Link: Possible Not Probable
Clifton Brown of The Sporting News throws around some hypothetical situations that “could” happen this offseason, and tosses the Brandon Marshall scenario to the Jets into the realm of possibility.
Brandon Marshall is traded to the Jets
Why it could happen: The Jets need a wide receiver, they are not afraid to make bold moves, and the Broncos are willing to part with Marshall. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum was evasive when asked during a conference call last week whether he and coach Rex Ryan have discussed trading for Marshall.
“He’s under contract with another team,” Tannenbaum said. “Rex throws a lot of ideas at me. I throw a lot at him. We talk about a lot of things, but we’re excited about the receivers we have.”
Giving up a first-round pick is not too expensive for Marshall, especially for a contender like the Jets. He is a proven NFL playmaker, better than any wide receiver the Jets are going to get in this draft. Marshall turns 26 on Tuesday, meaning he could help his next team for years. Getting Marshall would make Sanchez a better quarterback, and the Jets a better team.
While we’ve gotten some emails from you loyal readers on this, make no mistake, Mr. Brown’s report isn’t based on fact, just things that could plausibly happen. I think that the Jets would rather add via the draft than burning a first rounder for him, beyond that, we’ve already given more than enough reasons why we HATE the idea of the Jets adding Marshall.
Our thanks to Mike S. for the heads up.
90 Responses to Link: Possible Not Probable
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Brendan says:
If it was for just a first I would consider it. Then you would have Bray Bray as your deep threat, Cotch as your slot, Marshall as your all-around beast and all 3 would get more YAC yards than us fans could count. All 3 fit Rex’s mold of physical players, but Marshall would have to be on his best behavior because Rex wouldn’t hesitate to sit him. Overkill on the position? Possibly, but having both Braylon and Marshall would give Tanny bargaining power against both, as he could easily play the “well, if you don’t want to play for X dollars, I bet (the other WR) will” card.
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Dylan says:
Sorry to bring a PFT article in here Bassett but this article says that the Jets are opposed to the overtime change. That kind of surprised me. I would love to see the NFL fix the overtime format for the playoffs. The college version of OT is much more fair and exciting that the coin flip.
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Harlan Lachman says:
If it was just a second, I might consider it.
One has to drop the value due to the associated headaches, loud mouth, and selfishness.
harlan
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Bent says: Brendan – “If it was for just a first I would consider it. ”
He’s an RFA with a first round tender, so if they want him for a first, they can pretty much have him. Just sign him to an offer sheet.
Makes no sense to give up more than that.
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oscarfactor says:
At first I was completely against this move, because BM appears to be cancerous. But look at how some borderline players like Braylon Edwards have responded. I think its worth a first, but only a first, since we draft so low in that round anyway.
Now, if Skinny Rex could just squeeze some water out of the rock known as Vernon Gholston, I would be happy.
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Bent says:
Dylan – Maybe the change that they were opposed to was the new proposal that all Jets games that go to overtime will have the coin toss conducted in private by the commissioner.
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Wolf says:
I am really sorry guys, buy from what I am hearing, Marshall is in fact
going to the Jets IF the Broncos cannot find any other suitors before the NFL Draft. Mr. T has offered (at the very least) our number one
pick. If the Broncos can’t find anything better than thatfor
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Bent,
Hilarious!
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Wolf,
Where did you hear that?
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No I understand that, but there are dozens of rumors and some say the Broncos won’t give him up for just a first, and will match an offer if it’s not outrageous. Some say they’d trade him for less. I know he’s got the first round tender, so that’s as far as I’m willing to go (if the rumors of him being traded for more value are true). A 2nd pick and I do this trade no question.
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Inside sources with the team. Same people who told me Ladanian chose the Jets a day and a half after meeting with them.
Obviously I will not disclose names on a fansite. From what I am hearing Tanny made them a solid offer about 2 weeks ago (our first round pick this year, picks in next years draft). This deal would
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Bent says:
I didn’t realize there was any possibility they would match. That seems counter-intuitive to me, but okay.
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Wolf,
I’m sorry but I can’t believe that Tanny’s official offer would be for more than a 1st rounder, when he could just sign him to an offer sheet and give up only a first round pick.
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Revis Christ says:
Honestly if rex and crew can keep his aditude and ego under control and he becomes less of a pre madona ball hog, he has amazing talent and i guess i would grow to like this move …. off topic does anyone know if the league is posting prime time schedules today i heard they were
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Broncos want more or they will match.
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Wolf, I agree with Brendan. This makes no sense for the reasons that he said.
If it happens, then you get a Platinum Kewpie and you and your sources should get your own articles.
harlan
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Green Lantern says:
I Don’t see why people don’t like Brandon Marshall.Top 5 Receiver in the league.Even though he did act up that practice he was mature enough to smarten up and have a Pro Bowl Season…AND FOR THE RECORD MC’Daniels Benched Marshall. He didn’t sit!
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Again, the Broncos will not let him go for a only a first, they will match any offer.
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Wolf,
I don’t mean to call you out (if it sounds that way) but I can’t just take the word of some commenter on a Jets blog that the Broncos will match an offer for Marshall.
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matt says:
are we even allowed to sign him to an offer sheet or are we not allowed cause of the final four rule?
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mole57 says:
Matt,
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Brendan,
No offense taken. The Broncos know what they have, one of the best WR’s in the league. The Jets would be stealing him for the 29th. Broncos will not be robbed, they will retain him until try can get as much as thy can for him. That has been their mentality since last year.
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Well I would have to believe that Tanny won’t mortgage the future for a guy with as many concerns as Marshall has. If it’s this year’s first and next year’s 5, 6 or 7 then I’m ok with that. But nothing more, as that would be way too risky. Everyone knows the Broncos have very little leverage, as they basically said they want Marshall gone, and he’s not been known to be the best at playing happy camper.
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thanks mole,
I dont know if he is worth more then a first
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He is. The guy is a monster, Tanny knows it. Who better to coach him than Rex?
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Namdi Aso will tell you he is toughest, most physical WR he has ever matched up against.
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Couldn’t agree more on your last point.
I’ve been saying it to the point that I’m sure some posters are annoyed by it, but whatever. Rex is the Pied Piper of NFL players. He can get even the biggest head cases to follow his lead (or at least I think so) because of the way he connects with his players. He treats them and views them as equals, and professional athletes love and respect that. I think he could get Marshall following suit very quickly, and the Jets would have by far the best WRs in football (at least 1 – 3 receivers).
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there has to be other teams ahead of us in round one with serious interest. washington, miami, seattle?
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Not to mention they would be practicing with the best CB in the league on a daily basis only making them better receivers, and vice versa.
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There are.
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That’s a good point Wolf, but I just wish the Jets had a small, speedy receiver that Revis could match up with. He’s clearly able to guard anyone, but he’s especially good at shutting down bigger guys. I always worry a little bit when he faces a guy that’s smaller but quick and fast.
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I am not worried about Revs. That is the last person I would be worried about. The man can cover anyone at any time, any place, anywhere (just can’t be everywhere at the same time.). What we need is a speedy, physical nickelback who can jam guys like Collie and Welker at the LOS.
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Brendan,
Revis can go up against guys like Clowney, Leon, and Woodhead in practice. I’m sure he can keep up with small and quick guys. He is never going to need to face any slot receivers though, so I don’t think its very important.
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Wolf,
I agree with you 100% on the nickle CB who can match up with slot guys. I think we could find someone in the 4th or 5th round. Maybe Cole can develop into that player.
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Bent says:
125 – Yeah, Seattle is apparently interested, but would have to give up the sixth pick. If Denver wants to trade him for maximum value, they should trade him to Seattle for the 14th pick and maybe one other pick.
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Cole has a lot if upside, but I like Kyle Wilson if he is on the board.
I think it is tine for the Jets to part ways with Lowery and Coleman. Lowery will not be our fix at Nickel, and Coleman is too small and inconsistent. Look for the Jets to grab a few DB’s in the later rounds.
