Make Some Moves

The free agent market will be heating up come March 1st and the Mangini, Tennenbaum duo need to address some real issues. Ive heard several rumors, and a few in particular that are worth commenting on.

First off, as I keep reiterating, our secondary needs some help. Now that the Patriots have no intention of re signing Asante Samuel, and the Jets have the cap room and probably the best chance personnel wise to fit Samuels needs. It helps Mangini was a coach of his back in New England. This obviously would impact the Jets defense immediately but will come at a high price.

Now that Jets are shopping Vilma there have been talks to a trade to Denver for Javon Walker. Walker is a big explosive receiver and a great threat, but at this point we've pissed off our greatest receiver in a while, in Coles, by not giving him the money he deserves. We would need another deep threat, if we had a quarterback that can get the ball there. This should be towards the bottom of the priority list in my mind. we can look to the draft for a solid receiver in the second or third round.

Now that the combine is in full swing as well this week, many Jets associates have been keeping a close eye on Vernon Gholston, Ohio State Lineman projected on most boards to go sixth overall. This kid is a monster. 37 reps in the bench press, sick speed and size. He can develop under Mangini's 3-4 scheme as a potent pass rusher, something we desperately lacked last year.

I think its important to get rid of Pennington and his cap. We've given him the chance already, he hasn't worked out. I appreciate the guys support for Clemmens and his competitive spirit, but its time to move on. There have been talks of a trade of Coles and Pennington to Kansas City for a first round pick number 4 overall. Two first rounders sounds nice to me. I would really hate to lose Coles, hes done so much for us, yet at the expense of getting Pennington out of here, absolutely. Herm Edwards would love to have a big time receiver like Coles and another body in Pennington to battle for their starting QB spot. Also two players he has closely worked with and has good relationships with as well.