Free Agent Predictions: Offensive Guys Not Retained
The following are offensive free agents I do not believe the Jets will resign based on months of reporting and other evidence. As a reminder, these are not necessarily my recommendations. They are only what I believe the team is thinking.
Braylon Edwards: Since the drunk driving arrest, the reports have been pretty consistent that the Jets are going to make Santonio Holmes the priority and perhaps lose Edwards. There have been rumblings in the locker room and in the front office about Edwards. Other evidence dictate this is the move as well. Holmes is the more complete receiver and would be more difficult to replace. The potential free agent and trade replacements aside from Terrell Owens all seem to be better suited for Edwards' deep threat role than Holmes' working underneath.
Brad Smith: I find it tough to believe the Jets would trade up in the Draft for a slot receiver/return guy/Wildcat quarterback if they were going to make a big play to keep Smith around.
Tony Richardson: John Conner seems poised to take over the starting fullback role from the locker room leader. The Jets were prepared to go with Conner last year if necessary. They cut Richardson Labor Day weekend with every intention of resigning him, but there was no sure things. I don't see them using a roster spot on a guy pushing 40 to be the backup fullback.
Wayne Hunter: Reports are that the Jets are going to resign Damien Woody. They at one point were ready to go with Vladimir Ducasse as the starting tackle. Then the lockout lost valuable offseason time to coach him up. If they viewed Ducasse as progressing enough to merit starting consideration, my guess is he will at least take over Hunter's backup tackle role. Some offensive line starved team also is apt to see Wayne's play in 2010 and offer him more than the Jets want to give.
Kellen Clemens: Drafting Greg McElroy this year makes it four straight years the Jets have acquired a quarterback to knock Clemens down the depth chart (Brett Favre, Mark Sanchez, Mark Brunell). This is a signal. The Jets were ready to jettison their former quarterback of the future last year had he not renegotiated his contract.
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Damn Shame Losing Edwards
Led the team in TDs, a huge playmaker and a big target.
Honestly, the Jets are doing Mark Sanchez a disservice by taking away his playmakers.
The team’s success is completely dependent upon Sachez’s ability to develop as a QB, and if you start taking away guys he has chemistry with, it hurts the entire team’s chances.
I totally agree...
I watched the Rookie QB wear his emotions on his sleeve as a rookie. If not for Braylon it is possible Sanchez would have been a bust. I watched his Veteran Wideout help him through the tough times after making critical game changing mistakes that all rookies go through(see Payton Manning). In turn it also helped Edwards who was in Cleveland’s mind " a Big-Time Bust similar to V. Gholston was to us. The two formed a chemistry and both players benefited , hence making the team better. I feel S. Holmes is a under rated SuperStar that helped get us to the playoffs this past yaer by making plays(typical for a true Super Bowl MVP). He will demand top dollar and will get it (if not fom us from someone else).
Braylon on the other hand has stated he wants to be a NY JET; and will take less $ to stay. Any fan who watched the last two seasons can easlily see he is improving and maturing. I know that we would not have reached the AFC Championship game in either year without his talent. To let a “Team Player” who is willing to take less so the team can sign more(or retain)talent to fill the few holes the team has sends a bad message to the 1) TEAM 2) FA/UFA who would like to win games/division titles/championships as well as Super Bowl Rings. Holmes,Edwards,Cotchery and Kellar are all essential to M. Sanchez and his contued growth, as well as forcing teams to respect our Passing Game. Everyone knows RR is Ground and Pound, take away the passing threat and watch the run game deteriorate as DC’s load up the box with eight man fronts. They say the run sets up the pass, our team is the opposite. The passing game sets up the play action pass allowing us to run the ball 80 yards up our opponents ass. To release Braylon would be detrimental to the goal of making the next step. If someone is willing to overpay for “TUNE” at least we get compensation in the form of 1st round draft pick by the team who signs him. He will disappear on a team that throws money at thier problem . Ask the “Fish” how well the signing of B. Marshall worked out last season as he faced double coverage against all teams (except us “Revis Island” swallowed him up). It is no fun to play on a team that has no QB in place and when Parcells cleaned out his desk history shows problems are soon to follow. The Dolphin’s are not even confident that they have the right HC. After the success of the NY Jets since signing Sanchez, to put behind one of the elite O-Lines in the NFL. The Linebackers are better than average and with a good line in front they are above average(Pace/Harris/B. Scott and B. Thomas) will be able to make plays now. K. Ellis is a young and healthy version of NT K. Jenkins. M. Wilkerson is versatile and can be moved around(both should be starting early in the season but the lockout may delay that? Cromartie filled in admirably for Revis who was injured as a direct result of “Holding Out” Our depth should also be retained JT/Ellis and LT all are playing for one thing this season(Super Bowl Rings not $) Veteran leadership will help the transition as they have one final year to get one. L. Laury is a good young LB and so is Westerman they want to stay put and any hole left by losing a UFA can be filled by a player who is smart enought to know a good thing when they all like RR way of motivating his players w/o being militant. NY is a place to enjoy, unlike Detroit or Jax etc.. This team will be able to sign talent for less just becuase RR insists on fun , Tuna Helper and “The Brady Bunch” insist on cheating and thier run is done, ours has just begun. NY Jets are the next “Team of the Decade” and I feel it would be best to promote OL Coach to OC at the latest at the end of the 2011 – 2012 season as a former NFL HC who is an O-Line Guru we would be reverting to let our best go. Be it Player or Coaches if we fail to retain our best we will return to drafting early and the terms Just End The Season and Same old Jets will again apply. I am 50+ years and not since Namath/Boozer/Snell/Maynard/Sample and the rest incuding Weeb/Ryan(Buddy) Have I been so excited. I was teased a couple times as we all were as Klecko/Lyons and Gaustinau(NY SACK Exchange), and Castor/Walker/Toon/Obrien chocked at the dog pound in the AFC Championship game with 4 min. left B. Kosar (The Choke and Dagger Game). Then again The Big Tuna got us from worst to another (miised FG) at Hienze field which led to us drafting a (K) with our 1st round pick? Nugent whom many players failed to practice with if or while he was on the field. I think he may be Chad Pennington’s Beard? He signed with TB after Chad signed w/Miami and he was temporarily injured while playing for NY against his (Bunkmate?) but returned after NY had the game iced using a (P) to Kick(missing extra points) I am almost sure Brady’s “Trophy Wife” is one as well. I do not really care, but it does matter in the locker room . I bet they blame their post gane shower woody on Viagra to boot. I am sorry this turned into a blog but I hope a valid point or two can be found here and if so I hope you can pass it on so we do revert but continue to improve.
