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I don't believe this rumor. I can see Thomas getting cut. He is nothing special and if they get Jason Taylor, he is not all that neccessary. Faneca maybe just because of his age and price tag. But I don't see Ellis getting cut. He was second on the team in sacks last year and most consistent d-lineman. He isn't that old (33 in June) and his base salary is only $3.35 million.
I think if all three of these guys are gone after the draft, the gains they may have gotten with their additions may be wiped away. I think only Thomas at this point (assuming they acquire Jason Taylor) is the only guy they can really afford to lose at this point. I agree with the sentiments that Ferguson (who I think is way overrated) benefitted greatly from Faneca. The d-line is already an era of need for the Jets and they are going to give up their best d-lineman from last year?
I think if all three of these guys are gone after the draft, the gains they may have gotten with their additions may be wiped away. I think only Thomas at this point (assuming they acquire Jason Taylor) is the only guy they can really afford to lose at this point. I agree with the sentiments that Ferguson (who I think is way overrated) benefitted greatly from Faneca. The d-line is already an era of need for the Jets and they are going to give up their best d-lineman from last year?