The 2011 New York Jets were full of expectations as Rex Ryan once again proclaimed the Jets would be in the Super Bowl, but the team imploded at the end of the season and failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Mark Sanchez was under scrutiny for his decision making and costly interceptions and by the end of the season the team started to turn against him. The Jets are in an interesting situation as the talent remains in New York but uncertainty still circles around the team. There are a few glaring needs at wide receiver and offensive line, but the Jets have already come forward and stated they will cut LB Bart Scott. Reduced to only a part-time player, when he agreed to reduce his 2011 and 2012 base salaries in July (from $4.9 million and $5.6 million to $3.9 million and $4.2 million), in return the Jets fully guaranteed both years. So they will still be paying for his services but lack the leadership he provided for the team. Rex Ryan has one of the most compl...
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February 21, 2012
