Agree with your top 4 and then I think it's Enunwa and Posier. Clearly Mac is high on Posier or wouldn't have traded for him so he must think he was used wrong. And smith provides us a much better speed threat than Hakim.
I read somewhere that Posey mentored Smith while he was at Ohio State. That may be a reason for bringing him here.
I'm still concerned about the OL. We've got some great weapons this year--a very good WR corps, a solid RB corps, and maybe even a good developing TE--but it will be for nothing if Geno or Fitz spend all their time face down on the turf. If the OL comes together as well then I think one of our QBs can easily get enough production for us to win. If it doesn't then I'm not sure I see any of the QBs on this roster overcoming a lack of protection. I wonder why, with all the changes made this offseason, so little attention was paid to the OL? Is the FO really that confident in this group?
We've been starved at the WR position group for a couple of seasons. It's refreshing bringing a group of guys who belong in the NFL for a change.
I think it was much more of a value play kind of like Stacy was. Houston was trading up for a receiver and had a receiver to get rid of. I don't doubt that Macc likes him especially considering the OSU/Devin Smith ties but he's really not all that good so it's gonna be hard for him to make the roster. But again, if Evans has a shit camp, that all changes.
Evans really will be interesting to watch in camp. I really hope he pleasantly surprises us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
4 locks Marshall Decker Kerley Smith 1-2 Bubble Evans (Saunders, great 4th round Idzik) Enunwa Owusu Hakim Graham Powell Posey Think Evans will get a chance in camp/preseason but unless he plays really well I see him on our PS this year. Really hope he turns it around. Enunwa is in the same position. Owusu is my #5. Don't see Hakim lasting, they will find someone else to take a knee in the end zone. Graham is my #6 if we keep 6 but only if both Evans and Enunwa fail to make the 53 otherwise he's gone. Posey is in the same spot if he beats out Graham. Powell is a goner. It's possible we keep 7 but not with 3 QB's, 4 RB's, 4 TE's, 10 OL. 6 is most likely but 5 shouldn't shock anyone.
DD87 - you forgot to include Posey who came across from Houston this week and will get a realistic shot at the 5th / 6th slot HSS - Powell signed a future reserve and we have not cut yet, I think that both he and Hakim will be pre-camp cuts as currently we have 95 players signed, only 90 be on the books when you go to camp You have to get worried when Cimini is sounding positive - I mean REALLY positive Two years ago, the New York Jets had one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL -- and that's a kind description. They went into the season with a diminished Santonio Holmes and Stephen Hillas their starting wide receivers. Holmes was coming off foot surgery and Hill was useless unless he was facing the Buffalo Bills, the only team he showed up against. The backups were Jeremy Kerley, Clyde Gates, Greg Salas and David Nelson, an in-season "street" free agent who actually jumped to the top of the depth chart by year's end. Of course, it didn't take a Bob Beamon jump to accomplish that; it was more of the hopscotch variety. Remember the immortal Ben Obomanu? Yeah, it was that bad. Of the aforementioned seven receivers, only two are currently employed in the NFL -- Kerley (Jets) and Hill (Carolina Panthers). Hill spent last season on the Panthers' practice squad. The position has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2013. It's hardly recognizable. With three significant moves, capped by last week's draft, the Jets turned a weakness into a potential strength. Unlike the secondary, rebuilt entirely with Woody Johnson's money, the wide-receiver makeover was accomplished through a variety of methods. Draft: With a second-round pick, the Jets selected Ohio State's Devin Smith, arguably the most accomplished deep-ball threat in the draft. He scored 10 touchdowns last season on passes of at least 20 yards. Trade market: Before free agency, they traded for former Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, giving up a fifth-round pick but also receiving a seventh-rounder in return. At 31, his best days probably are behind him, but he's a seven-time, 1,000-yard receiver, still capable of being a No. 1 target. His contract isn't guaranteed beyond 2015, so it was a worthwhile gamble. Free agency: Former general manager John Idzik took a walk on the wild side last year, signing Eric Decker to a five-year, $36.3 million contract -- a rare splurge. Decker didn't have a great year (74 catches, 962 yards), but he was hampered by a hamstring issue. A healthy Decker should be a nice complement to Marshall. With Kerley in the slot, the Jets can put four legitimate receivers on the field, something they haven't been able to do in maybe forever. The battle for the No. 5 [and 6th as realistically we carry 6] spot should be interesting because they have veterans DeVier Posey (acquired from the Houston Texans), T.J. Graham, Chris Owusu and a bunch of unproven kids - [Evans and Enunwa]. No one is saying they're the "Greatest Show on Turf," but gone are the days when desperate fans applauded the return of Braylon Edwards, as if he were some kind of savior. The Jets have graduated to respectability.
He traded a 7th rounder for this guy,I think he probably thought the risk/rewards ratio was in his favor. If he makes the team it would be a feather on his cap. If the guy flames out its not really all that telling.
Posey was part of a trade that sent our 3rd round (70th overall) to Houston and in return we got their 3rd (82nd Overall), a 7th via Cleveland (229th overall) and Posey. Posey was added to make up the difference - approx 45 pts on the Trade Value Chart = a late 4th round pick to compensate us for moving down
Incorrect. We got a 5th round pick from Texas also. Posey is like a footnote. In exchange for the Jets' pick at No. 70 overall, the Texans sent the Jets their picks in the third round (No. 82), the fifth round (No. 152), and the seventh round (No. 229), plus wide receiver DeVier Posey.
really solid group and much improved. my only concerns are: 1) health - decker battled a hammy last year and marshall had some lingering stuff and id getting up there in age 2) big play threat. Smith is certainly a deep threat, but we will see how that translates. i also think we lack a shifty player who can catch a bubble screen, make guys miss and take it a long way outside of that it looks good. the guys we have we can move the sticks and get it done in the redzone.
So little attention? Mac attempted to sign the top two FA OGs, but neither wanted to come to the Jets or East Coast. He then signed the 4th best FA OG. He re-signed Colon. Signed FA Brewer. Drafted Harrison. Re-signed Ijalana. Has given tryouts to several OL, and there's Corey Hilliard and Brent Qvale, who I don't remember when/how they got here. Plus the Jets had young OL in Winters, Aboushi, Dozier, Freeman. Mac and/or Bowles are on record as saying they think that one doesn't have to use high draft picks to build and develop a an excellent OL. How does this qualify as little attention? Because they didn't use a first or second-round pick? Sorry, but I disagree. I just don't see your point, and I wanted them to draft Brick's replacement. Hopefully, they add Collins, which would make things even better, but I'm not gonna hold my breath on that. If they add him, then I don't see how anyone could complain.
i believe we'll keep 6, and that Owusu and Graham win the last 2 spots. Owusu's biggest obstacle will be staying healthy. he's an explosive receiving option that can line up inside or outside, and he can return kicks. Graham has experience with Gailey, and has some familiarity with what he likes to run. additionally he showed some nice flashes making big plays as a Gunner. he'll be decent depth on the outside while making ST contributions.
