Football Proof that Matt Millen isn't in Detroit

T-post Tom · 09-06-2009, 02:16 PM

Not that anyone gives a crap...

NY Jets trade for Lions quarterback Kevin O'Connell [The Lions thought more than one move ahead? Wow.]

The Jets acquired Lions' quarterback Kevin O'Connell in a trade Sunday, according to a person familiar with the transaction, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on behalf of the team.
The deal fuels speculation that Rex Ryan & Co. aren't happy with backup Kellen Clemens.

The exact compensation for O'Connell, who was scooped up by Detroit after getting waived by the Patriots last week, is unknown. The Jets also put a waiver claim in for O'Connell last week.

The move could also mean that Clemens may not be entirely healthy. Ryan revealed after the Jets preseason finale last Thursday that the veteran quarterback - who lost the Jets' much ballyhooed QB competition to Mark Sanchez - was dealing with some sort of elbow issue.

Third-string QB Erik Ainge has shined in the preseason, making this deal all the more puzzling.

The other wrinkle is that the Jets may simply be trying to pump O'Connell for information. After all, the Patriots face the Jets at the Meadowlands in Week 2.

Stay tuned.

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/200...ns_quarte.html

09-06-2009, 02:16 PM	Topic Starter
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1857293	Proof that Matt Millen isn't in Detroit Not that anyone gives a crap... NY Jets trade for Lions quarterback Kevin O'Connell [The Lions thought more than one move ahead? Wow.] The Jets acquired Lions' quarterback Kevin O'Connell in a trade Sunday, according to a person familiar with the transaction, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on behalf of the team. The deal fuels speculation that Rex Ryan & Co. aren't happy with backup Kellen Clemens. The exact compensation for O'Connell, who was scooped up by Detroit after getting waived by the Patriots last week, is unknown. The Jets also put a waiver claim in for O'Connell last week. The move could also mean that Clemens may not be entirely healthy. Ryan revealed after the Jets preseason finale last Thursday that the veteran quarterback - who lost the Jets' much ballyhooed QB competition to Mark Sanchez - was dealing with some sort of elbow issue. Third-string QB Erik Ainge has shined in the preseason, making this deal all the more puzzling. The other wrinkle is that the Jets may simply be trying to pump O'Connell for information. After all, the Patriots face the Jets at the Meadowlands in Week 2. Stay tuned. http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/200...ns_quarte.html
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