Jets Possibly Interested in Adalius Thomas
by John B on Aug 29, 2010 6:04 PM EDT
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PrintIn the wake of Calvin Pace's foot injury, Rex Ryan confirmed today that bringing in former pupil, Adalius Thomas, could happen.
"I talked to ‘AD’ and I would say it would be a possibility (signing him); I’m not going to rule (signing him) out,’’ Ryan said.
I think Thomas would be a good fit. He had his most productive years under Rex in Baltimore. He made the Pro Bowl and earned a big contract from the Patriots through his play with the Ravens. Rex found creative ways to use his athleticism, intellect, and versatility in moving him all over the field to try and create mismatches. He lined up almost everywhere, including corner. As much as I would love to see young guys like Jamaal Westerman and Kenwin Cummings get a chance to step up, I could not argue with bringing in Thomas for depth at least until Pace is back.
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Makes all the sense in the world.
Plus he’s another disgruntled former employee that we can unleash on a division rival.
Agree 100%
Beyond that I think he could be the steal of the year among free agents.
It’s late in the year, the guy needs the job, we need the depth until Pace gets back at least. Lots of people think he has plenty in the tank. He’s old but he’s experienced in the scheme and with the coach, on top of that he has impressive stats to back it up.
Sign this guy before someone else does. It only makes sense.
Rex seems to know how to use him, he’s had past success in a Rex system. He’s out there waiting, we’ve just had an injury at his position. Also offers that cover inside….apart from his asking price, I can’t see too much of a downside here.
(apart from rival fans having the false, you’re just doing what the skins did in 2000)
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I agree
but you have to wonder why he is still a FA. If he still has that much to offer why hasn’t anyone else signed him or even worked him out? If he can still play at this level then he has to be asking for way too much $$
Well if Belichick can't get production out of him what coach is?...lol
could be that Thomas doesn’t want to move (IDK where he lives) or play for certain team. After is unproductive time in NE he might only want to play in a system where he know he can get sacks. It could be a lot of things, your right though know one is talking about Thomas at all.
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i'd do it
and also maybe re-sign that Revis fella I hear he is pretty good
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Aug 29, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Jets to sit starters in final tuneup
With Rex saying he will rest his starters except for Slausen and Gholsten does he even play the players with the big ol’ X next to thier names on the depth chart shown on Hard Knocks?
Yes, I am refering to the fiegning injury to get paid thing?!
Would he let these guys on the field or use the X’s as motivation and take our chances?
What would you do?
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Good move
I thought they should have done this a while ago. You can never have enough line backers in a 3-4 defense.
Bad move
The man is a fossil and in all honesty not the type of guy you need on the team we are fine. I say it would be a bad move.
by JETS4CHAMPIONS on Aug 29, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
EVERYONE IS JUMPING OFF THE SHIP!!!!
Jamie Dukes and Marshal Faulk have been smoking the Jets pipe all off season saying they are one of if not the best team in the league.
Now they don’t feel the same way. Just saw them on NFLN.
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Oh well, probably for the best. If they are changing their whole opinion of the team based on pre-season then probably want them to doubt us.
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I’m interested to hear how much is based to Revis vs. preseason performance.
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mostly preseason performance from what I heard Dukes said they look ugly
so now they are the second best football team in New York
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Haven’t the Giants looked pretty bad this pre-season as well?
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Well I felt we played better (starters) against them and so did the Ravens imo
those are the only 2 Giants games I watched this pre season.
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Ravens demolished them.
Their no huddle is actually pretty scary.
Well I have the Raven/Colts/ Jets (not sure) vs Packers in the super bowl. Foxworth and Reed not being there might hurt much but IDK. Of course I would love for it to be the Jets but I really think those are the teams to beat
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In the NFC, yeah the Pack is looking dangerous. The question seems to be their D. I don’t count out Brees and Payton though. THe Champs are the champs until dethroned, IMO. They’re still the team to beat to me. And keep an eye on the 49ers. They’re gonna sneak up on teams this year.
Yeah I like the 49ers also but not in this discussion
but that division seems up for grabs. A year or two at this pace they will be contenders imo
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Yup I agree
Look if they were not high on the Jets, thats fine. How ever they feel to change direction on preseason doesn’t make sense to me.
Some of it was because he felt Stafford looked a lot better the Sanchez (I have watched all the Lions games and he def looks a lot better then Sanchez) so Stafford will have a much better season.
