Holmes traded to jets.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Come on Skinny, you cant talk trash on our organization every time we make a move. If McNabb makes it to the PB and we are in the playoffs you won't be talking trash.

That's the difference between me and the blind homers of the world (Not calling you a blind homer). I don't see change just for changes sake and think the new numbers on our lottery ticket could hit the jackpot.

I see the variables put in front of me and compile the given scenarios and then sum up the likely outcomes. It may be unglamourous to do that since you can't enjoy the offseason Lombardi's with the rest of the crew but it gets me by.


BTW, I don't hate McNabb, he's at least likable even when he was an eagle. I also don't think that he sucks. I DO think that he was good playing under Reid and the eagles scheme...I just don't see that translating ounce for ounce to the Skins, and playing behind our dilapidated line will be sure to prove that.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That's the difference between me and the blind homers of the world (Not calling you a blind homer). I don't see change just for changes sake and think the new numbers on our lottery ticket could hit the jackpot.

I see the variables put in front of me and compile the given scenarios and then sum up the likely outcomes. It may be unglamourous to do that since you can't enjoy the offseason Lombardi's with the rest of the crew but it gets me by.


BTW, I don't hate McNabb, he's at least likable even when he was an eagle. I also don't think that he sucks. I DO think that he was good playing under Reid and the eagles scheme...I just don't see that translating ounce for ounce to the Skins, and playing behind our dilapidated line will be sure to prove that.

GTripp, stop hacking Skinny's account

[right21arm]

f santonio holmes. the steelers are declining no doubt about it.

[The Goat]

Interesting move by the Jets. I still think the Jets will take a WR relatively high in the draft because looking at that roster it's the one weak spot.

Like someone else said I think the Jets are the primary SB contender from the AFC. That defense will be unbelievable we the return of injured guys and addition of Cromartie. The offense can only get better too.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Interesting move by the Jets. I still think the Jets will take a WR relatively high in the draft because looking at that roster it's the one weak spot.

Like someone else said I think the Jets are the primary SB contender from the AFC. That defense will be unbelievable we the return of injured guys and addition of Cromartie. The offense can only get better too.

Really? Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Jericho Cotchery are a weak spot? I would hate to know what you think of an average WR corps.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Angry

Really? Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Jericho Cotchery are a weak spot? I would hate to know what you think of an average WR corps.

I think they now have a pretty solid WR corps. Weak spot? Damn our WRs must be downright pathetic.

[jdlea]

Interesting stuff from Mort, especially for those (like myself) who think it was a bad trade:

Originally Posted by Chris Mortensen

Eddie B (Steelers beat writer) reported this A.M. Holmes was about to be released. a 5 was best they could do

This was a tweet, I removed the RT tags and such

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think they now have a pretty solid WR corps. Weak spot? Damn our WRs must be downright pathetic.

I think that it's just their style of football that makes them look worse than they actually are.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I think that it's just their style of football that makes them look worse than they actually are.

Well if making the playoffs all the way into the AFC championship is looking bad, then you have ridiculous standards.


That being said, I think any offensive ineptitude shown by the NYJ last season probably just had to do by Sanchez' growing pains. Although, I think this upcoming season they should be fine and should be a contender unless Sanchez has a sophomore slump and/or LT and L. Washington breakdown.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I think that it's just their style of football that makes them look worse than they actually are.

What style makes who look worse? The Jets have some legitimate threats on the outside. If anything they were already dangerous, now they are down right scary. Their run/ pas options have increased significantly. I would hate to be the team that has to defend that running game with those threats lined up on the outside.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Angry

Really? Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Jericho Cotchery are a weak spot? I would hate to know what you think of an average WR corps.

All things being relative. The oline is tops in football. The entire defense is tops. The RB corp is legit. Sanchez is just mediocre but obviously they're not looking elsewhere at the position (and he'll improve this season). I mean the Jets' WR corp was its weak spot last year right? I wouldn't put my faith in Edwards. Cotchery I wouldn't put above Tana. Holmes is sorta a wildcard at this point.

...I will be surprised if they don't go WR w/ one of their first two picks.

[Ruhskins]

Seems like a low-risk/high reward for the Jets. Now Sanchez has Braylon Edwards, Jericho Cotchery, and Dustin Keller to throw the ball while being protected by that all pro offensive line. Honestly, the only mistake I think the Jets did, was letting Thomas Jones go and downgrading to LT.

I guess the Steelers got rid of a troublemaker, but now they have no one for their troublemaker QB to throw the ball to.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I guess the Steelers got rid of a troublemaker, but now they have no one for their troublemaker QB to throw the ball to.

Not quite. Wallace is AT LEAST decent, and can only get better.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Not quite. Wallace is AT LEAST decent, and can only get better.

Ok, they have ONE person that can catch.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Not quite. Wallace is AT LEAST decent, and can only get better.

Mike Wallace had 756 yards on 39 receptions and 6 TD's. Hines Ward got a 1,000+ yards last year, Heath Miller is healthy again, and they got back ARE who is a solid 3rd reciever.

They're fine at receiver. With that said this is a HORRIBLE trade. This is like reverse Vinny where instead of giving up to much you sell for to little.

The Jets on the other hand are starting to look like the Lions a couple of years ago with three quality recievers (Edwards, Holmes, Cotchery), a quality Tight End, and a young QB from the west coast. Hopefully it'll end up better for them then it did for Detroit. If Sanchez can't succeed with that receiving core and O-Line then he doesn't deserve to play in the NFL.

By the way, just like Pittsburgh to steal our thunder. Here we are celebrating the one week anniversary of the McNabb trade and their go the Steelers, so desperate for attention they trade their star receiver for a Ham Sandwich and a draft pick.