Kellen Clemens Signs Tender
by Matt Birch on Apr 13, 2010 10:21 AM EDT
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PrintAccording to ProFootballTalk in an article that can be viewed (here), Kellen Clemens signed his tender Monday afternoon.
The one-year deal is worth approximately $1.1 million.
In my opinion, this is evidence that we are getting ready to move him. Similar to what I believe will happen with Jason Campbell (who also signed his tender yesterday) in Washington.
As we found out with Leon Washington, players cannot be traded to another team until they sign their tender.
Just think it's likely that Clemens' days as a Jet are over. He never established himself, and he's not your traditional "back-up" because he doesn't have the experience and hasn't taken enough snaps.
Mark Brunell seems very excited at the possibility of becoming a Jet to back up Sanchize and that may come to fruition. Have not heard 34-year-old Marc Bulger's name mentioned, but if he has any gas left in the tank and is interested, he could be a possible candidate as well.
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why isnt bulger being considered over brunell? bulger was released and we dont have to use the feely money on him. plus hes younger and would have more to offer us if we put him out there. brunell should be retired.
I actually agree with you, which is why I mentioned Bulger. Even though I have not heard his name once.
Honestly, I have no idea. Maybe Bulger just wants to retire. Being behind a Rams O-Line for all those years could be the reason. Look at all the beatings he took. Takes a toll.
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There must be something about Bulger we don’t know about. I mean how can you explain the fact that there is no interest in the guy? Who believes he isn’t a better QB than Jason Campbell, who reportedly has trade value (I wouldn’t want Campbell if he was free)? Even Clemens may have trade value. David Carr was a victim of his own O-line but he always finds work. Brunell was good in his day but those days have long since passed. You have teams like Buffalo, Oakland, Cleveland, maybe even Carolina and Seattle with issues at QB and nobody’s on the phone with Bulger who’s proven he can sling it? Not even asking him to be a backup? Makes no sense to me whatsoever…
by nationalist88 on Apr 13, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I think I found it --- just had his first kid a week ago
I think he’s just taken enough beatings and wants to retire and be with his family. He had his first kid ONE DAY after the Rams released him. Probably just wants to move on from football.
There is definitely something up. I agree with you, he would be a VERY solid backup QB for any team.
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Bulger is a better Fit
I would trust him more than Brunell if Sanchez went down. He is younger and behind a our o-line would get more time to throw than he ever had with the Rams. He is young enough to play and veteran enough to mentor.
That could very well be it. Too bad if he lost his love for the game, because with a decent line and some guys to throw to, Bulger could’ve had some productive years left.
by nationalist88 on Apr 13, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
whats his 40 time?
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Pretty sure he is going to be part of some draft day trade, a throw in to move up at some point.
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Why would anyone want Clemens?
I really don’t see what value he has. Who wants to pay $1.1 million for a backup QB who looked rattled against the freaking Bucs in one start?
It’s too bad we never called the Seahawks if they were interested in OUR unproven, likely-garbage QB, lol
Some people always think they can turn someone around and bring the best out in someone. Some offensive coordinator in the league, probably with ties to the Oregon program will remember Clemens more as the guy who threw for 2,500 yards, 19 TD’s and only 4 interceptions as a senior, all while missing three games with an ankle injury.
Let’s be honest, Clemens hasn’t done much in practice to assure the coaching staff he could handle a starting role, but his game time was mostly with a pathetic 2007 offensive line. New system, new environment could be good for Clemens, not saying he will succeed, but there is always someone out there willing to take a punt on a 26 year old guy, who without the ankle injury probably was a first round talent, who hasn’t been given that much in game opportunity. He hasn’t looked good with the Jets, there is no escaping that, but I still remember the Oregon Kellen Clemens who was at times absolutely fantastic.
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True, and if I’m a GM of an NFL team, I’ll take a guy with question marks due to limited exposure over a guy who has had plenty of opportunities and proved he can’t play.
by nationalist88 on Apr 13, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone should have made this pitch to Pete Carroll
Can you blame me if I’m a little jealous of the Chargers right now? lol
True
And that outweighs the mostly unremarkable game and a half he had this past season
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by blueandorange4life on Apr 13, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
And lets be serious
About 90% of the time first and second round QBs get 2nd and 3rd chances. Hell, sometimes even 7th round QBs get 2nd chances. Look at how many 2nd chances Rick Mirer and Ryan Leaf got.
All you’d have to do is look at the Jets QB history and see Jeff Blake as the perfect example of someone given their 2nd or 3rd chance to do something in the league.
Mauldin Played for Columbus a few years ago, He has six career games.
Clemens Signs 1.1 Mill Tender
That’s 1 mill more then he deserves.
As I said in the Brunnel thread a week ago, I think Brunnel as backup is reaching the bottom of the barrel of Vet QBs who are available and would be a better backup then Clemens. I’d prefer Bulger or a few other Vet QBs over Brunnel, but still prefer Brunnel over Clemens/Ainge/O’Connel.
Mauldin Played for Columbus a few years ago, He has six career games.
A comprehensive list of people I prefer at backup QB to Clemens
Every other teams reserve QB’s
Marc Bulger
Mark Brunell
Byron Leftwich
Daunte Culpepper
Vinny Testaverde
Drew Bledsoe
Joe Willie Namath
Ryan Leaf
Wilma McNabb
Peyton Manning in drag
Archie Manning
Cooper Manning
Carol Channing
Matt Lesko
by Bro Namath on Apr 13, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Clemens
I will be shocked it they get anything for him. Even a 7th round pick would be a plus. I watched a lot of his games at Oregon and was amazed he was taken by the Jets so high in the draft. I was even more amazed by the pundits who claimed he was a “steal” as the Jets 2nd round pick and believed he would end up as a good pro quarterback. He is a very nice person but he will never be a starting NFL quaterback and I believe he will be out of the NFL in two years.
Interesrt in Clemens?
I agree with the rest of the posts here. There will be zero interest in Clemens. The graveyard of washed out QBs is full but they’ll make room for Clemens. Good guy, a real competitor but out if his league in the NFL.
Loved Bro Namath’s list of alternative backups, though. Can Vinnie still throw the football? He still lives on the East Coast. If we showed interest, Bellicheat would probably pick him up out of spite!
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