Jets Claim Two From the Titans
The Jets acquired a famous punter and a tight end off waivers from Tennessee.
The Jets have been awarded two players on waivers from the Titans -- P A.J. Trapasso and TE Matthew Mulligan, according to sources.
Trapasso is best known for hitting the new $40 million scoreboard in Dallas, creating a firestorm. His arrival means incumbent Reggie Hodges is a toast. No surprise there. Rex Ryan made it clear yesterday that they were looking for a punter.
Mulligan, a second-year player, is regarded as more of a blocking tight end than a receiver. He will back up Dustin Keller and Ben Hartsock.
It's interesting the Jets were so down on Hodges. It didn't seem like they gave any of his competitors much of a chance. I'm not really seeing Trapasso as much of an upgrade over Hodges. He only averaged 41 yards per kick at Ohio State in college. I'm not sure the search for a punter ends here. Mulligan fills a void since the Jets lacked bodies at tight end.
With these moves in addition to the Kevin O'Connell trade, the Jets now must clear three roster spots not counting the two others when Shaun Ellis and Calvin Pace return from suspension. Reggie Hodges is probably a goner. Who else?
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Wasn't Trapasso also the guy
who scored on the fake punt against the Bills during the HOF game this year?
by nck228 on Sep 6, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that's him
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by John B on Sep 6, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
P Graham
Why in the world did we get rid of Ben Graham? It seems like we cut him, got nothing, and since then we’ve had an array of punters that were:
1. Either no younger or not much younger…
2. Had worse a averages….
3. Were useless after the punt like most punters, unlike Graham who could actually tackle.
So what was the reason for letting him go?
by AEWHistory on Sep 6, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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