FWIW, Mehta has "sources" saying these 2 are who the Jets want. They aren't sold on Decker being a number 1 even though he'll probably command number 1 type money. I'd rather have Maclin. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/f...-free-agents-maclin-sanders-article-1.1605461
It would be a big mistake to pay either of these guys #1 money. They are complimentary receivers as is Decker. This is where teams make their biggest mistakes - contracts for free agents that they don't have the ability to live up to.
Agreed, but I think the Jets' interest in Maclin and Sanders is probably because they feel they could sign either guy without paying them the 'Number 1' money that Decker will be seeking/receiving.
If they can get them for #2 money I'm fine any of the three. But historically, free agency has teams over paying based on demand and not on potential production. Recent teams with a lot of success allow their receivers to leave without over paying them - the Steelers, Giants and Patriots refuse to make this mistake. Pittsburgh especially - Burress, Holmes, Wallace and now Sanders. Though they are under some pressure after missing the playoffs two straight seasons, they aren't focusing their rebuilding at the receiver position.
An incentive based contract for Maclin for 2-3 years to go along with the WR & TE the Jets will draft will be a significant boost to the offense. Maclin, "rookie", Kerley, Nelson, Hill isn't a bad WR corp.
Ur joking right,Maclin goes down and we have the worst WR corp in league again.Those aren't changes adding one new WR and thinking your gonna make a run.Jets are gonna add.4 or 5 new names at WR ,Give.me a break,whattls with Jet fans and there wanting Nelson back guys a scrub
The perfect free agency for me would be Dennis Pitta + Draft WR + FA WR + Dustin Keller(cheap if he can still walk)
yea but he will be cheaper... and he has had plenty of time to heal... Low risk High reward with Mac.
Which receivers would fit our west coast offense the best? Maclin has played under Marty for multiple seasons. I think Sanders is better but its about the price more than anything.
Sanders is the better all around receiver but will cost more. Maclin could be a really solid value coming off the ACL injury. The one thing that worries me is if one of these guys is all we'd do at the position. Wouldn't shock me if the group would be Maclin, Kerley, Nelson, Hill and a mid round pick.
this plan is decent, although after the way keller left i dont see him coming here or us wanting him. i would rather it be maclin, sanders, draft te (ebron), draft wr. why go after two te's? we have cumberland, and blocking te's are cheap and easier to find.
The Dustin Keller thing is just a thought. Sanders has the deep threat ability which the Jets have lacked since Braylon left. Geno had some of his better passes down the girls. Sanders at the right price would be ideal.
I see us bringing in atleast 5 new wRs ,Draft in round 1,one or two guys like Maclin,another draft pic,,and a midlevel WR ,not to mention drafting a TE or signing one
