Wayne Hunter Agrees to Terms With New York Jets; Damien Woody Retires

by John B on Jul 26, 2011 7:39 PM EDT

The right tackle position has become more clear. The Jets are bringing back Wayne Hunter. Damien Woody is retiring.

The Daily News has learned that rigth tackle Wayne Hunter has agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Jets. Financial terms were unknown.

The Daily News has also learned that veteran free agent offensive lineman Damien Woody will retire.

I take this to mean the Jets were not confident in Woody's ability to recover from his Achilles injury. It takes away athleticism, and it is tough for a 33 year old to overcome any serious injury.

Hunter gives the Jets an insurance policy in case Vladimir Ducasse is not ready to start. He isn't going to end up in Canton, but he showed that he is capable when he got a chance last year. He is a known commodity, and maybe Bill Callahan can make him even better.

Woody probably could have found a job elsewhere, but apparently he was serious when he told ESPN Radio last night that he only wanted to be a Jet. It's a real testament to the first class organization the Jets have become under Woody Johnson, Mike Tannenbaum, and Rex Ryan. He will always hold a special place with this team. He came in when the offensive line was in shambles and was one of the best right tackles in the league.

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Congrats to Hunter on his 4-year deal.

I’m sorry to see Woody go, I knew it would be inevitable given his injury but good luck to you Woody.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald

by Noble_Lance on Jul 26, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Shit.

RT is now a possible letdown position. Vlad better make it happen in camp so we can see who really deserves to start.

by JetKing55 on Jul 26, 2011 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

Jets also contact Asomugha, Holmes and Cro

by michael28102 on Jul 26, 2011 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

They’ve made an offer to Holmes too. C’mon Mr. T. Make Nnamdi happen.

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Jul 26, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Per Adam Schefter, they are currently in negotiations with Holmes and talking to Nnamdi.

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Jul 26, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

It all depends on if Revis agrees to restructure his contract

by michael28102 on Jul 26, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Sanchez helps with that.

I swear to football gods that if this team gets Holmes, Edwards and Nnamdi I will be Mr. T’s doormat. and if they get a quality OLB/Pass rusher. I will bring him 100 virgins.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald

by Noble_Lance on Jul 26, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Your insane

I would do that if we get 1 of our recievers and Aso. Both is impossible

by michael28102 on Jul 26, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell if he keeps one of them, gets Nnamdi and Kiwi, he deserves a spot in Canton.

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Jul 26, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

And if he gets all 4

He should be leading negotiations across the nation. The debt ceiling, getting oil companies to shut up and let electric cars be mass produced, get companies to actually hire people.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald

by Noble_Lance on Jul 26, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

lmao!!

by JetsFan718 on Jul 26, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

If Mr T can sign Nambi, Holmes and Edwards he should run for president because he can make the impossible happen

by sledor on Jul 26, 2011 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

first class organization

it would probably be classier not to have rumors flying around that they are chasing woody hard only to resign his back up and leave him on the street.

i’m fine with the business decision, but i’m not pretending its classy

by JetsFan1991 on Jul 26, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

We don’t know what happened though. Woody may have been demanding too much, or something. It’s not necessarily clear that Woody got screwed. The Jets may have been sincere but something got in the way.

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Jul 26, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Hunter is gonna be our starter

I have no faith in Ducasse until i see him perform. I just remember linemen blowin past him and Sanchez almost injuring his knee again

by JetsFan718 on Jul 26, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Big Wood didn’t want to be a back up plan, and as sincere as the Jets were, that’s all that was guaranteed for him. Looking forward to seeing the right tackle competition.

and the HOLMES of the... JETS!!!
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by dvdvil on Jul 26, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions