Friday chat recap: Talking Randy, Plax
June, 3, 2011
6/03/11
2:30
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By
Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com
Here are some of the highlights from my weekly Friday chat session:
• A big topic, not surprisingly, was the possibility of the Jets pursuing Randy Moss and/or Plaxico Burress as free agents. This much I can tell you: If the Jets lose Santonio Holmes or Braylon Edwards, yes, I think they'd look at Moss and Burress. I get the feeling they'd prefer Moss, but I can't swear to that.
• There was discussion about the 2011 free-agency rules. Will the league have new rules or employ the 2010 rules? Unless the players win the court appeal in an upset, the chances of having the '10 rules are remote -- and that wouldn't be a good thing for the Jets. The '10 rules could be used in a sudden start to the league year, but it won't be sudden if the owners win the appeal, thus permitting them to keep the lockout in place. The future of players like Holmes, Antonio Cromartie and Brad Smith -- all free agents with less than six credited seasons -- could hinge on the outcome. The chances of them returning to the Jets would be enhanced under the '10 rules, which would make them restricted free agents, not unrestricted.
• Fans wanted to know which rookies could make an immediate impact. Because of the work stoppage, it's going to be hard on the rookies, but I think DE Muhammad Wilkerson (first round) and WR/PR Jeremy Kerley (fifth round) will have the best opportunities in 2011.
• There was some Brian Schottenheimer talk, probably sparked by my interview this week with the Jets' offensive coordinator. It's amazing how much of a lightning rod he is.
• A big topic, not surprisingly, was the possibility of the Jets pursuing Randy Moss and/or Plaxico Burress as free agents. This much I can tell you: If the Jets lose Santonio Holmes or Braylon Edwards, yes, I think they'd look at Moss and Burress. I get the feeling they'd prefer Moss, but I can't swear to that.
• There was discussion about the 2011 free-agency rules. Will the league have new rules or employ the 2010 rules? Unless the players win the court appeal in an upset, the chances of having the '10 rules are remote -- and that wouldn't be a good thing for the Jets. The '10 rules could be used in a sudden start to the league year, but it won't be sudden if the owners win the appeal, thus permitting them to keep the lockout in place. The future of players like Holmes, Antonio Cromartie and Brad Smith -- all free agents with less than six credited seasons -- could hinge on the outcome. The chances of them returning to the Jets would be enhanced under the '10 rules, which would make them restricted free agents, not unrestricted.
• Fans wanted to know which rookies could make an immediate impact. Because of the work stoppage, it's going to be hard on the rookies, but I think DE Muhammad Wilkerson (first round) and WR/PR Jeremy Kerley (fifth round) will have the best opportunities in 2011.
• There was some Brian Schottenheimer talk, probably sparked by my interview this week with the Jets' offensive coordinator. It's amazing how much of a lightning rod he is.
Rich Cimini
ESPNNewYork.comRich Cimini, longtime Jets beat writer for the New York Daily News and a Syracuse graduate, covers Gang Green for ESPNNewYork.com.
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