John Abraham's agents' Rich Rosa and Tony Agnone discussed the team putting the franchise tag on the defensive end. They also gave an update on clients Jason Fabini and Jerald Sowell. Is Abraham angry at the Jets for putting the franchise tag on him for the second straight year? "We need to address this John being upset with the franchise tag," said Rosa. "John understands this is a business. This isn't a money issue. It's a committment issue. He's a three-time Pro Bowler, and he merits a long-term contract." "He's disappointed that there isn't a long-term deal," said Agnone. "The field isn't level like other players who become free agents on March 3. Nobody likes to be franchised. You want the same rights as anyone else." The Abraham camp feels the Jets might have misled Abraham last summer. "(Former Jets GM) Terry (Bradway) said if John played 16 games, he would be given a long-term contract," said Rosa. "That hasn't happened." Did the Jets lie to Abraham? "That is too strong," said Agnone. "We understand that they have a right to franchise him. Terry isn't there anymore technically. Mike (Tannenbaum) is the GM, and Mike has to do what Mike has to do." Does Abraham want to be traded? "John wants a long-term deal," said Agnone. "If [a trade] leads to a long-term deal, that is an option we will explore. We will have an opportunity to talk to other clubs once the tag is in place." "They are going to explore their options as well," said Rosa. "If you can get something for someone and it benefits your team, you explore those options." The Jets aren't currently discussing a long-term deal with Abraham. "If [a long-term deal] comes to fruition, it will come at a later time," said Agnone. "All players want long-term deals. Teams can put franchise tags on players over and over again. It's not something we are happy about." Two other clients of Agnone and Rosa will not be with the team in 2006. Sowell and Fabini will be playing elsewhere next year. "We have heard from the Jets that Jerald and Jason will be released in the coming days," said Rosa. "They will be cap victims and will not be with the Jets." __________________ Courtesy of jetsconfidential.com
Fabini was good in his day and Sowell was never used enough. Would have liked to keep Sowell, as he has more potential as a FB than Askew. I hope the Jets find a trade partner for Abraham because he is not worth 8.3 million. Maybe if he could stop the run or actually tackle in the open field I would feel differently.
i've heard this 2-3 times today...and u have to be F'N joking this guy was hackett/penningtons go to guy(that and the draw) if anything he was overused b/c we had no other options 47,45,28 # of receptions he had in his 3 years starting santana had 45 receptions the same year he had 45 with us...the same as our #1 wr
Exciting is the word I would use. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of moves we make. I hope my excitement won't be shortlived though.
is it possible we can have him tagged say until this whole cap mess is cleared and we sign all the rookies. Then try to do what we did with pennington and ellis and sign them say training camp or the early part of the season.
I understand cutting Fabini, Kendall, possibly Blaylock, but I'm confused about Sowell, his 06 salary is $762,857, which for an experienced proven fullback seems cheap.....
Can Sowell possibly cost that much to keep? IMO, he is one of the better FB's in the NFL. I'd hate to lose him if it won't even help save that much money.
We will probably wind up saving a million bucks and when we already have a young talent in BJ Askew, it just adds a cherry to the ice cream. I am not too worried about it.
Fabini and Kendall are not needed, they haven't played well at all. Mawae will be missed, and so will law, but he is just not affordable. Sowell was decent, but I think Askew will be a fine starter. Time to start miller and see what he is made of.
