After Decker & Marshall the Jets are thin at receiver

[gmf1369]

Yes the Jets are trying to secure depth behind the starting two but they have to be thinking it is time to draft at least one heir apparent considering Brandon Marshall is likely one or two years removed from retiring the same can be said about Eric Decker due to injuries mounting up he will likely play his way out of the league banged up... That being said after these two who do we really have, in my opinion no one but journeyman trying to catch on... Is there potential, yes but limited at best... Quincy Enunwa found a role in this offense but as a H-Back not as a traditional receiver...

Devin Smith experiment after this season will be over even tho he is still under contract... This training camp yet again he will not be able to develop his skills coming off injured reserve... This being the second training camp & off season work outs he will sit out has to be concerning on him developing into anything worthy as a number three receiver vertical threat option...

Joe Anderson is an interesting pickup but he isn't a spring chicken... Chandler Worthy looks to be worthy for the practice squad and Jeremy Ross will be subjected too special teams still leaving a void at the receiver position... Titus Davis will have another chance to make his case to make the active roster but if this is the best we can do we are in trouble if one or both starters get hurt...

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Would love the Jets to draft one or two receivers this draft just to have a couple of prospects for the team to develop behind our starting tandem of Marshall & Decker...

Possible options:

Ohio State Braxton Miller - consider him a specialist, aka Brad Smith 2.0... QB, WR, KR, PR this kid can be used in so many ways that would give the team a bonus on offense...

Pittsburgh Tyler Boyd - has a large wingspan, hands catcher able to give his quarterback a large window to throw too...

California Kenny Lawler Jr. - like Braxton Miller, Lawler Jr. can be utilized in many ways not QB but as wide out or specialist returner...

Temple Robby Anderson - another hands catcher with an explosive first step... has to bulk up but could be a sleeper mid round selection...

There is a slim possibility that if LaQuon Treadwell fell to the Jets at No. 20 it would be too hard to pass on him... Similar to Eric Decker, he has exceptional ballskills and catching radius with strong hands to pluck away from his body... He isn't a sudden athlete, but plays with athletic twitch and power to be a threat after the catch... I know there are a lot of people praying that the Jets grab Will Fuller from Notre Dame but like Devin Smith he just isn't the typical receiver for this type of offense(Chan Gailey's game plan) and we have enough six foot receivers on the roster right now... Yes Fuller isn't the typical six footer but doubt Gailey would find a way to utilize him...

 

[SackExchange]

The question is, are a lot of teams deep at #3WR?

I think with both Smith and Enunwa, you have two young guys who complement each other quite well. Smith provides the deep threat, and Enunwa is a legit physical receiver.

 

[gmf1369]

The question is, are a lot of teams deep at #3WR?

I think with both Smith and Enunwa, you have two young guys who complement each other quite well. Smith provides the deep threat, and Enunwa is a legit physical receiver.

we hope Smith will be that deep threat this will be the second off season training camp he will not be a part of, so his future is iffy right now...

Enunwa has carved his role in this offense, not a traditional receiver but an H-Back...

so the question begs us if Marshall or Decker (more likely) gets hurt we are phucked for a situational role player...

Most teams have young talent that can spot start for the veterans, then they also have other options to utilize... Our secondary option is a receiving back, but teams that blitz that takes away that option... We don't have that x-factor and they should be looking for one this year, the just in case factor...

 

[SackExchange]

we hope Smith will be that deep threat this will be the second off season training camp he will not be a part of, so his future is iffy right now...

Enunwa has carved his role in this offense, not a traditional receiver but an H-Back...

so the question begs us if Marshall or Decker (more likely) gets hurt we are phucked for a situational role player...

Most teams have young talent that can spot start for the veterans, then they also have other options to utilize... Our secondary option is a receiving back, but teams that blitz that takes away that option... We don't have that x-factor and they should be looking for one this year, the just in case factor...

I really don't think we are that different from other teams. Part of it is the Jets pessimism.

Other teams have young guys who have skills, and are competing for snaps. Our guys are all limited. Well, to be honest, other teams' guys are limited, too, but we do not scrutinize them the way we do the Jets' guys. That's the difference.

 

[Pattycakes]

I don't think Smith is a good fit for our current offense. He's got speed, but his hands aren't a strength... Fitz (assuming he's back) doesn't have the arm to take advantage of Smith's speed.

He's also now coming off a major injury. Anything he can contribute this coming season I would consider a bonus.

 

[gmf1369]

I really don't think we are that different from other teams. Part of it is the Jets pessimism.

Other teams have young guys who have skills, and are competing for snaps. Our guys are all limited. Well, to be honest, other teams' guys are limited, too, but we do not scrutinize them the way we do the Jets' guys. That's the difference.

No I size our positions with most other teams, like within our division then breakdown the responsibilities of our players and how it would affect us if they were not on the field... Just looking at our roster can you be comfortable in saying if one of those two go down we can manage a passing attack effectively? Remember most of the passes last season were some ridiculous catches by those two receivers otherwise majority of those receptions would be incomplete or interceptions... For that reason alone we should be seeking to draft one receiver at least in rounds two or three just to prepare or be on the safe side if one of those two guys does go down... And having a prospect to learn from both Marshall and Decker is a bonus for any prospect to have entering the league...

