New York Jets Cuts Thus Far

by John B on Sep 2, 2011 6:18 PM EDT

The Jets have been busy today as the deadline approaches to trim the roster to 53 players. The following players have been cut:

Drew Willy

Peter Clifford

Joey Laroque

Willy figures to be a lock for the practice squad so the Jets have an extra quarterback in reserve who is familiar with the system.

The only one that really surprises me from this group is DePalma because he was a special teams contributor and reportedly got Mike Westhoff's attention. That is the way for a guy at the back of the roster to make a spot for himself since it is their only real chance to contribute.

Satele showed flashes, but his problem is a lot of guys at his position showed more.

McKnight was something of a sentimental favorite. I think he was worth a seventh round flier based on his production in college. He seems like one of those guys who plays better than his measurables would indicate. He just did not show much aside from that touchdown last night. The team saw enough in him to use a Draft pick so I would imagine he is a strong practice squad contender.

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The Jets Freed Willy

Lame, but couldn’t resist

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 2, 2011 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

The only names I liked on this list were DePalma, Eddie Jones and Drew Willy.

by SioneBAAOOOHA on Sep 2, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Didn't the Jets sign McKnight to a 4-year contract?

Does that mean he’ll almost definitely be on the PS?

by NYMetsJets44 on Sep 2, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

at the 7th round its a cheap contract.

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by Noble_Lance on Sep 2, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Contract is gone once you're released.

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by John B on Sep 2, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm clearly not too familiar with the financial part of the game lol

thanks for clearing that up

by NYMetsJets44 on Sep 2, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry I forgot to add guaranteed between cheap and contract.

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by Noble_Lance on Sep 2, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

ohhhh I gotcha

thanks for clarifying that!

by NYMetsJets44 on Sep 2, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm only disappointed to see McKnight cut

I liked Eddie Jones a lot, but I just didn’t think we had the space.

I think McKnight might have been worth keeping, but I guess the FO either knew something I didn’t or just viewed him as expendable.

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by Bro Namath on Sep 2, 2011 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

by Noble_Lance on Sep 2, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Lankster

I can see the Jets going 6 CB’s and 4 Safeties to accomodate Lankster (safety support , Wilson on PS)…. I wouldn’t mind Tanny soing a low level deal to send …say Strickland to CB starved team

by JetOrange on Sep 2, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions