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mmarra82 · 09-03-2004, 12:35 PM

Hempstead, NY - The Jets began making some of the difficult decisions necessary to give the team some room to begin their off-season changes. The Jets released four veterans, some a bit of a surprise while others came as expected.
The Jets let go of guard Dave Szott. Szott, 37 years old was scheduled to make approximately $1.7 million this season. Szott, unsure if he wanted to play or not this season, met with the staff and gracefully accepted his release.
The other expected release was safety, Sam Garnes. Garnes,29, played in just 74 plays this past season at the safety position. The release of Garnes will save the Jets $880,000. The hard hitting Garnes should find a role with a team as a reserve safety and special teamer. The Jets would have liked to kept Garnes as their gunner on special teams, but are desperate for cap space.
Cornerback Donnie Abraham was released, speculation was that Beasley would be the one out, although Beasley's status is still uncertain. Abraham started all 16 games last season, and recorded 2 interceptions, returning one back for a touchdown. The release of Abraham frees up nearly $3.4 million this season. Penciled in to replace Abraham is Jacoby Shepherd. Shepherd, 24, was a second round pick of the St Louis Rams in 2001. Shepherd has some height and can be a cover type corner.
The Jets released their second longest tenured Jet, Ray Mickens, age 31. Mickens joined the team in 1996 as a 3rd round draft selection. Mickens height was always a concern to coaches, however, they could not ignore his cover skills. Mickens primarily played as a nickelback for the Jets and recorded an interception this season. Mickens release will free up approximately $1.1 million.
Other Jets that could be released after the first free agency period include Vinny Testaverde, LB Alshermond Singleton and FB Jerald Sowell.

09-03-2004, 12:35 PM	#120
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	2004 Off-Season Prep Hempstead, NY - The Jets began making some of the difficult decisions necessary to give the team some room to begin their off-season changes. The Jets released four veterans, some a bit of a surprise while others came as expected. The Jets let go of guard Dave Szott. Szott, 37 years old was scheduled to make approximately $1.7 million this season. Szott, unsure if he wanted to play or not this season, met with the staff and gracefully accepted his release. The other expected release was safety, Sam Garnes. Garnes,29, played in just 74 plays this past season at the safety position. The release of Garnes will save the Jets $880,000. The hard hitting Garnes should find a role with a team as a reserve safety and special teamer. The Jets would have liked to kept Garnes as their gunner on special teams, but are desperate for cap space. Cornerback Donnie Abraham was released, speculation was that Beasley would be the one out, although Beasley's status is still uncertain. Abraham started all 16 games last season, and recorded 2 interceptions, returning one back for a touchdown. The release of Abraham frees up nearly $3.4 million this season. Penciled in to replace Abraham is Jacoby Shepherd. Shepherd, 24, was a second round pick of the St Louis Rams in 2001. Shepherd has some height and can be a cover type corner. The Jets released their second longest tenured Jet, Ray Mickens, age 31. Mickens joined the team in 1996 as a 3rd round draft selection. Mickens height was always a concern to coaches, however, they could not ignore his cover skills. Mickens primarily played as a nickelback for the Jets and recorded an interception this season. Mickens release will free up approximately $1.1 million. Other Jets that could be released after the first free agency period include Vinny Testaverde, LB Alshermond Singleton and FB Jerald Sowell.