Brad Smith Talks

by John B on Jul 27, 2011 2:00 AM EDT

Brad Smith spoke on Sirius Radio according to Manish Metha to provide an update on where things stand with the Jets.

Brad Smith (via Sirius) says he's talked to #Jets & others. "We’re kind of in holding pattern right now. I just don't know right now."

If all things were equal, I would imagine Brad's first choice would be to come back. He is in the prime of his career, though. He has not made life changing money. This could be his best chance.

The Jets are going to have to make some difficult choices. There are cornerstone guys who are free agents. I think Brad is more of a luxury so it might be tough to keep him around. Through the years, the Jets have let quality kickoff return men like Chad Morton, Justin Miller, and Leon Washington go. They have always recovered because of Mike Westhoff's blocking schemes. A new guy just gets plugged in.

The Bears, Patriots, and Giants are reportedly among Smith's many suitors.

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The odds he comes back are extremely low

Just not a necessity

by michael28102 on Jul 27, 2011 2:01 AM EDT reply actions

Not so much, not a neccesity, I think...

as it is that he’s one of those players that another team sees youth and potential and drastically overpays him. Not realizing he was in the perfect scheme for him, and thats why he’s had success.

by Judgegavel on Jul 27, 2011 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions

The scheme's the thing

Great point here. His value was largely due to the offensive scheme he was in. There are a couple teams out there where he could find a roster spot, but as it was pointed out, his earnings will not be “life changing”. But with a career timeline that is short, he’ll need to latch on somewhere. His time wearing the Green is up.

by oldskooljet on Jul 27, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Call me crazy,

but I want him back.

by umohan21 on Jul 27, 2011 2:14 AM EDT reply actions

Not crazy...

I’d wan’t him back too, but not for the money I bet some team gives him.

by Judgegavel on Jul 27, 2011 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn

I dont want him to go to any of those teams. I thought the browns would want him tho

by JetsFan718 on Jul 27, 2011 2:18 AM EDT reply actions

Browns, they already have Cribbs.

by Judgegavel on Jul 27, 2011 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Yea and he does everything they could share the load

and neither of them would be run down when its time for the playoffs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM

by JetsFan718 on Jul 27, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Let's get him out of the AFC

I never thought there would be that nuch interest in Brad…some other Offensive Coordinator is going to show Schotty how to use the talent of Brad Smith…inthe wildcat and as a receiver. If brad succeeds in the NFC it will help with my anger management

by JetOrange on Jul 27, 2011 7:00 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

I’d like to see him on the Bears for example. I don’t really like that team, but putting him in a Mike Martz offense would be interesting potentially. Plus imagine those return units—Brad on KR, Hester on PR… damn I just got chills

by Exystence on Jul 27, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions