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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:03 am EDT

Jets interested in Willie McGinest?

By Joe Zedalis

With Calvin Pace(notes) out for the first four games of the season after failing a drug test and the team still uncertain about former No.1 pick Vernon Gholston(notes), the New York Jets may consider adding veteran Willie McGinest(notes), according to the NFL Network.

Profootballtalk.com suggest the Jets could add McGinest for the first four games of the season, however, since McGinest is a vested veteran, he'd be entitled to receive his full salary as termination pay, if he's on the opening-day roster and if he's cut after Pace returns.

So the cheaper alternative would be to carry a guy who otherwise would have been dumped before the season started, and to drop him behind Vernon Gholston on the depth chart while Pace is gone, according to Profootballtalk.com.

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  1. Super T
    1. Posted by Super T Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:06 am EDT

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    They must have a lot of faith in Gholston if they're wanting to add McGinest to replace Pace.
  2. BCR1
    2. Posted by BCR1 Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:39 am EDT

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    i said ny jets keep this guy for rest ny jets season - ny jets rid calivn p
  3. David C
    3. Posted by David C Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:23 pm EDT

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    The Jets have bigger worries than LB. If anyone can get Gholston to play up to his billing it's coach Ryan. With no clear starting QB and the loss of their best receiver by far, their biggest question marks are on offense.
  4. dembraves2003
    4. Posted by dembraves2003 Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:43 pm EDT

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    My worry isn't on defense because Ryan is the coach. They really need a receiver who can stretch the field and I get nervous with all the talk that we might be ok with what he have. They have a clear QB in Sanchez who will have the job sooner than later.
  5. Bib Gava
    5. Posted by Bib Gava Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Willie's My boy! Wish Belichick wanted his old ass he's still my fave! Just retire Willie Patriots H.O.F Needs ya!
  6. mark u
    6. Posted by mark u Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:16 pm EDT

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    Willie's is done. He didn't do much in Cleveland. But like most players that haven't done crap in Cleveland he will go to the Jets and win a SuperBowl. That's Cleveland's luck.
  7. dennis
    7. Posted by dennis Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:27 am EDT

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    Damn! Willie's gettin' old ! Always liked his game though.......
  8. truefanofdagame
    8. Posted by truefanofdagame Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:14 pm EDT

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    Light a Flame under Gholstons @$$ !! If he can't play hard for 4 games terminate his contract !! He is making way to much money to be still sucking on this " he is still young " rookie nipple.
  9. colt45fool
    9. Posted by colt45fool Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:42 pm EDT

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    We have depth at LB, but to say LB isn't a need with Calvin Pace out for four games is silly. Pace is our best LB, and is a huge loss. I'd love to see Willie McGinest in Jet Green for the first few games, with Gholston in as a situational pass rusher, to ease him into the defense. As much as Ryan may cater to Gholston this offseason, I highly doubt Gholston is ready to start the first four games. Especially not with lazy Bryan Thomas as the other OLB.
  10. mr.prince
    10. Posted by mr.prince Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Let me just say...why wouldn't it be good to get the giants ex' receiver- what's his name? If at all we need is a special type of gun on the field..opps,i ment running from a gun type speed,try getting him instead of waiting for the Championship Ring to Magically Appear!! Please,Stop listening to your fake moral judgement determining if he's a distraction or a risk. Are we saying he's going to shoot the teammates? NO, because he doesn't have anger problems like that and beside all the (boo whoo)mess thats going on in the world,it's not like he went out looking to harm anyone cause we all know the story how an why he held it. WOODY,GO GET YOUR TROUPHY! THINK ABOUT IT,NO ONES PERFECT WITH A TROUPHY. THIS SOUNDS LIKE SEASON TICKETS FOR SOLIDMAN372003@YAHOO.COM
  11. Big Pimpin
    11. Posted by Big Pimpin Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:56 pm EDT

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    is cyberblack bcr1?
  12. iam t
    12. Posted by iam t Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:24 am EDT

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    man, what a monster this guy is, he can still play. situationally, he could be a huge asset
    the guy knows defense. sign him up
  13. green blood
    13. Posted by green blood Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Please get a receiver !!!!!!!!!!
  14. David
    14. Posted by David Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:01 pm EDT

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    Does it matter.........the Jets will be over-hyped as usual and fade away in November......as usual...........just like every year...........Ryan is the savior.............please.........heard the same thing about Mangini 3 years ago................Jets and their fans are losers......................nothing ever changes.............Go Pats........................hahahahahahahahah
  15. sam the man
    15. Posted by sam the man Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    Willie McGinest is a perfect veteran to bring in he has years of experience in the 3-4 defense and could help the development of Vernon Gholston. I doubt he would be a starter but he could easily be the perfect back-up for Gholston. The cheaper approach isn't always the way to win games.

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