I don't know if anyone else mentioned this, but I think the Hill pick means Edwards will not be back, and not for reasons concerning the Jets' needs. I doubt Hill will be ready to start on opening day, so the Jets could still use Edwards. But someone mentioned signing Edwards to a one year deal. Why would he want that? If you were Edwards, wouldn't you prefer going somewhere you might be able to stay for more than one year? Hill's waiting in the wings, imo, will be enough encouragement to Edwards to go somewhere he can start for the next three or more years. I would also mention I think the Jets will want to use available cap space at RT and perhaps RB.
agreed... and to expand on that, even if rookie WR did often come in and play well early on the regular, are you going to risk that when the fall back options are patrick turner and chaz schilens if hill cant hack it from day 1? we need a veteran WR in here one way or another. im all for braylon if he is that guy
Edwards doesnt have a choice at this point. No one has signed him. He doesn't have a job. It's either sign a 1 year deal, play well and hope to get a deal in the offseason, or sit on your couch and retire.
The Jets didn't trade up in the second round for a receiver to sit behind Braylon Edwards. Unless Hill is absolutely atrocious, he will almost certainly be our #2 guy from the start. He isn't going to improve sitting the bench. He will help the offense immediately simply by either run blocking or running a 9 route to take the safety away. Those are two things he's proven to be very good at. As he learns to run NFL routes he will be even more useful.
if all he is going to do is run 9 routes, we should have taken the fastest guy left in round 7, or just start schilens. guys who are much more polished and acomplished, and who were taken in round 1, historically have had a hard transition in the NFL and usually take 2-3 years before seeing any significant impact on the field. to think hill will come in and start, and do anything of note, is beyond optomistic. 25-30 catches and 10-12 snaps a game seems more realistic
Actually he would like him to be on the team and Tanny isn't exactly dismissing the possibility either. I guess you weren't paying any attention to this : So basically, the deal is this : If by July, the Jets do not sign Braylon, *THEN* I'll join the Salam's of the world here that he's not being brought back. GOT IT?????????
Did I ever say he would even do anything of note? I said he'd block and run 9's. He is very good at that and can do that while helping the team as he learns the nuances of the position. I'd bet money that Hill is our #2 guy on opening day. I don't think he produces a lot for us this year but I can see him having a few big plays.
On a team that needs to WIN NOW, That's quite a responsibility to heap on a Rookie's shoulders. I mean if the Jets are trying to win a SB, Hill is going to have to produce a lot, especially to take attention away from the Attention-Whore of the team. Hopefully he can handle it..... (but I still say that Braylon being brought in for at least a year remains a very likely possibility)
Every team in the NFL is trying to win now. By the time December/January roll around he will have plenty of experience.
True but the Jets even moreso 'cause of Sanchez's Situation and the Coaching Staff's situation, in particular Rex Ryan. Lost in all this Draft hoopla is the real possibility that Changes will be made if the Jets miss the playoffs this season. Yes, Mark got a bit of a respite with that extra guaranteed year but Rex(or even Tanny) will not be so immune. That is why I think Bringing Braylon back should be a priority even after Drafting Hill 'cause the Jets will need to get out of the gates QUICKLY and not have to use this entire season to witness Hill's growing pains. At least having Braylon there, gives them the option to ease Hill into the Pro-Style offense. We'll see when July arrives whether or not the Jets CS feel he is ready from the start(even though i will vehemently disagree with their decision if they don't Bring Braylon back as insurance).
Hill's signing did not signal the end of Braylon's chances to come back, Schilens signing did. Unless we are going to "Drew Stanton" Chaz then Braylon won't be a Jet.
I'd love to bring Braylon back and let him split time with Hill as he polishes his route running, but it looks like Rex already declared him (and Coples) starters... Rex Ryan Pleased With Jets’ Impact Draft
I'm on board with this outlook. Didn't Rex already state publicly that they expect him to be a starter from day 1? No matter how you cut it, we need to get a fast WR on the field to avoid having the same issues on O as last season. If Schilens kicks Hill's ass in TC/preseason then perhaps he'll be starting come September, but my money is on Hill being out there opening day.
what coaching situation? the coaching staff is not on the hot seat.there is no playoff or bust deal going on with rex.michael kay brought up the same thing last week and paolantonio pretty much laughed at it.
if he is starting on opening day it makes us very very easy to defend in the passing game. knowing the guy across from you is only going to run 1 route.
The take I've heard on the Jets and Edwards before the draft was that Edwards's medical condition was too vague upon which to make an offer to him. If that is true, which makes sense, then presumably other teams that might be interested in him were also waiting to hear about his condition. Let's put it this way - if he is in good shape, I am betting someone else will pick him up. Even if they only start out by offering a one year deal, Edwards will be better off going somewhere than a team that going in is not going to be interested in him past year one.
Given the #s of WRs we have on this team, I only see us signing another veteran like BE if we have a rash of injuries.
Except that the guy the defense wants to put on Hill will be much shorter and slower than he is, so that might demand double coverage or safety help over the top. That benefits Holmes as well as our running game.
I think you're being a little extreme with your take on Hill. Just because he didn't run alot of routes in college doesn't mean he'll only be able to run one route by the time September comes around. There's no reason he shouldn't be able to add to his game with a full off season of training. Of course there's going to be a learning curve for any rookie but don't sell the guy short before he even gets to training camp. If he's really as one dimensional as you imply then I doubt they would have already been talking about him being a starter week 1.