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Wolf,
I like Wilson too, but 29 might be too high to grab a CB now that we have Cromartie. I definitely wouldn’t be upset with that pick though.
I like Lowery, but he really doesn’t fit this scheme at all. His strength is zone D, and the Jets love to play man to man. I think he might be better suited at safety. If we could get a pick for him, then he should go.
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Guys, I’m not worried about Revis. But he gets most of his work in against bigger, stronger receivers. Leon, Clowney and Woodhead preparing for elite small/speed receivers is like using Chauncey Washington to ready a defense for Stephen Jackson. Teams like the Colts though, they don’t have any big receivers it’s all small and precise route runners that are quick out of breaks. Jets don’t have a guy like that is my point. It’s one thing to prepare by watching tape, another to prepare by facing similar players.
Rex is high on Cole, so I would like to see him get a shot.
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Shoul’ve sent him to Arizona with Rhodes. Maybe we can give him to the Bucaneers, he would be a number one CB for them in the scheme they run.
Drafting Wilson will depend on if he falls to the second. Remember, the Jets are giving 29 to Denver for Marsh. ;)
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Brendan,
The Jets used Woodhead to prepare for Welker. Supposedly the reason they switched his position to WR was because he did such a good job impersonating him.
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Revis doesn’t needed to cover slot recievers. We just need to find a player who can.
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Dylan,
Pleaseeeeee no Woodhead talk. It’s insane that people compare him to one of the top 5 WR’s in football (pre-injury). Woodhead could barely do anything as a WR other than run the correct route. As I said, saying he prepares for a guy like Welker is saying Chauncey Washington prepares you for Stephen Jackson.
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Wolf,
I can’t imagine Wilson falling that far. He is probably the second best CB in the draft. I would be shocked if he fell past the Vikings.
Maybe Arenas would be a good option. He is definitely faster than his 4.5 40 time. He is the perfect size at 5’9 and is also an incredible punt returner as well.
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Wolf,
I guess I should be a little clearer. Against teams like the Pats, where their slot is their best receiver, I would like Revis to cover him. But I don’t know for sure that he can, although he shut down Steve Smith last year (even if he was a little dinged up). We all know Revis can dominate bigger receivers (both in terms of shutting them down and physically beating them up) and I think for a multitude of reasons he could do it against Welker-types, but having a guy like that in practice would help.
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Brendan,
I don’t think you understand my comment. I’m not saying that Woodhead is anywhere near as good as Welker. What I am saying is that he does a good enough job impersonating him to prepare Revis. This is a quote from Rex last year.
“He could be a slot receiver,” said Ryan. “Sometimes you stumble into it, but he did a great job of being Wes Welker (Patriots) when we were preparing for New England.”
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Listen, this conversation ends at Revis doesn’t cover slot receivers. But if you want proof he can, lookno further than the rape of Steve Smith. Revis can cover anybody, whether you are small and fast or big and slow.
Problem is, we need a third CB who can cover slot recievers.
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bent, i know the tuna is a character guy, but i can’t believe miami isn’t all over this guy.
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Dylan,
Please. If Woodhead was even 1/10th as good as Welker in the slot he would play there in games.
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Revis would embarass Welker!!! We couldn’t afford to let Lito cover Moss! It would have been a nightmare. Bombs to Moss all day.
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Wolf, I agree with you. But he should in some instances. Especially now with a huge CB opposite him, he should cover a slot guy (if the slot guy is clearly the biggest offensive threat) and let Cro cover the bigger outside WR.
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If we get a slot cover corner we won’t need to and you could call the Jets D the no fly zone.
Tanny will draft a CB.
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I would love a mid-round CB with speed who Rex can groom (along with Cole) to fight it out for nickelback.
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Brendan,
Practice is very different than a game. Woodhead is an important player on the practive squad. Everything is moving at a slower pace. Woodhead has the body and speed to imitate Welker in practice. That doesn’t mean he can do it at game speed. Yeah, its not exactly the same as facing Welker in practice. Problem is the only Wes Welker plays for the New England Patriots.
