Found February 10, 2012 on Double G Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Santonio Holmes
TEAMS: New York Jets

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Hey there Jets Fans - Now that we have survived the dominance parade of that “other” New York football team, we can focus on the future progression of Gang Green.  Obviously changes are in the works.  The coaching staff is being refreshed and the NFL Combine is among us.  Aside from looking for fresh meat, the status of some current players must be attended to.  The first player that comes to everyone’s mind is Santonio Holmes.  If you do not know already, the Jets franchise has decided to ring in the 2012/13 season with this future (should be) Hall of Famer.  But will #10 change his “tone” with the rest of the team and, oh, I don’t know, #6 perhaps?? The Jets have a financial commitment to Holmes and he will be receiving another $7.5 million this year.  With that said, my question is the following:  From a Jets fan’s point of view, which is more important to you – Keeping a player on the team for financial reasons or performance?  Forget the fact that Holmes is a current fact...
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