Jets To Release Pro Bowl OG Alan Faneca

Discussion in 'New York Jets' started by SRW, Apr 23, 2010.

  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    Media reports claim that the Jets have been quietly shopping Alan Faneca in the weeks leading up to today's draft, but Manish Mehta of The Star-Ledgers is reporting tonight that the team has cut Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca after selecting Massachusetts tackle Vladimir Ducasse with the 61st overall pick in the NFL draft, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on the Jets or Faneca's behalf. The Jets need to replenish an aging line – left guard Alan Faneca and right tackle Damien Woody are both 32 -- that paved the way for the league's top-ranked rushing attack last season and the team will likely make a formal announcement Monday, according to the person.

    Source: Newark Star-Ledger
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2010
  2. pctrips

    pctrips Pro Bowler

    Saw this rumor last week so no surprised. A good veteran stop gap for a team that needs it.
     
  3. hermhater

    hermhater Guest

    How much does he cost?
     
  4. pctrips

    pctrips Pro Bowler

    Part of the reason he was let go was his contract. He probably won't get more than 2 years 6-7M probably. After picking Asamoah we shouldn't touch him.
     
  5. marty264

    marty264 Team Veteran

    Man I hope the Vikes pull the trigger on him, we have some pretty glaring issues on the line, instant upgrade. Maybe he wants to go home to Louisiana, though? Do the Saints need a guard?
     
  6. GJDMQYB

    GJDMQYB Guest

    he coud help the vikes
     
  7. mj1987us26

    mj1987us26 Super

    I can see him going to the Seahawks to mentor a younger line and half fill the void left by Hutch.
     
  8. chucklehead

    chucklehead Fantasy Fool

    Hmmm...do you think the bridges are burned in PGH? How much is he willing to play for?

    With Ben suspended and the Steelers obviously going to be focusing on the run, he'd be a great pickup for the right amount of money!
     
  9. Trueseablue

    Trueseablue Nickle Player

    Ben Hamilton took Steves spot but i would love to have him as a top tier back-up:icon_cheesygrin:
     
  10. Lord_Joe

    Lord_Joe Smiley Bugger

    We are ZBS. Scheme fit is important. Faneca is an amazing lineman but won't fit a ZBS

    He won't come as a backup unless we pay him a fortune. You don't pay backups fortunes. He will go to a power running team who can get a good 2 or 3 years out of him. Carolina to play RG, perhaps?
     
  11. Inclulbus

    Inclulbus WE ARE! .. Marshall!

    get em and slide Leonard.
     
  12. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Jets officially release Faneca...Patriots?
     
  13. TheSnowman

    TheSnowman #1 Trap Star

    Browns still have a hole at RG..
     
  14. lionheart?

    lionheart? StafFORD=Franchise

    would be nice to him replace Backus.