Rewind Dynasty - The New York Jets 2003 Dynasty

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 04:37 PM

During the NFL off-season in 2003, I watched my hometown team, the New York Jets continue to make moves that made little or no sense to me and wondered what I would have done differently if I were in Terry Bradway and Herman Edward’s position?

So, I have gone back into the real player files and made some adjustments. It was interesting to see that some different personnel decisions would have affected many teams. In my dynasty I will take over following the 2002 season. I will tell you all about the changes that were made and how, in preparation for the 2003 season.

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 04:38 PM

QB leads Jets to AFC East-clinching win vs. Packers
Posted: Sunday December 29, 2002 7:30 PM
Updated: Monday December 30, 2002 1:51 AM

In the final four weeks of the regular season, Chad Pennington threw nine touchdowns without an interception. Al Bello/Getty Images
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Had the New York Jets' fans broken into chants of "P-A-T-S," it wouldn't have been a shock.
In this wackiest of NFL seasons, the defending Super Bowl champions gave the Jets hope for the playoffs, and Chad Pennington made it reality.
New England had beaten Miami in overtime, and then it was the J-E-T-S' turn. Behind Pennington's four touchdown passes, they routed Green Bay 42-17 Sunday to win the AFC East. What Curtis Martin called a sinking ship two months ago is sailing into the NFL playoffs.
"This is the best moment of my career," Martin said. "We've been through so much, we were at the bottom of not only the division, but this league. We were becoming the laughingstock of the NFL. And to win the division, I tip my hat off to this team."
Not only did the Jets surge back from a 1-4 start, they knocked both their saviors, the Patriots, and the Dolphins from contention. New York (9-7) hosts Indianapolis next Saturday afternoon.
"We have a chance to be special and make history," said Pennington, who took over for Vinny Testaverde in Week 5 and went 8-4 as the starter. "We're playing pretty good football now, and the scary thing is, we can be even better."

The Packers (12-4) blew a chance for home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs; Philadelphia owns that. Green Bay even lost its first-round bye and will face Atlanta next Saturday night -- yes, at night -- in Lambeau Field.
"We can't make excuses," said Brett Favre, who went to the bench with 14 minutes remaining after Sam Garnes returned an interception 65 yards. "We knew what was at stake."
To win only their second NFL division title, the Jets needed several things to break their way. The Patriots took care of the biggest item, and Pennington did much of the rest.
The rout was far less dramatic than the New York Giants' 10-7 overtime victory over Philadelphia on the same field Saturday -- thanks greatly to the third-year quarterback.
Pennington had touchdown passes of 18 and 12 yards to Wayne Chrebet, who has gone from goat after a late fumble in a loss to Chicago to the hero. He has a career-high nine TDs this season.

"Today it was Wayne's turn, and he made some tremendous plays, especially after he caught the football," Pennington said.
Pennington also had a 1-yarder to Richie Anderson and a 13-yarder to Santana Moss. Martin ran for a 5-yard score, as well.
Whenever threatened by Green Bay, the spunky Jets responded. The Packers finished the first half with a touchdown drive that was vintage Favre, but the Jets moved 60 yards in six plays with the second-half kickoff, ending with Martin's touchdown run.
LaMont Jordan added a late 3-yard touchdown run.
Martin finished with 83 yards Sunday and 1,094 for the year, his eighth straight over 1,000.
Pennington, the AFC's most efficient passer, had a 134.7 rating for the game as the Jets beat Green Bay for the sixth straight time.
"He did not try to overdo things. He did not try to compete with Brett Favre," said head coach Herman Edwards, now 2-for-2 in getting the Jets into the postseason. "All he needed to do was be Chad Pennington, and that is good enough."
Green Bay's secondary struggled without injured Pro Bowl safety Darren Sharper. Several Jets receivers were wide open, including Anderson on his 1-yard pass for a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter.
That capped an 84-yard drive, including a 43-yard pass from Pennington to Laveranues Coles that was typical of how the Jets have taken off on offense behind Pennington.
The Packers got a 23-yard field goal from Ryan Longwell before the Jets made it 14-3 on Chrebet's first score.
But Green Bay closed to 14-10 at halftime on a 76-yard drive that took 95 seconds. Hanging tough in a collapsing pocket, Favre hit Terry Glenn for 21 yards, then rookie Javon Walker for 23 on fourth-and-10. Favre's bullet pass to the corner of the end zone hit Glenn perfectly with 5 seconds left in the half.
New York barely flinched.
"We showed what we are made of as a team," Pennington said. "We're still hungry."

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 04:47 PM

January 13, 2003
Hempstead, New York

Following the Jets lost to the Raiders in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday, Bradway has asked owner Woody Johnson for an extension. General Manager Terry Bradway is about to enter the last season of his contract and would like to security to know that he is in a long term position with the Jets.

Bradway has been the Jets GM for two seasons now, following the departure of Bill Parcells and Al Groh. Bradway is responsible for hiring Edwards and keeping the pieces in place to be in the playoffs the past two seasons.

Some executives around the league have questioned how Bradway has handled the draft. For example trading up to get Santana Moss in 2001, and the first round selection of Defensive End, Bryan Thomas in 2002, despite the fact that the Jets have Shaun Ellis and John Abraham.

It is believed that Bradway is looking for a 5 year deal.

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 04:48 PM

Super Bowl XXXVII Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21

Qualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2003Attendance: 67,603MVP: Dexter Jackson, FS, Tampa Bay
Super Bowl XXXVII Boxscore | Super Bowl XXXVII Ticket and Ring

Jon Gruden celebrates as his Buccaneers wrap up a Super Bowl title in his first season in Tampa Bay.(AP)
The Buccaneers' defense intercepted five passes, three of which were returned for touchdowns, and recorded five sacks as Tampa Bay scored 34 unanswered points en route to its first Super Bowl victory.
Charles Woodson intercepted Brad Johnson three plays into the game to give Oakland the ball at the Buccaneers' 36. But Simeon Rice sacked Rich Gannon on third down to force the Raiders to settle for Sebastian Janikowski's 40-yard field goal.
On their next nine possessions, the Raiders registered just two first downs and did not run a play inside the Buccaneers' 40 as Tampa Bay scored the next 34 points. The Buccaneers answered Janikowski's field goal with Martin Gramatica's 31-yard boot to tie the game.
An interception by Dexter Jackson set up Gramatica's go-ahead field goal early in the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, a 25-yard punt return by Karl Williams and a 19-yard run by Michael Pittman led to Mike Alstott's 2-yard touchdown run.
Late in the half, the Buccaneers drove 77 yards, aided by three defensive penalties and pass receptions of 16 and 12 yards by Alstott, to set up Brad Johnson's 5-yard touchdown pass to Keenan McCardell with 30 seconds left in the half, which gave Tampa Bay a 20-3 lead.
With their first possession of the second half, the Buccaneers put together a 14-play, 89-yard drive that consumed 7:52 and was culminated by Johnson's 8-yard scoring toss to McCardell. Two plays later, Dwight Smith intercepted Gannon's pass and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown and a 34-3 lead with 4:47 left in the third quarter. Tampa Bay scored four touchdowns in a span of 16:37.
Jerry Porter's 39-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone made it 34-9. Less than three minutes later, Tim Johnson blocked Tom Tupa's punt. Eric Johnson caught the ball and dove into the end zone for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 34-15 with 14:16 remaining.
The Buccaneers drove deep downfield again, but Tupa mishandled the snap for a field-goal attempt, allowing the Raiders to regain possession. Gannon hit Jerry Rice with a 48-yard touchdown pass with 6:06 left to trim the lead to 34-21.
A 9-yard pass by Johnson to Alstott on third-and-7 allowed Tampa Bay to take another two minutes off the clock before Tupa punted with 2:44 remaining.
On third-and-18 from the Raiders' 29, Derrick Brooks intercepted Gannon's pass and raced 44 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown with 1:18 remaining to give Tampa Bay a commanding 41-21 lead. Smith intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown with two seconds left to finish the scoring.
Johnson was 18 of 34 for 215 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception. Pittman had 29 carries for 124 yards. Gannon was 24 of 44 for 272 yards and two touchdowns, with a Super Bowl record five interceptions.
Jackson, who had the first two interceptions, one of which led to the go-ahead field goal, was named the game's most valuable player.

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 04:54 PM

February 3, 2003

Owner Woody Johnson has told Terry Bradway’s agent, no deal. After a couple weeks of negotiations Johnson has ended talks stating that there will be no extension offered to Bradway at this time.

Sources have said that Bradway has made some calls looking to get out of his contract and pursue other offers.

mmarra82 · 03-15-2004, 05:00 PM

February 9, 2003

Jets’ General Manager, Terry Bradway, yesterday ask to be let out of his contract. In the past month Bradway, has asked for an extension. In a stunning turn of events, Johnson denied him, and Bradway says he would like out of his contract. Perhaps others when hearing the news have contacted Bradway, and he would like to pursue other offers.

It is believed that Johnson will oblige Bradway’s request, and yet once again the Jets will be looking to assemble a new front office or simply appoint Edwards the position, something that would be a huge undertaking for a two-year coach. Edwards could not be reached for comment.

mmarra82 · 03-16-2004, 09:33 AM

Terry Bradway Released!!

February 10, 2003

The New York Jets have announced a press conference for this afternoon, where it will be announced that the Jets and Terry Bradway will part ways. It is believed that the Jets have already interviewed Player Personnel Executive, Michael Marra for the General Manager position. Marra has been with the Jets organization since 1998 during the Parcells' era. Marra joined the Jets in 1998, as a scout and has worked his way through the organization to his current position that he was appointed to in 2001 under Bradway.

mmarra82 · 03-16-2004, 09:40 AM

February 11, 2003

Coach Herman Edwards first comments regarding the movement in the Jets' front office can be said to be non-supportive. Edwards questioned the Jets position in loyalty towards its employees. Edwards who has three years left in his contract has been an advid supporter of Bradway, and the personnel moves he has made.

Edwards led the Jets to two consecutive playoff appearances in his first two seasons, and a regular season record of 19-13, and 1-2 in the playoffs. Edwards came over from the Buccanears, and is considered responsible for creating one of the strongest Defenses in the league during the past decade. However, the Jets D has struggled in Edwards two seasons here, as his system has yet to be fully implemented due to the fact that Defensive Coordinator, Teddy Cottrell believes the team should be running an aggressive 3-4 D. Under Parcells and Groh the Jets used a 3-4 D, that was aggressive and created using a lot of current personnel.

mmarra82 · 03-16-2004, 09:47 AM

Friday, February 14, 2003

Hempstead, New York

Owner Woody Johnson announced his new General Manager, Michael Marra. Under Johnson the team has now gone through Groh and Bradway in just three years under Johnson's ownership. Johnson stated that he looks at the young Marra to lead his team for many years. It is believed that Johnson signed Marra to a five-year deal, what Bradway was looking for.

Marra stated that his first order of business was to meet with Coach Herman Edwards, who has expressed discontent about the change, and to evaluate personnel.

The team must address some player issues, the signing of Coles, Thomas, and Chad Morton were mentioned as key issues. Along with the decisions of some veterans, particularly Vinny Testaverde who lost his starting job to Pennington and LB's Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones. The team will also look at what to do in the up and coming draft as well as free agency that begins March 3rd.

mmarra82 · 03-18-2004, 11:58 AM

Whenever things seem to be looking up for our beloved Jets, someone pulls the rug out from under us. The Jets looked to be heading in the right direction, only to have a squabble over money paint another dark cloud over the Jets Facility. Woody Johnson asked for a contract extension, and was shown the door, what's next?

The Jets have been searching for stability for years now, and it never seems to find them. Parcells was brough in to bring stability, and he did succeed. However, his two successors were gone in just one season (see Belichek in New England, and Groh in Virginia). Bradway and Edwards were brought in as the new regime, and Bradway is now gone, and it appears Edwards will be out as well. Maybe owner Woody Johnson needed to go back to the Parcells roots, promoting Michael Marra to GM, or perhaps maybe the team has shown yet again why it continues to douse the hopes of Jet fans.

mmarra82 · 03-18-2004, 12:00 PM

February 16, 2003- As expected Edwards was fired along with Bradway after a dispute of how things are being done in the Front Office. The Jets are now the only team without a head coach at a critical moment of the season. The Scouting Combines begin in two days, and it appears that Marra will be heading to them without a coach.

The Jets are scheduling a press conference for later this afternoon.

mmarra82 · 03-18-2004, 12:12 PM

As expected the Jets officially announced that Herman Edwards is no longer coach of the New York Jets.

Johnson opened up with the following statement, "At this time the New York Jets are saddened to announce that Herman Edwards will no longer be coaching the New York Jets. Herm grew frustrated with the way our front office changed and expressed his discontent to me. I asked Herman if he could see himself working through the situation, and he surprisingly informed me that he couldn't based on the current situation. With the change in the front office I informed Herm that we could not discuss negotiations this season, because I wanted to allow the new General Manager time to evaluate our situation. Understandably I could see why Herm grew disatified, he wanted to sign an extension to secure his future with the organization and that option just is not there right now. As tough as it is to let go of a coach after the success he has brought to the organization in just two short years, we will find a qualified replacement."

StanGunner · 03-19-2004, 11:12 AM

I hate the Jets but I like your story so far. Keep it going.

mmarra82 · 03-22-2004, 08:59 AM

I am in the process of working the Real Player files in the CSV format. I have just finished changing some players draft positions, I have change the ratings for the rookies being drafted.

I changed the player ratings for the rookies being drafted using the following strategy.

I went and researched via internet the 2003 mock drafts and player ratings from various sites.

Then using these player rankings, the players were then compiled into the top 250 players that were drafted in 2003.

Using Jim's percentages for player ratings, these players were then adjusted accordingly. For example, Anquan Boldin was not rated that high in many of the pre draft writeups so he was assigned a player rating of 2. Carson Palmer was the only player who was rated a 9.

I attempted to keep team's 2003 draft decisions and player needs accordingly, afterall this is who these teams wanted. So, I tried to keep them there. I did add Henson to the player's file, and you will have to wait and see where he went, and to who.

Along with the draft I am working on all my decisions of how I want to handle the Jets' 2003 off-season. Decisions such as, keep Testaverde and or Mo Lewis or not. I have decided if I release a player, I will attempt to add their cap hit to my team. I figure the best way to do this would be to disperse there cap hit over a few players to keep my cap number high. I know that it is not the most accurate way, however, it is the only way I think I can do it.

I am also, researching available free agents in 2003. I know that last season the Jets needed to upgrade their Safety position, and did nothing to do so. I am not evaluation these players based on the player's ratings in the file, but based on the realistic performance and what they signed for. Once again, I do not feel it is realistic to look at the player's rating in the file. In the event I move Testaverde and Mo Lewis, I will have them signed with another team who was in need of filling that position.

Also, I know Manning was playing the last year of his contract for 2003, I am extending his contract. It seems that the Computer AI has let him become a free agent and he signed with another team, I feel that Manning would never be let go.

mmarra82 · 03-30-2004, 10:36 AM

Later today, it is expected that the New York Jets will announce the hiring of its fourth coach in four seasons (Belichek, Groh, Edwards).

General Manager, Michael Marra has been working around the clock evaluating possible replacements as well as team personnel to prepare for the up and coming free agency period. The Jets have many issues to address and to add a change in the front office, and coaching staff only complicates matters.

The Jets are forced to deal with prominent Unrestricted Free Agents, OG Randy Thomas, K John Hall, and FB Richie Anderson. As well as Restricted Free Agents WR Laverneus Coles, and KR Chad Morton. GM Marra has already offered tender offers to Coles and Morton. In the event a team offers Coles a deal and the Jets do not match they would receive a 1st and 3rd round draft choice as compensation. They have tendered an offer to Morton that would bring them a 5th rounder.

Stay tune...

mmarra82 · 03-31-2004, 07:57 PM

Jets Hire Ed McGregor of Michigan

February 24, 2003

The Jets have concluded a weeks worth of interviews and have hired Ed McGregor formerly of Michigan. It is believed the job came down to McGregor and Phillip Fulmner of Tennessee. It was believed that McGregor was at the top of Marra and Johnson’s list, they just needed to work out some of the details. The contract is believed to be in the area of $8 million over 3 seasons.
The Jets interviewed Michigan Head Football Coach, Ed McGregor three days ago, and the Jets were sure they had found their man, however Ed McGregor needed a couple of days to make his final decision. Ed McGregor contacted owner Woody Johnson late last night and informed his that he was excited about the opportunity to come to New York and coach the Jets. Johnson then got in touch with Marra, who was set to interview some assistants. Marra promptly canceled all appointments to prepare the stage for Ed McGregor.
Ed McGregor has led the University of Michigan to a bowl game in every season at the helm, and claimed the Big Ten title three of the past six seasons (1997, 1998, 2000). He became the first Wolverine coach to win four straight bowl games, beating Auburn 31-28 on New Year's Day at the 2001 Florida Citrus Bowl, after leading U-M to victories in the 1998 Rose, 1999 Citrus, and 2000 Orange Bowls.
McGregor led the 2002 team to Michigan's 28th consecutive bowl appearance; a 38-30 win over Florida in the Outback Bowl. The Wolverines compiled a 10-3 overall record and went 6-2 in the Big Ten. The finished the season ranked 9th in the AP poll.
McGregor 's 2001 squad posted an 8-4 overall mark and finished 6-2 in the conference. Highlights included handing Penn State its first home shutout in Joe Paterno's 36 year coaching career, registering a 20-0 victory in Happy Valley, and defeating eventual Big Ten champion Illinois 45-20.
During the 2000 campaign, his squad claimed a share of the school's 40th conference crown with a thrilling 38-26 victory over Ohio State in Columbus. The Wolverines posted a 9-3 overall record, with all three losses coming by a total of seven points. Michigan finished the year with a No. 10-ranking in the USA/ Today/ESPN poll and No. 1-ranking in the Associated Press poll after beating Auburn in the Florida Citrus Bowl.
McGregor led Michigan to a 10-2 record in 1999, including an exciting 35-34 overtime win against Alabama in the FedEx Orange Bowl (fifth different bowl game that Michigan has participated in during Carr's five season's at the helm). The Wolverines finished No. 5 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches' polls and tied for second in the Big Ten Conference with a 6-2 record.
His 1998 Michigan squad rebounded from an 0-2 start to finish 10-3 and claim the program's 39th Big Ten Conference title. They capped the season with a 45-31 victory over 11th-ranked Arkansas in the CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl to ensure their second straight 10-win season. McGregor led Michigan to eight consecutive wins and finished the year with victories in 10 of the last 11 games.
Michigan captured a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl victory behind the leadership of in his McGregor third season at the helm. McGregor and the Wolverines proved that excellence is a product of dedication, teamwork, and execution; the direct result of which was Michigan's first National Title in 49 years (1948 season).
McGregor, who reached 25 wins faster than any current Big Ten coach, became just the second Big Ten coach to post an undefeated regular season record in just his third year of head coaching (Joe Paterno went 10-0 in 1968 but was not affiliated with the conference at that time). He also wrote himself into the NCAA record books, becoming just the seventh coach in NCAA history to have reached 29 wins in just three seasons of coaching.
Prior to being elevated to head coach, McGregor said he thought he held the greatest assistant coaching job in the country, serving 15 years under Bo Schembechler (1980-89) and Gary Moeller 94). McGregor joined Schembechler's staff in 1980 as defensive secondary coach, became defensive coordinator for eight and then moved into the position of assistant head final five years before becoming head coach.
McGregor moved into one of the nation's best head coaching positions on May 16, 1995 when then Michigan Director of Athletic Director Joe Roberson named him as the interim head coach of the Wolverines following the resignation of Moeller. On November 13 1995 McGregor had the "interim" title removed. He is the 17th football coach in school history, but only the 10th since Fielding Yost made his debut in 1901.
McGregor began his U-M head coaching tenure in dramatic fashion as his first game against Virginia provided the biggest comeback in Michigan history. The Wolverines trailed 17-0 with less than 12 minutes remaining, but came back to win with a touchdown on the final play of the game for an 18-17 victory.
The 1995 regular season culminated in a 31-23 home win over second-ranked and undefeated Ohio State in one of the biggest triumphs in school history.
The Wolverines finished the 1996 season with an appearance in their 22nd consecutive bowl game and ranked number 20 in the national rankings. Highlights from McGregor 's second season included a road win against Colorado and home field victories against UCLA and arch-rival Michigan State. Michigan closed out the regular season with yet another win over an undefeated and second ranked Ohio State team, this time by a score of 13-9 at Ohio Stadium.
In 1997, McGregor put all the pieces together, posting the most impressive regular season campaign at U-M in more than 25 years. At the start of the season, coach McGregor not only faced a schedule rated as one of the toughest in NCAA Division I-A, but also had the task of deciding on a starting quarterback while having to replace three All-Americans, four starters on defense and three starters on the offensive line.
Under McGregor’s steady hand, Michigan remained consistent each week, en route to its first Big Ten title and Rose Bowl appearance in five seasons. With a 24-3 defeat of then No. 5 o in the first game of the season, Michigan flexed its defensive muscles, giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect all season long. Michigan remained perfect through its first three games, boosting McGregor 's September record to 10-0. Even with tough road contests against Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin , the Wolverines remained focused.
The Culmination of Michigan's 1997 regular season proved to most dramatic contest of them all, with Michigan defeat No. 4 Ohio State 20-14 in front of the largest crowd in Michigan Stadium history. With the victory, coach McGregor became just the third U-M coach to defeat Ohio State in each of his first three games, following coaching legends Fielding H. Yost and Crisler.
McGregor and his Michigan Wolverines reached the summit of their journey when they defeated No. 7 Washington State, 21-16, in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Two days later Michigan was named the Associated Press National Champions. A week later, the Wolverines, were awarded the MacArthur Bowl by the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame and the Grantland Rice Trophy by the Football Writers Association of America, given Annually to the nation's most outstanding football team.
McGregor 's leadership of the 1997 Wolverines earned him several national coaching honors, including the Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association, Football News, Maxwell Football Club, Woody Hayes, and Paul "Bear" Bryant coach of the year awards. With the awards, McGregor became just the fourth Michigan coach to win coach of the year honors, behind Crisler (1947), Bennie Oosterbaan (1948) and Bo Schembechler (1969).

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 04:14 PM

Jets Fill Out Staff

March 1, 2003

The Jets’ new coach Ed McGregor finished putting his staff together this week. The team has hired Fred Coffey as the team’s Offensive Coordinator and Arnie Hanrahan as the team’s Defensive Coordinator.

