Jets, Coles close on new deal

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Buzz: Coles Deal to be Finalized Tomorrow?
Published 3/27/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
According to the Daily News, Laveranues Coles will have his new contract by tomorrow. My criteria for considering this a successful renegotiation: 1) It costs the Jets less than the money the Jets were on the hook for this year — so say a minimum salary and an amortized signing bonus under $5 million to create more space right now to get some more JAGs or re-sign players under contract. 2) Other than an up front signing bonus, the “guarantees” can be things easily sidestepped should the team not want him in later ...

THURSDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 3/27/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... to provide parking for the Thursday night opener. A deal that will make WR Laveranues Coles happy with the Jets could be finalized by Friday . Says new Eagles FB/TE Kris Wilson of his versatility, “I’ve made a living knowing how to do a number of things. We all know that in this business, the more you can do, the better off you are. For me, it’s just ...

Jets, Coles To Finalize Deal Friday
Published 3/27/2008 by Gary Grund at JetsCentral
... In the New York Daily News, Rich Cimini has learned that the Jets and WR Laveranues Coles are on the brink of coming to an agreement on a new contract. The deal is expected to be finalized on Friday. ...