Here are a few nuggets from the Tannenbaum conference call that may slip through assorted cracks but are worth knowing.
1. It sounds as if the Jets could be content to keep Dewayne Robertson on the team, though that would undoubtedly mean rejiggering that cap-heavy contract. Tannenbaum said "Depth on the defensive line is a critical thing and we’re glad to have Kris and Dewayne here." The Jets were hoping to strike it rich with a first or second rounder in exchange for D-Rob, but now that they have a big NT they may wind up keeping him.
2. Tannenbaum said there is no deal in place with Faneca and would nout respond to reports that there are. In fact, here's a funny little annecdote. During the Kris Jenkins conference call, one of the reports asked Jenkins about Faneca. Jenkins got all excited, thinking he'd learned that it was a done deal. PR guy Bruce Speight (who doesn't like the word "honcho") had to jump in and settle the crowd, telling us all that nothing is official.
3. Randy Moss? Intriguing? Tannenbaum said the Jets are sticking to their plan and moving forward with their plan. What he didn't say was whether or not that plan involved Randy Moss. Who'd throw him the ball? asked an anonymous commenter earlier on the subject of Moss with the Jets. The answer: Anyone but Tom Brady.
4. Tannenbaum insisted that moving Vilma had more to do with his contract status -- becoming a FA after this season -- and the depth at ILB (Harris, Barton, Kassell) then the knee injury or Vilma's clearly diminished production in the 3-4.
(((Thanks to Dave. T for cleaning up my spelling!)))