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It’s time for another helping of Website Whispers – including notes on Santonio Holmes, Randy Moss and Bart Scott . . .
The “big scoops” the last couple of days from Adam Schein, first that the Jets have no interest in Randy Moss and then the Jets reportedly showing interest in Randy Moss, to light a fire under Santonio Holmes.
Adam, what else did agent Joel Segal give you?
Segal is the agent for both players.
Think about it. If Segal ever had Moss sign with the Jets, it would take money out of Santonio Holmes pocket, and he might get fired.
Holmes probably said to Segal, “What the hell is this bleep about Randy Moss to the Jets?”
So he probably had Schein put that fire out for him . . .
A heads-up to our premium subscribers, I not running over to Martinsville, New Jersey to kiss Bart Scott’s ring like other reporters.
Make more plays Bart, and then the trip is worthwhile.
So many reporters treat this guy like he’s Ray Lewis, like he’s some kind of superstar who you need to constantly quote.
It’s a misconception.
There is no doubt he’s a good quote, but as a linebacker, he’s a good, not great player. He had too many two, three and four tackle games last year – pedestrian performances, especially considering his massive salary.
There were also lapses in coverage, and this is supposed to be one of his strengths. Rex said when he came in, that Bart is really good at covering running backs and tight ends. He was a little bit of a disappointment in this area last year.
There is no doubt he’s super tough, and does sacrifice his body quite a bit, as a kamikaze, allowing others to make tackles.
But for some reason he’s got this high profile image, like he’s a Pro Bowl player, and he’s not on that level.
He’s much like Kyle Clifton, a solid inside linebacker, but not a star.
Reporters gather around Scott’s locker like the Dalai Lama is speaking.
You have to give Scott credit, he has created a scenario where his reputation proceeds him. As they say, perception is reality . .
Martinsville is a town in New Jersey, where a number of Jets are working out during the lockout . . .
According to Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout, four teams are attempting to trade out of the Top Ten.
With that being the case, perhaps Mike Tannenbaum will look to trade up to get UNC’s Robert Quinn, perhaps the most physically gifted player in draft, a guy with super star pass rusher potential on the next level.
Remember, Quinn didn’t play last year after breaking NCAA rules.
But he had 11 sacks the year before, and is a freak of nature – 6-4, 264 with 4.59 speed. However, he might slip a little because he’s raw, and his instincts are so-so.
“He does not have a feel,” said one scout. “He lets blockers cross his face and does not see them. The game does not come naturally to him.”
Some people see Tennessee at eight and Washington at 10 as two potential landing spots for Quinn, and those are two of the teams Rang says are interested in trading out of the spots.
One reason Tannenbaum might attempt to trade up this year is because the Top 10 players are expected to make a lot less money this year. That makes high picks a little more enticing. The ridiculous Top 10 salaries are likely to be a thing of the past in the new CBA.