Jets sign LB Calvin Pace: The Jets signed linebacker Calvin Pace on Monday, continuing the team's busy free-agency period. Pace, Arizona's first-round pick in 2003, signed a six-year, $42 million deal that included a $20 million signing bonus. Pace, 27, underperformed for most of his five seasons with the Cardinals, but is coming off his best year. He had 98 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks and an interception after moving from defensive end to linebacker full-time. "We think he can help in our defense," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "We saw him play in the 3-4 defense last year and we're excited to get him." (Updated 03/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Look for Pace to fit in well with the Jets. He should be considered at worst a No. 3 Fantasy LB in 2008. (Updated 03/03/2008).
OLB Calvin Pace had a breakthrough year for Arizona with a career-high 6.5 sacks. He parlayed that season into a six-year, $42 million contract from the Jets. After signing the deal, Pace said he wasn't a "savior." That may be true, but for the money they spent, the Jets don't merely want him to blend in. They believe that Pace, who blossomed last season as a 3-4 outside linebacker, will be a perfect fit for their defense as he possesses the ability to rush from the edge and also drop into coverage when necessary. They also believe he is smart enough to excel in their complicated defensive system. The Jets invested a lot of money in Pace and are hoping for immediate returns. 07/17/2008
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Jets sign LB Calvin Pace: The Jets signed linebacker Calvin Pace on Monday, continuing the team's busy free-agency period. Pace, Arizona's first-round pick in 2003, signed a six-year, $42 million deal that included a $20 million signing bonus. Pace, 27, underperformed for most of his five seasons with the Cardinals, but is coming off his best year. He had 98 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks and an interception after moving from defensive end to linebacker full-time. "We think he can help in our defense," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "We saw him play in the 3-4 defense last year and we're excited to get him." (Updated 03/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Look for Pace to fit in well with the Jets. He should be considered at worst a No. 3 Fantasy LB in 2008. (Updated 03/03/2008).
Vernon Gholston's holdout lasted one day and two practices. Gholston's agent, Ben Dogra, said the pass rusher's contract is worth $50 million, with $21 million guaranteed over five years with the Jets.
Everybody knows the Jets upgraded their offensive line through free agency, but an equally important to the offense is the addition of four-time Pro Bowl fullback Tony Richardson, Clark Judge says.
Last Seven Games
Date
Opp.
TD
Sacks
Int
FF
11/18
CIN
0
0
0
0
11/25
SF
0
0
0
0
12/02
CLE
0
0
0
0
12/09
SEA
0
1
0
0
12/16
NO
0
0
0
0
12/23
ATL
0
1
0
0
12/30
STL
0
0
0
0
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Defensive Stats
Year
Team
G
Total
Tkl
Ast
Sacks
Int
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Pass Def
2003
Arizona Cardinals
16
32
25.0
7
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2004
Arizona Cardinals
14
12
8.0
4
4.5
0
0
0.0
0
0
4
2005
Arizona Cardinals
5
11
8.0
3
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2006
Arizona Cardinals
16
31
27.0
4
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
1
2007
Arizona Cardinals
16
98
80.0
18
6.5
1
14
14.0
14
0
6
TOTAL
67
184
148.0
36
14
1
14
14.0
14
0
11
Fumbles
Year
Team
G
Fum
Lost
Fum Forced
Own Rec
Opp Rec
Yds
Tot Rec
TD
2003
Arizona Cardinals
16
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2004
Arizona Cardinals
14
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2005
Arizona Cardinals
5
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
2006
Arizona Cardinals
16
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2007
Arizona Cardinals
16
0
0
1
0
2
4
2
0
TOTAL
67
1
1
5
0
4
4
4
0
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