PLAYERS:
Mike Tannenbaum,
Brandon Marshall,
Jay Cutler,
Peyton Manning,
Mario Williams,
Chad Henne,
Laurent Robinson,
Mark Sanchez,
Blaine Gabbert,
Pierre Garcon,
Jason Campbell
TEAMS: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders
TEAMS: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders
As expected, NFL free agency is roaring out the gate, particularly in the AFC East where the New York Jets primary competitors are either making major moves or are on the cusp of making them. Mike Tannenbaum has been quiet so far. Let’s round up the early chatter. Make sure you are following Turn On The Jets on Twitter and Facebook.
- Miami and Chicago made the biggest splash right out of the gate with the Dolphins trading Brandon Marshall for two third round picks to the Bears, reuniting Marshall with Jay Cutler. Jets fans should be concerned that this move was a prerequisite to signing Peyton Manning who reportedly wanted no part of playing with Marshall. However, there is also the chance the Dolphins new coaching staff wanted a more reliable number one receiver, regardless of their QB. The move cleared over 5 million in cap space for the Dolphins.
- The Buffalo Bills are hosting visits with Mario Williams and Robert Meachem tonight. They are expected to make a monster offer to W...
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