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The New York Jets announced that they could not come to terms with Brandon Moore and given him his release. Moore should be in high demand on the free agent market as he is an excellent guard. The Jets are releasing players to free up the salary cap so that they can yet make a big move in the free agent market. This story has more details.
The case is made that Dwight Lowery could be the New York Jets starting corner back. Lowery had some good and some bad games for the Jets this past season but he has shown he has the skill and tools to do the job. See this story for more on Dwight Lowery and the CB situation.
The New York Jets announced the release of two players, David Bownes and Brad Kassel, both linebackers. Additionally, a few player signing were announced. See this article for more details.
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has to choose a new quarterback now that Brett Favre will not be returning. Ryan is not worried, having won in the past without ’star’ or ‘name’ quarterbacks. Although the Jets have the option of signing a vetran QB, more than likely Kellen Clemens and Brett Radliff would be given a shot at the position. See this article for a deeper analysis.
Brett Favre has announced that he is not returning for another season with the NY Jets and is retiring; for good, so he says. Favre gave the Jets a good ride and some thrills, especially in the first half of the season. But whatever Brett does now, its time for the Jets to move forward and let their young up and coming quarterbacks go out there and prove they can get the job done. For more on this story, see this article.
The NY Jets have two pro bowl running backs in Leon Washington and Thomas Jones. With a coach that is preaching a strong running game, are they enough? See this article for an in depth look.
Of little consolence to most NY Jets fan is that six Players will appear in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Four of them will be appearing for the first time. The Jets late season plunge from contention still pains long suffering Jets fans but at least they can see some of their team in action one more time before the long off season. For more, see this report.