McGregor brought with him from Michigan Hanrahan who was the Wolverines Defensive Coordinator for the past six years. Hanrahan also has NFL experience as a Defensive Backs Coach with Denver (1995-1996), and Washington’s Defensive Backs Coach from (1992-1994).

Coffey was with the Jets the past three years and remains one of two holdovers from Edward’s staff. Coffey was the team’s quarterback coach and McGregor feels that Coffey’s relationship with Pennington is one that should continue.

The organization also promoted Daryl Whiting from Assistant Supervisor of Scouting Personnel to the organization’s Head Scout.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 07:37 PM

Mock NFL Draft

1. Cincinnati Bengals: Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Penn State
Defensive-minded Bengals HC Marvin Lewis will attempt to build Cincinnati back to respectability with a stingy defense and the power running of RB Corey Dillon.
Needs: DT, CB, QB, OT, LB, WR
Options: The Bengals have been using USC QB Carson Palmer as trade bait, but they haven’t found the right deal yet. They cannot trade down too far or they’ll miss out on Kennedy or Kansas State CB Terence Newman, whom the team has already spoken to about contract expectations.

2. Detroit Lions: Charles Rogers, WR, Michigan State
The Lions have many needs, but Michigan State WR Charles Rogers, who has size and speed, is too good to pass on, and he fills a major need. Rogers has been described as the only "can’t miss" prospect in this year’s draft. The team needs Rogers to reinvigorate a passing offense whose leading receivers were RB James Stewart (45 receptions) and WR Bill Schroeder (595 yards).
Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, RB, OL
Options: The Lions have already rejected at least one trade offer to move down that would have netted them the Washington Redskins’ No. 13 overall pick and starting CB Fred Smoot. Still, you have to wonder if the Lions didn’t have to move that far down in the first round, they might be inclined to move down slightly and "settle" for Kansas State CB Terence Newman or Miami WR Andre Johnson.

3. Houston Texans: Jordan Gross, OT, Utah
The Texans gave up 76 sacks last year. Texans QB David Carr can’t go through another season like that. Meanwhile, Utah OT Jordan Gross had an excellent showing at the NFL Combine. Gross was one of the few top prospects that participated in every drill at the NFL Combine. That ingratiated him with teams. Gross graded out extremely high in every test and is firmly regarded as the top lineman available.
Needs: OT, FS, DT, OLB, RB, WR
Options: The Texans may be able to trade down to get Gross, but not as far as once thought. That makes a move down a very tricky proposition. The team could draft Michigan State WR Charles Rogers (if available) or WR Andre Johnson, but then it still must find a way to keep Carr upright in order to get them the ball.

4. Chicago Bears: Carson Palmer, QB, USC
What if USC QB Carson Palmer dropped into the Bears’ lap. That’s right! They’ll take him, despite what Bears GM Jerry Angelo has been saying. The Bears must start developing a top-flight signal caller now, and their chances of trading up from their second round pick to snag California QB Kyle Boller, Marshall QB Byron Leftwich, or Florida QB Rex Grossman appear slim.
Needs: QB, DT, OLB, TE, RB
Options: If Palmer starts dropping, a team may trade up ahead of the Bears to draft him. In that case, the Bears will probably select the best defender on the board, even if he doesn’t fill a pressing need. Kansas State CB Terence Newman, Arizona State DE Terrell Suggs, and DT Jimmy Kennedy (if he’s available) all fall into this category. Meanwhile, the Bears would have to settle for Louisville QB Dave Ragone or possibly Texas QB Chris Simms in the second round.

5. Dallas Cowboys: Terrence Newman, CB, Kansas State
The Cowboys released CB Dwayne Goodrich given all his legal troubles stemming from a hit-and-run incident back in January. Dallas needs a top cover corner to pair with CB Derek Ross. Newman, who has good size, skills and sub 4.4 speed, is the top cover guy in this class and could be gone by the time the Cowboys select.
Needs: Needs: CB, OT, DE, LB, RB
Options: The Cowboys could select Arizona State DE Terrell Suggs, but he may be a bit too small for HC Bill Parcells’ taste. Still, Suggs would be a fine option and could be moved to outside linebacker. The team also has to address its offensive tackle situation, which could be weakened by free agent defections. If Dallas hasn’t solved its offensive tackle problem by the time they draft, Utah OT Jordan Gross could become a Cowboy.

6. Arizona Cardinals: Terrell Suggs, DE, Arizona State
The Cardinals have so many major needs that it is hard to determine where they will go with this pick. However, Suggs is the top pass rusher in the draft. He would provide instant pressure on opposing quarterbacks and help get the ball back for Arizona’s offense.
Needs: DE, CB, QB, WR, DT, LB
Options: The Cardinals chose not to tag either WR David Boston (knee injury, off-the-field problems) or QB Jake Plummer. Boston wants to remain with the Cardinals, so their wide receiver needs may not be as acute as initially thought. Still, Boston is a free agent, so anything goes meaning Miami WR Andre Johnson could be the selection here. At quarterback, the team could consider using a high draft choice to get a top signal caller. But they already have a year invested in 2002 3rd round draft pick QB Josh McCown, so bringing in a stop-gap veteran may make more sense depending on McCown’s progress. The Cardinals could trade down and acquire up more draft picks, but there doesn’t seem to be great interest in trading up to the No. 6 overall pick. Any trade involving this pick probably won’t happen until draft day (if at all) when other teams have a clearer picture of who’s available at this spot. Kansas State CB Terence Newman, who could be paired with veteran CB Duane Starks, is another possibility. A defensive tackle like Dewayne Robertson (Kentucky) or Kevin Williams (Oklahoma State) is another possibility. It’s sort of like building an expansion team, isn’t it?

7. Minnesota Vikings: Marcus Trufant, CB, Washington State
Vikings need an infusion of talent to stop the defensive bleeding. Trufant has good cover skills and ran in the 4.4-range at the NFL Combine.
Needs: CB, DT, DE, OL, LB
Options: The Vikings are looking to trade down, which makes sense since they could select a top 3 defensive tackle or possibly even Trufant if they don’t slide down too far since New England and Kansas City are looking for cornerback help.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Andre Johnson, WR, Miami
New Jaguars HC Jack Del Rio must have the tools to live up to his promise of a "wide open offense." Jacksonville could take Johnson here and then concentrate on defense for the remainder of the draft.
Needs: WR, DE, LB, CB, SS, QB
Options: There’s been a lot of speculation that Andre Johnson may be selected before the No. 8 overall draft pick. If so, the Jaguars have major needs a most every defensive position (except at defensive tackle) and could be pleased to trade down, draft a defender, and pick up some extra picks along the way.

9. Carolina Panthers: Kyle Boller, QB, California
The Panthers desperately need a young quarterback, but Carolina OC Dan Henning indicated that he’s only excited about USC QB Carson Palmer. Is he bluffing?
Needs: QB, RB, WR, OT, TE
Options: The Panthers could trade down and hope California QB Kyle Boller, Marshall QB Byron Leftwich, and/or Florida QB Rex Grossman are still available. If these guys are available midway through the first round, look for teams to try and trade up to snag them. Although Leftwich checked out medically at the NFL Combine, he has become a real wildcard in the top half of the first round due to those leg injuries coupled with his lack of mobility. Stanford OT Kwame Harris or OG/OT Eric Steinbach could solve the team’s offensive tackle needs. If Utah OT Jordan Gross or Miami WR Andre Johnson is available, either could be the Panthers choice.

10. Baltimore Ravens: Byron Leftwich, QB, Marshall
The Ravens have a decision to make that was unexpected only a month ago. Do they draft an offensive tackle to shore up the right side of their line, or do they take one of the top quarterbacks in the draft?
Needs: ORT, DL, CB, QB, WR
Options: The Ravens need to come out of this draft with players who can at least challenge for starting positions at right offensive tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end, and cornerback. Leftwich is slipping as of late and could drop down team’s draft boards even more. Even though he checked out medically at the NFL Combine, his leg injuries coupled with his lack of mobility make him a risky selection.

11. Seattle Seahawks: Dewayne Robertson, DT, Kentucky
The Seahawks have needs across the defense, but drafting a replacement for aging DT John Randle would be a good place to start their overhaul.
Needs: DT, CB, DE, MLB
Options: With so many quality defensive tackles in this draft, the Seahawks may be tempted to select CB Marcus Trufant, if he is still available.

12. St. Louis Rams: Kwame Harris, OT, Stanford
The Rams must solve their right tackle problem after ORT John St. Clair rolled out the red carpet for opposing pass rushers last season.
Needs: ORT, CB, LB, WR
Options: The Rams absolutely have to draft an offensive right tackle, preferably with their first round pick. St. Louis quarterbacks were hammered last season, and the three top ones – Kurt Warner, Jamie Martin, and Marc Bulgar – all sustained injuries. Warner’s and Bulgar’s injuries ended their seasons. The Rams could easily select OG/OT Eric Steinbach, who could turn out to be a better football player. But Harris’ size and the fact that he was a tackle in college while Steinbach was a guard will likely sway the Rams in the end.

13. Washington Redskins: Talyor Jacobs, WR, Florida
The Redskins could really use some help at offensive guard, but HC Dan Sny… ahhh…I mean HC Steve Spurrier gets a speed receiver to start opposite WR Rod Gardner on his fantasy football team.
Needs: OG, WR, DT, DE, PK, P, QB
Options: The Redskins need the interior offensive line help that Iowa OG/OT Eric Steinbach, but they also need a speed receiver like Jacobs, who needs a strong individual workout to solidify his mid first round status. The Redskins have already tried to trade up, presumably to select Michigan State WR Charles Rogers or Miami WR Andre Johnson. Washington probably could trade down and get Jacobs, but they have to find a willing trade partner. Defensive tackle is also a possibility here with contract negotiations with DT Daryl Gardener and reserve DT Carl Powell stalled.

14. New England Patriots (from Buffalo): E.J. Henderson, MLB, Maryland
The Patriots are looking to get younger and faster on the defensive line, but they also need to improve their linebacking corps. Taking MLB E.J. Henderson here makes more sense than taking a defensive lineman, give the DL depth in this year’s draft. Henderson’s presence will allow current MLB Tedy Bruschi to move back to his more natural position of outside linebacker.
Needs: DE, DT, LB, CB, RB
Options: New England must get faster and younger on defense. Improving the defensive line is the team’s top priority, but the Patriots could stand to wait to take a defensive lineman with their No. 19 overall pick given the depth at this position in this year’s draft. If Iowa OG/OT Eric Steinbach is available, he may be too tempting to pass on. Same goes for Washington State CB Marcus Trufant if he’s still around. The Patriots need a running back, but with no sure fire first rounders available, they can afford to wait.

15. San Diego Chargers: Eric Steinbach, OG/OT, Iowa
The Chargers need an offensive tackle, and Steinbach, a guard at Iowa, proved that he could be an effective right tackle in the NFL.
Needs: OT, S, LB, DT, WR, CB
Options: The Chargers have many needs on defense, but their greatest need appears to be at offensive tackle. San Diego needs to upgrade from journeymen OLT Damion McIntosh and ORT Vaughn Parker. The team needs to get younger at safety and linebacker, but its too early to take a safety. MLB E.J. Henderson would make a good addition, but not as good as Iowa OG/OT Eric Steinbach.

16. Kansas City Chiefs: Jerome McDougle, DE, Miami
Without an available cornerback worthy of this pick, the Chiefs take the best defensive end available next to Arizona State DE Terrell Suggs.
Needs: DE, CB, QB, RB
Options: The Chiefs have indicated that they will fill their top two needs in different ways. Kansas City is looking at the free agent route to fill their need at defensive end and the draft to fill their need at cornerback. But you know what they say about "best laid plans." The Chiefs would love to take Washington State CB Marcus Trufant if he’s still on the board. But with Trufant’s excellent showing at the NFL Combine, he’s likely to be long gone. Oklahoma CB Andre Woolfolk’s poor showing during drills and lack of functional strength at the Combine makes him a risky pick here, but the Chiefs could take him and put him at the nickel position while they coach him up. Another option would be to select a quarterback, should one of the top two/three drop and the Chiefs think have nowhere else to go.

17. New Orleans Saints: William Joseph, DT, Miami
The Saints need to improve their secondary, but with Newman and Trufant off the board and Woolfolk a big risk, they opt to improve their defensive line. Joseph is versatile enough to be used at multiple spots along the line.
Needs: CB, MLB, S, DT, TE
Options: The Saints could take MLB E.J. Henderson or OLB Boss Bailey here, but the addition of a defensive tackle like Joseph can allow the team to have more athleticism at the position than they currently get from DT Norman Hand. The Saints could also try to trade up for CB Terence Newman or CB Marcus Trufant, or take a chance on Oklahoma CB Andre Woolfolk or FS/CB Rashean Mathis.

18. New Orleans Saints (from Miami): Rashean Mathis, FS/CB, Bethune-Cookman
The Saints have needs a young, strong, fast cornerback and safety. With Mathis, they have to flexibility to fill their greatest need in the secondary. Mathis has superior coverage skills for a free safety and could be used as a cornerback if the team so desires.
Needs: CB, MLB, S, DT, TE
Options: If the Saints want more speed at linebacker, OLB Boss Bailey could be the pick here. But speed in the secondary is also a big concern. Oklahoma CB Andre Woolfolk could be an option here, but his functional strength at the NFL Combine and his experience are in question.

19. New England Patriots: Kevin Williams, DT, Oklahoma State
The Patriots need another two-gap defensive tackle to pair with DT Richard Seymour. If New England decides to move to a 3-4, they’ll need a guy to eat up offensive linemen so the team has the flexibility to move Seymour to defensive end.
Needs: DE, DT, LB, CB, RB
Options: If the Patriots address their need on the defensive line with their No. 14 overall pick, then the Pats could look at Georgia OLB Boss Bailey or one of the cornerbacks here. A defensive end like Nebraska’s Chris Kelsey or Penn State’ Michael Haynes is a good possibility here as well. The Patriots could trade down and pick up Penn State RB Larry Johnson.

20. Denver Broncos: Chris Kelsay, DE, Nebraska
The Broncos need to improve their pass rush, and Kelsay’s college career coupled with his NFL Combine performance make him a good pick.
Needs: DE, QB, OT, DT
Options: The Broncos are reportedly looking to improve their quarterback situation in free agency and not with their first round pick. Still, one of the top quarterback prospects is an option here. The Broncos may secretly covet Cal QB Kyle Boller. Still, there is no questioning their need for a strong, fast pass rusher.

21. Cleveland Browns: George Foster, OT, Georgia
The Browns desperately need an offensive tackle, but there are some interesting possibilities available after the first round. Still, if Foster can come back 100 percent from his wrist injury, he presents the best upside and thus best option the Browns have a fixing their offensive line woes this season.
Needs: OT, OG, DE, CB, DT
Options: Improving the offensive line has to be the Browns’ top priority, but keep an eye on DE Courtney Brown’s recovery from microfracture surgery on this need. Brown wasn’t showing much aggressiveness before the injury, and he may be even less of a factor now. Thus, a defensive end like Penn State DE Michael Haynes, who pulled a quad at the NFL Combine and thus disappointed during workouts, could be selected here. The draft doesn’t appear likely to fall the way the Browns need it to, and thus they may have to trade up to get one of the top three offensive tackles (Steinbach can play tackle) or they may drop down in the first round (so long as they stand in front of the 49ers) and still select Foster or a cornerback.

22. New York Jets: Johnathan Sullivan, DT, Georgia
The Jets need to shore up their defensive line and selecting Sullivan would do just that.
Needs: DT, OL, LB, WR
Options: The Jets could easily draft Georgia OLB Boss Bailey here. New York might be forced to draft a linebacker high if they cannot get salary cap relief from their current set of veteran starters. In addition, LB Mo Lewis is 34 and the team, at the very least, needs to add some young, fast depth. The Jets need offensive line help, especially at guard, but they can help themselves there after the first round.

23. Atlanta Falcons: Kelley Washington, WR, Tennessee
There’s no doubt the Falcons needs a wide receiver. Washington possesses tremendous size and speed, but questions about his health could have the Falcons looking elsewhere.
Needs: WR, CB, FS, OG, DT
Options: If the Falcons cut a deal with the Bills for franchised WR Peerless Price, they probably will have to give Buffalo this pick as part of the compensation for Price. If the Falcons cannot obtain Price (or even free agent WR David Boston (Cardinals) for that matter) and are not interested in any of the wide receivers available at this spot, they could draft a cornerback, which is also a significant need. Raw Oklahoma CB Andre Woolfolk, Oregon State CB Dennis Weathersby, and Texas A&M CB Sammy Davis could all be interesting picks here.

24. Indianapolis Colts: Andre Woolfolk, CB, Oklahoma
The Colts need speedy, athletic performers on the defensive line and in the secondary.
Needs: DT, CB, S, OLB, OG, WR, TE
Options: Oklahoma CB Andre Woolfolk’s poor NFL Combine performance could force a few teams that really need a cornerback to pass on him. But Woolfolk has tremendous upside, so his fall may not be that great. The Colts really need defensive line help, but there is more depth in this draft at defensive line than at cornerback. Georgia OLB Boss Bailey, is, once again, another option.

25. New York Giants: Kenny Peterson, DT/DE, Ohio State
In Peterson, the Giants add a quality component to their defensive line who gives them some flexibility
Needs: DT, S, OT, LB, OG
Options: If the Giants are looking for a more traditional defensive end, they may opt to go with Penn State DE Michael Haynes. Bethune-Cookman FS/CB Rashean Mathis would be a nice addition if he’s still available. Ohio State S Mike Doss and USC S Troy Polamalu could also be considered, but one of them could probably obtained by trading down.

26. San Francisco 49ers: Rien Long, DT, Washington State
Defensive tackle is a sudden need with the release of DT Dana Stubblefield.
Needs: OT, DE, DT, CB, S, WR.
Options: The 49ers may select Georgia OT George Foster if he is available. Starting OT Derrick Deese was injured during part of 2002 while OT Scott Gragg is only a journeyman who played above himself last year. On defense, an end such as Penn State DE Michael Haynes is a real possibility here.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sammy Davis, CB, Texas A&M
The Steelers need help in the secondary, both at cornerback and safety.
Needs: CB, S, QB, OT, TE, RB
Options: The Steelers could opt for Oregon State CB Dennis Weathersby, who possesses great size (6-0½, 210), speed (4.37/40 at the Combine) and experience. But Davis (5-11, 186, 4.41/40 at the Combine) is more consistent, has better instincts, and is much more aggressive than Weathersby. With Kordell Stewart recently released and Charlie Batch a free agent, the Steelers are one more Tommy Maddox concussion away from having nothing at quarterback. Thus, Florida QB Rex Grossman is a possibility here. Offensive line may be a concern considering OLT Wayne Gandy’s expected free agent departure. The Steelers also must monitor the recovery of starting TE Mark Bruener (knee), who is reportedly recovering nicely from microfracture knee surgery so far.

28. Tennessee Titans: Vince Manuwai, OG, Hawaii
The Titans have needs in several places, with wide receiver topping the list, but the offensive line also needs help, which in turn, will help RB Eddie George.
Needs: WR, OG, RB, CB, DT
Options: The Titans need a speed wide receiver to start opposite WR Derrick Mason. However, the remaining wide receivers on the board would be a reach here. Manuwai showed good strength and quickness at the NFL Combine. Tennessee also has to find a consistent, reliable cornerback, who isn’t injury prone, to start opposite CB Samari Rolle.

29. Green Bay Packers: Rex Grossman, QB, Florida
The Packers are still eyeing Grossman, even though they had a lot of injuries on defense and at offensive tackle last year. They could go with a defensive lineman here, but look for them to cast an eye toward the future.
Needs: LB, OT, QB, DT, CB, PR
Options: The Packers have many needs on defense, which did not play as well as expected last season. Aging MLB Hardy Nickerson must be replaced and speed must be improved across the board. Meanwhile, the Packers will have to bring in some young talent at offensive tackle where starting offensive tackles Mark Tauscher (knee) and Chad Clifton (hip, knee) are coming off injuries.

30. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Haynes, DE, Penn State
The Eagles need a defensive end to pressure the opposing quarterback either by retaining DE Hugh Douglas or by selecting one in the draft.
Needs: DE, TE, MLB, OLB, WR
Options: With DE Hugh Douglas unlikely to return due to free agency, the Eagles must replace him. Penn State DE Michael Haynes, Colorado DE/DT Tyler Brayton, or Louisville DE Dewayne White could fill the bill here. Starting TE Chad Lewis has had two disappointing seasons in a row and its time for a major upgrade. Tennessee TE Jason Witten and Iowa TE Dallas Clark are possibilities here.

31. Oakland Raiders: Jeff Faine, C, Notre Dame
The Raiders need a strong, dependable center to solidify their offensive line.
Needs: DE, C, RB, WR, S, CB
Options: Starting C Barrett Robbins’ troubles will compel the Raiders to at least upgrade depth at the center position. Faine (6-2, 303) would be a strong addition here. The Raiders could still opt to take Penn State RB Larry Johnson here since they need a power running back. The Raiders could also opt to take one of the top safeties in this draft to bolster the secondary.

32. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa Bay): Tyler Brayton, DE/DT, Colorado
Oakland has to beef up their pass rush given the age and injury history of DE Trace Armstrong. Remember…the quarterback must go down, and go down hard!
Needs: DE, C, RB, WR, S, CB
Options: The Raiders were exposed as a slow, aging team in the Super Bowl, so adding youth and speed are musts. Oakland has a pressing need at defensive end where Trace Armstrong (Achilles) and Tony Bryant (bruised spinal column) are recovering from serious injuries. Brayton (6-6, 277, 4.67/40) would add a tough DE/DT tweener who displayed excellent speed and abilities at the NFL Combine.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 07:56 PM

Date: March 5, 2003

From: Daryl Whiting
Head Scout

To: Michael Marra
General Manager

Re: Ed McGregor
Head Coach

Top 200 College Prospects

Code:

RANK	POS	PLAYER	HGT	WGT	40	SCHOOL	PICK RANGE
	1	QB	Carson Palmer	6-5	232	4.6	USC	1	 - 	3
	2	WR	Charles Rogers	6-2	202	4.3	Michigan St	2	 - 	2
	3	WR	Andre Johnson	6-2	230	4.3	Miami	3	 - 	6
	4	CB	Terence Newman	5-10	198	4.3	Kansas St	2	 - 	6
	5	DE	Terrell Suggs	6-3	257	4.8	Arizona St	4	 - 	6
	6	QB	Byron Leftwich	6-5	241	4.9	Marshall	5	 - 	14
	7	DT	DeWayne Robertson	6-1	317	4.8	Kentucky	5	 - 	9
	8	CB	Marcus Trufant	5-11	199	4.4	Washington St	7	 - 	13
	9	OT	Jordan Gross	6-5	300	5.0	Utah	8	 - 	9
	10	DT	Jimmy Kennedy	6-4	322	5.2	Penn St	6	 - 	10
	11	DT	Kevin Williams	6-5	304	4.8	Oklahoma St	12	 - 	13
	12	QB	Kyle Boller	6-3	234	4.6	California	12	 - 	27
	13	DE	Jerome McDougle	6-2	264	4.7	Miami	12	 - 	25
	14	OLB	Boss Bailey	6-3	233	4.3	Georgia	13	 - 	22
	15	DT	William Joseph	6-5	308	5.0	Miami	12	 - 	15
	16	OT	Kwame Harris	6-7	310	5.2	Stanford	13	 - 	18
	17	OG	Eric Steinbach	6-6	297	4.9	Iowa	12	 - 	19
	18	DT	Jonathan Sullivan	6-3	313	5.0	Georgia	16	 - 	19
	19	DE	Michael Haynes	6-4	281	4.8	Penn St	17	 - 	22
	20	WR	Taylor Jacobs	6-0	205	4.4	Florida	16	 - 	24
	21	TE	Jason Witten	6-6	264	4.6	Tennessee	19	 - 	33
	22	S	Troy Polamalu	5-10	206	4.3	USC	23	 - 	34
	23	DT	Ty Warren	6-5	307	5.0	Texas A&M	24	 - 	29
	24	CB	Andre Woolfolk	6-1	197	4.4	Oklahoma	20	 - 	24
	25	MLB	E.J. Henderson	6-1	245	4.8	Maryland	18	 - 	21
	26	QB	Rex Grossman	6-1	217	5.1	Florida	23	 - 	48
	27	RB	Larry Johnson	6-1	228	4.4	Penn St	29	 - 	33
	28	RB	Lee Suggs	6-0	202	4.4	Virginia Tech	28	 - 	33
	29	DE	Chris Kelsay	6-4	273	4.7	Nebraska	26	 - 	39
	30	OT	George Foster	6-5	338	5.0	Georgia	25	 - 	40
	31	OT	Wayne Hunter	6-6	303	5.1	Hawaii	40	 - 	57
	32	S	Mike Doss	5-10	207	4.5	Ohio St	27	 - 	38
	33	WR	Bryant Johnson	6-2	214	4.4	Penn St	35	 - 	45
	34	WR	Kelley Washington	6-3	223	4.4	Tennessee	28	 - 	37
	35	OC	Jeff Faine	6-3	303	4.9	Notre Dame	33	 - 	49
	36	DT	Kenny Peterson	6-3	298	4.8	Ohio St	27	 - 	30
	37	MLB	Terry Pierce	6-1	251	4.8	Kansas St	29	 - 	40
	38	QB	Chris Simms	6-4	220	4.8	Texas	37	 - 	57
	39	RB	Onterrio Smith	5-10	220	4.4	Oregon	42	 - 	54
	40	OLB	Gerald Hayes	6-1	228	4.7	Pittsburgh	39	 - 	46
	41	QB	Dave Ragone	6-4	249	4.9	Louisville	38	 - 	52
	42	DE	Tyler Brayton	6-6	277	4.7	Colorado	38	 - 	71
	43	DT	Rien Long	6-6	302	5.1	Washington St	26	 - 	34
	44	CB	Sammy Davis	6-0	186	4.4	Texas A&M	32	 - 	49
	45	DE	DeWayne White	6-2	273	4.7	Louisville	32	 - 	44
	46	RB	Chris Brown	6-3	220	4.4	Colorado	41	 - 	72
	47	CB	Rashean Mathis	6-1	202	4.4	Bethune Cookman	32	 - 	45
	48	DE	Calvin Pace	6-4	269	4.7	Wake Forest	51	 - 	64
	49	RB	Justin Fargas	6-1	219	4.3	USC	42	 - 	57
	50	TE	Dallas Clark	6-3	257	4.6	Iowa	51	 - 	73
	51	OG	Torrin Tucker	6-6	328	5.3	Southern Mississippi	57	 - 	65
	52	RB	Willis McGahee	6-0	223	4.5	Miami	41	 - 	60
	53	OG	Vince Manuwai	6-2	304	5.1	Hawaii	43	 - 	55
	54	OLB	Nick Barnett	6-2	236	4.6	Oregon St	60	 - 	87
	55	RB	Musa Smith	6-1	232	4.4	Georgia	51	 - 	74
	56	OC	Al Johnson	6-4	305	5.0	Wisconsin	59	 - 	75
	57	DE	Cory Redding	6-4	279	4.8	Texas	43	 - 	49
	58	DE	Kenny King	6-3	281	4.9	Alabama	63	 - 	105
	59	OT	Jon Stinchcomb	6-5	302	5.0	Georgia	51	 - 	58
	60	CB	Kevin Garrett	5-9	194	4.3	SMU	58	 - 	77
	61	DE	Kindal Moorehead	6-3	285	4.9	Alabama	65	 - 	77
	62	CB	Dennis Weathersby	6-1	204	4.3	Oregon St	43	 - 	48
	63	CB	Eugene Wilson	5-10	192	4.4	Illinois	54	 - 	58
	64	WR	Tyrone Calico	6-4	223	4.3	Middle Tennessee St	56	 - 	73
	65	DT	Jarret Johnson	6-3	284	5.0	Alabama	65	 - 	78
	66	TE	Ben Joppru	6-4	272	4.7	Michigan	62	 - 	87
	67	OT	Brett Williams	6-5	321	5.2	Florida St	59	 - 	68
	68	WR	Brandon Lloyd	6-0	184	4.6	Illinois	53	 - 	69
	69	DE	Antwan Peek	6-3	246	4.6	Cincinnati	68	 - 	87
	70	S	Ken Hamlin	6-3	209	4.5	Arkansas	55	 - 	71
	71	DT	Nick Eason	6-3	301	5.1	Clemson	56	 - 	80
	72	OG	Montrae Holland	6-2	333	5.1	Florida St	62	 - 	74
	73	WR	Anquan Boldin	6-1	216	4.7	Florida St	64	 - 	91
	74	CB	Nnamdi Asomugha	6-2	213	4.4	California	90	 - 	130
	75	WR	Talman Gardner	6-1	205	4.4	Florida St	58	 - 	101
	76	WR	Teyo Johnson	6-5	247	4.6	Stanford	69	 - 	83
	77	OG	Derrick Dockery	6-6	347	5.5	Texas	65	 - 	100
	78	FB	Ovie Mughelli	6-1	255	4.8	Wake Forest	92	 - 	126
	79	S	Terrence Holt	6-2	208	4.5	North Carolina St	76	 - 	84
	80	S	Julian Battle	6-2	205	4.4	Tennessee	61	 - 	74
	81	DE	Clint Mitchell	6-7	257	4.9	Florida	80	 - 	119
	82	TE	LJ Smith	6-3	258	4.6	Rutgers	106	 - 	151
	83	OT	Tony Pashos	6-6	337	5.4	Illinois	66	 - 	78
	84	RB	Artose Pinner	5-10	229	4.6	Kentucky	92	 - 	112
	85	DT	Ian Scott	6-2	312	5.1	Florida	90	 - 	111
	86	WR	Billy McMullen	6-4	210	4.5	Virginia	88	 - 	122
	87	RB	Cecil Sapp	5-11	229	4.5	Colorado St	91	 - 	110
	88	WR	Kevin Curtis	5-11	186	4.4	Utah St	83	 - 	111
	89	OT	Ben Johnson	6-7	329	5.3	Wisconsin	78	 - 	92
	90	MLB	Bradie James	6-2	242	4.6	LSU	74	 - 	91
	91	TE	Aaron Walker	6-6	252	4.7	Florida	89	 - 	113
	92	DE	Alonzo Jackson	6-4	266	4.8	Florida St	96	 - 	108
	93	WR	Justin Gage	6-4	217	4.7	Missouri	87	 - 	121
	94	WR	Shaun McDonald	5-9	169	4.4	Arizona St	102	 - 	115
	95	WR	Sam Aiken	6-2	209	4.6	North Carolina	84	 - 	95
	96	OC	Bruce Nelson	6-5	301	5.2	Iowa	113	 - 	132
	97	MLB	Lance Briggs	6-1	242	4.7	Arizona	88	 - 	107
	98	MLB	Victor Hobson	6-1	252	4.8	Michigan	85	 - 	96
	99	DE	Jamaal Green	6-2	272	4.7	Miami	116	 - 	138
	100	OLB	Eddie Moore	6-0	237	4.6	Tennessee	135	 - 	173
	101	OLB	Angelo Crowell	6-0	236	4.7	Virginia	87	 - 	109
	102	MLB	Chaun Thompson	6-2	240	4.5	West Texas A&M	93	 - 	117
	103	DE	Andrew Williams	6-2	263	4.7	Miami	93	 - 	124
	104	MLB	Clifton Smith	6-2	253	4.8	Syracuse	87	 - 	116
	105	S	Antwoine Sanders	6-2	202	4.5	Utah	96	 - 	123
	106	WR	Doug Gabriel	6-2	213	4.5	Central Florida	91	 - 	128
	107	OT	Jeremy Bridges	6-4	301	5.4	Southern Mississippi	87	 - 	127
	108	OLB	Pisa Tinoisamoa	6-0	231	4.6	Hawaii	105	 - 	119
	109	WR	Kareem Kelly	6-0	186	4.4	USC	97	 - 	113
	110	DE	Tully Banta-Cain	6-2	264	4.6	California	68	 - 	100
	111	TE	Robert Johnson	6-6	278	4.9	Auburn	90	 - 	112
	112	DT	Eric Manning	6-1	303	5.0	Oregon St	101	 - 	119
	113	CB	Drayton Florence	6-0	198	4.4	Tuskegee	80	 - 	97
	114	DT	Rashad Moore	6-3	324	4.9	Tennessee	92	 - 	125
	115	S	Todd Johnson	6-1	206	4.5	Florida	98	 - 	121
	116	CB	DeJuan Groce	5-10	192	4.5	Nebraska	108	 - 	111
	117	OT	Will Ofenheusle	6-7	308	5.2	Tennessee	108	 - 	120
	118	OT	Wade Smith	6-4	294	5.1	Memphis	120	 - 	149
	119	RB/KR	Domanick Davis	5-9	213	4.6	LSU	134	 - 	148
	120	OLB	Shurron Pierson	6-2	243	4.6	South Florida	101	 - 	142
	121	DT	Anthony Adams	6-0	299	5.1	Penn St	108	 - 	131
	122	CB	Ricky Manning	5-9	185	4.5	UCLA	107	 - 	117
	123	WR	Terrence Edwards	6-0	176	4.5	Georgia	126	 - 	154
	124	WR	Nate Burleson	6-1	197	4.5	Nevada	116	 - 	156
	125	TE	Mike Pinkard	6-5	259	4.6	Arizona St	109	 - 	136
	126	OT	Jordan Black	6-6	314	5.2	Notre Dame	120	 - 	139
	127	DE	Jimmy Wilkerson	6-3	271	4.9	Oklahoma	110	 - 	145
	128	DE	Antonio Garay	6-3	295	4.9	Boston College	119	 - 	142
	129	CB	Charles Tillman	6-1	207	4.4	Louisiana-Lafayette	119	 - 	146
	130	OLB	Chris Clemons	6-3	236	4.7	Georgia	129	 - 	150
	131	DE	Aaron Hunt	6-3	267	4.8	Texas Tech	115	 - 	150
	132	CB	Roderick Babers	5-9	192	4.4	Texas	103	 - 	128
	133	OLB	Cie Grant	6-0	228	4.4	Ohio St	123	 - 	131
	134	DT	Colin Cole	6-2	309	5.2	Iowa	111	 - 	155
	135	OT	Steve Sciullo	6-5	330	5.4	Marshall	128	 - 	137
	136	S	Bryan Scott	6-1	219	4.4	Penn St	129	 - 	156
	137	MLB	Tony Gilbert	6-0	251	4.8	Georgia	146	 - 	182
	138	CB	Donald Strickland	5-10	187	4.4	Colorado	117	 - 	128
	139	RB	LaBrandon Toefield	5-10	223	4.5	LSU	138	 - 	154
	140	S	Colin Branch	6-0	203	4.4	Stanford	124	 - 	169
	141	WR/KR	Bobby Wade	5-10	193	4.6	Arizona	137	 - 	158
	142	FB	Andrew Pinnick	5-10	265	4.7	South Carolina	130	 - 	162
	143	OC	Brett Romberg	6-2	295	5.2	Miami	141	 - 	186
	144	MLB	LaMarcus McDonald	6-1	227	4.9	TCU	105	 - 	134
	145	QB	Brian St.Pierre	6-3	218	4.8	Boston College	135	 - 	179
	146	DT	Dan Klecko	6-0	283	4.9	Temple	136	 - 	154
	147	S	Terrence Kiel	5-11	204	4.4	Texas A&M	153	 - 	171
	148	FB	BJ Askew	6-2	241	4.6	Michigan	149	 - 	193
	149	MLB	Matt Wilhelm	6-4	245	4.6	Ohio St	131	 - 	149
	150	OLB	Mike Nattiel	6-0	228	4.6	Florida	140	 - 	190
	151	FB	Casey Moore	6-2	240	4.6	Stanford	170	 - 	179
	152	DE	Matt Walters	6-5	272	4.7	Miami	135	 - 	160
	153	MLB	Mario Haggan	6-3	252	4.8	Mississippi St	118	 - 	148
	154	OT	Garry Johnson	6-3	289	5.3	Arkansas St	130	 - 	182
	155	WR	Walter Young	6-5	214	4.5	Illinois	146	 - 	179
	156	OT	Todd Williams	6-5	340	5.1	Florida St	143	 - 	160
	157	S	Willie Pile	6-2	206	4.5	Virginia Tech	152	 - 	190
	158	TE	Vishante Shiancoe	6-4	251	4.6	Morgan St	148	 - 	168
	159	WR	Arnaz Battle	6-1	217	4.6	Notre Dame	153	 - 	165
	160	CB	Chris Brown	6-0	195	4.4	UAB	152	 - 	176
	161	DT	Terrance Martin	6-3	299	5.1	North Carolina St	141	 - 	200
	162	DE	Nick Burley	6-4	243	4.8	Fresno St	147	 - 	164
	163	OC	Wayne Lucier	6-4	301	5.3	Colorado	187	 - 	199
	164	S	Donnie Nickey	6-2	220	4.6	Ohio St	153	 - 	169
	165	TE	Donald Lee	6-3	249	4.7	Mississippi St	171	 - 	191
	166	RB	Dahrran Diedrick	6-0	228	4.6	Nebraska	178	 - 	211
	167	QB	Kliff Kingsbury	6-4	213	4.7	Texas Tech	132	 - 	173
	168	OT	Kareem Marshall	6-5	359	5.5	Georgia	198	 - 	203
	169	CB	Shane Walton	5-11	184	4.6	Notre Dame	121	 - 	159
	170	MLB	Lawrence Flugence	6-0	239	4.8	Texas Tech	146	 - 	207
	171	OT	Justin Bates	6-4	293	5.3	Colorado	152	 - 	175
	172	RB	Ernest Graham	5-9	225	4.8	Florida	146	 - 	193
	173	DT	Matt Leonard	6-3	305	4.9	Stanford	135	 - 	177
	174	MLB	Kawika Mitchell	6-1	253	4.6	South Florida	151	 - 	186
	175	S	Derek Pagel	6-1	208	4.5	Iowa	181	 - 	212
	176	OG	Anthony Davis	6-4	329	5.3	Virginia Tech	138	 - 	193
	177	S	Gerome Sapp	6-0	216	4.6	Notre Dame	157	 - 	181
	178	WR	Bethel Johnson	5-11	201	4.3	Texas A&M	189	 - 	205
	179	OG	Taylor Whitley	6-4	321	5.1	Texas A&M	160	 - 	174
	180	QB	Jason Gesser	6-1	205	4.8	Washington St	158	 - 	197
	181	CB	Torrie Cox	5-9	181	4.5	Pittsburgh	145	 - 	163
	182	RB	Dwone Hicks	5-10	222	4.6	Middle Tennessee St	168	 - 	193
	183	OC	Dan Koppen	6-3	297	5.2	Boston College	169	 - 	182
	184	OLB	Khalid Abdullah	6-2	227	4.6	Mars Hill	199	 - 	217
	185	RB	Quentin Griffin	5-7	195	4.4	Oklahoma	174	 - 	203
	186	S	Anthony Floyd	5-10	202	4.5	Louisville	150	 - 	174
	187	CB	Ivan Taylor	6-0	187	4.4	Louisiana Lafayette	154	 - 	194
	188	DE	Bryant McNeal	6-4	248	4.8	Clemson	176	 - 	200
	189	S	Hanik Milligan	6-2	201	4.4	Houston	156	 - 	194
	190	QB	Ken Dorsey	6-5	208	5.0	Miami	154	 - 	190
	191	OT	Seth Wand	6-7	321	5.1	NW Missouri St	183	 - 	202
	192	OG	Tony Terrell	6-3	334	5.4	UNLV	171	 - 	209
	193	QB	Seneca Wallace	5-11	196	4.5	Iowa St	185	 - 	211
	194	S	Charles Drake	6-1	205	4.4	Michigan	140	 - 	205
	195	CB	Jason Goss	5-10	183	4.6	TCU	187	 - 	213
	196	WR	Antwone Savage	5-11	192	4.5	Oklahoma	199	 - 	227
	197	OT	Dustin Rykert	6-6	327	5.4	BYU	173	 - 	211
	198	WR	Ryan Hoag	6-2	200	4.5	Gustavus Adolphus	190	 - 	201
	199	OG	Jeff Roehl	6-4	300	5.1	Northwestern	163	 - 	230
	200	CB	Korey Banks	5-10	188	4.5	Mississippi St	184	 - 	217

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:37 PM

The New York Jets released Linebacker's Marvin Jones and Mo Lewis as expected. The team has said they are looking to get younger, and they felt that 31-year old Marvin Jones and 34-year old Mo Lewis was where they could start.

It was expected that Mo Lewis was a sure thing, because of his age and cap hit, however, the talks recently that Jones was going to be released came as a bit of a surprise. The release of Jones signals that the team will move Cowart to his natural linebacking position, the middle. The Jets will have to address the departure of Lewis and Jones through the draft or free agency.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:41 PM

Randy Thomas, Press Release
03/07/2003

Ashburn, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today they have signed veteran guard Randy Thomas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomas has displayed aggressive pass protection skills and solid run blocking in his previous four seasons with the New York Jets, and adds additional talent and experience to the Redskins offensive line. He has been touted among the most coveted players on this year’s free agent market.
Thomas, 6-5, 301 lbs., has started all 61 contests of his four-year career. In 2002, he was the starting right guard for all 16 games, helping pave the way for Curtis Martin when he rushed for 1,094 yards. He started 13 contests in 2001, missing three games due to an ankle injury after posting 16 starts consecutively during the 2000 and 1999 seasons.

Thomas, 27, was drafted by the Jets in the second round (57th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. He was named to virtually every NFL rookie-team list and was the only rookie guard to start all 16 contests in the NFL in 1999. He was also the first Jets rookie to open the season in the starting lineup since Randy Rasmussen in 1967.

As a senior, Thomas received first-team all-Southeastern Conference honors, after starting every game during his college career. He was also named a SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient during his time at Mississippi State. Prior to playing for Mississippi State, Thomas was named All-America, All-State and All-Region as a two-year starter at Copiah-Lincoln (MS) Community College. He received a degree in educational psychology from Mississippi State.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:43 PM

John Hall, Press Release
03/08/2003

Ashburn, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed kicker John Hall. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The six-year NFL veteran is a tough-minded and consistent competitor who has shown his ability to come through in critical game situations, nailing seven game-winning field goals among other clutch performances thus far in his career.
Hall, 28, comes to Washington after spending the first six years of his professional career with the New York Jets, scoring more than 100 points in five of his six seasons (93 points in 2000). He has connected on 149-of-203 field goals (regular season career-long of 55 yards; 60 yards in pre-season) and 205-of-210 extra points as a pro. His 652 career points rank him third all-time among Jets players, and he reached the 300-point total faster than any other player in franchise history. Hall turned in a solid performance in 2002, making 24-of-31 field goals in the regular season and playing a key role in leading the Jets into the playoffs. He was a perfect 2-for-2 in post-season play.

The 6-3, 220 lb. kicker handled both place kicking and kickoffs during 2001, finishing the season 24-of-31 and 32-of-32 on extra points. In addition, Hall converted a 53-yard field goal against Oakland with under a minute left to secure the Jets with their first playoff berth since 1998. His solid kick-offs helped the Jets secure excellent starting field position throughout the season, leading New York to finish ranked 2nd in the AFC and 5th in the NFL in the category.

In 2000, he connected on 21-of-32 field goals and recorded nine touchbacks. He set a career-high for field goal percentage in 1999 (81.8 %) converting on 27-of-33 field goals and finished with 108 points. He equaled a career-best with 120 points in 1998 making 25-of-35 field goals and a career-high 45 extra points. He began his career as an undrafted free agent in 1997, scoring a total of 120 points and setting a modern-day record for touchbacks with 29, earning him AFC Rookie of the Week and numerous all-rookie team honors at the end of the season.

Hall played collegiate ball at the University of Wisconsin and finished his career as the fifth all-time leading scorer with 186 points. He also holds the school’s record for the longest field goal (60 yards). Hall is a native of Port Charlotte, FL, where he attended Port Charlotte High School.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:46 PM

Bucs lose Singleton to 4-year deal with Jets

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TAMPA -- It took free agency to create some gaping holes in the NFL's best defense.

Bucs linebacker Al Singleton became the second starter to leave the Super Bowl champs in as many days when he signed a four-year contract with the Jets on Thursday. Terms weren't released, but the deal was believed to be worth about $8-million and include a $2-million signing bonus.

The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Singleton spent six seasons with Tampa Bay. He became a starter last season when Shelton Quarles moved to middle linebacker. Singleton finished with a career-high 89 tackles.

On Wednesday, Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson signed a five-year, $14-million deal with the Cardinals. As with Jackson, the Bucs expected to lose Singleton because of their salary-cap situation.

Singleton's departure leaves the Bucs without an experienced linebacker. Ryan Nece is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that forced him to spend most of his rookie season on injured reserve, and the Bucs did not tender a contract to restricted free agent Jack Golden.

