Jets Trade Wayne Hunter For Rams' Jason Smith

The New York Jets faithful have grown sick and tired of Wayne 'Turn-style' Hunter.  The only thing they want to see is a decent right tackle.  The Jets tried to get Jeff Otah from Carolina, but the trade was rescinded when Otah failed his physical.  It looks like a trade may finally go down.  Not for Otah.  But for another first round bust.

Jason Smith was draft number two overall but the St. Louis in 2009.  He comes to the Jets battling injuries of his own, thankful for a fresh start.  No doubt, the young tackle is physically gifted though.  Smith has looked much more comfortable at right tackle when his health lets him on the field.

The new blocking system in St. Louis has as much to do with his benching (though I'd be worried about the caliber of player he was benched in favor of.  Just ask Chiefs fans.) as any injury.  The Jets have a blocking system Smith could excel in.  They believe in running the ball and simply overtaking the man in front of you.

If you're asking why a team would trade it's former first round pick for a guy who is a supposed dud on the football field, the answer is simple.  Money.  The Rams are slashing payroll by switching players.

One more note... The right tackle position will be even more important in New York once Tebow takes over.  He's left handed so Smith would be protecting his blindside.  Just a thought.