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Yankeejet22 · 08-23-2012, 11:29 AM

I'm rooting for Howard to be great, but I don't think this means that Tanny is done looking for a RT.

Ltalianguy · 08-23-2012, 11:29 AM

FINALLY! I hope they don't stop here and still look to bring someone in for RT too. We need all the help we can get there.

Sourceworx · 08-23-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

Anyone is better than Hunter.

But lets not act like our problems are solved.

They aren't. But this is a step in the right direction.

boxman · 08-23-2012, 11:30 AM

And Wayne Hunter is once again trending in the U.S. on Twitter. Once the general public and not just Jets fans became familiar with his name, you knew it was bad news.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 08-23-2012, 11:30 AM

I was on the anything but Howard bandwagon after the Giants debacle...

It can't be worse and there's still the option to trade for somebody...

I just can't believe we didn't cut him and attempt to sign Winston... I mean, it was just too easy a proposition... Even if we didn't end up landing a noteworthy tackle, we'd have saved the money and been in the same boat we are now, just minus a backup OG...

Sourceworx · 08-23-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yankeejet22

I'm rooting for Howard to be great, but I don't think this means that Tanny is done looking for a RT.

Agreed. I still think Tanny's going to make a move.

DDNYjets · 08-23-2012, 11:31 AM

Rex: "We are happy Wayne is on our team and we are excited to have him in this role"

Jmat321 · 08-23-2012, 11:32 AM

Great we just went from 4-12 to 5-11

Seagirt · 08-23-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 32green

Link please!

=The Jets have removed Wayne Hunter as their starting right tackle.
Finally. Hunter was among the league's worst starting tackles last season, giving up 8.5 sacks and getting tagged for 11 penalties. He followed that up with a woeful 2012 preseason. Hunter is owed $2.45 million guaranteed this season, meaning his new role as a jumbo swing tackle is safe. New right tackle Austin Howard is no superstar, but he can't be any worse than Hunter. Aug 23 - 11:19 AM

Sourceworx · 08-23-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

Rex: "We are happy Wayne is on our team and we are excited to have him in this role"

Translation: Wayne's going to be watching Jets games from his couch pretty soon.

augustiniak · 08-23-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by revischrist

You mean the Jets are banned from making trades or picking players that are cut? You have a link to that?

what are the odds they can acquire someone who's definitely better than austin without getting ripped off?

lageman4ever · 08-23-2012, 11:34 AM

I'd say among Hunter, Ducasse and Schlauderaff we've got the interior OL backups covered. Especially since both Slauson and Schlauderaff can play Center. But we really don't have any depth at either T.

It's still critical to sign an experienced OT after final cuts (or, even better, before).

augustiniak · 08-23-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lageman4ever

I'd say among Hunter, Ducasse and Schlauderaff we've got the interior OL backups covered. Especially since both Slauson and Schlauderaff can play Center. But we really don't have any depth at either T.

It's still critical to sign an experienced OT after final cuts (or, even better, before).

overall depth isn't bad. the 2 positions where there isn't talent or depth are OT or RB. wr, olb and s were addressed in the draft and FA.

ptath2 · 08-23-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

Anyone is better than Hunter.

But lets not act like our problems are solved.

No, but the first step is admitting you have a problem, and while its too little and maybe too late, it is at least progress.

DDNYjets · 08-23-2012, 11:36 AM

We have the most talked about backup QB in the league and the most talked about RT in the league.

Nobody feel sorry for Wayne. How many people get paid $2.5 million to NOT do their job?

NY's stepchild · 08-23-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JFB

Great...now what do I do with my Wayne Hunter jersey?

Use it as a muleta.

jetswin · 08-23-2012, 11:37 AM

I really can't get worked up so soon, if Howard was a huge upgrade would have not already been in place in the starting lineup?

JETFAN1 · 08-23-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by frostlich

Per the tweets, jets exploring trade for RT(not earth shattering).

Demotion related to Hunter missing practice yesterday?

What a train wreck.

I was suspicious about him missing practice suddenly. What did he pout for getting benched? Could be a coincidence but still curious considering the turn of events.

augustiniak · 08-23-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JETFAN1

I was suspicious about him missing practice suddenly. What did he pout for getting benched? Could be a coincidence but still curious considering the turn of events.

sounds like he was told before the practice and couldn't handle it. that seems to be his downfall, can't handle the mental aspects of starting.

NY's stepchild · 08-23-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite

I was on the anything but Howard bandwagon after the Giants debacle...

It can't be worse and there's still the option to trade for somebody...

I just can't believe we didn't cut him and attempt to sign Winston... I mean, it was just too easy a proposition... Even if we didn't end up landing a noteworthy tackle, we'd have saved the money and been in the same boat we are now, just minus a backup OG...

He has looked a lot better at right tackle than left. He didn't play at all at RT in the Giant game.

08-23-2012, 11:29 AM	#21
Yankeejet22 You didn't show them, Mark :( All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern jersey Posts: 2,504	I'm rooting for Howard to be great, but I don't think this means that Tanny is done looking for a RT.

08-23-2012, 11:29 AM	#22
Ltalianguy Practice Squad Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26	FINALLY! I hope they don't stop here and still look to bring someone in for RT too. We need all the help we can get there.

08-23-2012, 11:30 AM	#24
boxman GENO! Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 859	And Wayne Hunter is once again trending in the U.S. on Twitter. Once the general public and not just Jets fans became familiar with his name, you knew it was bad news.

08-23-2012, 11:30 AM	#25
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,487	I was on the anything but Howard bandwagon after the Giants debacle... It can't be worse and there's still the option to trade for somebody... I just can't believe we didn't cut him and attempt to sign Winston... I mean, it was just too easy a proposition... Even if we didn't end up landing a noteworthy tackle, we'd have saved the money and been in the same boat we are now, just minus a backup OG...

08-23-2012, 11:31 AM	#27
DDNYjets Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,554	Rex: "We are happy Wayne is on our team and we are excited to have him in this role"

08-23-2012, 11:32 AM	#28
Jmat321 Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lawn Guyland Posts: 130	Great we just went from 4-12 to 5-11

08-23-2012, 11:34 AM	#32
lageman4ever Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,153	I'd say among Hunter, Ducasse and Schlauderaff we've got the interior OL backups covered. Especially since both Slauson and Schlauderaff can play Center. But we really don't have any depth at either T. It's still critical to sign an experienced OT after final cuts (or, even better, before).

08-23-2012, 11:36 AM	#35
DDNYjets Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,554	We have the most talked about backup QB in the league and the most talked about RT in the league. Nobody feel sorry for Wayne. How many people get paid $2.5 million to NOT do their job?

08-23-2012, 11:37 AM	#37
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,514	I really can't get worked up so soon, if Howard was a huge upgrade would have not already been in place in the starting lineup?