The Nnamdi Asomugha Thread

[DocBar]

Originally Posted by Allstar

I'd be willing to spend $5 mil of Bob's money as well

I'd make a good congressman. I have no problem spending other people's money.

[HoustonFrog]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...-headlines?r=1

The Newark Star-Ledger confirms the Jets have "reached out" to free agent Nnamdi Asomugha.
This comes on the heels of an earlier report from ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Jets plan to "make a run at" Asomugha to pair him with Darrelle Revis. Multiple reports suggest Asomugha is willing to leave money on the table to sign with playoff contender, and Rex Ryan's squad fits the bill. Asomugha also has designs on an acting career, which may give the Jets yet another edge

[Dutchrudder]

Originally Posted by DocBar

I'd be willing to spend $5 mil of Bob's money and give up a low pick for busting the cap to get Aso. I'm of the opinion that he is this generation's version of Prime Time w/o all the BS. To compare signing him to Haynesworth or just about any other high profile FA bust is disingenuous. Aso has been nothing short of a model citizen in an organization known for showboats, malcontents and rebels without a clue. His down side is miniscule as it is. Compare it to his upside and it's a no-brainer. There is simply no other player in the NFL, short of Revis, that could impact our team as much as Aso. I'm including any QB's you want to throw in, also.

Did you miss the part about the league voiding the contract or are you ignoring that bit? This isn't the NBA with a luxury tax penalty, it's the NFL with the same hard cap it has had for some 20 years now. If your team is pushed above the cap by signing a player, the league will not approve it and he will never join the team until you lose some salary.

[Cjeremy635]

Originally Posted by HoustonFrog

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...-headlines?r=1

It's all over but the cryin' folks. I just can't see him choosing us over the Jets. Defensive players love Rex and that is a big market. You pair him with Revis and that is a sick tandem, the sickest in the league.

[DX-TEX]

Originally Posted by Cjeremy635

It's all over but the cryin' folks. I just can't see him choosing us over the Jets. Defensive players love Rex and that is a big market. You pair him with Revis and that is a sick tandem, the sickest in the league.

I still dont get how the Jets can sign him, even for a tad less than what is expected, with all their own FA's they have to sign. Are they going to completely compromise their offense for ONE CB?

[Allstar]

I also find it very hard to believe the Jets could sign him. I think Baltimore and Philly have better shots, although I don't think either team wants him too bad.

[Playoffs]

If you think Sanchez over Schaub, Nnamdi ..... you're fooling yourself.

[Doppelganger]

Originally Posted by DX-TEX

I still dont get how the Jets can sign him, even for a tad less than what is expected, with all their own FA's they have to sign. Are they going to completely compromise their offense for ONE CB?

The other thing to consider is the Jets had trouble generating a pass rush without blitzing. That was when they had Ellis. If they bank on rooks and lower level FAs to supply the pass rush, not even a duo of Nmandi and Revis will save them from teams exploiting holes in the middle of the field.

[DocBar]

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

Did you miss the part about the league voiding the contract or are you ignoring that bit? This isn't the NBA with a luxury tax penalty, it's the NFL with the same hard cap it has had for some 20 years now. If your team is pushed above the cap by signing a player, the league will not approve it and he will never join the team until you lose some salary.

I'm in wishful/hopeful thinking mode and ignored that little clause for the purpose of my fantasy. Don't you judge me.

[Rey]

Can't wait till aso signs with us.

[Texan_Bill]

Originally Posted by Cjeremy635

It's all over but the cryin' folks. I just can't see him choosing us over the Jets. Defensive players love Rex and that is a big market. You pair him with Revis and that is a sick tandem, the sickest in the league.

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Take that same money and get two competent players. That's not to say that I wouldn't love to score Aso, but he's already stated (or his agent) that he would take less money to be with a contender.... The Texans, as much as I hate to admit aren't that team....

[Cjeremy635]

Originally Posted by DX-TEX

I still dont get how the Jets can sign him, even for a tad less than what is expected, with all their own FA's they have to sign. Are they going to completely compromise their offense for ONE CB?

Rex is of the "defense wins championships" mentality. Their defense was already one of the best in the league, you add Nnamdi and I don't think anyone puts over 10 points a game on them. I could be wrong, but where are you gonna throw? It would be hard to beat 2 shut down corners.

[CloakNNNdagger]

Originally Posted by Allstar

I'd be willing to spend $5 mil of Bob's money as well

Cheapskate! I'll match your $5 mil and bump it $10 mil..........of Bob's money!

[GuerillaBlack]

Don't think that Jets thing means much. Just more speculation. Plus, the Jets still need to sign Holmes and Edwards. The Texans' biggest competition is the Ravens, IMO. Since Houston is in a weaker division, and Nnamdi's position is our biggest weakness (plus one of his good friends is already on the team), maybe he'll come here. There is some hope.

[Allstar]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Don't think that Jets thing means much. Just more speculation. Plus, the Jets still need to sign Holmes and Edwards. The Texans' biggest competition is the Ravens, IMO. Since Houston is in a weaker division, and Nnamdi's position is our biggest weakness (plus one of his good friends is already on the team), maybe he'll come here. There is some hope.

That and Baltimore plans to re-sign their guys, might not want to commit that much to the CB spot.

[Nawzer]

I still think the 49ers will make a move for him if they haven't done so already.

[Doppelganger]

Originally Posted by Nawzer

I still think the 49ers will make a move for him if they haven't done so already.

Why San Francisco? haven't heard that rumor before.

[DX-TEX]

Originally Posted by Doppelganger

The other thing to consider is the Jets had trouble generating a pass rush without blitzing. That was when they had Ellis. If they bank on rooks and lower level FAs to supply the pass rush, not even a duo of Nmandi and Revis will save them from teams exploiting holes in the middle of the field.

The more I think about it, the more I think something is afoot.

1) Aso gives a list of teams to his agent he would like to play for, Houston being one.
2) Lots of talk that Houston would go after him fast and quick. Most insiders were saying the Texans were going to sign him. Mike Francessa said last week it "was the worst kept secret in the NFL" that Aso was gong to Houston. Make him a good offer today.
3) Agent leaks news that the Jets are interested, even though no one can expalin how they can afford it. Use these rumors get Houston to sweeten the deal just a tad more.

[Texanmike02]

Originally Posted by Cjeremy635

Rex is of the "defense wins championships" mentality. Their defense was already one of the best in the league, you add Nnamdi and I don't think anyone puts over 10 points a game on them. I could be wrong, but where are you gonna throw? It would be hard to beat 2 shut down corners.

You take away Holmes and they might not score 10 points on anyone all year either...

Mike

[J_R]

Originally Posted by Texanmike

You take away Holmes and they might not score 10 points on anyone all year either...

Mike

Ha, just thought the same thing. Jets might not allow 10 points but where will they get 10 points from? : P