Should the Jets Sign LB Kwon Alexander?

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  1. PennyandtheJets

    PennyandtheJets Well-Known Member

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    +Familiarity with the scheme/coaching staff
    +Athleticism and decent blitzer
    +Only 27 years old
    +Solid year last year 50 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT
    +Played on a 1yr 3mil deal in 2021

    -Oft injured (has only played a full season 1 time in his 8 year career)

    What are your thoughts on a potential move to bring him on?

     
  2. GasedAndConfused

    GasedAndConfused Well-Known Member

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    depends on injury. i wanted him last year too. when healthy he's a stud hes' just never healthy
     
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    Personally I'd do it because that's the worst group on the team
     
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    Nyjets4eva Well-Known Member

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    I would def sign him but if not I’m ok with letting the kids swim
     
  5. Cman68

    Cman68 The Dark Admin, 2018 BEST Darksider Poster

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    We seem to specialize in wounded warriors don't we... Perhaps we pass on this one?? Our IL was pretty long already from last year.
     
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  6. The Waterboy

    The Waterboy Well-Known Member

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    From what I read, the Jets are trying to avoid anyone with significant injury history. You have too many on the team, players with injury history, then they are left wondering who is going to be available week to week. They had him in for a visit weeks ago and nothing came of it so I am guessing they are waiting for upcoming cuts.
     
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  7. PennyandtheJets

    PennyandtheJets Well-Known Member

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    Very true and certainly a legit concern, but take a look at our LB room and who is available right now...not a lot of depth/options.

    He played on a 1 yr 3 mil contract last year. That is a LOW risk signing even if he does get hurt...again lol
     
  8. Cman68

    Cman68 The Dark Admin, 2018 BEST Darksider Poster

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    That's a pretty low bar we're setting here. Our LB's are so bad that we actually entertain an injury prone guy who has yet to play an entire season in 8 years? Rather take a flier on a UDFA. Odds are about the same for marginal success.
     
  9. PennyandtheJets

    PennyandtheJets Well-Known Member

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    But again, look at the room they currently have. Nobody is suggesting we would be tickled pink over signing Kwon, but...do we really want to go the UDFA route considering who our current starters are? I get not loving Alexander, but I am not sure I agree the UDFA route is the best path. Just discussion. Thanks for the debate @Cman65!
     
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    Cman68 The Dark Admin, 2018 BEST Darksider Poster

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    My pleasure Penny. Maybe next draft JD addresses the LB position.
     
  11. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 2018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    Show me the Kwon.
     
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    I hear Penei Sewell has a brother who's considered a top LB prospect.
     
  13. Stevied

    Stevied Well-Known Member

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    Nobody is buying the “trickle down economics” LB theory that’s out there? Improved DL/DB play + second year in league/system will significantly improve our current cast of characters?
     
  14. fansince90

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    Depth can’t hurt. It’s not like we would be signing him to start.
     

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