AP Source: Jets Agree to Terms With WR Holmes
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AP Source: Jets Agree to Terms With WR Holmes
NEW YORK -- Santonio Holmes is staying put, eager to keep catching passes from Mark Sanchez in large games for the next several seasons.
An individual with expertise with the deal told The Linked Press on Wednesday that the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a five-year handle the flashy wide receiver, regarded as the top player at his position amongst this year's totally free agents.
Holmes was also regarded as the Jets' primary priority as soon as the free of charge agency period started Tuesday right after the NFL lockout ended immediately after 4 1/2 months Monday. And, New York went to work swiftly on producing positive it kept 1 of Sanchez's favorite targets.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity mainly because the team has not announced the deal. General manager Mike Tannenbaum and coach Rex Ryan could not confirm or talk about the deal simply because teams can't officially sign free of charge agents until Friday. Financial terms weren't instantly obtainable.
The Daily News reported the deal was worth practically $50 million, with $24 million guaranteed, and would count only $2.45 million against this year's cap.
On Twitter, Holmes thanked other players who congratulated him on the deal. He also retweeted a post by fellow Jets free of charge agent Antonio Cromartie, who mentioned: "Congrats to (at)santonio10 on his new deal...that's what I'm talking abt. Excellent friend and superb teammate.
Holmes later tweeted a photo of himself drinking from a champagne bottle, and stated: "Just finish a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal from 2002! Large bro showed really like these days."
Holmes, acquired last offseason from Pittsburgh, had 52 catches for 746 yards and six touchdowns for the Jets and re-established himself as the go-to guy he was although using the Steelers. Following returning from a four-game suspension to start the season, Holmes rapidly developed a rapport with Sanchez, who mentioned Tuesday he was willing to restructure his contract if it helped the Jets go right after free of charge agents.
While it's unclear if any restructuring by Sanchez or any player was carried out, the Jets had been aggressive in bringing Holmes back. They are also in talks with Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, regarded as the top overall no cost agent available.
New York entered the totally free agent period with 16 unrestricted players, including Holmes and offensive lineman Wayne Hunter, who agreed to terms on a four-year deal on Tuesday. The signing of Holmes could mean the Jets are moving on from fellow wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who had 53 catches for 904 yards and seven touchdowns this last season.
"Congrats to (at)santonio10 Great player and superior friend!" Edwards wrote on his Twitter page.
Edwards has mentioned he wants to remain in New York, but it was thought the Jets would have to select between him and Holmes.
"It was such a luxury to have each of them last year," Sanchez stated. "It's nearly unrealistic to have that sort of a receiving corps again. Whichever guys we get back, it's going to be them playing actually properly, and me finding even much better."
Edwards reiterated in a tweet Wednesday that he desires to remain using the Jets, "but the feeling does not seem to be mutual using the management."
Meanwhile, Edwards was in court in Cleveland on Wednesday. A judge spared him jail time, but extended his Ohio probation by one year for violating terms by driving drunk in New York City.
"All of my court days r behind me, thk God and I'm ready to play Football," he wrote on Twitter.
Holmes, 27, was acquired from Pittsburgh last April for a fifth-round choose - an extremely low cost for a former Super Bowl MVP. But Holmes had some off-field issues, and also the Steelers were finished with him despite the fact he was coming off career highs with 79 catches and 1,248 yards receiving.
There was a lawsuit in Florida from a woman who claimed he threw a glass at her, cutting her above the eye. He was arrested in 2008 for possession of marijuana and involved in a domestic violence incident in 2006; the misdemeanor charges were later dismissed. He was also accused of telling a fan to "kill urself" on his Twitter page, but implied that his account was hacked.
Following coming to the Jets, a flight attendant claimed Holmes failed to follow regulations as the plane he was aboard landed in Pittsburgh. He also was forced to sit out the very first 4 games of last season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
General manager Mike Tannenbaum acknowledged the Jets had been taking a risk, but insisted it could be worth it. And, he was perfect.
Holmes was a big-time playmaker in the clutch, helping lead New York to its second straight AFC championship game. Holmes played key roles in three straight wins with big catches late in games, prompting coach Rex Ryan to call important moments "Tone Time."
