Wayne Hunter: Stay or Go?

by John B on Feb 7, 2012 11:45 AM EST

We saw Wayne Hunter's ceiling this year. It is a decent backup swing tackle. For limited stretches, he can play great football. He can be a good blocker as an extra tight end in jumbo formations. He does not have the focus or the consistent technique necessary to successful man a tackle position full time. He will be exposed in a big way if forced to do so.

Hunter played a handful of great games, but the overall body of work was really poor. He allowed Mark Sanchez to either be sacked or hit 22 times. No other tackle in the league had more missed blocks resulting in his quarterback getting clocked more. Hunter was not responsible for Sanchez's inaccuracy, ill advised decisions, or inability to read a defense, but having such poor pass protection at right tackle certainly made matters even worse. Wayne was actually not bad in the run game. The Jets averaged over 4 yards per carry to the right side, but they were not as productive running his way as they were with Damien Woody. If you are going to be that bad in pass protection, you had better be the most dominant run blocking tackle in the league. Hunter is not.

Cutting Hunter can save the Jets over $2 million against the cap, money that can be spent on getting a good right tackle. If the Jets want to cut him and bring him back as a backup at the league minimum, I would not have a huge problem with it, but he cannot come back at his current salary.

I vote go. How do you vote?

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Should Wayne Hunter stay or go?

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Is there really any doubt here?

Hunter had one of the worse season’s I’ve ever seen a lineman have. Mulligan could have done better at that spot and Mulligan is still worse the just moving around a barrel full of flaming garbage at that spot.

by Timmaht on Feb 7, 2012 11:47 AM EST reply actions

the first 14 out of 14 ppl thinks he shuld go..... i think that says a lot

by blazin pp face on Feb 7, 2012 11:51 AM EST reply actions

I think this could've could've played better backwards.

by J-Nasty on Feb 7, 2012 11:52 AM EST reply actions

I'll rather he stays

Injuries happen in this league and depth is the key thing going into December. Wayne could provide that solid depth as a backup.

by overloadblitz on Feb 7, 2012 12:00 PM EST reply actions

at the league minimum

I wouldn’t mind him as a backup.

by nyj-nyy-nyk on Feb 7, 2012 12:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Get rid of him immediatly!!

I disagree with your statement that Hunter didnt contribute to Sanchez’ innacuracy and inability to read a defense, i believe Hunter was a huge part of that considering everytime Sanchez would drop back he knew he would have to just fling the ball as fast as he could because someone was gonna be getting him from Hunters side if he didnt.

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Feb 7, 2012 12:14 PM EST reply actions

Only as a backup....... at a backup tackle's salary

by Chrebetfan on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM EST reply actions

I agree

Hunter did a nice job when he was a backup and if he will take backup money we should keep him for depth.

by bklynbrewcrew on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

This is easy.

Stay- as a back-up

by Can'tWait on Feb 7, 2012 12:34 PM EST reply actions

"Chrebet is magic!"

by NYJALLFINGDAY on Feb 7, 2012 12:41 PM EST reply actions

ENTOURAGE!!!!!!!!!!

I never came here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. I came here to win, let's put it that way. ... I'm certainly not intimidated by New England or anybody else. Rex Ryan

by Simon Says Jets on Feb 7, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

Who the hell voted stay ? This should be unanimous .

The Hardest thing for some men to do is .... Believe what they see!

by Benz Zito on Feb 7, 2012 12:48 PM EST reply actions

probably a stinkin Pats fan

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Feb 7, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

changes better come to this offence and this one is a no brainer.

The Hardest thing for some men to do is .... Believe what they see!

by Benz Zito on Feb 7, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

They should cut him now

I never came here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. I came here to win, let's put it that way. ... I'm certainly not intimidated by New England or anybody else. Rex Ryan

by Simon Says Jets on Feb 7, 2012 3:37 PM EST reply actions

He did more then not block in the passing game

he like Mulligan was also a penalty machine. really dying to see how this turns out. I wouldn’t be surprise if he’s back as a backup.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Feb 7, 2012 4:18 PM EST reply actions

I agree with the back-up folk.

I voted “stay” for that reason, since I wouldn’t be disappointed seeing him “stay” as a backup. As a starter? If it happens (it won’t), I guess I’ll have to become a Stillers fan.

by Scott Piazza on Feb 7, 2012 6:27 PM EST reply actions

I Want His Ass Gone

So he played well 2 years ago in a few games. He sucked this past year. He doesn’t have the strength or physicality to play well in a man blocking scheme, and God help the team if the starter goes down and Hunter has to go back in.

I think it’s best that he move on. Almost any JAG in the NFL would have to play better than he did.

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by joeklecko on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 PM EST reply actions