Jets Sign OL Willie Colon - Page 3

BrickHouse · 03-15-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OCCH

You don't see a trend there?

Yup the trend says he's missing less games and getting healthier...he missed 5 games last year, maybe this year he will miss 1 and then 0 next year? Optimistic!

John McClane · 03-15-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Borgoguy

Wow, another "if" guy. Great if Colon works out. If not, join the massive scrap heap outside Jet Central.

Patriots just let Welker walk, and gave 5 year, $30m+ contract to an "if" guy.

We spent $1.2m and only committed to this guy for 1 year. It's a fine move, if we end up going BPA and take Warmack at #9, and we re-sign Slauson, we no longer have OL depth issues like we did last year.

People forget, aside from bad QB play, and Revis getting hurt, the sudden drop-off by the OL was probably the most jarring issue last year.

Borgoguy · 03-15-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John McClane

Patriots just let Welker walk, and gave 5 year, $30m+ contract to an "if" guy.

We spent $1.2m and only committed to this guy for 1 year. It's a fine move, if we end up going BPA and take Warmack at #9, and we re-sign Slauson, we no longer have OL depth issues like we did last year.

People forget, aside from bad QB play, and Revis getting hurt, the sudden drop-off by the OL was probably the most jarring issue last year.

Do me a favor and put me on ignore. Thanks. Have a great weekend.

Eckesg1 · 03-15-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanTX

In the last 3 years, games missed due to injury:

2010: 16
2011: 15
2012: 5

Good. So it's gone down.

suprjet · 03-15-2013, 04:34 PM

This could be a sweet move!!

Does anyone know if Colon is healthy? When were his biceps and achilles tears? Did he get surgery to repair a torn achilles or did he go the Landry platelet replacement BS ?

TurkJetFan · 03-15-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by suprjet

This could be a sweet move!!

Does anyone know if Colon is healthy? When were his biceps and achilles tears? Did he get surgery to repair a torn achilles or did he go the Landry platelet replacement BS ?

You can call it BS but it worked.

Buzzsaw · 03-15-2013, 04:44 PM

Nice pickup. Now draft Warmack at #9 and our starting offensive line is set. They should also bring back Slauson as a backup/injury replacement.

jetsfellow · 03-15-2013, 04:44 PM

Keep the flow going Idzik. Like what I'm seeing so far.

Minkaveli · 03-15-2013, 04:45 PM

Jets | Willie Colon expected to start
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:42:54 -0700

New York Jets OG Willie Colon is expected to start at right guard for the team.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#806523#ixzz2Ndy5kJY2

johnnysd · 03-15-2013, 04:49 PM

He was on Sirius the other day before he got released (Sirius knew before he did that he was getting released) and he says that he is really healthy. We'll see.

Jungle Shift Jet · 03-15-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkaveli

Jets | Willie Colon expected to start
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:42:54 -0700

New York Jets OG Willie Colon is expected to start at right guard for the team.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#806523#ixzz2Ndy5kJY2

So he won't be a semi-colon after all

crasherino · 03-15-2013, 04:56 PM

It's important to go into he draft without any ridiculously glaring holes that would force you to take a position even if its not the BAP.

Colon gives the team flexibility. If they draft Warmack or Caleb S. decides he's a real player, this move doesn't block them.

Hopefully the Jets will find a decent safety for a reasonable price too.

Nice to see no leaks coming out of Florham Park too. Not a particularly sexy move, but ordinarily we would have heard the conjecture way before the signing.

What's the latest in Barnes?

Edit - just saw the latest in the Barnes thread

C Mart · 03-15-2013, 05:00 PM

2008 not a good Draft?

@EdBouchette: End of an error, the #Steelers 2008 draft class. Busts galore early, disappointment all around. The gruesome tale: http://t.co/onK3xpbQFq

suprjet · 03-15-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crasherino

It's important to go into he draft without any ridiculously glaring holes that would force you to take a position even if its not the BAP.

Colon gives the team flexibility. If they draft Warmack or Caleb S. decides he's a real player, this move doesn't block them.

Hopefully the Jets will find a decent safety for a reasonable price too.

Nice to see no leaks coming out of Florham Park too. Not a particularly sexy move, but ordinarily we would have heard the conjecture way before the signing.

What's the latest in Barnes?

Edit - just saw the latest in the Barnes thread

Good points re draft and media. F' you Manish!!!!!!! EAD!!!!!!

Section 224B · 03-15-2013, 05:06 PM

Good value signing, the Jets need to sure up the offensive line.

sec.101row23 · 03-15-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crasherino

It's important to go into he draft without any ridiculously glaring holes that would force you to take a position even if its not the BAP.

