. Make interceptions. Produce big plays. Return punts. In 50 years, teams will want to clone him 53 times to fill their rosters. Now the best news: The Jets got him on the cheap. They paid a $1 million signing bonus, with a three-year contract that averages just under $2 million. Nice. > [url]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11479997[/url]

03-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#2
el_dub80 With the 1st pick of the 2014 draft, the NY Jets select ... All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,294	Great info Kelly............can I have your phone number? :eek::yes::D

03-10-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
Jets Fanatic back after a long hiatus Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrison, NJ Posts: 1,200	We traded a 5th rounder for Litto Sheppard. A fifth rounder is usually not a starter the first year, and at best is a project. We got value on that trade.

03-10-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,444	[QUOTE=Jets Fanatic;3041898]We traded a 5th rounder for Litto Sheppard. A fifth rounder is usually not a starter the first year, and at best is a project. We got value on that trade.[/QUOTE] It's a 5th for now........................................................