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Dylan,
I’m sorry, but what players need to prepare for, in regards to Welker, is his ability to go in and out of cuts at breakneck speed without losing any of his momentum. Woodhead can’t do that. He’s not that player. What I’m saying is the Jets’ defense would probably benefit from having a legitimate slot receiver on the team (as would the offense, for obvious reasons), and Woodhead is definitely not that player.
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i hope we do get bran marsh imagine lt leaon bran marsh n edwards all on the feild in shot gun
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Brendan,
I guess we will just have to agree to disagree. I would like to get a slot receiver to help us on offense, but I don’t think it will really affect our defense. The Jets didn’t have a way to prepare for Andre Johnson or Randy Moss during week 1 & 2 and they still found a way to shut them down. I think that the reason we couldn’t cover Welker or Collie is because we didn’t have any players besides Revis that were physically capable of keeping up with them. And we couldn’t put Revis on them without getting killed by Moss or Wayne.
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I agree with the 2nd half of what you posted. Now with Cro opposite Revis I think they can afford to put Revis on a healthy Welker (which the Pats won’t have), but how can you not think a good slot receiver on offense wouldn’t benefit our defense? What’s better to prepare a defense for a good slot receiver? Our own good slot receiver or a converted RB who has minimal receiver skill?
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Brendan,
I think with Rex’s coaching and guys like Leon and Woodhead it just isn’t a big issue. I don’t think it would hurt, but I don’t see it making a huge difference at all. If there is another Wes Welker available then of course I would want him. I just don’t know if there are any great slot receievers available.
I think that Revis would have no problem covering slot guys, and he probably will be covering Welker IF Cromartie regains his 2007 form. It would still probably be better to get a nickleback capable of staying with Welker or Collie. The we could put Revis on Wayne, Cromartie on Garcon, and the nickleback on Collie.
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What are you two arguing?
Yes the Jets need another WR, wether it is someone like Jordan Shipley or Brandon Marshall.
Would having A small, speedy guy help our defense better prepare for Welker? Sure, but it isn’t an issue of relevance. All you need is another CB capable of handling the nickelback position.
Golden Tate is not going to make Dwight Lowery any better at covering Welker. And Revis cam cover anybody, so why do we need a small, speedy WR?
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tish says:
This sounds like the BS corner today. Anyone who thinks the Jets couldn’t use a receiver like Marshall is dilluisional. If Marshall had the character of a Fitzgerald he would be untouchable. But he acts like a jerk and consequently can be had for a price that is a bargain if he can behave. The offer to throw out is a second rounder, either obtained by trading down from 29 and picking up a higher one in addition to their own 2 and adding a 3 or by even offering the low 2 they have. There is no line around the block for Marshall, so all the commentators may be overvaluing him. If you can get him for a second rounder then I would pull the trigger. He is a beast (perhaps both on and off the field) and what an intriguing scenario it would be to have to choose between Braylon and him at the end of 2010.
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SackDance99 says:
No Jets WR has ever had 100 receptions in a season. Marshall has done it 3 years in a row. He’s a beast with a 10 cent head. Marshall is a better possession WR than Jericho, who could then play the slot, and with Edwards would give the Jets the tallest and most physical WR pair in the NFL. Besides Marshall’s immaturity and self-destructive tendencies, I wonder whether Sanchez is ready for this type of upgrade to the passing game. You don’t get Marshall and have Edwards, Keller and J. Co., if you don’t intend to use them all. So, is Sanchez ready for 500 pass attempts?
Second, if the Jets are still going to be a run first team, taking Sanchez down to, about, 400 pass attempts, will Marshall be happy with 70-80 receptions or less?
Third, how would Edwards and Jericho react to getting Marshall? Jericho has been the consummate team player, but being relegated to the bench is tough for any NFL player, especially one in his prime. Edwards also has diva-like tendencies; how will he react? And, of the two (Edwards and J. Co.), Edwards is the better match because he gets downfield better. I don’t usually get on the player-team loyalty bandwagon, but I’d sure miss Jericho and I don’t want him unhappy as a Jet.
Team chemistry is important and I just wonder what adding Marshall to the mix would do because he’s not a “need” and it would be a shame if a luxury ends up being the cause of discord.
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Jimmy Shnoogen says:
Would anyone consider trading a package of Leon Washington and Braylon Edwards and maybe a late round draft pick in next years draft for Brandon Marshall?
Not to say that Denver would go for that, but I read reports last week that Denver was looking at Brian Westbrook because of his ability to catch passes. If Leon returns to Leon of Old, that would be exactly the type of player they’re looking for.
Plus they get a good receiver in return to help the team right now, plus a draft pick for next year.
The reason why I would consider doing this is because I feel they can draft a RB this year that could help contribute to special teams, and play behind a future hall of famer who made a career out of being a versatile RB.
Another reason why I wouldn’t be opposed to it, is because I can’t stand Alvin Keels. He’s primadonna, and obnoxious. I’m tired of reading about this young, snotty agent who other teams have folded to in the past. I don’t think this agent will work with the Jets after this year, regarding Leon’s extension, and I think we should get good value for him.
Like I said, I doubt any package like this is ever going to be considered, I was just curious if anyone else out there would make the same consideration to obtain a WR like Brandon Marshall.
Your thoughts?
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Problem with pairing Marshall with Jericho is that they’re both possession WRs and with the Jets running game, it would be better to spread the defense vertically and the deeper the safeties play, the more room in the seams for Keller. Not that Marshall can’t get deep, but as the team’s primary WR, he would likely run shorter patterns and there’s no reason for him to play on the weakside, where Edwards would be just too much for the opposing team’s no. 2 CB, as he showed when he caught that bomb against the Colts in the playoffs. Like I said, Marshall and Edwards would be the tallest, best and most complementary WR tandem in the NFL…but, they both drops lots of balls and do we see well over 200 passes to the 2 top WRs next season from Sanchez? I’d like this deal better in 2012, after Sanchez has some seasoning.
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brian311 says:
receiver is simply not a need for this team. the teams identity, as long as rex is here, is running the football and playing defense. the offense already has the personnel to run the ball. they have plenty of pass catchers in J-Co, Braylon, Keller, Leon and LT. adding Marshall or subbing him for Edwards would not make the offense that much better
the defense on the other hand, is only a player or 2 away from being truly elite. that is why you dont give up a high draft pick for an unnecessary addition to the team like marshall. use that pick on a pass rusher or depth in the secondary.
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Jason says:
Jimmy Shnoogen….are you working for Denver??!!
I mean seriously man, there are over 60 blog entries here. A lot of them talking about how Denver tendered Marshall as a first round pick. There’s also a lot of talk on here about how they would accept “JUST” a first round pick.
So….why the heck are you discussing the possiblity of trading Leon Washington, Braylon Edwards AND possibly a late draft pick??!! I’m an astonished at the length of your stupidity! It’s like going to a store and the clerk says, ” Yes sir, that’ll be $100,” and you say, “How about I give you a $100, my first born child, the keys to my car and the deed to my home~!!!!!!”
C’mon man, if you’re going to write on a Jets Fan Blog site you might want to understand that we don’t want to hear about your idiotic ideas and want to hear thoughts about what help the Jets, not hurt them by giving away more than what’s being asked for.
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Le' Sean Roberts says:
Trade Braylon Edwards for Marshall and swap first round picks, with Gholston thrown in……kidding……..actually I’m not bleeping sure.
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originalJetFan says:
If this is true, how can you pass up getting a young guy who is a PROVEN receiving monster for just a first round pick?
there are NO PROVEN PRO’s in the draft (look no further than vernon for that) and this guy has gotten 3 100 yd reception yrs in a row> grab him and run.
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iJets!!! says:
Wasn’t Randy Moss traded for a 4th round pick to the Patriots in 2007?
(http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2853116)
Why should the Jets give up a first round pick? I think trading a Jets’ pick greater than a second round for Marshall would be too much. Does not make sense if we compare to past WR trades.
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Stinky says:
Careful Le’Sean … You might get reamed out by Jason.
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Eddie DiGio says:
Brandon Marshall is better than Braylon right now and Marshall is an absolute freak…
That being said, when Braylon came over here, he played his @SS off this past season, never whined about Sanchez struggling or lack of targets and blocked like a TE at the WR position
My point is, Braylon, drops and all, I trust will give his all for this team to win a Super Bowl…I dont trust Marshall to do the same
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Jimmy Shnoogen, concerning Keels, if “He’s primadonna, and obnoxious. I’m tired of reading about this young, snotty agent who other teams have folded to in the past”, well then he must be damn good agent. Agents aren’t paid to appease to teams. The more they’re ticked off then “conventionally” he’s really doing a good job. The Same with Rosenhaus. I believe he baited Buffalo into drafting Mcgahee. Called up Mcgahee when the camera was on, making Buffalo believe another team was calling him to say they were taking him.
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Hey Stinky my idea isn’t stupid, just criminal (bleeping robbery). All thats left for Marshall to do is curse out the GM.
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Amazing, Edwards was the third overall while Marshall was a fourth round pick I believe.
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Le’ Sean Roberts,
Lol I believe Ted Ginn was a top 10 pick! You never know with WRs. Thats why I wouldn’t draft one early unless they are clearly the BPA.
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Bent says:
Le’Sean – Keels has probably cost Andre Smith, Leon Washington and (almost certainly) Terrance Cody millions of dollars each. Does that sound like a “damn good agent”?
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Jason,
First of all, calm yourself down dude… for real.
Second of all, in my mind, at THIS EXACT moment, there’s no guarantee that Leon Washington returns to the Leon of Old.
Third, Braylon Edwards does not have the talent of Brandon Marshall. Replacing Braylon Edwards with Brandon Marshall is an excellent upgrade.
YES I realize that Denver only tendered Marshall with a 1st round pick. YES I realize in my little “What if” proposal, that you obviously took as me trying to shove my beliefs down everyone’s throats, I’m suggesting the Jets give up three players for Brandon Marshall.
I suggested this as a means to be able to KEEP THE 2010 FIRST ROUND PICK TO DRAFT A PASS RUSHING DE.
So what would it cost for the Jets to be able to get Brandon Marshall without having to pay the 1st round tender price? Well certainly its going to cost a #1 type WR (Braylon Edwards) to satisfy the loss of Brandon Marshall, so thats where Braylon comes in. Now, for the Jets to keep their first round pick, I think its going to cost two more players. Leon could be the RB that Denver wants, and you throw in a later round draft pick IN NEXT YEAR’s draft.
So I’m thinking in terms of getting Brandon Marshall and keeping ALL 2010 draft picks.
So Jason, you need to relax, its just spit ballin’ ideas here and there. Thinking outside the box. I don’t expect everyone, or anyone for that matter, to agree or share the same opinions that I do.
So the next time you go on a little temper tantrum, accusing someone of being stupid, maybe you should look at yourself in the mirror and say, “Hmm today might be a day to use both halves of my brain.” Because in doing so you’ll realize that the entire tone of my first post was not demanding the Jets to do what I say, it was posted to ask other readers what they thought of the idea.
There are more respectful ways of disagreeing with someone rather than making yourself sound like a teenage girl who’s upset that their parents won’t let them get the new BMW that she wants.
If anyone of you have read my posts before, you all know that I’m nothing but respectful, so this is certainly out of character.
Jason, you need to use your head for something besides growing hair my friend.
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Bent says:
To back Jimmy up here, you are free to disagree with someone’s opinion, but to accuse them of stupidity etc is a step too far. No personal attacks or namecalling are permitted in the comments section.
Jason is not a regular here, so maybe is not aware of the site rules, so we’ll let this pass on this occasion.
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Sh@#… Cody is represented by Keels. Ok then scratch that, I didn’t know he represented those players. Rosenhaus is still good though.
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I know Marshall has had 3 great seasons, but Braylon’s 2007, IMO, is better than any of Marshall’s last 3 seasons and Marshall has been in the better offenses and had the better QB. I’m not saying Braylon is better, but Braylon showed in 2007 that he can be better. 16 TDs…that’s a big number (tied for 13th place in NFL history for receiving TDs in a single season) and Edwards has a higher career yard per reception average (a very good 15.5 compared to Marshall’s 12.3). Better chemistry with Sanchez and fewer drops by Braylon and he could be a stud with numbers as good, if not better, than Marshall’s. I think many here discount how good Braylon could be and how under-utilized he was in Cleveland.
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SD99,
Great post! I agree.
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Bent says:
I do too.
Not only is Braylon less of a punk and a better fit with Cotchery than Marshall because he gets downfield better, but Marshall’s numbers have been boosted by the fact he is thrown to ten times a game over the last few years. In terms of yards per target, Edwards hasn’t been far off (only about a yard less) even in a down year.
Marshall is better, but if the trade was (say) Braylon and a 2, then I’m not sure the upgrade is worth it.
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Bent and Sack
Like I said before, I was watching him play at Michigan the other day and he flat out destroyed people…speed, power, and elusiveness…he looked like the total package and he looked like he had natural hands, always catching with his hands and not his body
His problem, I believe, is that he looks to score everytime he touches the ball, without securing it first. He also loses sight of high deep passes on occasion as well…
If Sanchez gets better and the Jets look to take shots for Bray in good situations, this guy has the talent to be the greatest WR in our teams history…he can be that good when his head is on right
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Jimmy Shnoogs
“Third, Braylon Edwards does not have the talent of Brandon Marshall.”
Braylon has all the talent in the world- if not more than Marshall.
Im not going to sit here and tell you that Braylon is better right now, but Marshall has played on better offenses, with better QBs and better coaches his entire career. Braylon could be Randy Moss- Terrell Owens in his prime like if Sanchez develops and Braylon works on some things this off season
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Fair enough…
I just keep flashing back to crucial drops, and it seems like Marshall overall is a more reliable, bigger target.
Either way, I don’t feel WR is a position that HAS to be addressed and/or upgraded. I’m confident in the current corps of WRs. Like you said, an offseason working with Sanchez will be good for him.
I just like tinkering with the thought haha.
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dakar says:
i’d give up a 1st for marshall in a blink of an eye…and for all those who are agaisnt it now will be glad if such a trade took place…as soon as marshall is shedding off would be tacklers and scoring TDs you doubters will be calling this the steal of the decade…
i think if it happens…it will happen during pre-season…just my thoughts…
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and if it doesnt happen we can all hope that EDWARDS has refocused himself and plays to his abilities like he did in 2007…
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Max says:
Relax, Brandon Marshall is NOT coming to the Jets. period. The Jets are a running team first and then they throw (when necessary and/or to keep the opponent on their toes). Having Marshall would be overkill. Not to mention that he would not be a very happy camper getting the ball 70-80 time a season. Egos are egos and even Rex Ryan with his “player magic” would not be able to deal with Mr. Marshall’s complain of a “lack of receptions”. Before you know it, he is a sulking malcontent who becomes a locker room cancer. Rex knows what he wants from a player if the getting “rid” of Rhodes proves anything. IMHO the Jets will be drafting a slot receiver (i.e. Shipley-type) in this draft. Take it to the bank….
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Green Goblin says:
Why bothertrading for Brandon Marshall when you already have Braylon Edwards???? Marshall is not much better than Edwards at the moment and Edwards has more upside than Marshall. Also, Edwards and Cotchery are a better pairing because Marshall and Cotchery are essentially the same type of player. I say just stick with Edwards and sign Coles or Curtis for the slot….
Agreed. Pass. Let’s draft BPA in the 1st.