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NEW YORK -- Santonio Holmes is staying put, eager to keep catching passes from Mark Sanchez in large games for the next several seasons.
An individual with expertise with the deal told The Linked Press on Wednesday that the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a five-year handle the flashy wide receiver, regarded as the top player at his position amongst this year's totally free agents.
Holmes was also regarded as the Jets' primary priority as soon as the free of charge agency period started Tuesday right after the NFL lockout ended immediately after 4 1/2 months Monday. And, New York went to work swiftly on producing positive it kept 1 of Sanchez's favorite targets.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity mainly because the team has not announced the deal. General manager Mike Tannenbaum and coach Rex Ryan could not confirm or talk about the deal simply because teams can't officially sign free of charge agents until Friday. Financial terms weren't instantly obtainable.
The Daily News reported the deal was worth practically $50 million, with $24 million guaranteed, and would count only $2.45 million against this year's cap.
On Twitter, Holmes thanked other players who congratulated him on the deal. He also retweeted a post by fellow Jets free of charge agent Antonio Cromartie, who mentioned: "Congrats to (at)santonio10 on his new deal...that's what I'm talking abt. Excellent friend and superb teammate.
Holmes later tweeted a photo of himself drinking from a champagne bottle, and stated: "Just finish a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal from 2002! Large bro showed really like these days."
Holmes, acquired last offseason from Pittsburgh, had 52 catches for 746 yards and six touchdowns for the Jets and re-established himself as the go-to guy he was although using the Steelers. Following returning from a four-game suspension to start the season, Holmes rapidly developed a rapport with Sanchez, who mentioned Tuesday he was willing to restructure his contract if it helped the Jets go right after free of charge agents.
While it's unclear if any restructuring by Sanchez or any player was carried out, the Jets had been aggressive in bringing Holmes back. They are also in talks with Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, regarded as the top overall no cost agent available.
New York entered the totally free agent period with 16 unrestricted players, including Holmes and offensive lineman Wayne Hunter, who agreed to terms on a four-year deal on Tuesday. The signing of Holmes could mean the Jets are moving on from fellow wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who had 53 catches for 904 yards and seven touchdowns this last season.
"Congrats to (at)santonio10 Great player and superior friend!" Edwards wrote on his Twitter page.
Edwards has mentioned he wants to remain in New York, but it was thought the Jets would have to select between him and Holmes.
"It was such a luxury to have each of them last year," Sanchez stated. "It's nearly unrealistic to have that sort of a receiving corps again. Whichever guys we get back, it's going to be them playing actually properly, and me finding even much better."
Edwards reiterated in a tweet Wednesday that he desires to remain using the Jets, "but the feeling does not seem to be mutual using the management."
Meanwhile, Edwards was in court in Cleveland on Wednesday. A judge spared him jail time, but extended his Ohio probation by one year for violating terms by driving drunk in New York City.
"All of my court days r behind me, thk God and I'm ready to play Football," he wrote on Twitter.
Holmes, 27, was acquired from Pittsburgh last April for a fifth-round choose - an extremely low cost for a former Super Bowl MVP. But Holmes had some off-field issues, and also the Steelers were finished with him despite the fact he was coming off career highs with 79 catches and 1,248 yards receiving.
There was a lawsuit in Florida from a woman who claimed he threw a glass at her, cutting her above the eye. He was arrested in 2008 for possession of marijuana and involved in a domestic violence incident in 2006; the misdemeanor charges were later dismissed. He was also accused of telling a fan to "kill urself" on his Twitter page, but implied that his account was hacked.
Following coming to the Jets, a flight attendant claimed Holmes failed to follow regulations as the plane he was aboard landed in Pittsburgh. He also was forced to sit out the very first 4 games of last season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
General manager Mike Tannenbaum acknowledged the Jets had been taking a risk, but insisted it could be worth it. And, he was perfect.
Holmes was a big-time playmaker in the clutch, helping lead New York to its second straight AFC championship game. Holmes played key roles in three straight wins with big catches late in games, prompting coach Rex Ryan to call important moments "Tone Time."
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