Should we pursue Faneca?

by pkrplyrcol on Apr 25, 2010 9:05 PM EDT

I was really surprised that we did not help our interior offensive line, or our secondary. We traded #158 for a 4th rounder next year, and #158 was used to pick Tennant from BC, who started for BC for three years.

I'm comfortable with the players the G. Smith drafted, although Alualu may have been a reach, he probably was the BAP on our board. I have no doubt that we have significantly upgraded our defensive line, but I am concerned about our other needs.

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Depends on how much he'll want

Jets are still on the hook for 5 million this year, so no reason the next team to sign him should have to put out a large deal

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by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 25, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

YES sign him for 2 years

as long as were not overpaying. The guys a nine time pro bowler and he’s better than what we have. His production may have slipped last year but I would definitely pull the trigger as long as he passes a physical. We didn’t get the chance to upgrade the position in the draft so why not try elsewhere. We may even be able to move big John for a safety and wow this team would be looking awesome.

by crazyjagfan on Apr 25, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

given the fact the Jaguars drafted no one when it comes to interior O-line, I am most definitely a fan of using this guy as a stop gap. The question I have is what do we do with nwaneri/Manuwai? One go to center? or what?!!

by Jagsrok9008 on Apr 25, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

I guess we'll give Cecil Newton a try

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by TheTealDeal on Apr 25, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

UDFA's for O-Line

true, they didn’t DRAFT for the O-line, but got a few UDFA’s:

OT, Daniel Baldridge, 6-8, 311, 24, Marshall

C, John Este, 6-2, 302, 23, Hawaii

OT, Kevin Haslam, 6-5, 304, 23, Rutgers

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by cuffs007 on Apr 25, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

basically. i’d say No on Faneca.

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by cuffs007 on Apr 26, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm concerned about the O-line

Last year, offensive consistency suffered because the line couldn’t protect David. I’m not so sure that UDFAs will be able to contribute much at all, and Meester’s time has come.

Faneca would be a fantastic pickup.

by Birdhouse on Apr 25, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Considering the Jets are paying $5 million for him to not play for them,

I’m not sure he has anything left in the tank.

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by MoveThoseChains on Apr 25, 2010 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

he was great in his day, all the way to about SB 40 when he layed the crushing block to break free Willie Parker then hes faded, hes sort of Tra Thomasish now, probably if he takes a super paycut, the STeelers will pick him up for depth

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by jawsaints on Apr 25, 2010 11:30 PM EDT reply actions

srry YOUTH MOVEMENT, hes 33

by rhettchrystal on Apr 26, 2010 8:56 AM EDT reply actions

Faneca - Overrated Name

Faneca had major issues last year in pass protection. He is still a good guard, and might be an upgrade for the Jags, but his age and performance are a bit troubling.

I fully expect that Vince Manuwai will be much, much better this next year. Uche, while I still have my reservations, should be better as well. My only major concern at this point is Center. Will Brad Meester rebound? I don’t think he’ll be able to.

Ignore the hype; look at the results.

by harperslaw on Apr 26, 2010 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

maybe nwaneri will be converted this year, a new guard plugged in and then pouncey next year

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by jawsaints on Apr 26, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

Faneca is a needed upgrade

It would prob be expensive to get him, but Jag’s should consider him. Manuwai looked slow, beaten up and hobbled.. Meester has seen his best days and I doubt either would hold up though the season the Jags have coming.
Couldn’t believe Jags didn’t address it. DB as well
Gotta love the Pass Rush potential of draft picks tho

by MikeThomasSlotReceiver on Apr 27, 2010 2:44 AM EDT reply actions