mayoclinic

This from Mike Lombardi at the National Football Post:

"Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum spoke to the media and gave some indication of his plans for the offseason, which include Vernon Gholston. 'This is going to be an important offseason for him,' Tannenbaum said. 'I have no objective information to say that this guy doesn’t love football.'

What have you been watching? This quote reminds me of a scene in “The Godfather” when Michael nails Carlo for killing Sonny. He tells Carlo to not to insult his intelligence, and Tannenbaum is insulting all Jets fans with his comments. What more can Gholston do this offseason to help him become a better player? He got drafted because he can lift the moon, run fast and tested incredibly well. The offseason is not the problem; playing football is.

Tannenbaum also indicated that safety Kerry Rhodes will be back but did not say the same for corner Lito Sheppard or even running back Thomas Jones. The Jets have many players with roster bonus money due in March (Alan Faneca is due $7.5 million) and will have to rework deals in order to keep this team intact — not because of the cap but because of internal budgets. The uncapped year will force teams to place an internal budget on player costs, and those numbers might not be as high as with a cap."

Diner morning news: Can Holmgren find a QB? | National Football Post

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Rob0729

Tannenbaum doesn't want to accept he has drafted one of the biggest draft busts in recent years, possibly of all time. Or possibly he is afraid that a division rival like the Pats or Dolphins (both in the market for an outside rusher) pick him up for nothing and coach him up to be the player they thought they drafted.

WhiZa

considering if they cut him he would take a 7 million dead money hit to the salary cap I would want to keep him around too!

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Rob0729

Except if there is no CBA, there is no worries about dead money because it is irrelevant.

mayoclinic

If Gholston were cut, would you try to sign him to a low-cost contract and try him out at 3-4 OLB? Just a hypothetical.

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patriotscpfc

I would. Let's see what he's got as a situational pass-rusher.

Put him opposite of TBC and give him free rein.

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wilfork is beastin'

Personally I think he and Chris Long should swap teams. They'd both be better off in the different schemes.

Patspsycho

That is why Tannebaum is such an idiot!

AndyJohnson

i agree with that. i'd take gholston, but would assume he would be a 50/50 shot of even making the roster

ausbacker

7 million dollar special teamer? Oh my

I remember being absolutely enamored with Gholston after his combine. Thank christ measurables aren't the be all and end all in drafting.