Despite the hit to the defense, the Bucs plowed on with their search for backup quarterbacks.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:48 PM

Redskins sign free agent KR Chad Morton to offer sheet

ASHBURN, Virginia (Ticker) - The Washington Redskins continued their overhaul Thursday, or tried at least.
Already armed with a new running back, kicker and five linemen, the Redskins signed restricted free agent kick-returner Chad Morton to an offer sheet.
While terms were not disclosed, ESPN reported the deal to be worth $8 million over five years, including a $2.5 million signing bonus.
The New York Jets have seven days to match the offer or accept a fifth-round draft pick as compensation. They had made Morton a qualifying offer of $605,000 for one year, according to ESPN.
Morton, 25, ranked second in the AFC last season, averaging 26 yards per return. He totaled a team-record 1,509 return yards and two touchdowns - both in a Week One win at Buffalo, including a 98-yarder in overtime.
The second player in NFL history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in overtime, Morton has averaged 24.4 yards per return in three seasons - two with the Jets and one with New Orleans.
Morton is the second restricted free agent this week to sign an offer sheet with the Redskins. On Monday, Green Bay safety Matt Bowen signed a reported four-year, $6 million deal.
Before they signed Morton to the offer sheet, the Redskins needed to acquire a compensatory fifth-round draft pick. They got one Monday from New England, but it did not meet NFL guidelines because it wasn't higher than Washington's own fifth-rounder.
On Thursday, the deal was amended, with the Redskins acquiring the highest of the Patriots' three fifth-round selections, which originally was Dallas'. In exchange, Washington and New England swapped 2003 third-round picks.
It is believed the Jets will match the offer.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:50 PM

Jets sign PK Doug Brien
3/11/03

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Jets signed unrestricted free agent Doug Brien on Friday to replace kicker John Hall, who signed with the Washington Redskins.

Brien began last season with the Minnesota Vikings but was released in October. He entered the league in 1994 and tied a Super Bowl record that year when he made all seven extra points he attempted in San Francisco's 49-26 victory over San Diego.

Brien also set 49ers records that season for extra points made (60) and attempted (62).

Brien has played nine years in the NFL with five teams.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:52 PM

Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Jets have a week to match Redskins' offer Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Wide receiver Laveranues Coles signed an offer sheet from the Washington Redskins on Wednesday. On Monday, the Redskins offered Coles, the New York Jets' outstanding young receiver, a seven-year contract worth about $35 million, including a $13 million signing bonus. Coles is a restricted free agent, so the Jets have a week to match the offer. If they don't, they will receive Washington's first-round and third round pick in this year's NFL draft. Coles had 89 catches for 1,264 yards and five touchdowns last season. He has said he was disappointed by the Jets' initial contract offer -- believed to include a $6 million signing bonus. While New York has enough money under the salary cap to match Washington's offer it also must consider whether to match the offer to Morton by Thursday.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:54 PM

The Jets tooks some time to evaluate and have concluded to match the Redskins' offer for RB/KR Chad Morton.

Morton, 25, ranked second in the AFC last season, averaging 26 yards per return. He totaled a team-record 1,509 return yards and two touchdowns - both in a Week One win at Buffalo, including a 98-yarder in overtime.

It is expected that Morton's role in the offense will expand as well this season, as the new staff looks to add speed.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 09:57 PM

Posted on Wed, Mar. 19, 2003

New linebacker Navies signs on with Jets

Associated Press

Hempstead, NY - Shedding blocks is what linebackers like Hannibal Navies are paid to do.

And while Navies is at it, the newest New York Jet plans to shed an injury label which drove down his price as an unrestricted free agent.

Navies, who signed a three-year deal Tuesday with the Jets reportedly worth $3 million, including a $500,000 signing bonus, can play all three linebacker positions.

The only problem is that the projected replacement for aging Mo Lewis has been nicked-up for much of his four-year NFL career.

Navies said he is confident not only that his injury-plagued days are over, but that he can play effectively in the middle even though most of his professional experience is at outside linebacker.

"I have no doubt I can stay healthy," said Navies Wednesday in a conference call from his home in Charlotte, N.C. "It's been a couple of tough breaks the last couple years, but it's not been anything major."

"I don't think it will be an issue for me to stay healthy."

The 6-2, 240-pound Navies has missed 26 of a possible 64 regular-season games since entering the league as Carolina's fourth-round pick in 1999, including 16 the past two seasons.

Navies started nine of the 11 games he played in last season as the Panthers' strong side linebacker and recorded 45 tackles, 25 solo, with no sacks before sitting out the final five games with a high ankle sprain.

He started Carolina's first five games of 2001, but was sidelined the last 11 with a broken forearm.

Navies was healthy the entire 2000 season, playing in 13 games as a backup, but missed the first seven games of his rookie season with a knee injury.

He was healthy and highly productive during his collegiate career at Colorado, where he was a two-year starter and finished with 180 solo tackles, eighth-best in Buffaloes' history.

mmarra82 · 04-01-2004, 10:01 PM

WR Coles headed to Washington
March 19, 2003
The Sports Network

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Jets have decided not to match the Washington Redskins' offer sheet to restricted free agent wide receiver Laveranues Coles, according to published reports.

According to Wednesday's New York Daily News and New York Post, the Jets will announce at a press conference on Wednesday that they will allow Coles to officially become a Redskin and accept the offer sheet, which is reported to be worth $35 million over seven years, including a $13 million signing bonus.

The club officially has until 4:00 PM Wednesday to determine whether they will match the offer sheet Coles signed last week with Washington.

The Jets will receive Washington's first round selection (13th overall) and the team's third round draft selection (75 overall) in April's draft as compensation. The Jets also have their own pick in the first round, which is No. 22.

The 25-year-old Coles, who played his college ball at Florida State, set career highs last season with 89 catches for 1,264 yards, an average of 14.2 yards per reception. He also caught five touchdown passes.

In his first two campaigns, the 5'11", 196-pounder had 81 receptions for 1,238 yards and eight touchdowns.

mmarra82 · 04-02-2004, 11:34 AM

March 21, 2003

Hempstead, NY

Owner Woody Johnson - "The past three weeks has seen our organziation make decisions that were not easy ones. Long tenured players have moved on, and the organization has changed its focus. General Manager Michael Marra, and Coach McGregor and their staff have the ownerships full support. At this time I ask General Manager Michael Marra to address you. Mr. Marra will explain the team's decision making process and then will take some questions from you. Mike..."

GM Marra - "As Mr. Johnson stated, the past three weeks have seen more changes in the Jets' organization, this time to our club's roster. Currently we are about a projected $10 million under the league salary cap, once the draft is completed and any further free agency signings occur. Once we have our roster established we will begin to look at extending the contracts of some of our core players whose contracts are up following the 2004 season.

Our organziation's goal is to compete and ultimately get the New York Jets back to the Super Bowl in a three year window. In order to get the plan in action we had to part ways with some veteran players. Our longest tenure Jet Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones were released to free up the necessary cap space to bring in youger players on the Defense. We have addressed these issues by signing Hannibal Navies to play the strong side and Al Singleton for the weak side, Sam Cowart will be moved to his more natural position, the middle. We explored the possiblity of signing a Defensive Tackle, however, the top Defensive Tackles asking prices were high, and we felt we could work this position from within the organziation and through the draft. We are currently looking at suring up our Safety position through free agency and the draft as well.

Because of today's salary cap, we faced the tough decisions of seeing some young talent move to Washington. Unrestricted Free Agent Randy Thomas was offered a very lucrative deal, that we felt we could not match because of our cap situation. The move of Restricted Free Agent Laverneus Coles puts this organziation in a good position. We tendered an offer to Coles that would grant us a first and third round pick if he signed with someone else. Washington offered Coles a contract that we could have matched however, it would have made our cap situation difficult to handle next season when we have to extend what we feel are our key players for the future. After speaking with the staff and scouts we feel that Moss, who has a similar build, can fit into Coles role, and Coach McGregor would like to obtain a taller more physical receiver to play opposite. We are looking at some veteran wide outs as well as players in this year's draft.

The decision to keep Chad Morton was a deal that made sense to us. If we had allowed Morton to move on to Washington, we would have received a 5th round pick. Now we have someone still here to handle kick return responsibilities as well as add another dimension out of the backfield.

We now have two picks in the first round, a pick in the second round and two picks in the third round to help fill any needs and allow this team to compete for years to come.

At this time I can take some questions.

"Have you had any contact with other teams about moving your two first round picks, and moving up in the first round to obtain one of the elite players?"

Marra - "At this time, no, although we were only awarded the picks a couple of days ago."

"Because of the short time the front office and staff has had to prepare for free agency, do you feel you lost out on some players, such as Coles and Thomas?"

Marra - "I was hear when we tried to negotiate a long term deal with Coles, but I think they knew he would receive some offers and wanted the opportunity to explore them. As far as what was out on the market, I feel we did well, there was a lot interest in some of the players we signed, and they ended up with us."

"How much input has the coaching staff had in the decision making process?"

Marra - "Myself, the Scouting Staff and the Coaching Staff has spent countless hours over the past three weeks evaluating our own personnel, unrestricted and restricted free agents and the draft pool. We are all on the same page, we want players that are younger, quicker and can adapt to the new system."

"Will Vinny Testaverde be with the team this season?"

Marra - "Coach McGregor and myself spoke with Vinny and informed him that we would like to have him back for the season."

"Will Vinny's role be solely as a backup?"

Marra - "I cannot answer that for certainty, that will be the coaches' choice."

"Will we see any more signings before the draft?"

Marra - "It is possible, we are scheduled to meet with Minnesota Vikings' Safety, Tyrone Carter, San Diego Chargers' Receiver, Curtis Conway and Seattle's Restricted Free Agent Wide Receiver, Darrell Jackson. We also plan to workout several players in the nex week or so, then direct our full attention to the draft."

PR Director - "At this time our press conference is concluded, Coach McGregor will now meet with scheduled reporters one to one at fifteen minutes each. Thank you for coming."

mmarra82 · 04-03-2004, 03:25 PM

Posted on Fri, Apr. 11, 2003

VIKINGS REPORT: Carter signs with Jets

BY BILL WILLIAMSON

Pioneer Press

Tyrone Carter is leaving the Twin Cities.

The Florida native, who etched a place in Gophers history, agreed to terms with the New York Jets on Thursday, leaving the Vikings and the Twin Cities after seven seasons here.

"Sometimes leaving home is the toughest thing,'' said Carter's agent Drew Rosenhaus. "He really found it hard to leave the Vikings. He would have loved to stay in Minnesota, but the Jets offered him a rare opportunity.''

Rosenhaus said Carter would officially sign a two-year contract today. Terms were not available, but it's believed Carter got a signing bonus.

The Jets will give Carter a chance to return kicks, as well as an opportunity to play cornerback and safety.

Carter was a college legend but was unable to play consistently well for the Vikings, moving between cornerback and safety. He was named the starting right cornerback after two games last season but lost the job after four games and played the rest of the season as a nickel cornerback. He returned 17 kickoffs for 20.6 average.

Carter started 20 games as a Vikings, but at 5 feet 8, 190 pounds, many coaches considered him too small to be a consistent performer in the NFL. Still, it was a popular move locally when the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2000 draft.

Carter, 27, was the first Gopher to earn consecutive All-America honors since Bobby Bell in 1961-62. He had 528 tackles in college, an NCAA record for defensive backs.

Even though they are revamping their secondary, the Vikings had a limited interest in retaining Carter as a reserve. He turned down modest offers from the Vikings and Indianapolis last month. He became an unrestricted free agent when the Vikings declined to give him a contract tender for this season.

mmarra82 · 04-03-2004, 03:30 PM

Jets Sign Punter Dan Stryzinski
April 14, 2003
AP

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) The New York Jets signed free-agent punter Dan Stryzinski on Monday to replace Matt Turk, who was released earlier this month.

Stryzinski was let go by Kansas City last month. Stryzinski has nearly four times as many punts inside the 20-yard line as he does touchbacks (271-73) and he has a 40.1-yard gross average and net average of 35.8 yards.

He also has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons during his 13-year career.

AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service

mmarra82 · 04-03-2004, 05:54 PM

From: Daryl Whiting
Head Scout

To: Michael Marra
General Manager

Here are the statistics about the players you asked for:

Pro Dates Notes and Results of Possible Selections at the NFL Draft April 26, 27.

Anquan Boldin (6-0 5/8, 218, 4.60/40) | Florida State. Boldin’s 40-time at the NFL Combine was 4.70-4.75.

Tyrone Calico (6-3¾, 223) | Middle Tennessee State. Calico, who ran a 4.34 40-time at the NFL Combine, impressed scouts during receiving drills at pro day. He dropped 2 out of the 50 passes thrown to him.

Talman Gardner (6-0¾, 209, 4.36/40) | Florida State. Gardner caught every pass thrown to him during drills.

Taylor Jacobs (6-0¼, 197, 4.37/40, 4.19/SS, 6.91/3-cone, 37"/V, 9’9"/LJ) | Florida. Jacobs didn't drop a pass during his school-sponsored pro day.

Andre Johnson (6-1 7/8, 224, 4.34/40, 4.10/SS, 41¼"/V, 10’9"/LJ) | Miami. Johnson looked average in receiving drills during his school-sponsored pro day.

Bethel Johnson (5-11, 201, 4.29/40, 17/BP, 10’9"/LJ) | Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills were among the teams that attended his workout.

Bryant Johnson (6-2 3/8, 211, 4.39/40, 4.14/SS, 7.18/3-cone, 36½"/V, 10’6"/LJ) | Penn State

Teyo Johnson (6-5 1/8, 246, 4.68/40, 18/BP) | Stanford. Teyo Johnson looked very good catching passes and impressed during blocking drills. Johnson is beings seriously considered as a NFL tight end prospect.

Shaun McDonald (5-8 5/8, 175, 4.46/40, 4.07/SS, 6.85/3-cone, 33 ½"/V, 9’0"/LJ) | Arizona State. McDonald ran outdoors on Astroturf.

Charles Rogers (6-2 3/8, 200, 4.30, 4.19/SS, 7.10/3-cone, 37"/V, 10’1"/LJ) | Michigan State. Rogers bobbled a few passes during his workout.

Kelley Washington (6-2½, 215, 4.42/40, 4.08/SS, 6.86/3-cone, 11.48/long shuttle, 18/BP, 39"/V, 10’9"/LJ) | Tennessee. Washington looked fully recovered from Nov. 2002 neck fusion surgery, caught the ball well, and looked powerful coming out of his breaks. He has firmly established himself as a first round pick.

William Joseph (6-5, 308, 5.05/40, 29/BP, 30"/V) | Miami

Jimmy Kennedy (6-4, 323, 5.22/40, 4.72/SS, 8.06/3-cone, 23/BP, 30"/V, 8’3"/LJ) | Penn State

Dan Klecko (5-11½, 273) | Temple. Klecko worked out but did not do any drills during his school-sponsored pro day. He weighed in at 273, 10 pounds less than what he was at the Combine.

Rien Long (6-6 1/8, 303, 5.15/40, 4.47/Ss, 7.09/3-cone, 18/BP, 29"/V, 9’5"/LJ, 32¾" arm, 10" hand) | Washington State

Kenny Peterson (6-3½, 288, 27/BP, 30"/V, 8’7"/LJ) | Ohio State. [DT/DE] Peterson was impressive during weightlifting drills, but he pulled his hamstring running the 40-yard dash and could not complete the run. Several of NFL reps thought Peterson was faking the injury because he knew his dash time would be poor and needed a handy excuse.

Dwayne Robertson (6-1 3/8, 324, 4.85/40, 30/BP, 29½"/V, 8’8"/LJ) | Kentucky

Johnathan Sullivan (6-3 3/8, 312, 4.97/40, 4.83/SS, 7.74/3-cone, 24/BP, 29½"/V, 8’4"/LJ) | Georgia. Sullivan failed to impress scouts during his pro day.

Ty Warren (6-4 5/8, 307, 5.05/40, 24/BP) | Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills were among the teams that attended his workout.

Rodney "Boss" Bailey (6-3¼, 230, 4.42/40, 45½"/V, 10’11"/LJ) | Georgia. Bailey was clocked as low as 4.35 in the 40 on a rubber track during his school-sponsored pro day.

Victor Hobson (4.61/40, 4.20/SS, 7.09/3-cone) | Michigan. Hobson ran indoors on a rubber track.

Robert Mathis (6-0 3/8, 228, 4.54/40, 4.25/SS, 7.30/3-conel, 22/BP, 32"/V, 9’6"/LJ) | Alabama A&M. [OLB/DE] Mathis is a defensive end who projects to outside linebacker in the NFL.

Mike Nattiel (5-11 5/8, 228, 4.60/40, 36"/V) | Florida

Pisa Tinoisamoa (6-0 3/8, 231) | Hawaii. Tinoisamoa looked very good in drills during his school-sponsored pro day.

Sam Williams (6-4½, 257, 4.58/40, 4.26/SS, 21/BP, 37"/V, 10’2½"/LJ) | Fresno State. Williams added 17 pounds of muscle for his pro day. His 4.58 40-time was on rough grass and was better than any recorded by a linebacker at the NFL Combine (4.62 being the best).

Gerald Hayes (6-0 1/8, 239, 4.77/40, 4.41/SS, 7.62/3-cone, 31"/V) | Pittsburgh. Hayes didn't do the long jump.

E.J. Henderson (6-1½, 238, 4.70/40, 4.34/SS, 7.15/3-cone, 32½"/V, 9’0"/LJ) | Maryland. Henderson impressed scouts during drills.

Terry Pierce (6-1¼, 245, 4.79/40, 4.51/SS, 7.30/3-cone, 32"/V, 9’7"/LJ) | Kansas State. Pierce didn't bench press since he did it at the Combine. Some scouts said he was impressive during linebacker drill, other said he looked sluggish. The Saints and the Chiefs were particularly impressed even though there was general agreement that Pierce appeared to be 7-9 pounds heavy.

Drayton Florence (6-0, 190) | Tuskegee. Florence postponed his workout until March 27 (originally scheduled for March 4) because he tweaked his hamstring at the NFL Combine.

Ricky Manning Jr. (5-9, 180, 4.45/40) | UCLA

Terence Newman (5-10 3/8, 189, 4.39/40, 3.84/SS, 6.61/3-cone) | Kansas State

Derrick Tatum (5-10 3/8, 194, 4.41/40, 4.06/SS, 11.07/long shuttle, 6.92/3-cone, 15/BP, 37"/V, 10’7"/LJ) | Kentucky

Marcus Trufant (3.89/SS) | Washington State

Andre Woolfolk (6-1 3/8, 197) | Oklahoma. Didn't run at his school-sponsored pro day after running a 4.48/40 at the NFL Combine. Woolfolk looked very good in drills during his school-sponsored pro day, but then scouts watched him surrender two TD passes on the Oklahoma State game film.

Nnamdi Asomugha (6-2 5/8, 210, 4.41/40, 4.22/SS, 7.03/3-cone) | California. [FS/CB/SS]

Julian Battle (6-2 1/8, 204, 4.44/40, 14/BP, 35½"/V, 9’11"/LJ) | Tennessee. The Buffalo Bills are looking at Battle as a cornerback prospect.

Terrence Holt (6-1¾, 208, 4.55/40) | North Carolina State

Derek Pagel (6-1, 210, 4.62/40, 6.50/3-cone, 25/BP, 9’9"/LJ) | Iowa. Pagel did not do the vertical jump because he did it at the NFL Combine.

Willie Pile (6-2 1/8, 204, 4.54/40) | Virginia Tech. Pile did not jump or do anything else because he already had done that at the Combine.

Mike Doss (6-2¼, 215, 4.50/40, 3.97/SS, 6.77/3-cone, 16/BP, 39"/V, 10’3"/LJ) | Ohio State

Terrence Kiel (5-11, 205, 4.50/40) | Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills attended Kiel’s workout.

Gerome Sapp (6-0 1/8, 219) | Notre Dame. Sapp did not to work out during his school-sponsored pro day due to a broken wrist he sustained on February 26.

mmarra82 · 04-03-2004, 05:56 PM

2003 NFL Traded Draft Picks
Updated: 4/15/2003

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Pick    Traded To          Traded From           Traded For

1st -   Buffalo            Atlanta               WR Peerless Price
1st -   New England        Buffalo               QB Drew Bledsoe
1st -   New Orleans        Miami                 RB Ricky Williams (U of Texas)
1st -   NY Jets             Washington           WR Laveranues Coles (1st round compensation for RFA Coles)
1st -   Oakland            Tampa Bay             HC Jon Gruden
2nd -   Philadelphia        Green Bay            CB Al Harris and Philadelphia's 4th round pick in 2003
3rd -   Houston            Atlanta               4th round pick in 2002
3rd -   New England        Washington            * See Below
3rd -   New Orleans        Kansas City           OT Willie Roaf
3rd -   Washington         New England           * See Below
3rd -   New England        New Orleans           S Tebucky Jones (New England also receives Saints' 7th rounder in 2003 and Saints' 4th rounder in 2004)
4th -   Carolina           Miami                 DE Jay Willams
4th -   Cincinnati         New Orleans           RB Curtis Keaton
4th -   Green Bay          Philadelphia          2nd round pick in 2003 (Green Bay also receives CB Al Harris)
4th -   New England        Green Bay             WR Terry Glenn
4th -   St. Louis          Washington            RB Trung Canidate (St. Louis also receives OG David Loverne)
5th -   Cleveland          Minnesota             DT Stalin Colinet
5th -   Detroit            Washington            OG Brendan Stai
5th -   Washington         Dallas                * See Below 
5th -   New England        Houston               OT Greg Randle-Robinson
6th -   Atlanta            Philadelphia          OLB Marc Simoneau
6th -   Chicago            Miami                 QB Cade McNown
6th -   Dallas             Kansas City           2002 NFL Draft day trade
6th -   Green Bay          Washington            S Matt Bowen **
6th -   Minnesota          New Orleans           QB Todd Bouman
6th -   Pittsburgh         St. Louis             WR Troy Edwards
6th -   forfeited          Houston               OG Milford Brown (Florida State) selected by Houston in 6th round of September 2002 Supplemental Draft
7th -   Dallas             San Diego             OG Kelvin Garmon
7th -   Miami              San Francisco         QB Cade McNown
7th -   Miami              Tampa Bay             OT Cornell Green
7th -   New England        St. Louis             OT Grant Williams
7th -   New Orleans        Indianapolis          RB Ricky Williams (Texas Tech)
7th -   New England        New Orleans           S Tebucky Jones (New England also receives Saints' 3rd rounder in 2003 and Saints' 4th rounder in 2004)
7th -   NY Jets            Washington            OG David Loverne
7th -   San Diego          Cleveland             TE Steve Heiden
7th -   Seattle            Jacksonville          CB/S Ike Charlton  
7th -   St.Louis           Houston               CB Jacoby Shepherd
7th -   Washington         Miami                 QB Sage Rosenfils

mmarra82 · 04-04-2004, 09:50 PM

April 25, 2003

With the NFL Draft approaching tomorrow, the Jets were contacted by Chicago to see if they were interested in sending their #13 and #22 pick of the first round along with a mid-round pick to move up to the #4 spot to have a shot at perhaps Wide Receiver Charles Rogers, Andre Johnson, Defensive Tackle Dwayne Robertson or Cornerback Terence Newman.

