Kitna is Jets top priority? (1 Viewer)

[jeter23]

Pursuing Bengals QB Jon Kitna, 33, appears to be the Jets top priority. Several other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, are also rumored to be interested in pursuing Kitna. He makes sense for the Jets because he's a proven player who can serve as a hold-the-fort guy until the Jets get their quarterback of the future in place, plus he won't break the bank. Furthermore, the Jets won't have to give up anything to acquire him, and Kitna could play right away.

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?...4730.xml&coll=1

 

[Boston]

The big issue with Kitna will be money. He's a lot like Joe Jurevicus in that a lot of teams like him because they feel they will be able to get him at a team friendly contract. Yet, QB like WR is thin in the free agent market and the old supply and demand theory could mean that Kitna's pricetag could end up being higher than many expect just like JJ's may.

 

[LBH]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

 

[AB in DC]

I wonder if the Jets started this rumor to push down the price for Ramsey.

 

[Reaper]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

 

[LBH]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

I thought he looked pretty good at times, and showed potential. Also think he would bring some nice chemistry with Coles. If the Jets were to draft Cutler or another qb, I'd be more in favor of Kitna though

 

[nerangers]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

I think this every time someone mentions Ramsey...have not seen anything in him that says he is a starter. We know Kitna can at least be a starter. I was hoping if the Pats were looking for a backup QB, they would go after Kitna. I am assuming Flutie is coming back for another year though.

 

[Boston]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

I think this every time someone mentions Ramsey...have not seen anything in him that says he is a starter. We know Kitna can at least be a starter. I was hoping if the Pats were looking for a backup QB, they would go after Kitna. I am assuming Flutie is coming back for another year though.

No chance the Pats go after Kitna. First of all he's not going to a situation where he has zero chance of seeing the field. Secondly, he will command far more money than the Pats want to give a backup QB. Fnally, I believe Cassell will be their definite #2 in 07 and therefore the Pats only need a one year veteran to warm the #2 spot and that's just not a situation that Kitna will be looking for.

 

[nerangers]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

I think this every time someone mentions Ramsey...have not seen anything in him that says he is a starter. We know Kitna can at least be a starter. I was hoping if the Pats were looking for a backup QB, they would go after Kitna. I am assuming Flutie is coming back for another year though.

No chance the Pats go after Kitna. First of all he's not going to a situation where he has zero chance of seeing the field. Secondly, he will command far more money than the Pats want to give a backup QB. Fnally, I believe Cassell will be their definite #2 in 07 and therefore the Pats only need a one year veteran to warm the #2 spot and that's just not a situation that Kitna will be looking for.

Agreed on all points. I think though if Flutie did not come back, a play off caliber team wants a Veteran at the #2 position just in case. I did not do a lot of research on Kitna based on him wanting a starting position. I think would be the same situation with the Jets if they offer Pennington the money. If he was going to settle to be a backup, wouldn't you rather it be on a playoff caliber team? The Jets have their work cut out for them next year.

 

[Boston]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

I think this every time someone mentions Ramsey...have not seen anything in him that says he is a starter. We know Kitna can at least be a starter. I was hoping if the Pats were looking for a backup QB, they would go after Kitna. I am assuming Flutie is coming back for another year though.

No chance the Pats go after Kitna. First of all he's not going to a situation where he has zero chance of seeing the field. Secondly, he will command far more money than the Pats want to give a backup QB. Fnally, I believe Cassell will be their definite #2 in 07 and therefore the Pats only need a one year veteran to warm the #2 spot and that's just not a situation that Kitna will be looking for.

Agreed on all points. I think though if Flutie did not come back, a play off caliber team wants a Veteran at the #2 position just in case. I did not do a lot of research on Kitna based on him wanting a starting position. I think would be the same situation with the Jets if they offer Pennington the money. If he was going to settle to be a backup, wouldn't you rather it be on a playoff caliber team? The Jets have their work cut out for them next year.

I do think the Pats absolutely need a veteran backup. Cassell is still a work in progress and I'm not sure what Flutie's status is since he's 67 years old. Kitna would be a fantastic backup but as I said I think he'll be looking for a starting opportunity (if not he'll probably stay with Cincy) and will probably be a little too pricey for the Pats. As for the Jets there's a huge difference between Brady and Pennington. Brady's all world and is an ironman. Any backup for Brady will probably be resigned to 100% clipboard duty. Chad meanwhile is pretty brittle and has yet to prove he's the answer in Jetland. There's also a new coaching staff and it remains to be seen how they feel about him.

