Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Ramsey Gets an Extension
So it might not be an even playing field after all. Coming off a bad minicamp, and a poor season in Washington two years ago, the Jets rewarded quarterback Patrick Ramsey with a contract extension.
The announcement was made by Daily News beat writer Rich Cimini.
"Adding some stability to their long-term quarterback situation, the Jets quietly extended the contract of newcomer Patrick Ramsey, who will compete with Chad Pennington for the starting job in training camp," wrote Cimini in Tuesday's Daily News. "Ramsey, acquired in a March trade with the Redskins, was due to become an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season, but he received a one-year, $2.1 million extension through 2007."
All spring Jets coach Eric Mangini said that the quarterback position will be an open competition featuring Ramsey, Chad Pennington, Brooks Bollinger and Kellen Clemens.
But Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum just tilted the even playing field. Remember both Ramsey and Bollinger were entering the final year of their deals in 2006. Since Ramsey got an extension, and Bollinger didn't, the team has clearly decided they like Ramsey better than Bollinger.
So much for an open competition.
The announcement was made by Daily News beat writer Rich Cimini.
"Adding some stability to their long-term quarterback situation, the Jets quietly extended the contract of newcomer Patrick Ramsey, who will compete with Chad Pennington for the starting job in training camp," wrote Cimini in Tuesday's Daily News. "Ramsey, acquired in a March trade with the Redskins, was due to become an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season, but he received a one-year, $2.1 million extension through 2007."
All spring Jets coach Eric Mangini said that the quarterback position will be an open competition featuring Ramsey, Chad Pennington, Brooks Bollinger and Kellen Clemens.
But Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum just tilted the even playing field. Remember both Ramsey and Bollinger were entering the final year of their deals in 2006. Since Ramsey got an extension, and Bollinger didn't, the team has clearly decided they like Ramsey better than Bollinger.
So much for an open competition.
# posted by Michelle @ 1:34 PM 