Jets feel they have too many holes at this time and can get the quality players later in the first round. It is believed the Jets would like to land a DT at #13. It is believed that Robertson will be gone by then, however, they feel they will still get a shot at one of the remaining Defensive Tackles, which is one of the deepest positions of the draft. It is believed that the Jets are hopeful, Kevin Williams of Oklahoma State or Jonathan Sullivan of Georgia will be available after Robertson, who is expected to go in the Top-5.

mmarra82 · 04-04-2004, 09:53 PM

April 25, 2003

Chicago has been talking with teams the past few days about trading out of the #4 spot, and they found a taker. The Patriots who are looking for a dominating type player made the deal with the Bears, sending their #14 pick, #19 pick and a mid round pick in return for the #4 overall pick. It is believed the Patriots are looking to nab Defensive Tackle Dwayne Robertson of Kentucky or one of the elite wideouts, Charles Rogers of Michigan State, or Andre Johnson of Miami.

mmarra82 · 04-04-2004, 10:17 PM

April 26, 2003
NFL Draft

NFL Draft
Round 1

1. Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer, QB (6-4¼, 237, 4.60) | USC.
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, the Bengals selected their quarterback of the future. Veteran QB Jon Kitna will get the starting nod this year, giving Palmer time to digest the playbook. The question is how quickly can Palmer learn Cincinnati’s system?

2. Detroit Lions: Charles Rogers, WR (6-4, 202, 4.44) | Michigan State.
The Lions desperately needed a franchise wide receiver and got one in Rogers, who will reinvigorate a passing offense whose leading receivers were RB James Stewart (45 receptions) and WR Bill Schroeder (595 yards) in 2002.

3. Houston Texans: Andre Johnson, WR (6-1 7/8, 224, 4.42) | Miami.
The Texans opted to roll the dice that veteran OLT Tony Boselli will be fully recovered from his shoulder problems to give Houston a full season of play in 2003. Instead trading down and selecting Utah OT Jordan Gross to protect QB David Carr (sacked 76 times in 2003), Houston decided to use a mid round selection on a pass protector (OT Seth Wand), saving their No. 3 overall pick for explosive Miami WR Andre Johnson, who has the size and speed to exploit a defense.

4. New England (from Chicago): Dewayne Robertson, DT (6-1 3/8, 317, 4.87) | Kentucky.
The Patriots traded their No. 14 overall and No. 19 overall draft picks to Chicago to move up high enough to select the best defensive tackle in this year’s draft.

5. Dallas Cowboys: Terence Newman, CB (5-10 3/8, 189, 4.39) | Kansas State.
While Dallas HC Bill Parcells would have preferred to trade down, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones held firm and selected Newman, adding much needed coverage ability to a secondary that was shaky in that area last season.

6. New Orleans Saints (from Arizona): Johnathan Sullivan, DT (6-3 1/8, 312, 4.97) | Georgia.
The Saints continued to upgrade their defense with their trade up for Sullivan, who was practically handed a starting job when the Saints traded starting DT Norman Hand to the Seahawks on Day 2 of the draft.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (moved up after Minnesota passed): Byron Leftwich, QB (6-5 3/8, 242, 4.88) | Marshall.
Jaguars HC Jack Del Rio opted to select the team’s quarterback of the future given Jaguars veteran starting QB Mark Brunell is getting old after taking a couple of years of pounding. Leftwich will watch from the sidelines this year, giving him more time for his leg to heal.

8. Carolina Panthers (moved up after Minnesota passed): Jordan Gross, OT (6-4½, 303, 5.02) | Utah.
The Panthers lucked out as Gross fell into their lap. Gross will fill the void at right tackle created when Carolina released ORT Chris Terry late in the 2002 season.

9. Minnesota Vikings (passed on draft slots 7 and 8): Kevin Williams, DT (6-4½, 307, 4.83) | Oklahoma State.
After trying to create a bidding war between the Ravens and the Jaguars for their No. 7 overall draft pick, the Vikings burned themselves, allowing the clock on their pick to run out and dropping two draft slots as a result. DT Kevin Williams’ agent is expected to ask for No. 7 pick money even though the NFL will only award Minnesota No. 9 pick money under the team’s rookie salary pool. The signing bonus difference between the No. 7 and No. 9 overall picks is expected to be around $3 million. The Vikings could be looking at a "Bryant McKinnie" type holdout. Sure, things could still work out, but the Vikings have dug themselves a hole, both in resources and public perception.

10. Baltimore Ravens: Terrell Suggs, DE (6-3¼, 257, 4.77) | Arizona State.
While defensive end/outside linebacker was not one of their biggest needs, the Ravens could not pass up the opportunity to add a super productive pass rusher to their defense. Suggs could wind up starting at strongside linebacker in the Ravens’ 3-4 defense.

11. Seattle Seahawks: Marcus Trufant, CB (5-11, 199, 4.40) | Washington State.
The Seahawks had needs across the board on defense, but they passed over their biggest need (defensive tackle) to take Trufant, sending a message to disgruntled CB Shawn Springs. If Springs shapes up, he’ll start opposite CB Ken Lucas or Trufant. If not, Seattle is now in a position to trade Springs. Meanwhile, Seattle bolstered their defensive tackle position by trading for Saints sluggish DT Norman Hand on Day 2 of the draft.

12. St. Louis Rams: Jimmy Kennedy, DT (6-4, 324, 5.20) | Penn State.
After division rival Seattle nabbed Trufant, the player the Rams really wanted/needed, St. Louis opted to bolster their defensive line by taking Kennedy, who is a great hedge against DT Damione Lewis and his recurring foot injuries.

13. New York Jets (from Washington): Ty Warren, DT (6-4½, 307, 5.05) | Texas A&M.
New York’s draft was impacted by them not willing to trade up into the top 4. The Jets picked what they considered to be the last top defensive tackle in this draft. While Warren is a reach here considering he was slowed by injuries last year, his selection allows New York to place a DT alongside Jason Ferguson who can provide run support as well as rush the passer.

14. Chicago Bears (from Buffalo via New England): Michael Haynes, DE (6-3½, 285, 4.75) | Penn State.
The Bears’ loss of OLB Rosevelt Colvin via free agency compelled Chicago to bolster its pass rush. They made the safe pick in Haynes, who can rush the passer but holds up even better against the run.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from San Diego): Jerome McDougle, DE (6-1½, 264, 4.66) | Miami.
The Eagles needed to replace DE Hugh Douglas, who signed a free agent deal with Jacksonville. McDougle’s pass rushing ability should get him into the Eagles’ defensive end rotation immediately.

16. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Kansas City): Troy Polamalu, SS (5-10, 205, 4.35) | USC.
The Steelers traded up to get their man – Polamalu – who will add speed and hitting ability to their weak secondary.

17. Arizona Cardinals (from New Orleans): Bryant Johnson, WR (6-2¼, 215, 4.50) | Penn State.
The Cardinals traded down to no man’s land and reached for WR Bryant Johnson to fill a major need. Johnson has talent and should develop into a reliable target, but he lacks top end speed. Although Johnson will start, the Cardinals will wind up paying first round money to a second round player.

18. Arizona Cardinals (from Miami via New Orleans): Calvin Pace, DE (6-4, 267, 4.68) | Wake Forest.
While Pace is another reach for the Cardinals, he was a fast rising prospect who was unlikely to be available when Arizona was expected to pick again. So, by not selecting DE Terrell Suggs and trading down, the Cardinals believe they still secured a quality defensive end prospect in Pace and a quality wide receiver in Bryant Johnson. Both are expected to start.

19. Chicago Bears (from New England): Kyle Boller, QB (6-3, 234, 4.60) | California.
It was figured the Boller would go to the Ravens with the #10 pick, but when Suggs became available at #10 the Ravens took Suggs leaving Boller still on the board. The Bears figured to take Grossman with this pick, but get a better quarterback at #19 in Boller.

20. Denver Broncos: George Foster, OT (6-5, 333, 5.23) | Georgia.
With no defensive end worthy of their pick, the Broncos opted to strengthen their weak offensive line by selecting massive OT George Foster, whose wrist injury doesn’t seem to concern Denver.

21. Cleveland Browns: Jeff Faine, C (6-2¼, 303, 4.98) | Notre Dame.
After proclaiming that the Browns had a replacement (C/OG Melvin Fowler) for salary cap casualty C Dave Wohlabaugh, Cleveland HC Butch Davis decided to select C Jeff Faine anyway. Iowa OG Eric Steinbach, whom some believe could move to tackle within a year, would have filled the Browns’ offensive line needs better.

22. New York Jets: Boss Bailey, LB (6-3, 233, 4.38) | Georgia.
The Jets add athleticism to their aging linebacking corp with Bailey. Some thought the Jets would look at cornerback, Andre Woolfolk of Oklahoma here, or Florida wide-out, Taylor Jacobs. It is expected that Bailey will compete for the starting Strong-Side Linebacker position with newly acquired free agent, Hannibal Navies.

23. Buffalo Bills (from Atlanta): Willis McGahee, RB (6-0¼, 225, 4.46 [pre knee injury]) | Miami.
Bills HC Greg Williams claimed that McGahee was the top prospect on their draft board. Still, the selection of McGahee is a surprise considering the number of defensive needs Buffalo has. With the presence of incumbent starting RB Travis Henry, Buffalo will allow McGahee’s knee to continue to heal during the 2003 season. McGahee should be ready to challenge for the starting job in 2004, setting up a trade scenario for Henry next year.

24. Indianapolis Colts: Dallas Clark, TE (6-3½, 253, 4.58) | Iowa.
The Colts shunned defensive help in the first round and chose to add a fast, pass-catching tight end to their receiving corps. Indianapolis selects Clark over Tennessee TE Jason Witten, whose receiving ability and quickness was questioned by the Colts.

25. New York Giants: William Joseph, DT (6-5, 308, 5.05) | Miami.
The Giants really needed to add a top-notch defensive end, but they deemed that none of the remaining prospects were worthy of their pick. So, they selected Miami DT William Joseph instead. Joseph will be a valuable rotation lineman this season and provide a valuable hedge against DT Keith Hamilton’s recurring Achilles’ tendon problems.

26. San Francisco 49ers: Kwame Harris, OT (6-7, 308, 5.12) | Stanford.
The 49ers stopped Harris’ drop down the first round and in the process found a massive replacement for aging starter OLT Derrick Deese.

27. Kansas City Chiefs (from Pittsburgh): Larry Johnson, RB (6-1, 228, 4.50) | Penn State.
Considering their needs on defense, the Chiefs’ selection of RB Larry Johnson signaled their concern over the timetable for RB Priest Holmes’ (hip) recovery. Also factoring into the Chiefs decision was Holmes’ demand for a new contract. While Johnson lacks Holmes’ speed, he has power and good receiving skills and will be a worthy replacement for Holmes, if it comes to that.

28. Tennessee Titans: Andre Woolfolk, CB (6-1 3/8, 197, 4.46) | Oklahoma.
Despite his lack of experience as a cornerback, Woolfolk will challenge for a starting job in Tennessee this year. Given the Titans’ lack of depth at corner, Woolfolk will at least be a No. 3 corner this year.

29. Green Bay Packers: Rex Grossman, QB (6-1, 217, 5.00) | Florida.
Green Bay takes their first shot at grooming a replacement for Hall of Famer, Brett Favre. Although Grossman does not have the arm of Favre, he posses the leadership qualities the Packers are looking for.

30. San Diego Chargers (from Philadelphia): Sammy Davis, CB (5-11½, 186, 4.41) | Texas A&M.
The Chargers addressed their secondary needs over and over in this year’s draft. Davis’ aggressive one-on-one coverage style should make San Diego’s move of CB Ryan McNeil to safety easier to swallow.

31. Oakland Raiders: Nnamdi Asomugha, CB/FS (6-2 3/8, 215, 4.43) | California.
The Raiders went with the athletic and versatile Asomugha to improve their injury riddled secondary.

32. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa Bay): Tyler Brayton, DE/DT (6-6, 277, 4.75) | Colorado.
The Raiders selected Brayton to beef up their pass rush given the age and injury history of DE Trace Armstrong.

Note-Italics represent the changes I feel could have happened had the Jets not made the trade with Chicago.

mmarra82 · 04-04-2004, 10:23 PM

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 Round 2Round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7Prospects by: Players | Teams | Schools | Positions	
 
PK(OVR)	TEAM	NAME	POS	SCHOOL
1(33)	Cincinnati	ERIC STEINBACH	OG	IOWA
2(34)	Detroit	NICK BARRETT	OLB	OREGON STATE
3(35)	Chicago	CHARLES TILLMAN	CB	LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
4(36)	New England	EUGENE WILSON	CB	ILLINOIS
5(37)	New Orleans (from Arizona)	JON STINCHCOMB	OT	GEORGIA
6(38)	Dallas	AL JOHNSON	C	WISCONSIN
7(39)	Jacksonville	RASHEAN MATHIS	FS	BETHUNE COOKMAN
8(40)	Minnesota	E.J. HENDERSON	MLB	MARYLAND
9(41)	Houston (from Baltimore)	BENNIE JOPPRU	TE	MICHIGAN
10(42)	Seattle	KEN HAMLIN	S	ARKANSAS
11(43)	St. Louis	PISA TINOISAMOA	OLB	HAWAII
12(44)	Washington	TAYLOR JACOBS	WR	FLORIDA
13(45)	New England (from Carolina)	BETHEL JOHNSON	WR	TEXAS A&M
14(46)	San Diego	DRAYTON FLORENCE	CB	TUSKEGEE
15(47)	Kansas City	KAWIKA MITCHELL 	MLB	SOUTH FLORIDA
16(48)	Buffalo	CHRIS KELSAY	DE	NEBRASKA
17(49)	Miami	EDDIE MOORE 	OLB	TENNESSEE
18(50)	Carolina (from New England)	BRUCE NELSON	C	IOWA
19(51)	Denver	TERRY PIERCE	MLB	KANSAS STATE
20(52)	Cleveland	CHAUN THOMPSON	OLB	WEST TEXAS A&M
21(53)	NY Jets	TYRONE CALICO	WR	MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
22(54)	Arizona (from New Orleans)	ANQUAN BOLDIN	WR	FLORIDA STATE
23(55)	Atlanta	BRYAN SCOTT 	SS	PENN STATE
24(56)	NY Giants	OSI UMENYIORA 	DE	TROY STATE
25(57)	San Francisco	ANTHONY ADAMS	NT	PENN STATE
26(58)	Indianapolis	MIKE DOSS	SS	OHIO STATE
27(59)	Pittsburgh	ALONZO JACKSON 	DE	FLORIDA STATE
28(60)	Tennessee	BRANDON LLOYD	WR	ILLINOIS
29(61)	Philadelphia	L.J. SMITH	TE	RUTGERS
30(62)	San Diego (from Green Bay through Philadelphia)	TERRENCE KIEL	S	TEXAS A&M
31(63)	Oakland	TEYO JOHNSON	WR	STANFORD
32(64)	Tampa Bay	DEWAYNE WHITE	DE	LOUISVILLE

mmarra82 · 04-04-2004, 10:30 PM

1st Round, Pick 13 Ty Warren, DT, Texas A&M
1st Round, Pick 22 Boss Bailey, OLB, Georgia
2nd Round, Pick 21 Tyrone Calico, WR, Middle Tennessee State
3rd Round, Pick 11 Victor Hobson, OLB, Michigan
3rd Round, Pick 21 B.J. Askew, FB, Michigan
5th Round, Pick 5 Derek Pagel, FS, Iowa
6th Round, Pick 27 Brooks Bollinger, QB, Wisconsin
7th Round, Pick 23 Dave Yovanovits, OG, Temple

cthomer5000 · 04-04-2004, 10:46 PM

If only it had really happened this way.

mmarra82 · 04-05-2004, 06:34 AM

My dynasty, my way.

mmarra82 · 04-05-2004, 06:42 AM

Jets sign WR Marcus Robinson to one-year contract

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May 2, 2003

Hempstead, NY - Two weeks after being released by the Chicago Bears, Marcus Robinson has landed with the New York Jets.

The Miami Dolphins also were courting the veteran receiver, but Robinson signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Robinson had just 21 catches for 244 yards last season after coming off major knee surgery. He was scheduled to make $2.6 million in the final year of his contract and was waived by the Bears on April 16 for salary cap purposes.

"Marcus will provide veteran experience to our receiving corps and he will be one year removed from his knee surgery," said Jets general manager Michael Marra. "Our experience with players coming off surgery is that in the second year they seem to be able to get back to the level of performance thet were playing at before the surgery. If that is the case with Marcus, this will be a really nice addition for us."

Robinson owns the Bears record for receiving yards in a season with 1,400 in 1999, but he was beset by knee injuries in 2000 and 2001, forcing him to miss 15 of 32 games.

A 1997 fourth-round draft pick out of South Carolina, Robinson has 187 catches for 2,695 yards in 51 games with the Bears.

mmarra82 · 04-05-2004, 06:53 AM

My attempt was to recreate Jets history, however, in order to keep the game competitive I attempted to strengthen the teams that were affected by the Jets moves as well.

Marvin Jones was released and signed to Green Bay who took QB Rex Grossman instead of first round draft choice Nick Barrett of Oregon State. I also signed Hannibal Navies who was signed by the NFL Pack in 2003. So Green Bay came up a LB short for overall roster spots, but the received a much needed boost in the middle from Jones.

Mo Lewis was released and signed to Dallas. LB Al Singleton went to the Cowboys in the 2003 season, however, in my goal to make the Jets younger I signed Singleton instead. The Cowboys in turn got a better LB in Lewis.

In order to not be bogged down by Curtis Conway's contract, he went to Baltimore, who needed a receiver, therefore, that freed up Robinson who I signed.

Since I did not allow Washington to sign Chad Morton, I signed Michael Bates to handle Kick Return duties for the 'Skins.

Changes in the Draft:
Baltimore only had one first round draft choice, I did not want to trade future draft picks, because there is no way to do it in the game. The Ravens stayed with Suggs as there only selection.

Chicago, who received two first round picks in the New England trade used the first one on DE Michael Haynes, and the second one on a quarterback, since Boller was rated higher, they took him over Grossman.

That left Green Bay to pass on OLB Neil Barrett of Oregon and select QB Rex Grossman.

In the second round, Detroit no longer has Boss Bailey on the board so they select OLB Neil Barrett of Green Bay.

With the 21st pick in the second round the Jets fill a need with WR Tyrone Calico. This effects Tennessee's selection, so they take the next highest rated receiver, Brandon Lloyd.

The third round, the Jets had the 11th pick (compensation from the Coles deal) they select LB Victor Hobson, who was not rated as high as I had hoped. Baltimore gets there QB with the 13th pick, former Michigan QB, Drew Henson.

There were a couple of other minor changes as well, but nothing to speak of.

mmarra82 · 04-06-2004, 06:40 AM

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Front Office Football 2004
New York Jets Roster, Scout Overview
   
  Player                #   Pos   Start Exp  Current Estimate  Future Estimate Cntrct 
Pennington, Chad        10  QB    QB    3    37                79                2 yrs
Martin, Jamie           11  QB          6    9                 27                1 yr.
Testaverde, Vinny       16  QB          16   53                53                4 yrs
Bollinger, Brooks       5   QB          1    6                 25                3 yrs
Martin, Curtis          28  RB    RB    9    63                63                4 yrs
Jordan, LaMont          34  RB          3    37                48                2 yrs
Morton, Chad            20  RB          4    41                46                4 yrs
Sowell, Jerald          33  FB    FB    7    35                42                7 yrs
Askew, B.J.             35  FB          1    23                39                4 yrs
Becht, Anthony          88  TE    TE    4    51                51                2 yrs
Dearth, James           85  TE          3    19                33                7 yrs
Baker, Chris            86  TE          2    21                40                2 yrs
Moss, Santana           83  FL    FL    3    56                80                3 yrs
Carter, Jonathan        84  FL          3    17                25                1 yr.
Chrebet, Wayne          80  FL          9    56                56                6 yrs
Calico, Tyrone          89  SE    SE    1    29                56                4 yrs
Robinson, Marcus        87  SE          6    22                26                1 yr.
Swayne, Kevin           82  SE          3    18                24                1 yr.
Mawae, Kevin            68  C     C     10   70                70                5 yrs
O'Sullivan, Dennis      60  C           4    18                40                1 yr.
Machado, J.P.           77  C           5    29                41                1 yr.
Szott, Dave             79  LG    LG    12   34                35                2 yrs
Yovanovits, Dave        64  LG          1    16                36                3 yrs
Smith, Brent            74  RG    RG    6    11                22                1 yr.
Goodwin, Jonathan       78  RG          2    7                 15                2 yrs
Fabini, Jason           69  LT    LT    6    49                54                4 yrs
McKenzie, Kareem        67  RT    RT    3    37                62                1 yr.
Nimmo, Lance            70  RT          1    12                35                4 yrs
Stryzinski, Dan         4   P           14   32                32                1 yr.
Brien, Doug             6   K           10   61                61                1 yr.
Ellis, Shaun            92  LDE   LDE   4    50                68                2 yrs
Evans, Josh             91  LDE         9    32                32                3 yrs
Abraham, John           94  RDE   RDE   4    57                74                2 yrs
Thomas, Bryan           99  RDE         2    24                49                3 yrs
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McGlockton, Chester     75  LDT         12   35                35                1 yr.
Ferguson, Jason         72  RDT   RDT   7    40                45                2 yrs
Reed, James             93  RDT         3    10                18                1 yr.
Harper, Alan            98  RDT         2    18                31                2 yrs
Cowart, Sam             56  MLB   MLB   6    76                77                5 yrs
Wright, Kenyatta        52  MLB         4    18                28                1 yr.
Bailey, Boss            97  SLB   SLB   1    32                62                5 yrs
Navies, Hannibal        50  SLB         5    20                26                3 yrs
Glenn, Jason            58  SLB         3    17                26                1 yr.
Singleton, Alshermond   51  WLB   WLB   7    29                34                4 yrs
Hobson, Victor          54  WLB         1    23                39                4 yrs
Campbell, Khary         53  WLB         4    18                35                1 yr.
Abraham, Donnie         29  LCB   LCB   8    43                45                5 yrs
Mickens, Ray            24  LCB         8    37                37                3 yrs
Shepherd, Jacoby        32  LCB         4    26                47                1 yr.
Beasley, Aaron          21  RCB   RCB   8    42                42                3 yrs
Henderson, Jamie        23  RCB         3    16                32                1 yr.
Carter, Tyrone          22  SS    SS    4    45                54                2 yrs
Garnes, Sam             42  SS          7    28                29                2 yrs
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Pagel, Derek            25  FS          1    21                40                3 yrs
   
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Players Under Contract: 56
Inactive: 0
On Active Roster: 56
   
Salary Cap: $75,000,000
Cap Room: $9,100,000
Maximum for New Player: $9,390,000
Cap Room Lost (to old contracts): $0
   
Cap Room Lost Next Year (to old contracts): $0
Cap Room Required Next Year: $68,910,000

mmarra82 · 04-06-2004, 06:53 AM

The New York Jets enter the 2003 season ranked 10th in the AFC according to the game's power ratings.