 

[Z-Dog]

There's nothing in that article that indicates that Kitna is the Jet's #1 target, other than the assertion of the writer.

True or not though, Kitna could be a good fit, but I think Ramsey is the one the Jets reall covet - they've been calling about him for a year already.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

As a jet fan, I'd rather they went after Ramsey.

I'd rather have Kitna and the same rumor I saw with Kitna included drafting Cutler and having Kitna tutor him like he helped with Palmer...Ramsey... Blech - Why would you rather have Ramsey? did you see something?

 

[DoctorDetroit]

Are the Jets becoming the Lions?

Seriously...

 

[J-Money]

hopefully he signs somewhere soon, i'm in a bidding war in z17 for him and it's up to $4050 right now....if he signs somewhere i don't like i'll give up on the bidding, but as it is i don't want to trust plummer and c-pepp this year, at least not until c-pepp is fully recovered

 

[QuizGuy66]

Kitna's a perfect guy to replace Pennington as he has about the same arm strength. I'm a Bengals fan but in my heart I know he won't be worth the price for him to stay on our team as a backup. I wish him well as a class act, but I really kinda hope we get a guy who can really throw the deep ball. I kinda hope he doesn't go to the Jets, b/c somehow I think the fans will expect more than he can deliver. The Kitna/Cutler thing seems a little off of Kitna's thinking - he wants to go somewhere with the chance to be the guy. Taking Cutler would give him the same situation he was in with Cincy - 1 year starting and then taking a back seat again - I don't think he wants that.

-QG

 

[Team Legacy]

I wish the Jets could learn something from their division rival Miami Dolphins.

If Chad isn't the answer, go get a SERIOUS replacement, not a temporary bandaid in Kitna or Ramsey.

Who wants to endure a last place season with Kitna or Ramsey at the helm???

good grief...

 

[Rovers]

Smoke and mirrors. Washington wil be forced to release Ramsey.... they are in cap hell. I would not be surprised to see the Jets draft Cutler, start the season with Ramsey, Bollinger, Cutler, and Pennigton on the six week PUP list. Then, they decide which QB to cut.

 

[brednbuddah]

Kitna is the much better "hold the fort" guy of the two. Kitna seems resilent and has a short memory after a bad play (int., sack, etc...), perferct for NY. Ramsey is just too inconsistent and seems to have thin skin.

However, I don't think Kitna is going to want to go through the same thing he did in Cincy because he's a better QB than that. For example, I think he'd thrive in Baltimore as the starter. Ramsey doesn't seem to be much more than an average QB (better than Boller, but below Carr). He doesn't even provide a short-term answer for the Jets in any scenario.

 

[Reaper]

Are the Jets becoming the Lions?

Seriously...

Well, they made the playoffs last year and were a kick away from going to the AFC Championship game and had high (Albeit unrealistic) hopes for the past year before the injuries...Now they are rebuilding. Which I'm 100% for all the changes so far and think they are on a much better track than the Herm/Bradway track.

Lions last got out of the 1st round of the playoffs about 15 years ago - So, I'll get back to you in 15 years.

Seriously...

 

[Reaper]

I wish the Jets could learn something from their division rival Miami Dolphins.

If Chad isn't the answer, go get a SERIOUS replacement, not a temporary bandaid in Kitna or Ramsey.

Who wants to endure a last place season with Kitna or Ramsey at the helm???

good grief...

... And WHO did Miami "Go get"?

 

[Kleck.]

I wish the Jets could learn something from their division rival Miami Dolphins.

If Chad isn't the answer, go get a SERIOUS replacement, not a temporary bandaid in Kitna or Ramsey.

Who wants to endure a last place season with Kitna or Ramsey at the helm???

good grief...

... And WHO did Miami "Go get"?

A temporary bandaid journeyman QB in Gus Frerotte and not a serious replacement which is why Miami is still in need of a quality QB.

 

[SoFresh&SoClean]

Haha, good luck with Sh*tna. I love the guy as a human, he's a great guy, but he is horrible qb. Since when does 1 good year surrounded with targets lead people to believe that he's a worthy starter? I am actually glad to be rid of him. I'd rather have Aaron Brooks, at least he can throw a ball 40 yards.