Braylon wants to be a Jet that much more though. He remembers what it was like losing at Cleveland and we rescued him from a bad state of mind. Santonio has been winning and making money his whole career, and he obviously cares less for the team.
I'm actually pleasantly surprised that pft put the caveat in there that the quote about ego was out of context. It's the opposite of their usual ways. The fact that the quote is from jenny "cimini with tits" vrentas is much more telling and upsetting. Either way, he is at the top of my fa list and I'm glad he feels the way he does about returning. I'm sure his lack of opportunities is a mixture of a 2nd year qb and a schitty oc and he seems to be showing patience, how very undivalike.
As our quarterback develops, our passing offense will expand and the opportunities will come. IMO, a big part of the problem with Schotty has come from his attempts to shield his young QB. So much of the unnecessary motioning, and the otherwise simplified playcalling reeked of attempts to put him in an easier position to succeed. As he comes to trust Sanchez more and more, I think the playcalling improves as well.
See, I got the opposite impression when it came to all the unnecessary motioning and nonsense.. I thought that was Schotty getting too cute and forcing Sanchez to digest more than was necessary. It was like Schotty was believing his own press and trying to show everyone what an offensive genius he was and that he deserves to be a Head Coach, instead of playing to our strengths and doing simple things that work. I thought he had enough talent on offense this year that he didn't need all that trickery and nonsense.. I thought there were many times there were clear mismatches on the field that were not taken advantage of.
Well I don't mean to say we should let Mark go Peyton Manning out there this year... but he is coordinating this entire passing camp, running through tape, breaking down everything from protections to basic routes, while getting copies of the playbooks out to the rookies. The kid is showing an enhanced level of responsibility this offseason. If he isn't ready this year to help take on more trust from the OC, thus allowing the offense to flourish, I'm not sure it will ever come... That said, in my eyes, he showed it the second half against Indy, and the last 3 quarters of NE and starting with the final drive of the first half against Pitt. The kid is ready. The game has begun to slow down, and its time for him to step up and become one of the top QB's in the game today. The next 7 years is going to be about Sanchez vs. Flacco in the AFC and Rodgers vs. Ryan in the NFC.
This is Year 3. This is EXACTLY when he should be taking on more trust from the OC and allowing the offense to flourish. That's why this year is so crucial for Schotty, too. If he doesn't hold up his end of that bargain, he could be on his way out. He's been given 2 seasons to get Sanchez ready in anticipation of the fact that Year 3 is generally the breakout season. I don't think he's handled it the right way with the way in which he's 'protected' Sanchez, but he's had the right basic idea about bringing him along slowly and steadily.
The cuteness was pre-snap. Sanchez didn't have to digest much in that regard. If you watch the tape again, the plays run really weren't as 'cute' or complex. It seemed to me that, again, Schotty was trying to utilize pre-snap movement to throw off defenses and get Sanchez into a better situation at the snap of the ball. It just generally didn't work. It's also no coincidence that the team seems ready to move on from Brad Smith this year. It's time for Sanchez to step up in control of the offense, and there will be less of a need for the WC.
Braylon is doing and saying all of the right things, I hope its all true come contract time. He is a big part of this team and I would like to see him back
I definitely agree that there's really no need to pay Brad Smith big money, since it's time to move on from the Wildcat + the new kickoff rules limiting Smith's value. In year 3, Sanchez definitely should be ready to take control of the offense.. I just hope Schotty doesn't hold him back. I really think that too often last year it seemed as if Schotty was trying to show how smart he is, at the expense of the offense instead of lining up and beating the defense and taking advantage of mismatches. It seems as if Braylon feels the same way, and Santonio also made it pretty clear he didn't think much of Schotty, unfortunately.
This will help us resign Edwards and Holmes both in the end. If we can sign Edwards first for a good price and offer Holmes just a bit better contract to show him the love we can get them both. Smith will be the one on the out.
you worded it better, but this is what I was trying to say. It's year three, if Schotty doesn't trust Sanchez by now (especially with the way he has run with the offense and taken to running the film sessions in camp, and everything else I mentioned, I don't think it will ever happen. If it doesn't come about in year 3, or at worst year 4, it usually never does...
you worded it better, but this is what I was trying to say. It's year three, if Schotty doesn't trust Sanchez by now (especially with the way he has run with the offense and taken to running the film sessions in camp, and everything else I mentioned, I don't think it will ever happen. If it doesn't come about in year 3, or at worst year 4, it usually never does...
I would say that's only half the equation. Braylon has banked some 25 mil. Holmes is looking for that first big payday.
The problem is, the playcalling doesn't really support that. Sanchez hit pretty big throws at clutch times. The bigger problem was the lack of any short rhythmic passing game, especially early on... You need only look at GB,Indy,and NE to see how important that can be.
All i need to know. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...-but-keeping-options-open?module=HP_headlines
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6481297 Video of Braylon at Jets West. After watching this, it doesnt seem like Braylon is really taking shot at Holmes. The beat reporters made a story out of nothing IMO. The Jets cannot let Braylon go. Looks like the guy really gets it now, and is selling out to win(but of course would like $) LaDainian Tomlinson, also. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6474567
Does Braylon truly feel that he has to take a pay cut to stay or is he really being forth coming and willing to take a pay cut to ensure both or all players from the '10 roster can be resigned. See I don't know yet, I feel he is just saying the words while the getting is good.(no actual football right now, so the press is eating it up) I think only way Braylon stays is with a massive incentive... (bonuses) and that might be tricky...
I Hope BE is back next year he really made a lot of plays that did not get a lot of cred last year. Plus he is honestly a better all around player than Holmes. Now a lot of people may flip on me for saying that but its true, I don't know many receivers that block as well as BE does down field. Not only does the guy make catches and create mismatches with the opposing defense but he also helps on the offense even when we run the ball. That is a huge assets that should not be over looked. I love Santonio as much as anyone but as a complete player on all sides of the ball I think BE is better and willing to sacrifice more .
