Devin Smith Brings Fire Power to the Jets

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Devin Smith Bringing Fire Power to the New York Jets Offense
by Carl Cockerham 1h ago
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This is year three for quarterback Geno Smith, the first-round pick out of West Virginia in 2013. He started to show a little something down the stretch in 2014 but overall, he has been bust so far. But a good year in 2015 will get him off that list and they gave him the needed weapons this offseason.

I’m not trying to excuse Smith’s first couple of years but he really hasn’t had a lot to work with. Eric Decker came off two 1,ooo-yard seasons as a No. 2 receiver in Denver to prove he’s no a No. 1. So this offseason, the Jets traded for Brandon Marshall to give Smith that security blanket he’s always needed.

And along with such a player, an offense needs a deep threat to give the offense some fire power. So in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Devin Smith out of Ohio State. Smith is a speedster but what also enabled him to average 28 yards per catch in 2014 is his ability to track and adjust to the deep ball.

The Jets haven’st seen a lot of Smith yet because he missed minicamp for the birth of his child. But according to NJ.com, he got a lot of first-team reps in OTAs, indicating the Jets plan to use him. We already know the Jets are going to run the ball and play defense with Marshall being the guy on third down.

And Decker isn’t much of a deep threat so he won’t give the Jets offense much fire power.

So look for Smith to go in this year and do just that.

 

[mykcuz]

Devin Smith Bringing Fire Power to the New York Jets Offense
by Carl Cockerham 1h ago
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This is year three for quarterback Geno Smith, the first-round pick out of West Virginia in 2013. He started to show a little something down the stretch in 2014 but overall, he has been bust so far. But a good year in 2015 will get him off that list and they gave him the needed weapons this offseason.

I’m not trying to excuse Smith’s first couple of years but he really hasn’t had a lot to work with. Eric Decker came off two 1,ooo-yard seasons as a No. 2 receiver in Denver to prove he’s no a No. 1. So this offseason, the Jets traded for Brandon Marshall to give Smith that security blanket he’s always needed.

And along with such a player, an offense needs a deep threat to give the offense some fire power. So in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Devin Smith out of Ohio State. Smith is a speedster but what also enabled him to average 28 yards per catch in 2014 is his ability to track and adjust to the deep ball.

The Jets haven’st seen a lot of Smith yet because he missed minicamp for the birth of his child. But according to NJ.com, he got a lot of first-team reps in OTAs, indicating the Jets plan to use him. We already know the Jets are going to run the ball and play defense with Marshall being the guy on third down.

And Decker isn’t much of a deep threat so he won’t give the Jets offense much fire power.

So look for Smith to go in this year and do just that.

I don't understand why this day in age, the Jets can't have a maternity ward in Florham park.

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[ucrenegade]

I hope and believe the new staff will use him right...............the old one would let his talents go to waste.

 

[raideraholic]

Devin Smith Bringing Fire Power to the New York Jets Offense
by Carl Cockerham 1h ago
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This is year three for quarterback Geno Smith, the first-round pick out of West Virginia in 2013. He started to show a little something down the stretch in 2014 but overall, he has been bust so far. But a good year in 2015 will get him off that list and they gave him the needed weapons this offseason.

I’m not trying to excuse Smith’s first couple of years but he really hasn’t had a lot to work with. Eric Decker came off two 1,ooo-yard seasons as a No. 2 receiver in Denver to prove he’s no a No. 1. So this offseason, the Jets traded for Brandon Marshall to give Smith that security blanket he’s always needed.

And along with such a player, an offense needs a deep threat to give the offense some fire power. So in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Devin Smith out of Ohio State. Smith is a speedster but what also enabled him to average 28 yards per catch in 2014 is his ability to track and adjust to the deep ball.

The Jets haven’st seen a lot of Smith yet because he missed minicamp for the birth of his child. But according to NJ.com, he got a lot of first-team reps in OTAs, indicating the Jets plan to use him. We already know the Jets are going to run the ball and play defense with Marshall being the guy on third down.

And Decker isn’t much of a deep threat so he won’t give the Jets offense much fire power.

