Free Agent the New York Jets Might Pursue: Willie Colon

by John B on Jul 24, 2011 7:00 PM EDT

DALLAS TX - JANUARY 31: Willie Colon #74 of the Pittsburgh Steelers wears the Michigan State jersey of teammate Flozell Adams while arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on January 31 2011 in Dallas Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV on February 6 2011 at Cowboys Stadium. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The main positions people talk about the Jets being active in pursuing free agents tend to be wide receiver, cornerback, and outside linebacker. There is, however, a hole at right tackle. Damien Woody has been released. Wayne Hunter is a free agent. Vladimir Ducasse lost a offseason's worth of OTA's to develop. The Jets might want to look at a replacement.

There is talk the Jets might resign Woody, who is coming off an Achilles injury. Is it possible they go with a guy who is coming off the same injury but younger and thus potentially able to bounce back stronger? That might be Pittsburgh's Willie Colon, who missed the 2010 season. Colon had developed into a top pass protector in the 2009 season. He allowed 6 sacks but only 4 hits and 5 pressures.

Colon will only be 28 this season as he returns from his injury. He has a 6'3" 315 pound frame. Some work with Bill Callahan could turn him into a really good run blocker. He is not terrible in that area either, far more advanced than D'Brickashaw Ferguson was Callahan came to town.

Colon might come more cheaply than he otherwise might coming off the injury. Might he be willing to take a one year deal to prove himself? Could the Jets give Vladimir Ducasse more time to develop and eventually have him take over at guard instead?

The Jets have shown interest in Pittsburgh linemen in recent years. They signed Alan Faneca three years ago. They tried to (and fortunately) failed to replace Brandon Moore with Chris Kemoeatu two years ago. If they want to find a tackle, Colon might be a good fit.

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Wow, apparently the Achilles injury that Damien Woody suffered is going to be quite bad for his career. The New York Jets need to quickly find a replacement. Looks like Willie Colon is the perfect candidate for this open spot.

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by ahmadrazzak82 on Jul 24, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

this is interesting

i didn’t know he was going to be a free agent and he could be a really good pickup

by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Jul 24, 2011 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

I like it.

Just the idea of going from a Woody to a Colon is reason enough.

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by dvdvil on Jul 24, 2011 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

i like colon put i is not gonna be a jet

he would command some money and as we currently stand we need the money for other positions. and woody even came out and said he wants to be a jet and wants to start as well so those are good signs regarding his injury

by Emmanuel Agu on Jul 25, 2011 12:47 AM EDT reply actions

I could see DAVID MIMS?

Bigger, 6’8 frame. Although he might go to a team where he can start.
The Jets can say look, you could win the RT position, and coached by ‘best OL coach in NFL’ in Callahan. WHO knows?

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by Max Strauss on Jul 25, 2011 2:08 AM EDT reply actions

Willie Colon is my second choice

Tyson Clabo RT/RG 6’6 331 out of Atlanta is a much better Run blocker with less of a developmental curve, The success of Michael Turner and the Atlanta running game, gives me hope that with Clabo can have the same effect for Shonn Greene.
It comes down to bucks, Clabo snuck into the Pro Bowl last year which may over inflate his value, but Rex may be on his front lawn on the first day of Free Agency.

by JetOrange on Jul 25, 2011 6:24 AM EDT reply actions

No Way

Clabo will command huge money he is a top flight OL the pick could be a Colon or how about Gaither he could come cheap cause of the back issue or Trueblood, K.Barnes,maybe J.Clary

by JETSFAN IN SC on Jul 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

The hope is that RT's are more affordable

We will see what Clabo commands,IMO the Jets can do a 4 year deal with a cap impact under 8 million a year, over that , we are out of the game, but thats the type of player the position requires.
2, Willie Colon
3. Jamaal Brown Redskins
4, Marshall Yanda Ravens

by JetOrange on Jul 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions