Despite the emotions on Woody, this seems to be about the numbers game this week. It’s about bodies flying on and off the roster.

Perhaps it’s best to think of this as a Ten-Day Contract signing, like in the NBA. At least, we’ve HEARD of Woody, as opposed to most of those b-ball roster moves.

Anything he provides is gravy.

perhaps some criticism should be why isnt a WR on the practice squad. but there are only 8 spots there, you cant have every position reserved on the PS

i dont think people are saying woodhead can be wes welker. that is ridiculous. but it is an absolute fact that the coaching staff loves the guy. the people that simply discredit him right off the bat are basically saying they know more than the coaching staff. he has great hands and is incredibly quick. to play the slot, you need that great burst / elusiveness in the first 5 yards from the line. i think he has this. the guy is really shifty and can make defenders miss in space. he just needs to learn the offence and route running. it is clear that he already has a head start on this from the scout team. so the coaches seem to be giving him a legit shot. why try to shoot this down? and to me, his height is irrelevant – we are not throwing him fade routes or jump balls. would wes welker be any less effective if he was 5-8 instead of 5-9?

The Jets had their chance to sign a veteran WR during camp, possibly Bobby Wade, and they passed on it. Right now we could really use an extra guy, and we dont have one.

I am more reacting to the love affair for the kid coming out of preseason. I am sure you remember.

Again I want the kid to play well i just think some fans are a little dramtic in what they think this kid can do. I just think this game is so big and we need to win it badly. If Woodhead is thrown into a postion to make a play and screws up….I might have a heart attack….lol

Playing the slot is not easy. Things happen alot faster than coming out of the backfield.

We have 3 roster spots for running backs and 3 healthy running backs. No room.

We have 5 or 6 roster spots for wide receivers and 3 healthy wide receivers. Bodies urgently required.

It may not be a full time thing, but as short-term emergency cover there is some logic to it. In the event that he does well, then maybe they will look to develop that aspect of his game (and I am talking longer term), but right now they are just considering their options in a short week.

Drew – I think you’re over-reacting. People are rooting for him, but not many seriously expect him to be as successful as those guys.

Bent – is he really 2 inches shorter than Chrebet? I remember always hearing that Chrebet’s height was inflated to 5’10″ and that he was really a 1/2″ or so shorter. Maybe the same is true for Woodhead.

If he does well I was wrong and will be thriled about it

I just am really confused by the lack of common sense when it comes to Danny Woodhead. Comparing him to Cherbet and Welker are almost insane.

The kid is a tough hard working easy to root for player. The problem is he was undrafted at his best position and now has played 2 weeks at WR in practice and the fans are so excited that he is a difference maker? Let alone Cherbet or Welker? Seriously??

There is a much better chance that he is in the slot and runs the wrong route or bobbles a pass that leads to a turnover than to this being a success this Sunday. this si what happens when you learn a new position on the fly in the NFL. We have seen this before…its called Brad Smith and he has 4 years trying