Laveranues Coles: Pursue or No?

by John B on Mar 4, 2010 10:01 PM EST

The two time former Jet is back on the market. Cincinnati cut Coles after one disappointing year in the Queen City. The Jets are looking for a slot receiver. Should they bring back LC for a third tour of duty?

What are the good points? For starters, Coles knows the offense. He played under Brian Schottenheimer for 3 years. He runs good routes. He has good hands. While he doesn't have the speed he once did, he's quick enough to play in the slot. Coming off a disappointing year, he could come cheaply. We all know how close he is with Chad Pennington. Maybe the Jets could use him in a longshot bid to recruit Chad to back up Mark Sanchez.

What are the bad points? His production has fallen off over the past few years. 43 catches for 514 yards didn't get it done with the Bengals. He's always been something of a malcontent, albeit not a destructive one.

I think this is a case of the distinction between a guy in decline having nothing left and having the ability to contribute in a reduced role. I tend to feel Coles is the second. I wouldn't feel comfortable with his starting. Considering the year he had with the Bengals, it looks like the Jets knew what they were doing releasing him a year ago. I'll take those numbers from my slot receiver.

I may be biased because Coles was always a favorite of mine, but I vote pursue.

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HELL NO!!!

Always like Coles as well, but he’s washed up and won’t give us anything on special teams. Im hoping that all the old Jets stay old Jets. No Coles, no Pennington, no Mawae, no Jones…

by Crackback on Mar 4, 2010 10:05 PM EST reply actions

I don’t think you have to worry about Mawae.

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by John B on Mar 4, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Sometimes we all just need to let go. See you around, Lavern.

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by Max VV on Mar 4, 2010 10:15 PM EST reply actions

If he's cheap enough

then why not add a little depth at receiver?

by Bro Namath on Mar 4, 2010 11:27 PM EST reply actions

He won't want to come

He was mad as hell about being booed in the Bengals game at the Meadowlands.
I wouldn’t mind taking him as a third WR for a 2-year contract.

by Rabbit T on Mar 5, 2010 5:02 AM EST reply actions

Depends on the price....

and the role Green would envision him in. I like him when he was a Jet, but at this point in his career I’m not sure what his contribution could be. Maybe in thrid down situations he could be a go-to guy, but that position shouldn’t cost us what Coles might want.

Given that, he could help provide some needed veteran depth as Bro Namath said, but I gotta tell you that I was one of the boo-birds at the Cincy game. But a reduced role might be good.

by oldskooljet on Mar 5, 2010 11:21 AM EST reply actions

This Coles thing is heating up right now. He’s showing serious interest in re-returning to his old team. Reports say hes almost asking for the trade by saying the Jets will be the first team he calls.

by colinyoung on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 PM EST reply actions