Here are the quotes from the Jets about trading Vilma, another deal just made officially official a few minutes ago:
“Jonathan has been a diligent, productive performer throughout his tenure with the Jets,” said GM Mike Tannenbaum. “I appreciate all of his contributions to the organization, both on and off the field, and am confident that he will be an asset to the Saints.”
“Jonathan is a student of the game who is always prepared and more than willing to help his teammates,” said Head Coach Eric Mangini. “I am grateful for his efforts and wish him well as he continues his career in New Orleans.”
No doubt they truly do "wish him well" and are confident he will be "an asset to the Saints" since they have a conditional pick coming to them in 2009 based on his performance. Vilma will also be playing for his own benefit in 2008 since the Saints haven't given him a new contract and he's scheduled to be a free agent after this season.
Comments (3)
Leave it to the Jets to take a exciting young team first, 1st round Defensive rookie of the year & turn him into a 4th round draft pick just a few short years later...Another GREAT organization move... BRING BACK PARCELLS, o we can't he'll be constructing our AFC EAST rival Dolphins into a contender... SAME OLD JETS AGAIN...At least their moving to NJ, maybe they can change the name to save us from some the future embarassment...
Leave it to the Jets to take a exciting young team first, 1st round Defensive rookie of the year & turn him into a 4th round draft pick just a few short years later...Another GREAT organization move... BRING BACK PARCELLS, o we can't he'll be constructing our AFC EAST rival Dolphins into a contender... SAME OLD JETS AGAIN...At least their moving to NJ, maybe they can change the name to save us from some the future embarassment...
Absolutely embarassing is right!! Tannenbaum and Mangini need to go. I can't wait to see Vilma play in the next 5 Pro Bowls for the Saints!!!