Go Jets SB Bound
Unfortunately I think you're right...
All reports I’ve read seem to think that Holmes is the #1 priority… I may not like it, but that’s what it looks like. Edwards and Cro were rumored to be numbers 2 and 3 respectively but with the lockout and uncertainty of FA status/CBA it’s hard to tell where they’ll fall.
Honestly, I’m hoping they can resign Holmes/Edwards/Cromartie(Harris as well but I’m assuming he’s a ‘lock’ as a resigned player given the franchise tag). While there are FA replacements for both Edwards and Cromartie, I wouldn’t consider any of them an upgrade(aside from Nnamdi).
If the Jets resign Holmes, Edwards, Harris, and Cromartie… I honestly think we go to the Super Bowl. Hopefully the Jets FO/Coaching Staff feels the same way.
Am I the only one who thinks Cro is expendable?
Aside from the regular season games against Minnesota (where he was beat deep by Moss anyway), the first NE game, and the Indy WIldcard game, I was very unimpressed with his game.
He has no coverage skills, no tackling skills, and has a low football IQ. He succeeds when he “out-athletes” receivers, as shown by his INT in Week 1, but how often does that happen?
"Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect."
We're talking about Offensive side here Frank not the Defensive not yet.
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yea i know
I was mostly responding to Re1gn’s post above than the article as a whole. Sorry for the confusion.
"Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect."
I agree Frank.
Cro is erratic and will always be erratic. We drafted Wilson bc we saw big time talent. He will have ups and downs and get burned from time to time (just like Cro), but he will improve and sure up his game. I think at the least, Wilson will be very solid. But we have to give him snaps and let him work out the kinks. Playing behind Cro will only stunt his growth.
Yeah, Cro will wow us with the athletic pick 6. But he will give up two huge plays and penalty for every huge play that he makes.
Wilson's problem was being forced to learn two different positions during TC
he’s got a year under his belt learning I’m assuming the CB3 position and spent a few weeks with Revis learning the CB 1-2 position so I think we’ll see a better Wilson for this year.
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losing edwards
maybe signing a ocho, plax or moss for cheap…….. there is a certain CB out there i think we might be targeting (not going to say any names)
Braylon is not going anny where
At least thats what i think. THIS IS HOW Its gonna go down. the Jets will keep edwards and holmes because they want mark to be as successful as possible and that means no cro. i like cro but we did draft kyle wilson so risky or not he has to play even more importantly he has to start cause he is a first round pick and u dont draft em that high to be a nickel back. it is what it is.
Pity we can't flip Clemens for a low pick.
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Don't agree on Edwards
I think he’s going to be the first one to sign. And i also don’t agree with everyone labeling Edwards as the deep threat and making it seem as if that’s all he does. Edwards was key when the team needed a short completion for the first. He caught numerous quick slants during the season, and even carried two Pats into the endzone on one of them. He’s the whole package as a receiver and should be the number one priority for this team. Not to mention, Holmes is 1 more joint away from being suspended for an entire year, and when you consider that when he was suspended last time, the next day he tweeted “wake and bake” it’s pretty likely that he’s still doing it, and will get caught again.
I also think T-Rich will be back for Vet Minimum to help Terminator develop.
"Schotty... You Suck!" - Mark Sanchez
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"Schotty... You Suck!" - Mark Sanchez
by jetsbill on Jun 17, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is the most liekly course of action
the only wild card is Edwards pro-Jets stance in public hinting at discounts and financial flexibility, whereas Santonio is still at risk of a suspension and will be seeking top 5 receiver money. He may not get it but he will be demanding it, and if there’s a season the short window may force the Jets to take a more practical approach at the position. I still think it will work out as you say, but this is a volatile situation.
I don’t think there’s any sense in us retaining Richardson or Brad Smith, as cold as it sounds. They’ve been good to us but it’s business. Wayne Hunter is expendable but I feel like they may keep him for insurance.
I’m not fully convinced they’ll cut ties with Clemens. Maybe.
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