Colon gives the team flexibility. If they draft Warmack or Caleb S. decides he's a real player, this move doesn't block them.

Hopefully the Jets will find a decent safety for a reasonable price too.

Nice to see no leaks coming out of Florham Park too. Not a particularly sexy move, but ordinarily we would have heard the conjecture way before the signing.

What's the latest in Barnes?

Edit - just saw the latest in the Barnes thread

Plus he can play RT/G at the very worst he becomes a good backup. For 1.2 million there is ZERO risk.

C Mart · 03-15-2013, 05:54 PM

@MikeFrancesaNY: Cleahly da Jets took my advice to come up with anothah butt fumble play so dey signed Willie Colon *grins* *adjusts mic*

I am a yuge yuge FAKE radio personality in New Yawk, OK. I have 3 Numbah 1 Shows!

ryan10 · 03-15-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tackleem

You'll be saying the same thing when the Jets sign Danny Amendola in three years.

nice!!!

iahawkeyejet · 03-15-2013, 06:05 PM

Smart move. If we are rebuilding(which it's obvious we are) next year, you take a chance on a high risk/reward type player. Antwaan Barnes also fits this mold. If they don't pan out, then move on after next year. If they return to form and show they can stay healthy, then you have the inside track to resign them the following off-season, and your looking to fill less hole. This doesn't prevent the Jets from still drafting a guard(or a LB in Barnes case, if he ends up a Jet).

XingDaorong · 03-15-2013, 06:28 PM

He's a better run blocker than Slauson, still would like to see the FO resign Moore and give whichever junk QB we trot out a chance to play without getting their head ripped off.

03-15-2013, 04:56 PM	#52
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,825	It's important to go into he draft without any ridiculously glaring holes that would force you to take a position even if its not the BAP. Colon gives the team flexibility. If they draft Warmack or Caleb S. decides he's a real player, this move doesn't block them. Hopefully the Jets will find a decent safety for a reasonable price too. Nice to see no leaks coming out of Florham Park too. Not a particularly sexy move, but ordinarily we would have heard the conjecture way before the signing. What's the latest in Barnes? Edit - just saw the latest in the Barnes thread Last edited by crasherino; 03-15-2013 at 04:59 PM.

03-15-2013, 04:34 PM	#45
suprjet Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,077	This could be a sweet move!! Does anyone know if Colon is healthy? When were his biceps and achilles tears? Did he get surgery to repair a torn achilles or did he go the Landry platelet replacement BS ?

03-15-2013, 04:44 PM	#47
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,300	Nice pickup. Now draft Warmack at #9 and our starting offensive line is set. They should also bring back Slauson as a backup/injury replacement.

03-15-2013, 04:44 PM	#48
jetsfellow Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vernon, New Jersey Posts: 123	Keep the flow going Idzik. Like what I'm seeing so far.

03-15-2013, 04:45 PM	#49
Minkaveli Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,412	Jets \| Willie Colon expected to start Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:42:54 -0700 New York Jets OG Willie Colon is expected to start at right guard for the team. Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#806523#ixzz2Ndy5kJY2

03-15-2013, 04:49 PM	#50
johnnysd Founding Member of the Geno Bandwagon Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,142	He was on Sirius the other day before he got released (Sirius knew before he did that he was getting released) and he says that he is really healthy. We'll see.

03-15-2013, 05:00 PM	#53
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	2008 not a good Draft? @EdBouchette: End of an error, the #Steelers 2008 draft class. Busts galore early, disappointment all around. The gruesome tale: http://t.co/onK3xpbQFq

03-15-2013, 05:06 PM	#55
Section 224B Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 100	Good value signing, the Jets need to sure up the offensive line.

03-15-2013, 05:54 PM	#57
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	@MikeFrancesaNY: Cleahly da Jets took my advice to come up with anothah butt fumble play so dey signed Willie Colon grins adjusts mic I am a yuge yuge FAKE radio personality in New Yawk, OK. I have 3 Numbah 1 Shows!

03-15-2013, 06:05 PM	#59
iahawkeyejet On Iowa All League Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,651	Smart move. If we are rebuilding(which it's obvious we are) next year, you take a chance on a high risk/reward type player. Antwaan Barnes also fits this mold. If they don't pan out, then move on after next year. If they return to form and show they can stay healthy, then you have the inside track to resign them the following off-season, and your looking to fill less hole. This doesn't prevent the Jets from still drafting a guard(or a LB in Barnes case, if he ends up a Jet).

03-15-2013, 06:28 PM	#60
XingDaorong going to be banned for DWC2! All League Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,970	He's a better run blocker than Slauson, still would like to see the FO resign Moore and give whichever junk QB we trot out a chance to play without getting their head ripped off.