Another week, another dip into the free agent pool for the New York Jets.
Gang Green inked tight end
Bubba Franks to a one-year, $1.65 million contract Monday. The three-time Pro Bowler was cut by the Green Bay Packers last month.
The combination of Franks, the No. 1 pick by the Pack in 2000, and incumbent tight end Chris Baker gives the Green and White two quality blockers and receivers along the offensive line. Franks has been slowed by injuries and finished with just 18 catches for 132 yards and three touchdowns in eight games last season. But, if healthy (and he's coming off a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), Bubba is still one of the best inside the red zone. He's 6'6, 265 pound frame should be another viable option for whoever is manning the offense next season.
The Jets can also now jettison the other tight ends that are clogging up roster space. The Jets already axed Sean Ryan (who signed with the Miami Dolphins) and I hope to bid a good day to Joe Kowalewski and Jason Pociask soon. I just don't see the need to have four tight ends on a squad, do you?
The Jets also began their "
voluntary" offseason program today at Hofstra University. All the old and new faces were expected to show up. All but one, that is. Laveranues Coles is still unhappy with his contract situation and will not attend.
I guess it's not all peaches and cream for the acquisition-happy Jets.
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