Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Jets cut ties with four veterans

See ya' Vernon Gholston. The greatest bust in Jets history IS history, as the Jets cut ties with the unproductive linebacker. Gholdston never recorded a sack in his three seasons with the Jets. Rex Ryan promised to change the struggling player in 2009 into a Terrell Suggs-type of player, but Gholston never lived up to expectations.

The Jets also cut ties with Damion Woody. Woody who was a big part of the Jets offensive line the last two seasons, suffered injuries in 2010 that prevented him from playing down the stretch. His health, age and contract status were the reasons for the cut, but don't be shocked if the Jets bring him back later on a cheaper contract.

The Jets also bid adieu to Jason Taylor and Kris Jenkins. Jenkins missed each of the last two seasons with knee injuries, and never became the stout pressence in Rex Ryan's 46 defense. Instead Sione Piouah stepped up big at nose tackle. Jenkins was a funny, and vibrant pressence on the Jets, but the Jets did win games without him.

Taylor is no surprise. He had a decent season with the Jets, his only highlights being a strip sack of Tom Brady in week 2, and a safety against the Steelers in week 15. Other than that Taylor really didn't produce much for Gang Green.

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