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Tertullian · 02-25-2009, 05:31 PM

I know LC well as a JETS fan.
1. LC is a tough, physical WR.
2. He is not fast as he used to be. Therefore he is not a burner. He is a very good possession receiver.
3. He had several injury issues, last two years: concussion and ankle.
4. While he is tough, he is also known as a "whiner."

The overall Jets fans' response to his release? Good riddance.

This release is interesting. JETS do not need to pay his guaranteed 6 million.

Per NY Daily News:

"Okay, here's the deal on the Laveranues Coles situation. Technically, they didn't release him, but they restructured the final year of his contract, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday.

In other words, they voided the final year. And, from what I'm told, his $6 million salary (guaranteed) will come off the Jets' salary cap.

It's hard to believe that Coles would've surrendered that much in guaranteed money for his freedom - he could've had his freedom and the guarantee - but he apparently reached a good-faith compromise with the team."

02-25-2009, 05:31 PM	#52
Tertullian Starter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Casino cash: $10004925	LC not a burner I know LC well as a JETS fan. 1. LC is a tough, physical WR. 2. He is not fast as he used to be. Therefore he is not a burner. He is a very good possession receiver. 3. He had several injury issues, last two years: concussion and ankle. 4. While he is tough, he is also known as a "whiner." The overall Jets fans' response to his release? Good riddance. This release is interesting. JETS do not need to pay his guaranteed 6 million. Per NY Daily News: "Okay, here's the deal on the Laveranues Coles situation. Technically, they didn't release him, but they restructured the final year of his contract, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday. In other words, they voided the final year. And, from what I'm told, his $6 million salary (guaranteed) will come off the Jets' salary cap. It's hard to believe that Coles would've surrendered that much in guaranteed money for his freedom - he could've had his freedom and the guarantee - but he apparently reached a good-faith compromise with the team."
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