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ESPN:

"For the past three years, Faneca has been considered one of the best guards in football. He has waited for the chance to be the highest paid at his position.

His time arrived Saturday when he agreed to a five-year, $40 million deal with the New York Jets that includes $21 million in guarantees. Not only is Faneca now the highest paid guard in the league; he's the highest paid offensive lineman."

There really isn't much to say after talking about this two times. The deal is 1 more year and $8 million more than previously reported, but it is still a good deal. Faneca is not the best OT, but he is up at the top and prices are going to go up each year so it is not a stretch to see him as the highest payed OT. The Jets OL is now amazing and good job by them getting their man.

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UPDATE: 6:43
Alan Faneca's agent denies that his client as signed with the Jets.
"False report. It's a false report," agent Rick Smith said. ESPN's website reported the two sides agreed to a four-year, $32 million contract. It appears Faneca is still weighing offers. He could easily wind up with the Jets, but there's no deal yet - Rotoworld

ESPN:
"The New York Jets and guard Alan Faneca have tentatively agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal that includes roughly $23 million in guarantees, ESPN's Michael Smith reports. Faneca is expected to travel to New York this weekend, when the deal will be finalized. The Jets plan to play Faneca at left guard."

It had been reported earlier that this deal was done, but quickly taken down. This has been a big day for the Jets. Trading Vilma, acquiring Jenkins, and now signing Faneca. This gives the Jets an amazing O-Line. To go along with Faneca they have left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and center Nick Mangold. Kellen Clemens should know have a significant amount of time to throw the ball and Thomas Jones could return to the same form as when he was with Chicago.

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ESPN:
Faneca could be the Jets' No. 1 priority in free agency, according to the New York Daily News.

The Jets they have a glaring hole at left guard, which Faneca is more than capable of filling. The 31-year-old has appeared in seven straight Pro Bowls and is considered one of the elite offensive linemen in the game. Faneca is expected to command at least $19 million in guarantees.

The Jets are also setting their sights on Samuel, but the free-agent cornerback appears to be favoring the Saints and Bucs at this point, according to multiple reports.(ESPN)

Can you imagine Revis and Samuel together????? That would be one sick secondary. It seems highly unlikely that the Jets will get him and there have also been rumors that they are not interested at all, but just think about those to in the secondary. And then if they drafted Gholston as many project they could have some D next year.

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