Jets Put Franchise Tag on Wilkerson over Revis

New York Jets v Buffalo Bills

The New York Jets have recently decided to “Franchise Tag” or in other words, claim Muhammad Wilkerson, a defensive lineman. Wilkerson is 6 foot 4 and attended Temple while playing defensive end. In addition, he was the 2010 captain of the Temple Owls as well as being elected the 2010 defensive player of the year. Muhammad was drafted in 2011 by the New York Jets in the first round and the 30th overall pick. He is arguably one of the most feared defensive players in the NFL as well as being an offensive lineman’s nightmare. Wilkerson has recorded a total of 185 tackles, 117 assists, 36.5 sacks, 1 safety, and 1 interception through 75 career game starts. He is currently 26 and was recently “Franchised tagged” by the New York Jets for 15 million dollars.

I think that the Jet’s should have franchise tagged Darrelle Revis. Revis is considered to be one of the top 5 cornerbacks in the league currently. The Jet’s defensive line is pretty powerful and intimidating as it is with rookie Leonard Williams, Veteran Demario Davis, the big man on the line, Sheldon Richardson. As you can see, the Jet’s have one of the or the best defensive lines in the game. The Jet’s depth in cornerback is not so appetizing especially with releasing 2 time defensive player of the year Antonio Cromartie. With this, the Jets leave Marcus Gilchrist, Calvin Pryor, and Marcus Williams as their defensive backs to prevent the pass. Clearly Darrelle Revis would be a better improvement for the team to have. One of the only positives that I can see out of the Jet’s deciding to tag Wilkerson over Revis is that Revis has age on Wilkerson. So if the Jet’s are looking for someone to have in the future to lean on for the defense, Wilkerson wouldn’t be a bad idea. Also, Revis is more well know hence the nickname, “Revis Island.” With this, Revis clearly will be asking for much more money that the Jet’s will be willing to give him rather than go with the emerging Wilkerson who is pretty good and will want more money. Another way to think why the Jet’s picked Wilkerson over Revis is that Revis will take up more cap space than Wilkerson. If the Jet’s are deciding on making a big signing in the off-season and picking up a decent defensive back, this would be ideal to save money, keep your rising star Wilkerson, and pick up a decent  corner in the off season.  Overall this could be a great move for the Jet’s if they plan on signing a cornerback in the off season or a bad move considering that they will be letting go one of the top 5 cornerbacks in the league.

~John

Just Like The Jets Beat The Cowboys, The United States Is Beating Terrorism on 9/11

The New York Jets victory caps numerous tributes on the 10th university of 9/11. Coach Rex Ryan wanted a win badly the first game of the season of 2011. He got lucky when Nick Folk nailed a 50 yard field goal to put them up by 3 at the end of the game. The Jets went on to win after this energy boost by a score of  27-24. This day (9/11) American flags spread the fields of every team NFL team. In addition the Jets did warm ups in navy blue Ts with the words “never forgotten” on the back to remember 9/11. On game day there were bomb sniffing dogs at the stadium to make sure no one one would ruin such a special night. After the many ways that 9/11 was remembered that night the Jets went on to win a very emotional game.

This was a great win for the Jets on a very emotional day. I also think it was great for every team to spread an American on all the fields on the anniversary of 9/11. I personally love the Jets and admired the hard fought win at home. I was pleased on the effort and heart the players showed on both sides of the field. It just seemed like the Jets wanted it more and the score showed it on a hard fought game.

~David Moran