By Tom Rock
OK, it's not a blockbuster. It's not even an improvement. But the Jets re-signed UFA tackle Anthony Clement today. Just a few weeks after letting the veteran starter test the waters of free angency, the Jets drained the pool and brought him back. Terms were not immediately available.
There was a lot of speculation that the right side of the offensive line would be one of the areas the Jets would try to upgrade at during free agency. They signed a few players, but no new players. They have Clement and Wade Smith, who can play the position, along with Adrian Jones who was considered a starter in training camp but lost the job to Clement.
I can't imagine the Jets keeping three players for right tackle, so chances are one will be cut during camp. Smith's versatility makes him a gem -- he can play any of the five O-line spots -- so that leaves Clement and Jones to duke it out. A lot of people, myself included, figured Jones would be gone due to his drunk driving episode during the season (and the fact that he hardly ever played). He'll probably have July and August to prove himself, something the Jets have been waiting a few years to see happen.
Comments (4)
Tom - What do you think about trading up for a shot at Joe Thomas? More importantly, what do you think the Jets think?
Is anyone besides me wondering why Jets essentially sitting out free agency? Signing of Haynes and Tuiosopo not exactly blowing me away. Meanwhile in New England...
Are we better of with Tuiosopo than Ramsey? How bad is Pat? This guty looked horrible when the JETS played Oakland last season.
Tuiasosopo will cost a lot less $$$ to be the third string QB.