The Jets' Franchise Value is rated 24th, with a value of nearly $368 million. Far from Philadelphia's value of $591 million, Dallas at $588, Denver at $567, and Pittsburgh and Washington at $524 million.

The Jets are in a 3-way tie for 11th in team's average age. The Jets team average age is 27.1, Oakland has the oldest average age at 28.3 while the youngest team is Indianapolis at 25.7.

New York has the 10th highest salary cap in the league, the Jets are $9.1 million under the cap to start the season. St. Louis is the tightest at $2.6 million under the cap.

The player with the highest cap total in the league is Indianapolis' QB Peyton Manning, his salary cap this season is $11.5 million. Manning was signed to a record contract before the season of $98 million over 7 years, that included a $34 million signing bonus.

Stay tune...

mmarra82 · 04-07-2004, 06:40 AM

Head Coach
Ed McGregor
Age 59

Motivations: AVG
Discipline: AVG
Offensive Playcalling: VG
Defensive Playcalling: AVG
Injury Avoidance: VG

Offensive Coordinator
Fred Coffey
Age 55

Quarterbacks: G
Running Backs: AVG
Receivers: AVG
Offensive Linemen: G
Kickers/Punters: AVG
Young Talent: E

Defensive Coordinator
Arnie Hanrahan
Age 64

Kickers/Punters: AVG
Defensive Linemen: E
Linbackers: VG
Secondary: VG
Young Talent: A

Head Scout
Daryl Whiting
Age 55

Quarterbacks: A
Runingbacks: A
Receivers: A
Offensive Linemen: A
Kickers: A
Defensive Linemen: G
Linebackers: A
Secondary: A
Young Talent: G

mmarra82 · 04-07-2004, 10:09 AM

New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccanears

New York Jets 0 0 0 3 - 3
Tampa Bay 7 6 7 0 - 20

The New York Jets opened the preseason against the defending Champions, Tampa Bay. The Jets were totally outplayed, losing 20-3. Pennington and the Jets' offense was dismal, held to just 146 total yards in offense. Pennington completed 13 of 24 passes for 97 yards. Pennington was the Jets leading rusher with 15 yards.

The Bucs ran at will against the Jets. Pittman and Stecker combined for 171 yards on the ground. Quarterback Brad Johnson completed 13 of 15 passes for 105 yards. About the only downside to the Bucs day was 3 turnovers which allowed the Jets to hang around.

Player of the Game was Simeon Rice. Rice finished with 3 tackles, 3 assist, 2.5 sacks, 2 pass blocks and 1 qb hurry.

The Jets continue there preseason next week at home against Cincinnati.

mmarra82 · 04-08-2004, 03:42 PM

Cincinnati at New York Jets

Cincinnati 0 0 7 3 - 10
New York 0 7 7 0 - 14

The New York Jets eeked out a win over the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 14-10. The Jets started many reserves in this one and played "OK," according to Coach McGregor.

The Jets were led on offense by Lamont Jordan who had the opportunity to carry the ball 19 times, for 79 yards and a touchdown. Sixth round draft choice, Brooks Bollinger surprised many when he came in mid way through the second quarter firing. Bollinger completed 15 of 24 passes for 123 yards. Bollinger through a beautiful long ball to Marcus Robinson that went for 56 yards but was called back for an ineligible receiver downfield. Bollinger is battling with Jamie Martin for the third quarterback position.

On defense the team was led by Sam Cowart who is flourishing at Middle Linebacker, Cowart finished the game with 12 tackles and his second interception of the preseason. First round draft choice, Boss Bailey recorded a sack and knocked down two of Carson Palmer's passes to help the defense bounce back from the thumping they took a week ago at Tampa.

The are home for New Orleans next week.

mmarra82 · 04-09-2004, 03:01 PM

New Orleans at New York

New Orleans 7 3 7 3 - 20
New York 7 7 0 3 - 17

The Jets looked sharp to start the game with Pennington at the helm. The team took their first two drives of the game in for touchdowns. Then Pennington handed the reins to Jamie Martin, who is competing for a roster spot. Martin completed 18 of 31 passes for 130 yards, but was intercepted 3 times. New Orleans converted one of the Jets turnovers for points, a late first half field goal, but the backbreaker was Victor Green's interception return for a 78 yard touchdown, and New Orleans first lead of the game, 17-14. The two would exchange late game field goals, and New Orleans held on for the victory.

On defense, the Jets played the run well, holding New Orleans to an average of 3.1 yards per carry. Overall, New Orleans had 249 yards in total offense. Rookie Defensive Tackle, Ty Warren had 6 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the game. Sam Cowart led the team with 13 tackles. The Jets visit the New York Giants next week.

mmarra82 · 04-11-2004, 06:47 AM

New York Jets at New York Giants

NY Jets 14 0 14 3 - 31
NY Giants 0 13 0 7 - 20

The New York Jets came out and beat up their cross-town rivals, the Giants by a score of 31-20. The Jets looked sharp early, especially Pennington, who completed 12 of 14 passes for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns. Bollinger continued his surprising play, completing 11 of 13 passes for 91 yards and 1 touchdown. Chad Morton got the his most work since USC, carrying the ball 16 times for 64 yards. Rookie wide out Tyrone Calico caught 8 balls for 74 yards.

The defense held the Giants to 337 yards, unfortunately the Giants did have a set back, Kerry Collins while attempting to throw a pass was hit and dislocated his elbow. Collins is expected to miss at least the first half of the season.

The Jets conclude their preseason next week in Philadelphia.

03-15-2004, 04:47 PM	#3
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Bradway Wants Extension January 13, 2003 Hempstead, New York Following the Jets lost to the Raiders in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday, Bradway has asked owner Woody Johnson for an extension. General Manager Terry Bradway is about to enter the last season of his contract and would like to security to know that he is in a long term position with the Jets. Bradway has been the Jets GM for two seasons now, following the departure of Bill Parcells and Al Groh. Bradway is responsible for hiring Edwards and keeping the pieces in place to be in the playoffs the past two seasons. Some executives around the league have questioned how Bradway has handled the draft. For example trading up to get Santana Moss in 2001, and the first round selection of Defensive End, Bryan Thomas in 2002, despite the fact that the Jets have Shaun Ellis and John Abraham. It is believed that Bradway is looking for a 5 year deal.

03-15-2004, 04:54 PM	#5
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Johnson Says “No Deal” February 3, 2003 Owner Woody Johnson has told Terry Bradway’s agent, no deal. After a couple weeks of negotiations Johnson has ended talks stating that there will be no extension offered to Bradway at this time. Sources have said that Bradway has made some calls looking to get out of his contract and pursue other offers. Last edited by mmarra82 : 03-15-2005 at 01:56 PM.

03-15-2004, 05:00 PM	#6
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Bradway Wants Out February 9, 2003 Jets’ General Manager, Terry Bradway, yesterday ask to be let out of his contract. In the past month Bradway, has asked for an extension. In a stunning turn of events, Johnson denied him, and Bradway says he would like out of his contract. Perhaps others when hearing the news have contacted Bradway, and he would like to pursue other offers. It is believed that Johnson will oblige Bradway’s request, and yet once again the Jets will be looking to assemble a new front office or simply appoint Edwards the position, something that would be a huge undertaking for a two-year coach. Edwards could not be reached for comment.

03-16-2004, 09:33 AM	#7
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Bradway Released Terry Bradway Released!! February 10, 2003 The New York Jets have announced a press conference for this afternoon, where it will be announced that the Jets and Terry Bradway will part ways. It is believed that the Jets have already interviewed Player Personnel Executive, Michael Marra for the General Manager position. Marra has been with the Jets organization since 1998 during the Parcells' era. Marra joined the Jets in 1998, as a scout and has worked his way through the organization to his current position that he was appointed to in 2001 under Bradway.

03-16-2004, 09:40 AM	#8
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Edwards Expresses Discontent February 11, 2003 Coach Herman Edwards first comments regarding the movement in the Jets' front office can be said to be non-supportive. Edwards questioned the Jets position in loyalty towards its employees. Edwards who has three years left in his contract has been an advid supporter of Bradway, and the personnel moves he has made. Edwards led the Jets to two consecutive playoff appearances in his first two seasons, and a regular season record of 19-13, and 1-2 in the playoffs. Edwards came over from the Buccanears, and is considered responsible for creating one of the strongest Defenses in the league during the past decade. However, the Jets D has struggled in Edwards two seasons here, as his system has yet to be fully implemented due to the fact that Defensive Coordinator, Teddy Cottrell believes the team should be running an aggressive 3-4 D. Under Parcells and Groh the Jets used a 3-4 D, that was aggressive and created using a lot of current personnel.

03-15-2004, 04:38 PM	#2
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Win the AFC East!!!!! QB leads Jets to AFC East-clinching win vs. Packers Posted: Sunday December 29, 2002 7:30 PM Updated: Monday December 30, 2002 1:51 AM In the final four weeks of the regular season, Chad Pennington threw nine touchdowns without an interception. Al Bello/Getty Images EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Had the New York Jets' fans broken into chants of "P-A-T-S," it wouldn't have been a shock. In this wackiest of NFL seasons, the defending Super Bowl champions gave the Jets hope for the playoffs, and Chad Pennington made it reality. New England had beaten Miami in overtime, and then it was the J-E-T-S' turn. Behind Pennington's four touchdown passes, they routed Green Bay 42-17 Sunday to win the AFC East. What Curtis Martin called a sinking ship two months ago is sailing into the NFL playoffs. "This is the best moment of my career," Martin said. "We've been through so much, we were at the bottom of not only the division, but this league. We were becoming the laughingstock of the NFL. And to win the division, I tip my hat off to this team." Not only did the Jets surge back from a 1-4 start, they knocked both their saviors, the Patriots, and the Dolphins from contention. New York (9-7) hosts Indianapolis next Saturday afternoon. "We have a chance to be special and make history," said Pennington, who took over for Vinny Testaverde in Week 5 and went 8-4 as the starter. "We're playing pretty good football now, and the scary thing is, we can be even better." The Packers (12-4) blew a chance for home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs; Philadelphia owns that. Green Bay even lost its first-round bye and will face Atlanta next Saturday night -- yes, at night -- in Lambeau Field. "We can't make excuses," said Brett Favre, who went to the bench with 14 minutes remaining after Sam Garnes returned an interception 65 yards. "We knew what was at stake." To win only their second NFL division title, the Jets needed several things to break their way. The Patriots took care of the biggest item, and Pennington did much of the rest. The rout was far less dramatic than the New York Giants' 10-7 overtime victory over Philadelphia on the same field Saturday -- thanks greatly to the third-year quarterback. Pennington had touchdown passes of 18 and 12 yards to Wayne Chrebet, who has gone from goat after a late fumble in a loss to Chicago to the hero. He has a career-high nine TDs this season. "Today it was Wayne's turn, and he made some tremendous plays, especially after he caught the football," Pennington said. Pennington also had a 1-yarder to Richie Anderson and a 13-yarder to Santana Moss. Martin ran for a 5-yard score, as well. Whenever threatened by Green Bay, the spunky Jets responded. The Packers finished the first half with a touchdown drive that was vintage Favre, but the Jets moved 60 yards in six plays with the second-half kickoff, ending with Martin's touchdown run. LaMont Jordan added a late 3-yard touchdown run. Martin finished with 83 yards Sunday and 1,094 for the year, his eighth straight over 1,000. Pennington, the AFC's most efficient passer, had a 134.7 rating for the game as the Jets beat Green Bay for the sixth straight time. "He did not try to overdo things. He did not try to compete with Brett Favre," said head coach Herman Edwards, now 2-for-2 in getting the Jets into the postseason. "All he needed to do was be Chad Pennington, and that is good enough." Green Bay's secondary struggled without injured Pro Bowl safety Darren Sharper. Several Jets receivers were wide open, including Anderson on his 1-yard pass for a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. That capped an 84-yard drive, including a 43-yard pass from Pennington to Laveranues Coles that was typical of how the Jets have taken off on offense behind Pennington. The Packers got a 23-yard field goal from Ryan Longwell before the Jets made it 14-3 on Chrebet's first score. But Green Bay closed to 14-10 at halftime on a 76-yard drive that took 95 seconds. Hanging tough in a collapsing pocket, Favre hit Terry Glenn for 21 yards, then rookie Javon Walker for 23 on fourth-and-10. Favre's bullet pass to the corner of the end zone hit Glenn perfectly with 5 seconds left in the half. New York barely flinched. "We showed what we are made of as a team," Pennington said. "We're still hungry."

03-15-2004, 04:48 PM	#4
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Super Bowl XXXVII Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21 Qualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2003Attendance: 67,603MVP: Dexter Jackson, FS, Tampa Bay Super Bowl XXXVII Boxscore \| Super Bowl XXXVII Ticket and Ring Jon Gruden celebrates as his Buccaneers wrap up a Super Bowl title in his first season in Tampa Bay.(AP) The Buccaneers' defense intercepted five passes, three of which were returned for touchdowns, and recorded five sacks as Tampa Bay scored 34 unanswered points en route to its first Super Bowl victory. Charles Woodson intercepted Brad Johnson three plays into the game to give Oakland the ball at the Buccaneers' 36. But Simeon Rice sacked Rich Gannon on third down to force the Raiders to settle for Sebastian Janikowski's 40-yard field goal. On their next nine possessions, the Raiders registered just two first downs and did not run a play inside the Buccaneers' 40 as Tampa Bay scored the next 34 points. The Buccaneers answered Janikowski's field goal with Martin Gramatica's 31-yard boot to tie the game. An interception by Dexter Jackson set up Gramatica's go-ahead field goal early in the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, a 25-yard punt return by Karl Williams and a 19-yard run by Michael Pittman led to Mike Alstott's 2-yard touchdown run. Late in the half, the Buccaneers drove 77 yards, aided by three defensive penalties and pass receptions of 16 and 12 yards by Alstott, to set up Brad Johnson's 5-yard touchdown pass to Keenan McCardell with 30 seconds left in the half, which gave Tampa Bay a 20-3 lead. With their first possession of the second half, the Buccaneers put together a 14-play, 89-yard drive that consumed 7:52 and was culminated by Johnson's 8-yard scoring toss to McCardell. Two plays later, Dwight Smith intercepted Gannon's pass and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown and a 34-3 lead with 4:47 left in the third quarter. Tampa Bay scored four touchdowns in a span of 16:37. Jerry Porter's 39-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone made it 34-9. Less than three minutes later, Tim Johnson blocked Tom Tupa's punt. Eric Johnson caught the ball and dove into the end zone for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 34-15 with 14:16 remaining. The Buccaneers drove deep downfield again, but Tupa mishandled the snap for a field-goal attempt, allowing the Raiders to regain possession. Gannon hit Jerry Rice with a 48-yard touchdown pass with 6:06 left to trim the lead to 34-21. A 9-yard pass by Johnson to Alstott on third-and-7 allowed Tampa Bay to take another two minutes off the clock before Tupa punted with 2:44 remaining. On third-and-18 from the Raiders' 29, Derrick Brooks intercepted Gannon's pass and raced 44 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown with 1:18 remaining to give Tampa Bay a commanding 41-21 lead. Smith intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown with two seconds left to finish the scoring. Johnson was 18 of 34 for 215 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception. Pittman had 29 carries for 124 yards. Gannon was 24 of 44 for 272 yards and two touchdowns, with a Super Bowl record five interceptions. Jackson, who had the first two interceptions, one of which led to the go-ahead field goal, was named the game's most valuable player.

03-16-2004, 09:47 AM	#9
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Press Conference Friday, February 14, 2003 Hempstead, New York Owner Woody Johnson announced his new General Manager, Michael Marra. Under Johnson the team has now gone through Groh and Bradway in just three years under Johnson's ownership. Johnson stated that he looks at the young Marra to lead his team for many years. It is believed that Johnson signed Marra to a five-year deal, what Bradway was looking for. Marra stated that his first order of business was to meet with Coach Herman Edwards, who has expressed discontent about the change, and to evaluate personnel. The team must address some player issues, the signing of Coles, Thomas, and Chad Morton were mentioned as key issues. Along with the decisions of some veterans, particularly Vinny Testaverde who lost his starting job to Pennington and LB's Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones. The team will also look at what to do in the up and coming draft as well as free agency that begins March 3rd.

03-18-2004, 11:58 AM	#10
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	SAME OL' JETS Whenever things seem to be looking up for our beloved Jets, someone pulls the rug out from under us. The Jets looked to be heading in the right direction, only to have a squabble over money paint another dark cloud over the Jets Facility. Woody Johnson asked for a contract extension, and was shown the door, what's next? The Jets have been searching for stability for years now, and it never seems to find them. Parcells was brough in to bring stability, and he did succeed. However, his two successors were gone in just one season (see Belichek in New England, and Groh in Virginia). Bradway and Edwards were brought in as the new regime, and Bradway is now gone, and it appears Edwards will be out as well. Maybe owner Woody Johnson needed to go back to the Parcells roots, promoting Michael Marra to GM, or perhaps maybe the team has shown yet again why it continues to douse the hopes of Jet fans.

03-18-2004, 12:00 PM	#11
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Edwards Fired!!! February 16, 2003- As expected Edwards was fired along with Bradway after a dispute of how things are being done in the Front Office. The Jets are now the only team without a head coach at a critical moment of the season. The Scouting Combines begin in two days, and it appears that Marra will be heading to them without a coach. The Jets are scheduling a press conference for later this afternoon.

03-18-2004, 12:12 PM	#12
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	EDWARDS PRESS COFERENCE As expected the Jets officially announced that Herman Edwards is no longer coach of the New York Jets. Johnson opened up with the following statement, "At this time the New York Jets are saddened to announce that Herman Edwards will no longer be coaching the New York Jets. Herm grew frustrated with the way our front office changed and expressed his discontent to me. I asked Herman if he could see himself working through the situation, and he surprisingly informed me that he couldn't based on the current situation. With the change in the front office I informed Herm that we could not discuss negotiations this season, because I wanted to allow the new General Manager time to evaluate our situation. Understandably I could see why Herm grew disatified, he wanted to sign an extension to secure his future with the organization and that option just is not there right now. As tough as it is to let go of a coach after the success he has brought to the organization in just two short years, we will find a qualified replacement." Last edited by mmarra82 : 03-21-2004 at 10:28 AM.

03-19-2004, 11:12 AM	#13
StanGunner Mascot Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rural Western NY	I hate the Jets but I like your story so far. Keep it going.

03-22-2004, 08:59 AM	#14
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	UPDATE I am in the process of working the Real Player files in the CSV format. I have just finished changing some players draft positions, I have change the ratings for the rookies being drafted. I changed the player ratings for the rookies being drafted using the following strategy. I went and researched via internet the 2003 mock drafts and player ratings from various sites. Then using these player rankings, the players were then compiled into the top 250 players that were drafted in 2003. Using Jim's percentages for player ratings, these players were then adjusted accordingly. For example, Anquan Boldin was not rated that high in many of the pre draft writeups so he was assigned a player rating of 2. Carson Palmer was the only player who was rated a 9. I attempted to keep team's 2003 draft decisions and player needs accordingly, afterall this is who these teams wanted. So, I tried to keep them there. I did add Henson to the player's file, and you will have to wait and see where he went, and to who. Along with the draft I am working on all my decisions of how I want to handle the Jets' 2003 off-season. Decisions such as, keep Testaverde and or Mo Lewis or not. I have decided if I release a player, I will attempt to add their cap hit to my team. I figure the best way to do this would be to disperse there cap hit over a few players to keep my cap number high. I know that it is not the most accurate way, however, it is the only way I think I can do it. I am also, researching available free agents in 2003. I know that last season the Jets needed to upgrade their Safety position, and did nothing to do so. I am not evaluation these players based on the player's ratings in the file, but based on the realistic performance and what they signed for. Once again, I do not feel it is realistic to look at the player's rating in the file. In the event I move Testaverde and Mo Lewis, I will have them signed with another team who was in need of filling that position. Also, I know Manning was playing the last year of his contract for 2003, I am extending his contract. It seems that the Computer AI has let him become a free agent and he signed with another team, I feel that Manning would never be let go.

03-30-2004, 10:36 AM	#15
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Expected to Name Head Coach Later today, it is expected that the New York Jets will announce the hiring of its fourth coach in four seasons (Belichek, Groh, Edwards). General Manager, Michael Marra has been working around the clock evaluating possible replacements as well as team personnel to prepare for the up and coming free agency period. The Jets have many issues to address and to add a change in the front office, and coaching staff only complicates matters. The Jets are forced to deal with prominent Unrestricted Free Agents, OG Randy Thomas, K John Hall, and FB Richie Anderson. As well as Restricted Free Agents WR Laverneus Coles, and KR Chad Morton. GM Marra has already offered tender offers to Coles and Morton. In the event a team offers Coles a deal and the Jets do not match they would receive a 1st and 3rd round draft choice as compensation. They have tendered an offer to Morton that would bring them a 5th rounder. Stay tune...

