Multiple sources are saying this morning that the New York Jets are busy talking to two of the NFL's biggest free agents.First, and more importantly one of them is their own free agent in Santonio Holmes. ESPN reports that Gang Green is busy working with Holmes in contract talks. There is nothing imminent. Holmes was on the Redskins wire as their top free agent target, but Washington re-signed Santana Moss last night to a mega deal, which could put a damper on them signing Holmes too. We shall see, especially with Dan Snyder's pockets.
Meanwhile the Star Ledger is reporting that the Jets are in negotiations with Nnamdi Asomugha, the talented cornerback from the Oakland Raiders. Asomugha is considered the second best corner in the NFL behind Darrell Revis, and the Jets want to pair both of them together long term.
Asomugha is looking for a deal over $11 million per year, which is what Revis is making; the Jets probably don't want to exceed that much, especially considering how many more players they have to sign.
Still it is believed that Asomugha wants to play in New York, likes Rex Ryan and is a friend of Revis. Asomugha told an ESPN reporter that he wants to be an actor, and would love to play out his career in the Big Apple.
The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans will likely pay Asomugha a kings ransom, but money doesn't always buy happiness, does it?
It's hard to believe that the Jets can fit both Holmes and Asomugha under the cap. They will have to get really creative to do so. Mark Sanchez said he would be willing to renegotiate his contract to free up salary cap space, but who knows if that will be enough.
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