Jets Add Another Receiver

by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 1:47 PM EDT

Number 83 jogged out onto the practise field today in Florham Park, with Chansi Stuckey being traded to the Cleveland Browns, his number 83 had become vacant and there was a surprise body in the jersey today, as current or maybe now former RB and fan favourite Danny Woodhead was working out with the wide receivers.

Now Rex Ryan has yet to comment on this, but we should know more later today. However there could be one of two reasons why Woodhead was working out at the receiving position.

We could of A) made the decision that he has no future in the NFL as a running back, so we are trying to catch lightning in a bottle by turning him into a slot receiver. Or B) with Brad Smith and Jerricho Cotchery out today for the second straight day, we are in dire need of some extra bodies at the wide receiver position. Or I guess alternatively we could be doing both.

Danny Woodhead has to be one of the most popular player in Jets franchise history to have never made any real contribution on the NFL field but still be adored by Gang Green Nation.

Some have questioned his size limitations, but Wes Welker is one of the best slot receivers in the game, and he stands at just 5'9, a single inch taller than Woodhead. In fact Woodhead is listed at a even 200lb's, where as Welker is 185lb's.

So it is possible. I quite like this move, he is elusive and quick, maybe we may have something special. Lets wait and see.

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he reminds me of chrebet

during preseason, rex made comments that there could be a surprise as far as the WRs, and that someone within could step up as WR.
i figured he meant TE dustin keller, but if woodhead does become a WR, then this must be what he meant.

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by dvdvil on Oct 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions

Missed that

must of missed when Rex says that, perhaps this is his ace in the hole. I like that we are trying some new things. Be interesting to hear tonight during the press conference, how he looked today.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

it was on sny

and ray lucas and greg buttle both assumed he was naturally talking about dustink keller being essentially a wide receiver.
i guess we’ll find out if woodhead does make it on the field as WR.

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by dvdvil on Oct 15, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Not surprised

I thought that Dustin was going to have a massive impact in this offence this season, but it seems that we can’t even get the ball in his hands. It will be interesting to see, but he certainly will get a loud cheer, if he does get in the game.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I Wonder How Long Cotchery Has Been Hurting

Could you imagine our WR corps if we had to rely on Stuckey to be our number 1 while all these guys are hurting?

by YankeesJets on Oct 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

Great point

Imagine just how many people they would stack in the box in that scenario. We would be in big trouble. Not sure why but I have a feeling that this is going to be a long nagging injury for Cotchery. It just has that feel to it, I hope not.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you forgotten the Green Lantern!?

Wayne Chrebet was a small WR I seem to recall he was pretty good.

by John W on Oct 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not saying

that his size is a problem, I was saying that others have excelled at his size. However there is a general feeling among ‘nfl people’ that his size could hold him back. Again, I’m not one of them.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

J.E.T.S.!!!

Jets go 12-4 1st place in the division!!!!! Cotchery will be ok and REX has some tricks up his sleeve w Woodhead!! imagine Woodhead Leon Edwards Cotchery and Jones w Keller all on field togethor!!! WHO CAN STOP THAT!?!?! P.S. hate the faggot a** dolphins n pats always hating!! cant wait to end of the season when MIA is not even in the race!!!! GO JETS!!!!

by Aug Dogs 201 J.E.T.S. on Oct 15, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

We need every offensive weapon we can find. I've been hoping Woodhead got in the game

by Shivling on Oct 15, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

Lets Tone Down The Chrebet Comparisons Please

Everybody loves an underdog, but Chrebet’s shoes are mighty big to fill. If Woodhead is our big ace in the hole, this team is in major trouble. As far as Keller goes, its not like he is doing any blocking so who the heck knows why he is not being utilized.

by YankeesJets on Oct 15, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

He actually fluffed

on a big block on Monday, can’t remember the exact point or the result, but a player (might of been Taylor) just blew straight past him. Rex said today that he is one of the best receiving TE’s in the game, and his time will come.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I've had that feeling for a while...

that he was going to be moved to WR. It just seemed like with Jones and Washington on the roster he didn’t have any real shot of getting into the rotation but then they drafted Greene and that about guaranteed it but they just kept holding on to him and bringing him back. Then there was all the talk of the Jets lacking at WR (he wouldn’t have stopped people questioning the position but I think a guy like him in that position would have intrigued a lot of people just like it probably will now). My feeling is that he’s going to be a problem for other teams defenses. I think that as dangerous an option as Welker is for New England Woodhead can be even moreso for the Jets (just my opinion at this time).

by Mac N Cheese on Oct 15, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Possibly, let's hope so

It was actually interesting to heard what Rex had to say about it tonight. I got the impression that it all came from the preparation for the NE game. Woodhead was helping the team plan for Welker, so he played in the slot in practise. He is a unknown commodity right now, but it’s definitely encouraging IMO that we are trying out some new things on offence.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 15, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Does he have hands?

Bet he would be awesome in some WR screens though. If he has hands and can learn to find the soft spot in the zone he would be dangerous. But i’d like to see them make a concerted effort to get Keller the rock. The guy is a player and a matchup nightmare.

by Crackback on Oct 15, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Correct me if I'm wrong

I think Rex said that he had fantastic hands this pre-season, I’m pretty sure I definitely heard him say he has the best hands of any of the RB’s he had in, but I think he went beyond that.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 16, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I like what I saw of him in preseason

He kept trying and trying even when he had 3 or 4 guys on him. I’m not ready to crown him the next Chrebet but they do share a lot of qualities, mainly they’re both small and fast. Hopefully Woodhead has the hands to match. I think if he does he’s just the kind of player that gives opposing Defensive coordinators fits. The more depth we can get at WR the better, provided its good of course

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by blueandorange4life on Oct 16, 2009 1:10 AM EDT reply actions

He's smaller than me

I think we all love the undersized guys because we say “hey that guy is my size. I could be out there.” The reason it’s so remarkable when someone so small makes it is because it’s so rare. I hope he’s a Chrebet or Welker because who wouldn’t want one of those guys, but let’s not get carried away. A great preseason game and some nice practices don’t make pro-bowlers. Remember this guy is a practice squad guy, he’s not even on the team.

by JetsFan1991 on Oct 16, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

Game ball to Woodhead

Looks like Danny is gonna get his big shot and I’m hoping at the end of the game he earns the game ball.That would be super cool.He’s proved himself to the team and coach,now it’s time for the NFL KICK A++ Dan

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by Akku on Oct 16, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions