Yes, there's a lot of talk around of the Jets maybe going for Richardson if he falls to 16. Having said that I think the current WR roster is definitely one player short. If Edwards can be signed for not much and is healthy, he could be a real contributor.
I don't doubt that. I just see a team with lots of holes and a very inefficient QB. With limited resources I would like to see this team build the D back up to dominate and couple it with a stronger run game. If we got that part fixed we can develop another WR. If Braylon isn't damaged and comes cheap enough no problem. I just don't think a WR does a lot to improve this team right now and we have a ton of real needs.
Definitely a ton of real needs. It's a daunting task. But your point about the Qb is a good argument for NOT going high draft pick for wideout, since as you may know some are saying the Jets should go that route. I think that approach would be wasted, given the unsettled state of the Qb's situation with the Jets. Going FA for a player like Edwards ends up being a hold the fort kind of move, and if OLB and safety can be improved on D, and the running game can be upgraded, that will probably be the more productive areas for attention this off season. And ftr I also agree Connor is too one dimensional and not that productive.
Conner was a 5th round pick. It's not like he's Vernon Gholston. He's cheap and has a defined role as a lead blocker in heavy sets and is valuable on special teams. I don't see with all the holes and problems on this team why anyone would waste their time worrying about him.
Because we need a fullback who can catch the ball in short yardage situations. Why have a fullback who can lead block when he can't be in the game on third down and more than 2 yards.
I mean it would be nice to have a FB who's more of a receiving threat but I'd put that WAY WAY down on our list of needs.
Agreed. Ftr I am not saying Connor should be cut, just indicating I am not a huge fan of his, either. He's very limited. He takes up a roster spot. The part of the passing game that involves the RB's is weak assuming LT is not coming back, and needs to be upgraded somehow. It seems like Connor is not a real option for doing that. It deserves noting when one looks around and sees imo unjustifiable support for him. His receiving game is nonexistant. It deserves mentioning.
first NE game he dropped a very easy pass in the flat that would have been a first down, the entire complexion of the game changed after that.
It's true he doesn't really bring anything to the passing game but it's not such a bad thing for a FB to be more of a one-dimensional smasher, especially if this team is going to get back to the power running game under Sparano. I have a feeling he'll be better utilized and more effective next season.
FB's generally aren't receiving threats though. How many active FB's can you name off the top of your head who are receiving threats? FB's are lead blockers first and foremost and Conner is good at that. We're supposedly a ground and pound team so the roster spot is absolutely justified.
Did you happen to notice the undrafted, unhyped rookie FB for the Giants take a few wide open swing passes for first downs in the Dallas game that got them into the playoffs and in the playoffs? Henry undrafted Hynoski had more impact in 3 games last year than Conner has in his entire NFL career to this point.
Blocking is one aspect, the other aspect is being able to lead block and catch a swing pass so that the option on third and 2 or 3 to run the ball is still viable. Having a ground and pound team and having to go shotgun on third and 2.5 because your FB can't lead to a hole or catch a pass isn't that important. Conner hasn't shown he can lead block or catch a pass.
The most receptions in the NFL for a FB this year was Reece in Oakland with 27. That's less than 2 per game. The next highest was 16 for 1 a game. Every other FB in the league averaged less than 1 reception per game. FB's are not big parts of NFL passing offenses. They're lead blockers and short yardage runners. Conner graded out as the 7th best FB in the league last year and that had nothing to do with catching passes. I really don't get your fascination with FB's catching the ball.
Every team in the league would like to find a Victor Cruz, but do you see any WRs down our depth chart who have the physical tools to become a top receiver? I don't. I'm also very skeptical that Braylon Edwards is anywhere close to the same player that he was the last time he wore a Jets uniform. I'd be happy to take a chance on him if he wants to come back for peanuts, but I think that it's time for us to find someone who can really stretch the field.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/f...co-burress-re-signed-source-article-1.1030331 Finally hearing some buzz.Sorry if it was already posted.
