Jansen Released!

[backrow]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not too surprised it happened, surprised it happened before August though. Gave a decade of great service to this franchise, but his best days were behind him. Better to cut too soon than too late, as the say

By the way, I've got the perfect next career move for him...replacing LaCanfora as WaPo's Redskins Insider!

SS, it's a moot point now that JJ has signed with the lowly lions, but I thought the same thing early on after JJ's release. But then, the WaPo would have to rename RI to Redskins Inside the Lines.

[Dogtag]

I appreciated his tenure with the Redskins. It probably is his time to move on; but it is with sadness that I watch him leave. I remember feeling the same way when I heard that Jerry Smith and Art Monk had been released. I wish Jon and his family the very best.

[SBXVII]

I like Jansen alot and was shocked to see that he was let go only because I thought he had a high CAP hit. Since his last two injuries he has not been the same Jansen. No lateral movement, meaning his pass protection sucked. I was kinda hoping they would move him inboard perhaps to Center. I guess they looked at the films from last yr, film if they had any from OTA's a month ago and decided they have others who will do a better job.

The word keeps coming out of Redskins park that the position is Heyers to lose. I think Williams is going to push Heyer. Depending on Thomas's injury recovery Bridges may push him.

Also maybe they like what they see in the Marylander to back up Rahbach or last yrs draft pick they blasted in off season only to now say he looks great? Go figure.

[vallin21]

Bottom Line: Jansen's release was a shocker no doubt, but I think people knew it was coming sooner rather than later.

[skins89moss]

Jon Jansen was a outstanding Redskin during his 10 year career with the Redskins. All good things most come to a end but we will remember Jon for his toughness and leadership. I wish we could have had more success while Jon was leading the way for such RB like Stephen Davis, Skip Hicks, Trung Canidate, Rock , Ladell and C.P. Well Jon still has a chance to continue playing for the Lions. If he isn't a starter than he should just retire will he is still healthy and get into the sports booth. God Bless you and your family.

[MTK]

10 years sure goes by quick huh?

Seems just like yesterday Jansen was drafted and plugged into the starting lineup and he never looked back. I remember some of those early battles with Strahan where he just straight up owned him and made a name for himself.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Obviously this was overdue. I appreciate what Jansen gave the Redskins over the years but that last contract he signed was simply a terrible mistake. Best of luck to him and I am more happy that they are letting Zorn do his job.

Hopefully he will earn a starting spot when we face Detroit I can't wait to watch Carter, Orakpo, and or Phat Albert eat him alive.

Really good point about Zorn

[12thMan]

At first I thought the title was a hoax. Wow. I guess I just expected to look up one day and there's Jansen standing next to CP on the sidelines in street clothes holding a clip board.

Two words discribe this guy - class act.

[JWsleep]

Best of luck, Jon. You were a class act and a great skin.

He was a throwback, no doubt.

[schndr_tdd]

good move

[firstdown]

He was an over paid starter who should have been on the bench the past couple of years. Good thing he signed with the Lions because he is not very good on TV either. I'm sure in a cuple of years he will open up a car lot.

Originally Posted by firstdown

He was an over paid starter who should have been on the bench the past couple of years. Good thing he signed with the Lions because he is not very good on TV either. I'm sure in a cuple of years he will open up a car lot.

Dude show a little respect to a guy who has been with the team a decade.

[TheSmurfs22]

Sad to see a True Redskin like Jansen go. Wishing him the best in Detroit.

[RedBar]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Well this is bittersweet for sure. I didnt think Jansen had anything left after he snapped his ankle against Miami in 2007, and even before that he seemed to really struggle. Those two major injuries in 04 and 07 really shortened his career in my opinon... this had to be done, he's just not that good anymore in my opinion.

However, I absolutley say thank you to Jon Jansen for his years of service with the Skins'. He was tougher than nails, did a heck of a job and I had the chance to meet him twice and was a real good guy as well. It's also sad to see one, or if I'm not mistaken THE longest tenured Redskin go. I hope he gets a shot somewhere and if he makes good on it, I honestly hope the guy does well... but I really think he's done. !

Agreed...and well stated.

[Zerohero]

Thank you Jansen for a great career, a true skin.