Comments on: Pre-Draft Roster Analysis: Wide Receivers

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:18:42 +0000

sign matt jones, and go from there.

By: Harvlis

Harvlis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:26:42 +0000

I have a little different read on our receivers than Bassett.

Cotchery will step right in for Coles. Coles was used mostly as a posession receiver. Cotchery has the toughness, hands, and overall ability to make the sure catch, when needed, and to get some yards after the catch. No worries here.

Stuckey has all the ability to be a quality slot reciever. Unfortunately, many of our receivers have been misused by Schottenheimer. Schott did a horrible job with Dustin Keller, not throwing him the ball for more than half the season and, after he was our most dangerous threat during our mid season run, he forgot about him down the stretch. Stuckey experienced similar treatment. After catching a TD in our first three games — he was forgotten about for the rest of the year.

Marcus Henry could be that “big” receiver that we are looking for yet he never saw any action. That is not the way to break in a young receiver. Mangini should have sat Brad Smith for a game or two and let Henry see some playing time. He looked good in practices and he held his own in his brief pre-season appearances. I disagree that he will have to perform on special teams, in order to stay on the roster. He needs to prove that he has the ability to fill the role as our “big” reciever, to stay on the roster.

As for Brad Smith, he has been groomed incorrectly. He has been relegated to trick plays. If they worked on his receiving, rather than his rushes and his end arounds, we would have a dangerous 6’2″ reciever who has speed, strength, and the ability to get yards after the catch. Once again, I blame Schottenheimer for misuse. Smith will probably get cut. I hope he gets a chance elsewhere.

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:08:28 +0000

If Crabtree drops past #4 the NY Jets should consider trading up (if the price is reasonable).
Maclin will be gone by 17 and trading up more than 1 or 2 spots to get him is going to cost too much.
Heyward-Bey might drop to 17, but that might indicate that teams are truly concerned about his hands. If the Jets research suggests his hands are solid, then he is worth consideration at 17.
Harvin is not a mid-1st round talent — let some other team make that mistake.Harvin is not a mid-1st round talent — let some other team make that mistake.

My preference would be Crabtree via trade up to 5 or 6 spot, or take TE Pettigrew at 17.

By: Broadway12

Broadway12 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:04:16 +0000

How about ?

Michael Jones Arizona St.

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 203 | 40-Time: 4.55

Strengths
Tall lanky receiver who goes up and gets it. Dominates the shorter corners. Good hands. Has gained some muscle mass since the 2008 season up to 211 from 203.

Weaknesses
Lacks the break away speed and needs to work on his routes and skills as a WR to develop into more than just the big WR who is a red zone threat.

Projection
5th-6th rounder.

By: Igs

Igs — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:50:55 +0000

A shout out to The Bird. Good Bless him.

By: tazzelrik

tazzelrik — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:15:34 +0000

Patrick Turner, will be a pro-bowl reciever. You hear it first right here. Out of tazzelrik’s mouth – Patrick Turner = Pro bowler.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:37:15 +0000

Lol that would be a classic “Manginius” move!
Even better we could try to get Brett Favre to come out of retirement and throw him into the mix as well. Seriously though, it seems like Braylon Edwards will definitely be traded before the draft. I would be willing to give up a #1 for him in a heartbeat. The Jets have an advantage over other teams because they can throw in a “mangini player” (definition: a unknown player with good character and next to no skills as a player). I don’t think Brad Smith would be playing much in Rex Ryan’s actual football system anyway.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:29:22 +0000

Well Brad Smith might not be a bad idea…..maybe we can get Mangini to trade Edwards for Smith straight up HAHA ! he is a “Mangini guy.”

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:21:14 +0000

I think the Jets should consider giving up their #1 for Braylon Edwards. He would give them a clear #1 receiver and is definitely better than anyone WR they could draft at #17. If the Browns are asking for more the Jets could throw in Brad Smith.

By: RJ

RJ — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:08:56 +0000

According to the National Football Post’s Michael Lombardi, the Browns have offers on the table for both Brady Quinn and Braylon Edwards and will likely move both players.
One team has reportedly made a standing offer of a first-round pick for Quinn, which the Browns will likely accept. They also have a package of at least a first-round pick on the table for Braylon Edwards, and Lombardi expects him to be dealt sometime this offseason. It’s clear now that the Browns are in full-blown rebuilding mode after Phil Savage left the roster in shambles. Apr. 12 – 9:02 am et

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