03-31-2004, 07:57 PM	#16
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Hire a Coach! Jets Hire Ed McGregor of Michigan February 24, 2003 The Jets have concluded a weeks worth of interviews and have hired Ed McGregor formerly of Michigan. It is believed the job came down to McGregor and Phillip Fulmner of Tennessee. It was believed that McGregor was at the top of Marra and Johnson’s list, they just needed to work out some of the details. The contract is believed to be in the area of $8 million over 3 seasons. The Jets interviewed Michigan Head Football Coach, Ed McGregor three days ago, and the Jets were sure they had found their man, however Ed McGregor needed a couple of days to make his final decision. Ed McGregor contacted owner Woody Johnson late last night and informed his that he was excited about the opportunity to come to New York and coach the Jets. Johnson then got in touch with Marra, who was set to interview some assistants. Marra promptly canceled all appointments to prepare the stage for Ed McGregor. Ed McGregor has led the University of Michigan to a bowl game in every season at the helm, and claimed the Big Ten title three of the past six seasons (1997, 1998, 2000). He became the first Wolverine coach to win four straight bowl games, beating Auburn 31-28 on New Year's Day at the 2001 Florida Citrus Bowl, after leading U-M to victories in the 1998 Rose, 1999 Citrus, and 2000 Orange Bowls. McGregor led the 2002 team to Michigan's 28th consecutive bowl appearance; a 38-30 win over Florida in the Outback Bowl. The Wolverines compiled a 10-3 overall record and went 6-2 in the Big Ten. The finished the season ranked 9th in the AP poll. McGregor 's 2001 squad posted an 8-4 overall mark and finished 6-2 in the conference. Highlights included handing Penn State its first home shutout in Joe Paterno's 36 year coaching career, registering a 20-0 victory in Happy Valley, and defeating eventual Big Ten champion Illinois 45-20. During the 2000 campaign, his squad claimed a share of the school's 40th conference crown with a thrilling 38-26 victory over Ohio State in Columbus. The Wolverines posted a 9-3 overall record, with all three losses coming by a total of seven points. Michigan finished the year with a No. 10-ranking in the USA/ Today/ESPN poll and No. 1-ranking in the Associated Press poll after beating Auburn in the Florida Citrus Bowl. McGregor led Michigan to a 10-2 record in 1999, including an exciting 35-34 overtime win against Alabama in the FedEx Orange Bowl (fifth different bowl game that Michigan has participated in during Carr's five season's at the helm). The Wolverines finished No. 5 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches' polls and tied for second in the Big Ten Conference with a 6-2 record. His 1998 Michigan squad rebounded from an 0-2 start to finish 10-3 and claim the program's 39th Big Ten Conference title. They capped the season with a 45-31 victory over 11th-ranked Arkansas in the CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl to ensure their second straight 10-win season. McGregor led Michigan to eight consecutive wins and finished the year with victories in 10 of the last 11 games. Michigan captured a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl victory behind the leadership of in his McGregor third season at the helm. McGregor and the Wolverines proved that excellence is a product of dedication, teamwork, and execution; the direct result of which was Michigan's first National Title in 49 years (1948 season). McGregor, who reached 25 wins faster than any current Big Ten coach, became just the second Big Ten coach to post an undefeated regular season record in just his third year of head coaching (Joe Paterno went 10-0 in 1968 but was not affiliated with the conference at that time). He also wrote himself into the NCAA record books, becoming just the seventh coach in NCAA history to have reached 29 wins in just three seasons of coaching. Prior to being elevated to head coach, McGregor said he thought he held the greatest assistant coaching job in the country, serving 15 years under Bo Schembechler (1980-89) and Gary Moeller 94). McGregor joined Schembechler's staff in 1980 as defensive secondary coach, became defensive coordinator for eight and then moved into the position of assistant head final five years before becoming head coach. McGregor moved into one of the nation's best head coaching positions on May 16, 1995 when then Michigan Director of Athletic Director Joe Roberson named him as the interim head coach of the Wolverines following the resignation of Moeller. On November 13 1995 McGregor had the "interim" title removed. He is the 17th football coach in school history, but only the 10th since Fielding Yost made his debut in 1901. McGregor began his U-M head coaching tenure in dramatic fashion as his first game against Virginia provided the biggest comeback in Michigan history. The Wolverines trailed 17-0 with less than 12 minutes remaining, but came back to win with a touchdown on the final play of the game for an 18-17 victory. The 1995 regular season culminated in a 31-23 home win over second-ranked and undefeated Ohio State in one of the biggest triumphs in school history. The Wolverines finished the 1996 season with an appearance in their 22nd consecutive bowl game and ranked number 20 in the national rankings. Highlights from McGregor 's second season included a road win against Colorado and home field victories against UCLA and arch-rival Michigan State. Michigan closed out the regular season with yet another win over an undefeated and second ranked Ohio State team, this time by a score of 13-9 at Ohio Stadium. In 1997, McGregor put all the pieces together, posting the most impressive regular season campaign at U-M in more than 25 years. At the start of the season, coach McGregor not only faced a schedule rated as one of the toughest in NCAA Division I-A, but also had the task of deciding on a starting quarterback while having to replace three All-Americans, four starters on defense and three starters on the offensive line. Under McGregor’s steady hand, Michigan remained consistent each week, en route to its first Big Ten title and Rose Bowl appearance in five seasons. With a 24-3 defeat of then No. 5 o in the first game of the season, Michigan flexed its defensive muscles, giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect all season long. Michigan remained perfect through its first three games, boosting McGregor 's September record to 10-0. Even with tough road contests against Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin , the Wolverines remained focused. The Culmination of Michigan's 1997 regular season proved to most dramatic contest of them all, with Michigan defeat No. 4 Ohio State 20-14 in front of the largest crowd in Michigan Stadium history. With the victory, coach McGregor became just the third U-M coach to defeat Ohio State in each of his first three games, following coaching legends Fielding H. Yost and Crisler. McGregor and his Michigan Wolverines reached the summit of their journey when they defeated No. 7 Washington State, 21-16, in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Two days later Michigan was named the Associated Press National Champions. A week later, the Wolverines, were awarded the MacArthur Bowl by the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame and the Grantland Rice Trophy by the Football Writers Association of America, given Annually to the nation's most outstanding football team. McGregor 's leadership of the 1997 Wolverines earned him several national coaching honors, including the Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association, Football News, Maxwell Football Club, Woody Hayes, and Paul "Bear" Bryant coach of the year awards. With the awards, McGregor became just the fourth Michigan coach to win coach of the year honors, behind Crisler (1947), Bennie Oosterbaan (1948) and Bo Schembechler (1969). Last edited by mmarra82 : 09-25-2004 at 09:27 PM.

04-01-2004, 04:14 PM	#17
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Fill Staff Jets Fill Out Staff March 1, 2003 The Jets’ new coach Ed McGregor finished putting his staff together this week. The team has hired Fred Coffey as the team’s Offensive Coordinator and Arnie Hanrahan as the team’s Defensive Coordinator. McGregor brought with him from Michigan Hanrahan who was the Wolverines Defensive Coordinator for the past six years. Hanrahan also has NFL experience as a Defensive Backs Coach with Denver (1995-1996), and Washington’s Defensive Backs Coach from (1992-1994). Coffey was with the Jets the past three years and remains one of two holdovers from Edward’s staff. Coffey was the team’s quarterback coach and McGregor feels that Coffey’s relationship with Pennington is one that should continue. The organization also promoted Daryl Whiting from Assistant Supervisor of Scouting Personnel to the organization’s Head Scout.

04-01-2004, 09:37 PM	#20
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Release Long Tenured Jets The New York Jets released Linebacker's Marvin Jones and Mo Lewis as expected. The team has said they are looking to get younger, and they felt that 31-year old Marvin Jones and 34-year old Mo Lewis was where they could start. It was expected that Mo Lewis was a sure thing, because of his age and cap hit, however, the talks recently that Jones was going to be released came as a bit of a surprise. The release of Jones signals that the team will move Cowart to his natural linebacking position, the middle. The Jets will have to address the departure of Lewis and Jones through the draft or free agency.

04-01-2004, 09:41 PM	#21
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Lose Thomas to 'Skins Randy Thomas, Press Release 03/07/2003 Ashburn, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today they have signed veteran guard Randy Thomas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomas has displayed aggressive pass protection skills and solid run blocking in his previous four seasons with the New York Jets, and adds additional talent and experience to the Redskins offensive line. He has been touted among the most coveted players on this year’s free agent market. Thomas, 6-5, 301 lbs., has started all 61 contests of his four-year career. In 2002, he was the starting right guard for all 16 games, helping pave the way for Curtis Martin when he rushed for 1,094 yards. He started 13 contests in 2001, missing three games due to an ankle injury after posting 16 starts consecutively during the 2000 and 1999 seasons. Thomas, 27, was drafted by the Jets in the second round (57th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. He was named to virtually every NFL rookie-team list and was the only rookie guard to start all 16 contests in the NFL in 1999. He was also the first Jets rookie to open the season in the starting lineup since Randy Rasmussen in 1967. As a senior, Thomas received first-team all-Southeastern Conference honors, after starting every game during his college career. He was also named a SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient during his time at Mississippi State. Prior to playing for Mississippi State, Thomas was named All-America, All-State and All-Region as a two-year starter at Copiah-Lincoln (MS) Community College. He received a degree in educational psychology from Mississippi State.

04-01-2004, 09:43 PM	#22
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Hall to the 'Skins John Hall, Press Release 03/08/2003 Ashburn, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed kicker John Hall. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The six-year NFL veteran is a tough-minded and consistent competitor who has shown his ability to come through in critical game situations, nailing seven game-winning field goals among other clutch performances thus far in his career. Hall, 28, comes to Washington after spending the first six years of his professional career with the New York Jets, scoring more than 100 points in five of his six seasons (93 points in 2000). He has connected on 149-of-203 field goals (regular season career-long of 55 yards; 60 yards in pre-season) and 205-of-210 extra points as a pro. His 652 career points rank him third all-time among Jets players, and he reached the 300-point total faster than any other player in franchise history. Hall turned in a solid performance in 2002, making 24-of-31 field goals in the regular season and playing a key role in leading the Jets into the playoffs. He was a perfect 2-for-2 in post-season play. The 6-3, 220 lb. kicker handled both place kicking and kickoffs during 2001, finishing the season 24-of-31 and 32-of-32 on extra points. In addition, Hall converted a 53-yard field goal against Oakland with under a minute left to secure the Jets with their first playoff berth since 1998. His solid kick-offs helped the Jets secure excellent starting field position throughout the season, leading New York to finish ranked 2nd in the AFC and 5th in the NFL in the category. In 2000, he connected on 21-of-32 field goals and recorded nine touchbacks. He set a career-high for field goal percentage in 1999 (81.8 %) converting on 27-of-33 field goals and finished with 108 points. He equaled a career-best with 120 points in 1998 making 25-of-35 field goals and a career-high 45 extra points. He began his career as an undrafted free agent in 1997, scoring a total of 120 points and setting a modern-day record for touchbacks with 29, earning him AFC Rookie of the Week and numerous all-rookie team honors at the end of the season. Hall played collegiate ball at the University of Wisconsin and finished his career as the fifth all-time leading scorer with 186 points. He also holds the school’s record for the longest field goal (60 yards). Hall is a native of Port Charlotte, FL, where he attended Port Charlotte High School.

04-01-2004, 09:46 PM	#23
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Bucs Lose Singleton to Jets Bucs lose Singleton to 4-year deal with Jets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAMPA -- It took free agency to create some gaping holes in the NFL's best defense. Bucs linebacker Al Singleton became the second starter to leave the Super Bowl champs in as many days when he signed a four-year contract with the Jets on Thursday. Terms weren't released, but the deal was believed to be worth about $8-million and include a $2-million signing bonus. The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Singleton spent six seasons with Tampa Bay. He became a starter last season when Shelton Quarles moved to middle linebacker. Singleton finished with a career-high 89 tackles. On Wednesday, Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson signed a five-year, $14-million deal with the Cardinals. As with Jackson, the Bucs expected to lose Singleton because of their salary-cap situation. Singleton's departure leaves the Bucs without an experienced linebacker. Ryan Nece is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that forced him to spend most of his rookie season on injured reserve, and the Bucs did not tender a contract to restricted free agent Jack Golden. Despite the hit to the defense, the Bucs plowed on with their search for backup quarterbacks.

04-01-2004, 09:48 PM	#24
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Redskins sign free agent KR Chad Morton to offer sheet Redskins sign free agent KR Chad Morton to offer sheet ASHBURN, Virginia (Ticker) - The Washington Redskins continued their overhaul Thursday, or tried at least. Already armed with a new running back, kicker and five linemen, the Redskins signed restricted free agent kick-returner Chad Morton to an offer sheet. While terms were not disclosed, ESPN reported the deal to be worth $8 million over five years, including a $2.5 million signing bonus. The New York Jets have seven days to match the offer or accept a fifth-round draft pick as compensation. They had made Morton a qualifying offer of $605,000 for one year, according to ESPN. Morton, 25, ranked second in the AFC last season, averaging 26 yards per return. He totaled a team-record 1,509 return yards and two touchdowns - both in a Week One win at Buffalo, including a 98-yarder in overtime. The second player in NFL history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in overtime, Morton has averaged 24.4 yards per return in three seasons - two with the Jets and one with New Orleans. Morton is the second restricted free agent this week to sign an offer sheet with the Redskins. On Monday, Green Bay safety Matt Bowen signed a reported four-year, $6 million deal. Before they signed Morton to the offer sheet, the Redskins needed to acquire a compensatory fifth-round draft pick. They got one Monday from New England, but it did not meet NFL guidelines because it wasn't higher than Washington's own fifth-rounder. On Thursday, the deal was amended, with the Redskins acquiring the highest of the Patriots' three fifth-round selections, which originally was Dallas'. In exchange, Washington and New England swapped 2003 third-round picks. It is believed the Jets will match the offer. Last edited by mmarra82 : 04-01-2004 at 09:48 PM.

04-01-2004, 09:50 PM	#25
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets sign PK Doug Brien Jets sign PK Doug Brien 3/11/03 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Jets signed unrestricted free agent Doug Brien on Friday to replace kicker John Hall, who signed with the Washington Redskins. Brien began last season with the Minnesota Vikings but was released in October. He entered the league in 1994 and tied a Super Bowl record that year when he made all seven extra points he attempted in San Francisco's 49-26 victory over San Diego. Brien also set 49ers records that season for extra points made (60) and attempted (62). Brien has played nine years in the NFL with five teams.

04-01-2004, 09:52 PM	#26
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets have a week to match Redskins' offer of Coles Wednesday, March 12, 2003 Jets have a week to match Redskins' offer Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Wide receiver Laveranues Coles signed an offer sheet from the Washington Redskins on Wednesday. On Monday, the Redskins offered Coles, the New York Jets' outstanding young receiver, a seven-year contract worth about $35 million, including a $13 million signing bonus. Coles is a restricted free agent, so the Jets have a week to match the offer. If they don't, they will receive Washington's first-round and third round pick in this year's NFL draft. Coles had 89 catches for 1,264 yards and five touchdowns last season. He has said he was disappointed by the Jets' initial contract offer -- believed to include a $6 million signing bonus. While New York has enough money under the salary cap to match Washington's offer it also must consider whether to match the offer to Morton by Thursday.

04-01-2004, 09:54 PM	#27
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Keep Morton The Jets tooks some time to evaluate and have concluded to match the Redskins' offer for RB/KR Chad Morton. Morton, 25, ranked second in the AFC last season, averaging 26 yards per return. He totaled a team-record 1,509 return yards and two touchdowns - both in a Week One win at Buffalo, including a 98-yarder in overtime. It is expected that Morton's role in the offense will expand as well this season, as the new staff looks to add speed.

04-01-2004, 09:57 PM	#28
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	New linebacker Navies signs on with Jets Posted on Wed, Mar. 19, 2003 New linebacker Navies signs on with Jets Associated Press Hempstead, NY - Shedding blocks is what linebackers like Hannibal Navies are paid to do. And while Navies is at it, the newest New York Jet plans to shed an injury label which drove down his price as an unrestricted free agent. Navies, who signed a three-year deal Tuesday with the Jets reportedly worth $3 million, including a $500,000 signing bonus, can play all three linebacker positions. The only problem is that the projected replacement for aging Mo Lewis has been nicked-up for much of his four-year NFL career. Navies said he is confident not only that his injury-plagued days are over, but that he can play effectively in the middle even though most of his professional experience is at outside linebacker. "I have no doubt I can stay healthy," said Navies Wednesday in a conference call from his home in Charlotte, N.C. "It's been a couple of tough breaks the last couple years, but it's not been anything major." "I don't think it will be an issue for me to stay healthy." The 6-2, 240-pound Navies has missed 26 of a possible 64 regular-season games since entering the league as Carolina's fourth-round pick in 1999, including 16 the past two seasons. Navies started nine of the 11 games he played in last season as the Panthers' strong side linebacker and recorded 45 tackles, 25 solo, with no sacks before sitting out the final five games with a high ankle sprain. He started Carolina's first five games of 2001, but was sidelined the last 11 with a broken forearm. Navies was healthy the entire 2000 season, playing in 13 games as a backup, but missed the first seven games of his rookie season with a knee injury. He was healthy and highly productive during his collegiate career at Colorado, where he was a two-year starter and finished with 180 solo tackles, eighth-best in Buffaloes' history.

04-01-2004, 10:01 PM	#29
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	WR Coles headed to Washington March 19, 2003 The Sports Network East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Jets have decided not to match the Washington Redskins' offer sheet to restricted free agent wide receiver Laveranues Coles, according to published reports. According to Wednesday's New York Daily News and New York Post, the Jets will announce at a press conference on Wednesday that they will allow Coles to officially become a Redskin and accept the offer sheet, which is reported to be worth $35 million over seven years, including a $13 million signing bonus. The club officially has until 4:00 PM Wednesday to determine whether they will match the offer sheet Coles signed last week with Washington. The Jets will receive Washington's first round selection (13th overall) and the team's third round draft selection (75 overall) in April's draft as compensation. The Jets also have their own pick in the first round, which is No. 22. The 25-year-old Coles, who played his college ball at Florida State, set career highs last season with 89 catches for 1,264 yards, an average of 14.2 yards per reception. He also caught five touchdown passes. In his first two campaigns, the 5'11", 196-pounder had 81 receptions for 1,238 yards and eight touchdowns.

04-02-2004, 11:34 AM	#30
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	March 21, 2003 Hempstead, NY Owner Woody Johnson - "The past three weeks has seen our organziation make decisions that were not easy ones. Long tenured players have moved on, and the organization has changed its focus. General Manager Michael Marra, and Coach McGregor and their staff have the ownerships full support. At this time I ask General Manager Michael Marra to address you. Mr. Marra will explain the team's decision making process and then will take some questions from you. Mike..." GM Marra - "As Mr. Johnson stated, the past three weeks have seen more changes in the Jets' organization, this time to our club's roster. Currently we are about a projected $10 million under the league salary cap, once the draft is completed and any further free agency signings occur. Once we have our roster established we will begin to look at extending the contracts of some of our core players whose contracts are up following the 2004 season. Our organziation's goal is to compete and ultimately get the New York Jets back to the Super Bowl in a three year window. In order to get the plan in action we had to part ways with some veteran players. Our longest tenure Jet Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones were released to free up the necessary cap space to bring in youger players on the Defense. We have addressed these issues by signing Hannibal Navies to play the strong side and Al Singleton for the weak side, Sam Cowart will be moved to his more natural position, the middle. We explored the possiblity of signing a Defensive Tackle, however, the top Defensive Tackles asking prices were high, and we felt we could work this position from within the organziation and through the draft. We are currently looking at suring up our Safety position through free agency and the draft as well. Because of today's salary cap, we faced the tough decisions of seeing some young talent move to Washington. Unrestricted Free Agent Randy Thomas was offered a very lucrative deal, that we felt we could not match because of our cap situation. The move of Restricted Free Agent Laverneus Coles puts this organziation in a good position. We tendered an offer to Coles that would grant us a first and third round pick if he signed with someone else. Washington offered Coles a contract that we could have matched however, it would have made our cap situation difficult to handle next season when we have to extend what we feel are our key players for the future. After speaking with the staff and scouts we feel that Moss, who has a similar build, can fit into Coles role, and Coach McGregor would like to obtain a taller more physical receiver to play opposite. We are looking at some veteran wide outs as well as players in this year's draft. The decision to keep Chad Morton was a deal that made sense to us. If we had allowed Morton to move on to Washington, we would have received a 5th round pick. Now we have someone still here to handle kick return responsibilities as well as add another dimension out of the backfield. We now have two picks in the first round, a pick in the second round and two picks in the third round to help fill any needs and allow this team to compete for years to come. At this time I can take some questions. "Have you had any contact with other teams about moving your two first round picks, and moving up in the first round to obtain one of the elite players?" Marra - "At this time, no, although we were only awarded the picks a couple of days ago." "Because of the short time the front office and staff has had to prepare for free agency, do you feel you lost out on some players, such as Coles and Thomas?" Marra - "I was hear when we tried to negotiate a long term deal with Coles, but I think they knew he would receive some offers and wanted the opportunity to explore them. As far as what was out on the market, I feel we did well, there was a lot interest in some of the players we signed, and they ended up with us." "How much input has the coaching staff had in the decision making process?" Marra - "Myself, the Scouting Staff and the Coaching Staff has spent countless hours over the past three weeks evaluating our own personnel, unrestricted and restricted free agents and the draft pool. We are all on the same page, we want players that are younger, quicker and can adapt to the new system." "Will Vinny Testaverde be with the team this season?" Marra - "Coach McGregor and myself spoke with Vinny and informed him that we would like to have him back for the season." "Will Vinny's role be solely as a backup?" Marra - "I cannot answer that for certainty, that will be the coaches' choice." "Will we see any more signings before the draft?" Marra - "It is possible, we are scheduled to meet with Minnesota Vikings' Safety, Tyrone Carter, San Diego Chargers' Receiver, Curtis Conway and Seattle's Restricted Free Agent Wide Receiver, Darrell Jackson. We also plan to workout several players in the nex week or so, then direct our full attention to the draft." PR Director - "At this time our press conference is concluded, Coach McGregor will now meet with scheduled reporters one to one at fifteen minutes each. Thank you for coming."

04-03-2004, 03:25 PM	#31
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Get Help at Safety Posted on Fri, Apr. 11, 2003 VIKINGS REPORT: Carter signs with Jets BY BILL WILLIAMSON Pioneer Press Tyrone Carter is leaving the Twin Cities. The Florida native, who etched a place in Gophers history, agreed to terms with the New York Jets on Thursday, leaving the Vikings and the Twin Cities after seven seasons here. "Sometimes leaving home is the toughest thing,'' said Carter's agent Drew Rosenhaus. "He really found it hard to leave the Vikings. He would have loved to stay in Minnesota, but the Jets offered him a rare opportunity.'' Rosenhaus said Carter would officially sign a two-year contract today. Terms were not available, but it's believed Carter got a signing bonus. The Jets will give Carter a chance to return kicks, as well as an opportunity to play cornerback and safety. Carter was a college legend but was unable to play consistently well for the Vikings, moving between cornerback and safety. He was named the starting right cornerback after two games last season but lost the job after four games and played the rest of the season as a nickel cornerback. He returned 17 kickoffs for 20.6 average. Carter started 20 games as a Vikings, but at 5 feet 8, 190 pounds, many coaches considered him too small to be a consistent performer in the NFL. Still, it was a popular move locally when the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2000 draft. Carter, 27, was the first Gopher to earn consecutive All-America honors since Bobby Bell in 1961-62. He had 528 tackles in college, an NCAA record for defensive backs. Even though they are revamping their secondary, the Vikings had a limited interest in retaining Carter as a reserve. He turned down modest offers from the Vikings and Indianapolis last month. He became an unrestricted free agent when the Vikings declined to give him a contract tender for this season.

