Here's where the Jets stand. They've made their offer (reportedly 4 years for $32 million with about $20 in guarantees) and now they will wait. According to Faneca's agent, Rick Smith, he's currently compiling the offers from several organizations (the Rams and 49ers highest among them) and will present the information to Faneca on Saturday. Either Saturday afternoon, but no later than Sunday, Smith said, Faneca will make his decision. On Sunday he is expected to board a plane for one of the destinations and sign the contract tat will likely make him the best-paid offensive lineman in the sport.
"One plane, one visit," Smith said of the weekend's no-nonsense decision-making.
As for the Jets offer, Smith said everybody's is in the same neighborhood but that Faneca's decision won't be all about the bucks. The city, the team, the coaching staff, that will all play into it.
So basically, don't stay up tonight waiting for Alan Faneca news because according to his agent, it ain't coming until at least Saturday afternoon or evening.
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What are our chances?
Chances? I'd say pretty good. Of the Rams and 49ers, the Jets probably have the most potential. In terms of cost of living -- and the chance to block for Steven Jackson -- the Rams might have a slight edge.
$32 million seems like a big investment for a 31 year old. I am also very disappointed that in two seasons, Mangini and Tannenbaum have turned Vilma from a pro-bowler into a 4th round pick. All of these moves better pay off. Because their blind adherence to the 3-4 system, and forcing the players to match the system and not the other way around, has already led to one disastrous season, and now the jettisoning of Vilma and probably Robertson.
The one question I have is, do any of these moves matter if the Jets don't have a quality starting QB? Granted Chad and Clemens were dealing with a pathetic offensive line, but I'm not sold that either of them should be starting for the Jets.
LOL, you were close on this one. ESPN is reporting he has agreed to a contract with the Jets now.