So look for Smith to go in this year and do just that.

What I don't understand is what does Devin Smith going to provide the Jet offense, that Percy Harvin didn't .( not that the Jets were going to pay that contract)
My point being Percy Harvin was an explosive player who Geno Smith had trouble connecting with even when Harvin was open deep.

The point being ,at what point do you stop blaming the offensive coordinators, offense line , and offense weapons for the Qb faults. Geno Smith just has to play a lot better.

 

[Old#15]

BTW - Geno Smith was 2nd round pick.

 

[sg3]

What I don't understand is what does Devin Smith going to provide the Jet offense, that Percy Harvin didn't .( not that the Jets were going to pay that contract)
My point being Percy Harvin was an explosive player who Geno Smith had trouble connecting with even when Harvin was open deep.

The point being ,at what point do you stop blaming the offensive coordinators, offense line , and offense weapons for the Qb faults. Geno Smith just has to play a lot better.

Good to have 9176 discussing failed draft picks since his beloved Raiders are the kings of the NFL on this subject

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

What I don't understand is what does Devin Smith going to provide the Jet offense, that Percy Harvin didn't .( not that the Jets were going to pay that contract)
My point being Percy Harvin was an explosive player who Geno Smith had trouble connecting with even when Harvin was open deep.

The point being ,at what point do you stop blaming the offensive coordinators, offense line , and offense weapons for the Qb faults. Geno Smith just has to play a lot better.

Well, you made the most important point yourself. The Jets weren't interested in overpaying for a slot receiver. Engaging in any discussion about Geno is like stepping on a grenade around here, but he wasn't put in an ideal situation. Sorry, I know that infuriates his detractors, but to go from a simplified spread offense at WV, to a more complicated West Coast offense under Mornhinweg is a huge jump. It would be like putting Bryce Petty in right now. Not an excuse for Geno: he shoulders some of the blame. But a bigger picture perspective is needed in evaluating Smith. Unfortunately, both sides of this debate resort to oversimplifications.

 

[LSJF]

BTW - Geno Smith was 2nd round pick.

Details just details...

 

[raideraholic]

Good to have 9176 discussing failed draft picks since his beloved Raiders are the kings of the NFL on this subject

Where did I mention failed draft picks. re- read it five times what I wrote, and than maybe you will understand the point I was making.

 

[sg3]

Where did I mention failed draft picks. re- read it five times what I wrote, and than maybe you will understand the point I was making.

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Thankfully October is just around the corner

 

[Green Jets & Ham]

I liked the pick when we made it because you need a home-run hitter to keep defenses honest, and if nothing else that kind of deep threat will give Marshall and Decker a little more room to operate.

That said, WR is not an easy transition to the NFL, its not like RB's who can step right in and contribute right away because the position is so heavily based on instincts and raw talent. WR's transitioning to the NFL have a lot to learn, and you can't learn it by skipping out on mini camp the way Devin Smith did. I understand he was having a baby, but he didn't have the baby until over a week after mini camp had ended, which is a head scratcher for me. Yes, I also understand that you can't always predict the exact date, but I would like to have seen some sense of urgency on Smith's part to take advantage of the learning opportunity a mini camp provides, cause after-all this (pro football) is how he is going to provide a good life for that baby, this is his lottery ticket, provided he doesn't blow it.

Now maybe I'm making too much of this, maybe he's immersed himself in the playbook and he comes to training camp guns-a-blazin', maybe he hits the ground running and becomes a real deep threat from day one, I hope it happens that way, but for me the jury is out because I fear he put himself behind the 8-Ball by skipping out on that mini camp. For vets, no big deal, but for a rookie WR transitioning to the NFL, it could be a setback.

 

[Superman55]

It would be nice to see him and Petty get on the field together in the preseason.

 

[Bronx]

Good to have 9176 discussing failed draft picks since his beloved Raiders are the kings of the NFL on this subject

Harvin is much better player as of now. Harvin is not a deep threat. If Smith can be that, that's enough for now


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[Elias]

Harvin is much better player as of now. Harvin is not a deep threat. If Smith can be that, that's enough for now


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I agree completely. Harvin was a gadget player. Barely got opened deep. Was most useful when given the ball near the line of scrimmage and with space. He was a difference maker but not worth the money he was making.

