Rex Names Candidates to Replace Jerricho Cotchery

by John B on Nov 17, 2010 9:25 PM EST

Rex Ryan provided a list of names who might step up to fill the void if Jerricho Cotchery cannot go on Sunday.

That’s certainly a possibility that we can bring up Patrick (Turner from the practice squad), or we could just use the three receivers and use Joe McKnight or even (Jeff) Cumberland. There are different things we can do there.

I'm glad to hear they are considering options other than Brad Smith. Playing a traditional receiver role might be the only thing Brad doesn't do well, and I wouldn't like to see him diverted from his other roles.

I can't say I'm high on Turner. If the team really thought he was a solution at the position, he wouldn't be back on the practice squad after his active duty work.

McKnight is interested. It is good to hear that he is doing well enough in practice to even merit consideration. Why not split the more tested and reliable LaDainian Tomlinson wide, though?

Cumberland would certainly be interesting. While raw, the potential is all there. There aren't many 6'5" 255 guys out there capable of running a 4.46 40. His route running was raw coming out of college, but he was always a guy capable of making plays in traffic. He had issues as a blocker at tight end, but that won't be a problem if he splits out wide. Long term the Jets want him to develop into a quality tight end to create matchup problems in double tight sets like the Patriots do with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. If he is doing well enough to get consideration, why not give him a spin to see what he has?

Who do you think should replace Cotchery?

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Who would you like to see get more time in Jerricho Cotchery's place?

Brad Smith

128 votes

Patrick Turner

74 votes

Joe McKnight

125 votes

Jeff Cumberland

254 votes

581 votes | Poll has closed

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Go with Cumberland

and see what he brings. You can always but Brad there if you aren’t happy with him.

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by bm01bath on Nov 17, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions

Keller is the true number three wideout

Smith is the logical choice and remember he is the 4th WR. Brad is an excellent blocker, is a threat on the reverse,knows the offense, below average receiver, but nice size and the ability to break one in the open field.
I am not in favor of bringing up Turner because it requires a roster move and I expect Cotchery to be ready for the Bungles a week from Thursday.
Two guys that are stashed on the 53 for 2011 and beyond are Cumberland and McKnight.
McKnight already is playing a little special teams and it has been rumored that he has very good receiving skills. Maybe Joe could find a home as a slot receiver,has play making abilities, visions of Lavernes Coles come to mind, he was a running back in college.
Cumberland is an interesting guy, I’m a huge fan, can’t understand why this guy wasn’t drafted. Ordinarily you do not stash undrafted Free agents on your 53, but I saw this guy in Cortland, and I saw a lot of him, he is faster than Keller, He is bigger with a body that can handle an additional 20 pounds (currently 255), has very good hands, but what was most impressive is the quickness that Jeff had coming out of his breaks. As a TE Jeff is a poor blocker, but so was Keller. I think the Jets have a secret weapon and it is about to be rolled out

by JetOrange on Nov 17, 2010 9:57 PM EST reply actions