When the New York Jets announced their roster cuts yesterday, there were a few surprises on the list. Sure, most people expected Andre Wadsworth and Anthony Schlegel to be released, but Kimo von Oelhoffen, Bobby Hamilton and Danny Ware? At least in some small degree, they came as a bit of a shock.Ware, a rookie running back out of Georgia, had a good preseason for the Jets and appeared to have a spot locked down. However, Coach Eric Mangini thought otherwise and decided to cut him loose, thinning an already shallow pool of running backs for New York.
Like Ware, and up until this week, it seemed like von OelHoffen and Hamilton's jobs were secure. But at 36 years old and commanding significant salaries, Mangini decided to save the Jets some money ($1.85 million on von OelHoffen alone) and get younger.
Other notable cuts: Defensive end Michael Haynes, tackle Na'Shan Goddard and cornerback Manny Collins.
Surprising non-cut: Quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo.
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9-02-2007 @ 11:46PM
shamrock7 said...
Mangini is making a misstep releasing Kimo von Oelhoffen. He brings leadership to the young squad. Should have restructured his contract, I bet he would have taken the offer. Not sure how we survive in the backfield which is pretty thin already.
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9-07-2007 @ 3:11PM
frank said...
at this point I dont think Mangini is worried about the $$$. 2nd yr. , coming off 10-6 ,looks like he wants to beef up his D. Fresh legs are paramount in the NFL. but he seems to have more confidence is his passing game than I do .
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9-07-2007 @ 3:11PM
frank said...
Tui looked good , Clemens should be next in line for QB w/ a strong arm, but if Manginious sees an improvement , quicker, taller , so be it .
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