The Jets Colts thread.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

One of the silver linings of the loss was it exposed the weaknesses we have, which will hopefully be addressed now. We obviously need a better corner opposite Revis. Lito, Lowery, Strickland and even Coleman all had their moments but none could consistently do the job. We also badly need another pass rusher, as Pace and sometimes Ellis are the only ones that can beat guys 1-on-1. Shonn obviously should be the starting RB next season, I love TJ, but the torch has been passed and he'll have to accept a smaller role if he's going to be back. A slot receiver wouldn't hurt either. Sanchez was brilliant yesterday, and has gotten better with every game since the Atlanta loss, which is the biggest reason for optimism.

I can't imagine TJ would take the pay-cut necessary to return next year, unless nobody else is interested in him. From what I have read Lito has 10 million coming to him if he returns, so that ain't happening. I wonder if that had anything to do with his benching? Shonn Greene is a freak, should be one of the top rushers in the league for years, if he stays healthy (and holds onto the ball).
Many reasons to be optimistic for next year, and I don't think 12 wins is unreasonable at all. Maybe the Jets can even beat the Dolphins once next season

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by golfer

I can't imagine TJ would take the pay-cut necessary to return next year, unless nobody else is interested in him. From what I have read Lito has 10 million coming to him if he returns, so that ain't happening. I wonder if that had anything to do with his benching? Shonn Greene is a freak, should be one of the top rushers in the league for years, if he stays healthy (and holds onto the ball).
Many reasons to be optimistic for next year, and I don't think 12 wins is unreasonable at all. Maybe the Jets can even beat the Dolphins once next season

Lito gets a $10 million roster bonus March 1 which they're obviously not going to pay but that doesn't mean he won't be back. They may do what the Saints did when Vilma had a similar bonus coming, cut him and then re-sign him with a more cap-friendly incentive-laden contract. I'd prefer to see them let him go and get a #2 CB in the draft since Lito seems to be overvaluing himself, but getting an edge-rushing WILL in the draft should take precedence.