Jets allow Vilma to seek new team except Patriots
How about that, just when you thought this thing between the Pats and the Jets died down a bit with the season over, this happens.
In case you have no clue whatsoever about this rivalry between the New York Jets and my New England Patriots, it all started way way waaay back when Tom Brady was still a virtual unknown and Bill Parcells was busy shifting from New York to Boston.
We’ve seen all kinds of shit since like Eric Mangini resigning as assistant coach in New England to become the new head coach of the New York Jets. And who could forget those spying tactics the Pats used on the Jets’ coaches at the very first week of last season?
Now, we have the latest. Apparently, the New York Jets are letting linebacker Jonathan Vilma seek a new team after two years under the Eric Mangini regime. There’s a catch though, the Jets are letting Vilma seek for a new team OTHER than the New England Patriots.
Can the Jets do that? Yes they can.
Jonathan Vilma, whose star has dimmed in two seasons under New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini, has received permission from the team to shop himself for a potential trade to any team of his choosing other than their rivals from New England.
It doesn’t mean a trade is a certainty, but it’s a tacit acknowledgment from both sides that Vilma and Mangini’s 3-4 scheme aren’t a match.
Jonathan Vilma, with one year remaining on his contract, is looking for a long-term deal. Now, with the Jets’ blessing, he has the ability to speak with any team except the Pats.
If he agrees to a new contract, it will be up to that team and the Jets to negotiate trade compensation. The Jets could keep him, but they know they won’t receive anything next year if he bolts as a free agent.
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