Sgt. Ryan Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 ABRAHAM TRADED TO BRONCOS? A.J. Vaynerchuck of JetsTV.com reports that the New York Jets have struck a deal to ship defensive end John Abraham to the Broncos in exchange for a first-round pick. We're in the process of trying to confirm the report. The Broncos hold the 22nd and 29th picks in round one. Vaynerchuk believes that the 29th pick is being sent to New York. Our guess is that the Jets might then try to dangle the two first-round picks in an effort to jump up even higher in the draft, possibly as high as the No. 1 overall spot on the board. The Texans could be tempted to make a deal, since it would enable them to snag a guy like tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson at No. 4, giving them another first-rounder later in the day. NFL teams use a chart that applies point values to draft picks for trade purposes. Under the standard draft pick valuation chart, a No. 4 and a No. 29 wouldn't be enough to justify a trade up to No. 1, and the Jets would have to throw in another pick or two, if they indeed intend to make a run at the top spot. The Jets slapped the franchise tag on Abraham a week ago, and Abraham has made clear his desire to get out of New York. The Jets have been shopping him for the past few days. If the report is true, the Broncos' decision to cut on Wednesday defensive lineman Trevor Pryce, running back Mike Anderson, and tight end Jeb Putzier makes plenty of sense. The Broncos needed to clear cap room in order to absorb the new deal that Abraham undoubtedly will sign with the Jets, after putting his John Hancock on the franchise tag. The Jets then would trade the new contract to Denver. To avoid a cap hit for the Jets, the deal undoubtedly will include not a signing bonus but an option bonus payment due within a few days after the trade is consummated, putting the entire responsibility for his cap number in 2006 and beyond (if there's a cap) on the Broncos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 ABRAHAM TRADED TO BRONCOS? A.J. Vaynerchuck of JetsTV.com reports that the New York Jets have struck a deal to ship defensive end John Abraham to the Broncos in exchange for a first-round pick. We're in the process of trying to confirm the report. The Broncos hold the 22nd and 29th picks in round one. Vaynerchuk believes that the 29th pick is being sent to New York. Our guess is that the Jets might then try to dangle the two first-round picks in an effort to jump up even higher in the draft, possibly as high as the No. 1 overall spot on the board. The Texans could be tempted to make a deal, since it would enable them to snag a guy like tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson at No. 4, giving them another first-rounder later in the day. NFL teams use a chart that applies point values to draft picks for trade purposes. Under the standard draft pick valuation chart, a No. 4 and a No. 29 wouldn't be enough to justify a trade up to No. 1, and the Jets would have to throw in another pick or two, if they indeed intend to make a run at the top spot. The Jets slapped the franchise tag on Abraham a week ago, and Abraham has made clear his desire to get out of New York. The Jets have been shopping him for the past few days. If the report is true, the Broncos' decision to cut on Wednesday defensive lineman Trevor Pryce, running back Mike Anderson, and tight end Jeb Putzier makes plenty of sense. The Broncos needed to clear cap room in order to absorb the new deal that Abraham undoubtedly will sign with the Jets, after putting his John Hancock on the franchise tag. The Jets then would trade the new contract to Denver. To avoid a cap hit for the Jets, the deal undoubtedly will include not a signing bonus but an option bonus payment due within a few days after the trade is consummated, putting the entire responsibility for his cap number in 2006 and beyond (if there's a cap) on the Broncos. 1350333[/snapback] This is a excellent deal for the Broncos IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Jets TV is run by a college freshman at BC..... but, he does have a contact with the Jets FO, a family connection of some kind. He called the Sowell cut before it happened. With Abraham's contract demands, I was thinking a second round pick would be great.... to get Denver's #29 would be very good. Denver cutting Pryce seems to lend some additional probabilty to this scenario. Skeletor loves turds, and Abraham qualifies. I seriously doubt the Jets will try to trade up however. They will roll the dice, and hope Cutler is there at 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Jets TV is run by a college freshman at BC..... but, he does have a contact with the Jets FO, a family connection of some kind. He called the Sowell cut before it happened. With Abraham's contract demands, I was thinking a second round pick would be great.... to get Denver's #29 would be very good. Denver cutting Pryce seems to lend some additional probabilty to this scenario. Skeletor loves turds, and Abraham qualifies. I seriously doubt the Jets will try to trade up however. They will roll the dice, and hope Cutler is there at 4. 1350395[/snapback] Even if Cutler is not there for them(I believe he will be) I don't think they would mind having D Brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Even if Cutler is not there for them(I believe he will be) I don't think they would mind having D Brick. 1350405[/snapback] The Jets are guaranteed a top 3 QB or Bush, or Brick if they choose to stay put. Personally there is no way Id move up to #1 with the holes the Jets have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Abraham doesn't interest TexansMarch 2 New York Post (scroll down) (registration required): " In another development, someone close to Houston GM Charlie Casserly said the Texans have 'no interest' in trading for Jets franchised DE John Abraham." http://www.prosportsdaily.com/nfl/texans/rumors.html maybe there is no deal at all then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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