 

[raideraholic]

I agree completely. Harvin was a gadget player. Barely got opened deep. Was most useful when given the ball near the line of scrimmage and with space. He was a difference maker but not worth the money he was making.

I disagree Harvin got open deep ,but Geno Smith couldn't put the football where it needed to be.(see Harvin beating Revis deep)
jmo the reason Harvin looked so much more effective near the line of scrimmage is those are the passes Geno Smith was more comfortable throwing.

It's like Ryan Tannehill whose one of the worst deep passers in the game. his inability to throw accurately deep, hurt Mike Wallace numbers big time.

Before fans say it what about Geno Smith Being stat wise one of the best deep passes a couple years ago. Well there is a big difference throwing deep to 6'4 Wr versus 5'11 Wr- Qb doesn't have to be as accurate.

 

[sg3]

Update

Harvin is no longer a Jet

Tannehill and Wallace, similarly, not Jets
Devin Smith, OTOH, is a Jet and, amazingly, is the subject of THIS thread

 

[Golden Rott]

As a footnote to this discussion, had we kept Harvin, we would have sent our 4th to Seattle. We would not have been able to move up and take Petty. Now, Petty may not ever amount to anything other than a back up, but I like the idea of having him on the roster and seeing what he can do in a year or two as he learns the pro game, but that is a discussion for another thread.

Also, we probably don't trade for Marshall. Cannot see us carrying three highly paid WRs in Decker, Marshall and Harvin. I like what Marshall give us better than Harvin -- definitely not as explosive, but based on his size and catch radius, he should make us much better in the red zone this year -- where we absolutely sucked last year.

Bottom line. I think most Jet fans prefer having Marhsall and Petty as opposed to Harvin and an unknown 5th rounder (Bears took Adrian Amos with the pick they got from us for Marshall.

 

[flgreen]

I disagree Harvin got open deep ,but Geno Smith couldn't put the football where it needed to be.(see Harvin beating Revis deep)
jmo the reason Harvin looked so much more effective near the line of scrimmage is those are the passes Geno Smith was more comfortable throwing.

It's like Ryan Tannehill whose one of the worst deep passers in the game. his inability to throw accurately deep, hurt Mike Wallace numbers big time.

Before fans say it what about Geno Smith Being stat wise one of the best deep passes a couple years ago. Well there is a big difference throwing deep to 6'4 Wr versus 5'11 Wr- Qb doesn't have to be as accurate.

LOL

I like a good Geno roast as well as the next guy, but one of the reasons Smith is even causing debate is because he does have good arm talent. No problem with his upfield arm

 

[raideraholic]

LOL

I like a good Geno roast as well as the next guy, but one of the reasons Smith is even causing debate is because he does have good arm talent. No problem with his upfield arm

There is one thing to have big league arm , and another to be able to throw accurate deep ball.

 

[Superman55]

I disagree Harvin got open deep ,but Geno Smith couldn't put the football where it needed to be.(see Harvin beating Revis deep)
jmo the reason Harvin looked so much more effective near the line of scrimmage is those are the passes Geno Smith was more comfortable throwing.

It's like Ryan Tannehill whose one of the worst deep passers in the game. his inability to throw accurately deep, hurt Mike Wallace numbers big time.

Before fans say it what about Geno Smith Being stat wise one of the best deep passes a couple years ago. Well there is a big difference throwing deep to 6'4 Wr versus 5'11 Wr- Qb doesn't have to be as accurate.

when the 6'4 wr's hame is stephen hill, not only does it need to be pin point accurate, half the time you need to run down field and catch it for him too.

BTW, who was our deep ball threat last season? David Nelson, Decker, Kerley and his 4.59 40...who exactly was Geno throwing deep last season to? Oh...Zach Sudfeld...Im sure a lot of other QBs would have a great deep ball % throwing to those garbage pail kids...