04-03-2004, 03:30 PM	#32
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Sign Punter Dan Stryzinski April 14, 2003 AP HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) The New York Jets signed free-agent punter Dan Stryzinski on Monday to replace Matt Turk, who was released earlier this month. Stryzinski was let go by Kansas City last month. Stryzinski has nearly four times as many punts inside the 20-yard line as he does touchbacks (271-73) and he has a 40.1-yard gross average and net average of 35.8 yards. He also has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons during his 13-year career. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service

04-03-2004, 05:54 PM	#33
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	From: Daryl Whiting Head Scout To: Michael Marra General Manager Here are the statistics about the players you asked for: Pro Dates Notes and Results of Possible Selections at the NFL Draft April 26, 27. Anquan Boldin (6-0 5/8, 218, 4.60/40) \| Florida State. Boldin’s 40-time at the NFL Combine was 4.70-4.75. Tyrone Calico (6-3¾, 223) \| Middle Tennessee State. Calico, who ran a 4.34 40-time at the NFL Combine, impressed scouts during receiving drills at pro day. He dropped 2 out of the 50 passes thrown to him. Talman Gardner (6-0¾, 209, 4.36/40) \| Florida State. Gardner caught every pass thrown to him during drills. Taylor Jacobs (6-0¼, 197, 4.37/40, 4.19/SS, 6.91/3-cone, 37"/V, 9’9"/LJ) \| Florida. Jacobs didn't drop a pass during his school-sponsored pro day. Andre Johnson (6-1 7/8, 224, 4.34/40, 4.10/SS, 41¼"/V, 10’9"/LJ) \| Miami. Johnson looked average in receiving drills during his school-sponsored pro day. Bethel Johnson (5-11, 201, 4.29/40, 17/BP, 10’9"/LJ) \| Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills were among the teams that attended his workout. Bryant Johnson (6-2 3/8, 211, 4.39/40, 4.14/SS, 7.18/3-cone, 36½"/V, 10’6"/LJ) \| Penn State Teyo Johnson (6-5 1/8, 246, 4.68/40, 18/BP) \| Stanford. Teyo Johnson looked very good catching passes and impressed during blocking drills. Johnson is beings seriously considered as a NFL tight end prospect. Shaun McDonald (5-8 5/8, 175, 4.46/40, 4.07/SS, 6.85/3-cone, 33 ½"/V, 9’0"/LJ) \| Arizona State. McDonald ran outdoors on Astroturf. Charles Rogers (6-2 3/8, 200, 4.30, 4.19/SS, 7.10/3-cone, 37"/V, 10’1"/LJ) \| Michigan State. Rogers bobbled a few passes during his workout. Kelley Washington (6-2½, 215, 4.42/40, 4.08/SS, 6.86/3-cone, 11.48/long shuttle, 18/BP, 39"/V, 10’9"/LJ) \| Tennessee. Washington looked fully recovered from Nov. 2002 neck fusion surgery, caught the ball well, and looked powerful coming out of his breaks. He has firmly established himself as a first round pick. William Joseph (6-5, 308, 5.05/40, 29/BP, 30"/V) \| Miami Jimmy Kennedy (6-4, 323, 5.22/40, 4.72/SS, 8.06/3-cone, 23/BP, 30"/V, 8’3"/LJ) \| Penn State Dan Klecko (5-11½, 273) \| Temple. Klecko worked out but did not do any drills during his school-sponsored pro day. He weighed in at 273, 10 pounds less than what he was at the Combine. Rien Long (6-6 1/8, 303, 5.15/40, 4.47/Ss, 7.09/3-cone, 18/BP, 29"/V, 9’5"/LJ, 32¾" arm, 10" hand) \| Washington State Kenny Peterson (6-3½, 288, 27/BP, 30"/V, 8’7"/LJ) \| Ohio State. [DT/DE] Peterson was impressive during weightlifting drills, but he pulled his hamstring running the 40-yard dash and could not complete the run. Several of NFL reps thought Peterson was faking the injury because he knew his dash time would be poor and needed a handy excuse. Dwayne Robertson (6-1 3/8, 324, 4.85/40, 30/BP, 29½"/V, 8’8"/LJ) \| Kentucky Johnathan Sullivan (6-3 3/8, 312, 4.97/40, 4.83/SS, 7.74/3-cone, 24/BP, 29½"/V, 8’4"/LJ) \| Georgia. Sullivan failed to impress scouts during his pro day. Ty Warren (6-4 5/8, 307, 5.05/40, 24/BP) \| Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills were among the teams that attended his workout. Rodney "Boss" Bailey (6-3¼, 230, 4.42/40, 45½"/V, 10’11"/LJ) \| Georgia. Bailey was clocked as low as 4.35 in the 40 on a rubber track during his school-sponsored pro day. Victor Hobson (4.61/40, 4.20/SS, 7.09/3-cone) \| Michigan. Hobson ran indoors on a rubber track. Robert Mathis (6-0 3/8, 228, 4.54/40, 4.25/SS, 7.30/3-conel, 22/BP, 32"/V, 9’6"/LJ) \| Alabama A&M. [OLB/DE] Mathis is a defensive end who projects to outside linebacker in the NFL. Mike Nattiel (5-11 5/8, 228, 4.60/40, 36"/V) \| Florida Pisa Tinoisamoa (6-0 3/8, 231) \| Hawaii. Tinoisamoa looked very good in drills during his school-sponsored pro day. Sam Williams (6-4½, 257, 4.58/40, 4.26/SS, 21/BP, 37"/V, 10’2½"/LJ) \| Fresno State. Williams added 17 pounds of muscle for his pro day. His 4.58 40-time was on rough grass and was better than any recorded by a linebacker at the NFL Combine (4.62 being the best). Gerald Hayes (6-0 1/8, 239, 4.77/40, 4.41/SS, 7.62/3-cone, 31"/V) \| Pittsburgh. Hayes didn't do the long jump. E.J. Henderson (6-1½, 238, 4.70/40, 4.34/SS, 7.15/3-cone, 32½"/V, 9’0"/LJ) \| Maryland. Henderson impressed scouts during drills. Terry Pierce (6-1¼, 245, 4.79/40, 4.51/SS, 7.30/3-cone, 32"/V, 9’7"/LJ) \| Kansas State. Pierce didn't bench press since he did it at the Combine. Some scouts said he was impressive during linebacker drill, other said he looked sluggish. The Saints and the Chiefs were particularly impressed even though there was general agreement that Pierce appeared to be 7-9 pounds heavy. Drayton Florence (6-0, 190) \| Tuskegee. Florence postponed his workout until March 27 (originally scheduled for March 4) because he tweaked his hamstring at the NFL Combine. Ricky Manning Jr. (5-9, 180, 4.45/40) \| UCLA Terence Newman (5-10 3/8, 189, 4.39/40, 3.84/SS, 6.61/3-cone) \| Kansas State Derrick Tatum (5-10 3/8, 194, 4.41/40, 4.06/SS, 11.07/long shuttle, 6.92/3-cone, 15/BP, 37"/V, 10’7"/LJ) \| Kentucky Marcus Trufant (3.89/SS) \| Washington State Andre Woolfolk (6-1 3/8, 197) \| Oklahoma. Didn't run at his school-sponsored pro day after running a 4.48/40 at the NFL Combine. Woolfolk looked very good in drills during his school-sponsored pro day, but then scouts watched him surrender two TD passes on the Oklahoma State game film. Nnamdi Asomugha (6-2 5/8, 210, 4.41/40, 4.22/SS, 7.03/3-cone) \| California. [FS/CB/SS] Julian Battle (6-2 1/8, 204, 4.44/40, 14/BP, 35½"/V, 9’11"/LJ) \| Tennessee. The Buffalo Bills are looking at Battle as a cornerback prospect. Terrence Holt (6-1¾, 208, 4.55/40) \| North Carolina State Derek Pagel (6-1, 210, 4.62/40, 6.50/3-cone, 25/BP, 9’9"/LJ) \| Iowa. Pagel did not do the vertical jump because he did it at the NFL Combine. Willie Pile (6-2 1/8, 204, 4.54/40) \| Virginia Tech. Pile did not jump or do anything else because he already had done that at the Combine. Mike Doss (6-2¼, 215, 4.50/40, 3.97/SS, 6.77/3-cone, 16/BP, 39"/V, 10’3"/LJ) \| Ohio State Terrence Kiel (5-11, 205, 4.50/40) \| Texas A&M. The Packers, Steelers, Dolphins, and Bills attended Kiel’s workout. Gerome Sapp (6-0 1/8, 219) \| Notre Dame. Sapp did not to work out during his school-sponsored pro day due to a broken wrist he sustained on February 26.

04-04-2004, 09:50 PM	#35
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets do not Pull the Trigger April 25, 2003 With the NFL Draft approaching tomorrow, the Jets were contacted by Chicago to see if they were interested in sending their #13 and #22 pick of the first round along with a mid-round pick to move up to the #4 spot to have a shot at perhaps Wide Receiver Charles Rogers, Andre Johnson, Defensive Tackle Dwayne Robertson or Cornerback Terence Newman. Jets feel they have too many holes at this time and can get the quality players later in the first round. It is believed the Jets would like to land a DT at #13. It is believed that Robertson will be gone by then, however, they feel they will still get a shot at one of the remaining Defensive Tackles, which is one of the deepest positions of the draft. It is believed that the Jets are hopeful, Kevin Williams of Oklahoma State or Jonathan Sullivan of Georgia will be available after Robertson, who is expected to go in the Top-5. Last edited by mmarra82 : 09-25-2004 at 09:31 PM.

04-04-2004, 09:53 PM	#36
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Patriots and Bears Deal April 25, 2003 Chicago has been talking with teams the past few days about trading out of the #4 spot, and they found a taker. The Patriots who are looking for a dominating type player made the deal with the Bears, sending their #14 pick, #19 pick and a mid round pick in return for the #4 overall pick. It is believed the Patriots are looking to nab Defensive Tackle Dwayne Robertson of Kentucky or one of the elite wideouts, Charles Rogers of Michigan State, or Andre Johnson of Miami.

04-04-2004, 10:17 PM	#37
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	NFL Draft April 26, 2003 NFL Draft NFL Draft Round 1 1. Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer, QB (6-4¼, 237, 4.60) \| USC. With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, the Bengals selected their quarterback of the future. Veteran QB Jon Kitna will get the starting nod this year, giving Palmer time to digest the playbook. The question is how quickly can Palmer learn Cincinnati’s system? 2. Detroit Lions: Charles Rogers, WR (6-4, 202, 4.44) \| Michigan State. The Lions desperately needed a franchise wide receiver and got one in Rogers, who will reinvigorate a passing offense whose leading receivers were RB James Stewart (45 receptions) and WR Bill Schroeder (595 yards) in 2002. 3. Houston Texans: Andre Johnson, WR (6-1 7/8, 224, 4.42) \| Miami. The Texans opted to roll the dice that veteran OLT Tony Boselli will be fully recovered from his shoulder problems to give Houston a full season of play in 2003. Instead trading down and selecting Utah OT Jordan Gross to protect QB David Carr (sacked 76 times in 2003), Houston decided to use a mid round selection on a pass protector (OT Seth Wand), saving their No. 3 overall pick for explosive Miami WR Andre Johnson, who has the size and speed to exploit a defense. 4. New England (from Chicago): Dewayne Robertson, DT (6-1 3/8, 317, 4.87) \| Kentucky. The Patriots traded their No. 14 overall and No. 19 overall draft picks to Chicago to move up high enough to select the best defensive tackle in this year’s draft. 5. Dallas Cowboys: Terence Newman, CB (5-10 3/8, 189, 4.39) \| Kansas State. While Dallas HC Bill Parcells would have preferred to trade down, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones held firm and selected Newman, adding much needed coverage ability to a secondary that was shaky in that area last season. 6. New Orleans Saints (from Arizona): Johnathan Sullivan, DT (6-3 1/8, 312, 4.97) \| Georgia. The Saints continued to upgrade their defense with their trade up for Sullivan, who was practically handed a starting job when the Saints traded starting DT Norman Hand to the Seahawks on Day 2 of the draft. 7. Jacksonville Jaguars (moved up after Minnesota passed): Byron Leftwich, QB (6-5 3/8, 242, 4.88) \| Marshall. Jaguars HC Jack Del Rio opted to select the team’s quarterback of the future given Jaguars veteran starting QB Mark Brunell is getting old after taking a couple of years of pounding. Leftwich will watch from the sidelines this year, giving him more time for his leg to heal. 8. Carolina Panthers (moved up after Minnesota passed): Jordan Gross, OT (6-4½, 303, 5.02) \| Utah. The Panthers lucked out as Gross fell into their lap. Gross will fill the void at right tackle created when Carolina released ORT Chris Terry late in the 2002 season. 9. Minnesota Vikings (passed on draft slots 7 and 8): Kevin Williams, DT (6-4½, 307, 4.83) \| Oklahoma State. After trying to create a bidding war between the Ravens and the Jaguars for their No. 7 overall draft pick, the Vikings burned themselves, allowing the clock on their pick to run out and dropping two draft slots as a result. DT Kevin Williams’ agent is expected to ask for No. 7 pick money even though the NFL will only award Minnesota No. 9 pick money under the team’s rookie salary pool. The signing bonus difference between the No. 7 and No. 9 overall picks is expected to be around $3 million. The Vikings could be looking at a "Bryant McKinnie" type holdout. Sure, things could still work out, but the Vikings have dug themselves a hole, both in resources and public perception. 10. Baltimore Ravens: Terrell Suggs, DE (6-3¼, 257, 4.77) \| Arizona State. While defensive end/outside linebacker was not one of their biggest needs, the Ravens could not pass up the opportunity to add a super productive pass rusher to their defense. Suggs could wind up starting at strongside linebacker in the Ravens’ 3-4 defense. 11. Seattle Seahawks: Marcus Trufant, CB (5-11, 199, 4.40) \| Washington State. The Seahawks had needs across the board on defense, but they passed over their biggest need (defensive tackle) to take Trufant, sending a message to disgruntled CB Shawn Springs. If Springs shapes up, he’ll start opposite CB Ken Lucas or Trufant. If not, Seattle is now in a position to trade Springs. Meanwhile, Seattle bolstered their defensive tackle position by trading for Saints sluggish DT Norman Hand on Day 2 of the draft. 12. St. Louis Rams: Jimmy Kennedy, DT (6-4, 324, 5.20) \| Penn State. After division rival Seattle nabbed Trufant, the player the Rams really wanted/needed, St. Louis opted to bolster their defensive line by taking Kennedy, who is a great hedge against DT Damione Lewis and his recurring foot injuries. 13. New York Jets (from Washington): Ty Warren, DT (6-4½, 307, 5.05) \| Texas A&M. New York’s draft was impacted by them not willing to trade up into the top 4. The Jets picked what they considered to be the last top defensive tackle in this draft. While Warren is a reach here considering he was slowed by injuries last year, his selection allows New York to place a DT alongside Jason Ferguson who can provide run support as well as rush the passer. 14. Chicago Bears (from Buffalo via New England): Michael Haynes, DE (6-3½, 285, 4.75) \| Penn State. The Bears’ loss of OLB Rosevelt Colvin via free agency compelled Chicago to bolster its pass rush. They made the safe pick in Haynes, who can rush the passer but holds up even better against the run. 15. Philadelphia Eagles (from San Diego): Jerome McDougle, DE (6-1½, 264, 4.66) \| Miami. The Eagles needed to replace DE Hugh Douglas, who signed a free agent deal with Jacksonville. McDougle’s pass rushing ability should get him into the Eagles’ defensive end rotation immediately. 16. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Kansas City): Troy Polamalu, SS (5-10, 205, 4.35) \| USC. The Steelers traded up to get their man – Polamalu – who will add speed and hitting ability to their weak secondary. 17. Arizona Cardinals (from New Orleans): Bryant Johnson, WR (6-2¼, 215, 4.50) \| Penn State. The Cardinals traded down to no man’s land and reached for WR Bryant Johnson to fill a major need. Johnson has talent and should develop into a reliable target, but he lacks top end speed. Although Johnson will start, the Cardinals will wind up paying first round money to a second round player. 18. Arizona Cardinals (from Miami via New Orleans): Calvin Pace, DE (6-4, 267, 4.68) \| Wake Forest. While Pace is another reach for the Cardinals, he was a fast rising prospect who was unlikely to be available when Arizona was expected to pick again. So, by not selecting DE Terrell Suggs and trading down, the Cardinals believe they still secured a quality defensive end prospect in Pace and a quality wide receiver in Bryant Johnson. Both are expected to start. 19. Chicago Bears (from New England): Kyle Boller, QB (6-3, 234, 4.60) \| California. It was figured the Boller would go to the Ravens with the #10 pick, but when Suggs became available at #10 the Ravens took Suggs leaving Boller still on the board. The Bears figured to take Grossman with this pick, but get a better quarterback at #19 in Boller. 20. Denver Broncos: George Foster, OT (6-5, 333, 5.23) \| Georgia. With no defensive end worthy of their pick, the Broncos opted to strengthen their weak offensive line by selecting massive OT George Foster, whose wrist injury doesn’t seem to concern Denver. 21. Cleveland Browns: Jeff Faine, C (6-2¼, 303, 4.98) \| Notre Dame. After proclaiming that the Browns had a replacement (C/OG Melvin Fowler) for salary cap casualty C Dave Wohlabaugh, Cleveland HC Butch Davis decided to select C Jeff Faine anyway. Iowa OG Eric Steinbach, whom some believe could move to tackle within a year, would have filled the Browns’ offensive line needs better. 22. New York Jets: Boss Bailey, LB (6-3, 233, 4.38) \| Georgia. The Jets add athleticism to their aging linebacking corp with Bailey. Some thought the Jets would look at cornerback, Andre Woolfolk of Oklahoma here, or Florida wide-out, Taylor Jacobs. It is expected that Bailey will compete for the starting Strong-Side Linebacker position with newly acquired free agent, Hannibal Navies. 23. Buffalo Bills (from Atlanta): Willis McGahee, RB (6-0¼, 225, 4.46 [pre knee injury]) \| Miami. Bills HC Greg Williams claimed that McGahee was the top prospect on their draft board. Still, the selection of McGahee is a surprise considering the number of defensive needs Buffalo has. With the presence of incumbent starting RB Travis Henry, Buffalo will allow McGahee’s knee to continue to heal during the 2003 season. McGahee should be ready to challenge for the starting job in 2004, setting up a trade scenario for Henry next year. 24. Indianapolis Colts: Dallas Clark, TE (6-3½, 253, 4.58) \| Iowa. The Colts shunned defensive help in the first round and chose to add a fast, pass-catching tight end to their receiving corps. Indianapolis selects Clark over Tennessee TE Jason Witten, whose receiving ability and quickness was questioned by the Colts. 25. New York Giants: William Joseph, DT (6-5, 308, 5.05) \| Miami. The Giants really needed to add a top-notch defensive end, but they deemed that none of the remaining prospects were worthy of their pick. So, they selected Miami DT William Joseph instead. Joseph will be a valuable rotation lineman this season and provide a valuable hedge against DT Keith Hamilton’s recurring Achilles’ tendon problems. 26. San Francisco 49ers: Kwame Harris, OT (6-7, 308, 5.12) \| Stanford. The 49ers stopped Harris’ drop down the first round and in the process found a massive replacement for aging starter OLT Derrick Deese. 27. Kansas City Chiefs (from Pittsburgh): Larry Johnson, RB (6-1, 228, 4.50) \| Penn State. Considering their needs on defense, the Chiefs’ selection of RB Larry Johnson signaled their concern over the timetable for RB Priest Holmes’ (hip) recovery. Also factoring into the Chiefs decision was Holmes’ demand for a new contract. While Johnson lacks Holmes’ speed, he has power and good receiving skills and will be a worthy replacement for Holmes, if it comes to that. 28. Tennessee Titans: Andre Woolfolk, CB (6-1 3/8, 197, 4.46) \| Oklahoma. Despite his lack of experience as a cornerback, Woolfolk will challenge for a starting job in Tennessee this year. Given the Titans’ lack of depth at corner, Woolfolk will at least be a No. 3 corner this year. 29. Green Bay Packers: Rex Grossman, QB (6-1, 217, 5.00) \| Florida. Green Bay takes their first shot at grooming a replacement for Hall of Famer, Brett Favre. Although Grossman does not have the arm of Favre, he posses the leadership qualities the Packers are looking for. 30. San Diego Chargers (from Philadelphia): Sammy Davis, CB (5-11½, 186, 4.41) \| Texas A&M. The Chargers addressed their secondary needs over and over in this year’s draft. Davis’ aggressive one-on-one coverage style should make San Diego’s move of CB Ryan McNeil to safety easier to swallow. 31. Oakland Raiders: Nnamdi Asomugha, CB/FS (6-2 3/8, 215, 4.43) \| California. The Raiders went with the athletic and versatile Asomugha to improve their injury riddled secondary. 32. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa Bay): Tyler Brayton, DE/DT (6-6, 277, 4.75) \| Colorado. The Raiders selected Brayton to beef up their pass rush given the age and injury history of DE Trace Armstrong. Note-Italics represent the changes I feel could have happened had the Jets not made the trade with Chicago. Last edited by mmarra82 : 08-26-2004 at 10:31 AM.

04-04-2004, 10:30 PM	#39
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	The 2003 Draft Class of the NY Jets 1st Round, Pick 13 Ty Warren, DT, Texas A&M 1st Round, Pick 22 Boss Bailey, OLB, Georgia 2nd Round, Pick 21 Tyrone Calico, WR, Middle Tennessee State 3rd Round, Pick 11 Victor Hobson, OLB, Michigan 3rd Round, Pick 21 B.J. Askew, FB, Michigan 5th Round, Pick 5 Derek Pagel, FS, Iowa 6th Round, Pick 27 Brooks Bollinger, QB, Wisconsin 7th Round, Pick 23 Dave Yovanovits, OG, Temple

04-05-2004, 06:34 AM	#41
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	My dynasty, my way.