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How silly for them to evaluate the quarterbacks like that.
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Yeah but we are talking about Jamie Dukes
Not sure how you feel about him but I find myself disagreeing (not sure if thats spelled right) a lot.
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REVIS
I dont even want to hear that name again its sicking already he obviously doesnt want to play for us. He right now is a puppet to me and his uncle and agent the masters.
WOODY JOHNSON
Anyone catch his bit during the redskins game with Greg Buddle.
" I dont think that at all … I think the fans are more intrested on the Jets and thats been the focus on hard knocks." DUDE WE WANT REVIS. Whats he talking about. maybe his focus is on the moon.
Not sure, I’m always more interested in the Jets
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SAME HERE BUT....
Lets be for real come on. This is really a gun fight the fans are losing on.
by JETS4CHAMPIONS on Aug 29, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a really awkward interview, btw. Just like when SNY has Omar Minaya in the booth during Mets games and the team is looking awful.
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mommy and daddy to stop fighting… :’(
It’s ugly no doubt, but it’s already gone on far too long. We’re getting to close to the season for that one subject to occupy our time IMO, so just looking at what we’ve got to work with.
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I agree.
He’s gone until he’s not, as far as i’m concerned.
That’s exactly how I see it.
When/if he comes back, I’ll rejoice…but until then the focus has to be on Sanchez, and other aspects.
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by David_Wyatt on Aug 30, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I don't think Woody is the best interview in general
Lots of ums and akward pauses.
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That, plus the fact that the team wasn’t playing so well, so the announcers were being careful with questions. And Woody was clearly thinking too much about the correct answers.
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I blame Buttles.
He obviously has had too many concussions in his playing days.
Anyone know what kind of salary numbers the Jets would be willing to give AD?
For the league veteran minimum I’d be fine with it. For much more, I’d rather they focus on signing their own…and you know who I’m talking about, so I won’t even post his name.
well the ball is not in the Jets court as far as I see it on 24
Funny I was just thinking the same thing, prob more then the vet min. If he would play for the vet min I think we would hear his name mentioned more often.
Maybe like 1.somethin million with some bonuses if he shows he can be productive and get sacks?
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Affordable is one thing
but I’m not looking for the minimum with AT. I’d like him cheap, but you get what you pay for most of the time.
im just realizing now how much less id be worrying about Pace and our bad preseason if ONLY REVIS WAS HERE…
Yeah I am with you to a point but not much we as fans can do about it :(
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Agreed.
But until he’s here, he’s not here. And whatever rumors start to swirl is bullshit until his feet hit the field.
THOMAS IS OLD
We aint running a nursing home here!
by JETS4CHAMPIONS on Aug 29, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
The man had 3 sacks 26 tackles 0 forced fum. 0 rec. 0 int’ we dont need that Sh&^ around here. we actually still have a strong LB corp.
by JETS4CHAMPIONS on Aug 29, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see how it would hurt though
Even if he has nothing and is busted, where is the risk in trying him out?
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Truth is the risk is in the system we have guys that already know what REX WANTS thomas would only be around till Pace is back(till maybe week 4). If he does get picked up look for it to be around week 1 were pay would be on a week to week basis. Not worth it when you have a vet like Taylor who will do the same job if not better then then AT already in the roster. thats where it would hurt plus every cent is going to count for this new Revis Contract if it ever gets done>
by JETS4CHAMPIONS on Aug 29, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
But Thomas played for Rex and shined for him, he knows what Rex is looking for
If this was another player who has not played for Rex I would be less intrested. I am 50/50 on if he has anything left. To me its just another rusher that the offense has to assign a blocker to. It may be a wase of time , but what if he gets 5 sacks in the first 5 games? For the right price I disagree with you.
I think the Jets have set aside money for the Revis deal, so getting Thomas would not effect giving Revis money imo
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I read in a couple places that the Jets are gonna wait til after week 1 to sign him, so they don't have to guaranty his salary.
Is anyone else alarmed that we’re chancing a game to possibly save a few vet minimum bucks? I mean, we’re talking less than a million here, in an uncapped year. WTF is up with the money situation. Its making think that there’s no way Revis is going to be signed.
How can they sign Revis if its too risky to guaranty Coles and Thomas the vet minimum?
We all need to do our part
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wait...it's uncorked? ...the wine that is
well I dunno if I want uncorked wine but I buy plenty of baby powder…for my balls, the situation gets kind of hairy down there without it you see.
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