Have read alot about how the Jets will absolutely not let him go, and he'll be at least franchised. I'm starting to wonder about that. They are deep on the d-line with Leger Douzable, Leonard Williams, Damon Harrison and Shelden Richardson. They're not going to be able to pay all of these guys....so it may very well come down to who they views as the 1 or 2 that they want their long term between Wilkerson, Richardson and Williams. Would be hard to believe that they don't think just as highly of him, as they do Richardson and Williams...they are both studs. Couple that with the fact that its looking like the NFL Draft is going to be deep this year on the d-line, they could decide to let him go and draft a DT/DE type in the 1st 2 rounds. And...after all he did break his leg in the last game this year. He has a few things going against him now. Thoughts? Wilkerson was definitely dominant this year.....I would love him on the Giants. I don't care about the difference in schemes...he can fit in anywhere.
They can afford him....and they will pay what they have to for a dominant defensive player.
Consider though he is going to ask for the boatload. Something along the lines of Suh, no? Are we still willing?
Good point. May be the deal breaker.
Unlikely.
Consider though he is going to ask for the boatload. Something along the lines of Suh, no? Are we still willing?
As long as they feel he is a high character guy (which I have no idea...I know nothing about him) then I say go for it. I think he's more valuable than a guy like Suh. I think he can play any position along the line.
Odie, DT draft pick, Hankins, DE draft pick
Hoping for Billings DT and a Dodds or Nassib for DE.
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someone posted about this because I was thinking the same thing. Unless they plan to get rid of Richardson and I doubt they will let Williams hit FA in a few years. Especially considering the injury. I can see them franchising him just to have him one more year, but do not see them signing a long deal for him. Most likely will be franchised, but if not, I can't see a long term deal. They have invested in two 1sts in the past couple years on the DL. Again unless they plan on letting Rich go.
Consider though he is going to ask for the boatload. Something along the lines of Suh, no? Are we still willing?
As long as they feel he is a high character guy (which I have no idea...I know nothing about him) then I say go for it. I think he's more valuable than a guy like Suh. I think he can play any position along the line.
I agree he is at least close if not at Suh's talent level, but his versatility and leadership put him over possibly. Suh had a tough year, but you've seen what he can do. JonC made a good point in regards to "should we break the bank". You won't be able to fill in all the holes even if Reese drafts is a homerun. Its hard to pass on a guy like Mo, but usually the big time contracts do not work out especially at the back-end years.
Unlikely.
Yeah if that's what he's getting than no thank you. I forgot how much Suh got so yeah, I guess $15 million is probably reasonable for Wilkerson.
Unlikely.
Exactly. I think the Giants will sign 2 and maybe/hopefully 3 top FAs but $15m/per is almost 2 top FA in one guy. They need a number of players and this is too much for one guy.
Unlikely.
Steelers paid DE Cam Hayward 5 yr, $59.25M, $15M guaranteed
Chargers paid DE Corey Liuget 5 yr, $51.25M, $13.9M guaranteed
Saints paid DE Cam Jordan 5 yr, $55M, $16M guaranteed ($6M more with an injury clause)
He isn't getting what JJ Watt got, but he'll get probably a tad more than what these guys got. I say it's worth it. The DL was absolutely atrocious RUSHING the passer in 2015. You want to sign a run stopper like Damon Harrison? Run defensive up the middle isn't the primary problem, he solves nothing.
How much cap are the Jets allocating to their defense? They already have Revi$. But I guess when you have no QB, you go heavy defense...
Guy is a stud and he has years ahead of him.
Certainly not worth the 50M he gets the first two years....
Valuable lesson for Reese to learn....put a lot of cap dollars in just a few players, and then have to fill out your roster with bargain basement vet minimums.....
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paying a 4-3 DT in the $15M per ballpark while still needing two DEs, CB, FS, slot CB, etc.
Unlikely.
Wilkerson shouldn't be labeled a DT. He can play anywhere on the line. He's a monster pass rusher and can play the run. I'd definitely pay him. He's the prized FA. We'll see if any of these starter-tier FA's even hit the pool. Guys like Berry, Gipson, Smith, (Trumaine) Johnson, Jenkins, etc.
In a base 4-3 he's a DT. This is professional football, not Madden NFL.
Minimum cost to the acquiring team (late 1st rd pick and well worth it if the broken leg is a simple injury).
The unrealistic notion that he does leave the Jets, how much would you pay him. His agent will angle both ways 3-4DE or 4-3 DT. He is a better player than C. Jordan who got 55M w/23M guaranteed for 5. He is going to cost minimum of 11M per year. He will not get less than 5-60 w/ half guaranteed
You do that, you absolutely will say goodbye to Hankins when he is up for FA