Jets Waive ST/CB Ahmad Carroll

by David_Wyatt on Nov 16, 2009 12:20 PM EST

Update- Lisa Zimmerman has a little more information on the release of Carroll

The release of cornerback Ahmad Carroll was a little perplexing given that he has generally been considered to be a pretty solid special teams player. However, one of my sources told me today that behind the scenes, Carroll's attitude was a problem.

Basically, Carroll mouthed off a lot including to the coaching staff, had a negative attitude and would sometimes not turn in required weekly tests.

With the steady improvement of CB Marquice Cole, the team felt that Carroll had not only become expendable, but was more of a hindrance than a help.

Basically you can compare this to someone being fired for insubordination.

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Jets announced today that they have waived special teamer and cornerback Ahmad Carroll.

Carroll signed with the Jets in 2008 and has recorded 30 special team tackles in 22 games. However he was inactive against the Jaguars as well as being inactive against the Dolphins. Without playing any corner, and now not even getting into the team for his special teams ability. It is hardly surprising to see him given the boot.

The only reason I can see that the Jets decided to cut ties with Carroll instead of Miller is because they realise they can't have Revis returning punts and Miller will be given another shot at kick and punt return duties up in New England.

This does leave a open roster spot, so where do you think this roster spot should be used? another corner, some linebacker help or the defensive line? or just on the best special team tackler we can find?

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DL

need to keep the line fresh w/o jenkins

by JetsFan1991 on Nov 16, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions

Apparently it has been filled

as we have signed Kenwin Cummings off the practise squad

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 16, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions

from Rich Cimini

Ryan was evasive on this subject. First, he said Carroll had lost his job to Marquice Cole. When asked if something happened with regard to Carroll, Ryan said, “I’m not going to get into the specifics of it.”

The feeling close to the team is that Ryan released Carroll, in part, to send a message to the team. I’m told that Carroll didn’t take the written test last week required by his position coach, which put him in the doghouse. Each week, most of the position coaches quiz their players on the upcoming game/opponent. For whatever reason, Carroll didn’t take it. He was inactive Sunday, for the second straight week, and cut. From what I hear, the test situation gave Ryan all he needed to make the move.

It was costly. As a vested vet, Carroll’s 2009 salary ($625,000) is guaranteed. That means they owe him another $257K.

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by dvdvil on Nov 17, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions