Jets Make More Moves

From Rich Cimini of the NY Daily News:


A shocker: The Jets, spurned by Steelers free-agent G Chris Kemoeatu
earlier in the day, have re-signed RG Brandon Moore, the Daily News has
learned.

Moore agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract, including $10
million in guarantees.

This is a smart move by the Jets, who cut Moore yesterday because they
didn't want to pay a $7 million roster bonus. They quickly came to their sense
and re-signed their best run blocker, keeping their line in tact.


Re-signing Moore is just as, if not more, important than signing Bart Scott. The Jets need their line to be complete, especially when they will most likely be starting a young, unproven quarterback.

Plus, remember what happened the last time the Jets decided to cut one of their offensive linemen loose? That resulted in the 2007 season.

I can't wait to see what the Jets will do next.


UPDATE: I waited, and the goods were delivered.

According to the NFL's Adam Schefter, the Jets have traded two draft picks to Philadelphia for Lito Sheppard. The picks will be a 2009 5th rounder and a conditional pick in 2010, that can be as high as a second round pick.

Sheppard, who is only 27, has started for most of his career, and was only ousted in Philly because of the arrival of Asante Samuel.

Yes, I'm happy. New York gets a proven veteran cornerback to play opposite Darrelle Revis and give up picks. Now they can focus their attention in the first round away from a defensive back, and onto another position. Preferrably wide receiver.


As Gus Johnson once said: "HA-HAAAA!!"


--Max Caster