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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
1:13:00 AM EST
On the same day the team signed Calvin Pace, the Jets also agreed to terms with free agent lineman Damien Woody. The former Patriot and Lion will make $25.5 million over 5 years. The 30 year old's contract will come with $8 million guaranteed. This probably completes the team's offensive line makeover during the free agency period.
This was a terrific signing. The Jets got Woody at a very reasonable price. The former Pro Bowler has experience at all three spots on the line. Woody has a pair of Super Bowl rings from his time in New England. Having his leadership in the locker room will be invaluable. Damien will probably play right tackle in New York, a position he played very well for the Lions at the end of 2007. Woody represents a significant upgrade over Anthony Clement. He is a mauler in the running game at 335 pounds and is fundamentally sound and athletic as well. By replacing Clement and Adrien Clarke with Woody and Allan Faneca, Gang Green has turned a weak offensive line into an area of strength.
Because of his age and relative lack of experience at tackle, Woody is a stopgap. The team should still look into investing in an offensive lineman to develop in the Draft. If the Jets took a tackle, Woody could move inside to guard and relegate Brandon Moore to the bench. This team addressed yet another area of weakness by adding a talented and versatile player.
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1:13:00 AM EST
Woody Joins the Jets
This was a terrific signing. The Jets got Woody at a very reasonable price. The former Pro Bowler has experience at all three spots on the line. Woody has a pair of Super Bowl rings from his time in New England. Having his leadership in the locker room will be invaluable. Damien will probably play right tackle in New York, a position he played very well for the Lions at the end of 2007. Woody represents a significant upgrade over Anthony Clement. He is a mauler in the running game at 335 pounds and is fundamentally sound and athletic as well. By replacing Clement and Adrien Clarke with Woody and Allan Faneca, Gang Green has turned a weak offensive line into an area of strength.
Because of his age and relative lack of experience at tackle, Woody is a stopgap. The team should still look into investing in an offensive lineman to develop in the Draft. If the Jets took a tackle, Woody could move inside to guard and relegate Brandon Moore to the bench. This team addressed yet another area of weakness by adding a talented and versatile player.
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