I don't think Smith is a good fit for our current offense. He's got speed, but his hands aren't a strength... Fitz (assuming he's back) doesn't have the arm to take advantage of Smith's speed.

He's also now coming off a major injury. Anything he can contribute this coming season I would consider a bonus.

I agree, he wasn't the right fit... This kid has one route in his route tree -- go... After this ACL injury, doubt that will be effective moving forward... Even then his speed at this level is about average, and like I said if he doesn't show up producing anything this season he is gone... This position there is no room for patience you either can contribute or you are obsolete...

 

[usapaw]

Kenbrell Thompkins was starting to come on. He may end up being a bright spot.

 

[gmf1369]

Kenbrell Thompkins was starting to come on. He may end up being a bright spot.

Thompkins could evolve into a third option but most Jets fans will remember those key drops until he makes some clutch catches to erase those bad memories, lol...

Even if he becomes a bright spot it will be short term because he will be turning 28 next season...

 

[usapaw]

So far,Mac is pretty good at scrounging through the wood pile. If Fitz is QB'ing the deep threat is very threatening anyway.

 

[Mainejet]

Yeah, I always felt that way. Something as simple as losing Decker for a game caused us to lose against the Eagles. When that happened that was what let me know that the Jets do not have any depth behind Marshall and Decker. Kenbrell Thompkins was a good solution, but he still doesn't have very good hands.

My hope is Mac drafts a WR. Somewhere in the mid rounds Mac could quite possibly get great value. I would be shocked if Mac decided to draft Treadwell.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

Thompkins, Enunwa, and Smith. I consider that decent enough depth behind Marshall and Decker.

I don't consider WR a true need position in this draft. Not compared to other spots, like OLB. But if a nice WR slips into the middle rounds, I wouldn't have a problem taking him.

 

[SackExchange]

Thompkins, Enunwa, and Smith. I consider that decent enough depth behind Marshall and Decker.

I don't consider WR a true need position in this draft. Not compared to other spots, like OLB. But if a nice WR slips into the middle rounds, I wouldn't have a problem taking him.

I completely agree. I do not think WR is as big a need as being represented here. Most teams with good starting WRs would suffer if one of those two guys got hurt.

 

[butterscotch]

I don't want to use this all the time but these backups are table scraps again. there is not a good rec among them. Now could one come on yes & Tb must have an idea but I agree two rec's are needed.

As G said both our two starters are getting older & there is a good chance we could lose one or both to injuries this year..... even long ones. How about both at the same time.

If anything they may need to be rested more in games as they age.

Plus in my book you need three WR's in this day & age no matter what O you are running.

We need a deep threat Fitz or no Fitz

Now the Cardinals have many WR's>>>>>>> Trade????? The Cards need a center LOL It won't happen but I could see a swap

We are more than thin at WR we are blowing in the wind

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

I don't want to use this all the time but these backups are table scraps again. there is not a good rec among them. Now could one come on yes & Tb must have an idea but I agree two rec's are needed.

As G said both our two starters are getting older & there is a good chance we could lose one or both to injuries this year..... even long ones. How about both at the same time.

If anything they may need to be rested more in games as they age.

Plus in my book you need three WR's in this day & age no matter what O you are running.

We need a deep threat Fitz or no Fitz

Now the Cardinals have many WR's>>>>>>> Trade????? The Cards need a center LOL It won't happen but I could see a swap

We are more than thin at WR we are blowing in the wind

How old are Marshall and Decker? 32 and 29. These guys aren't exactly old. And both are coming off outstanding years. I highly doubt a big decline from either. Marshall's numbers might dip a little, but no big deal. He still offers #1 WR production, and Decker is one of the best #2's in the league. (We're gonna have to disagree about Thompkins and Enunwa, too. I see upside in both).

Talking about guys hypothetically getting injured reminds me of that saying: if my aunt had testicles, she'd be my uncle. There's all kinds of "what if's" you can drum up.

 

[Old#15]

Why the heck are people so quick to write young players like Smith off? He had the misfortune of missing training camp with an injury and then lost the rest of the season with the ACL. Wish I had a crystal ball like some folks around here.

 

[lounap23]

Smith has to be gven another shot... I think Enunwa improved last year as the year went on and putting him off the line wth Amaro back will help. And also Thomppkins was a good pick up... I think we need to grab another guy in Rd4'ish but the Wr corp is solid at the moment

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

Why the heck are people so quick to write young players like Smith off? He had the misfortune of missing training camp with an injury and then lost the rest of the season with the ACL. Wish I had a crystal ball like some folks around here.

Why are people so quick to pull the trigger on young players?

Because they're Jets fans. Quite possibly the most impatient fanbase in the entire league. LOL

 

[Bigmoe]

Because they're Jets fans. Quite possibly the most impatient fanbase in the entire league. LOL

Well let's see.,I've had season tickets since 71'
Seen a total of 5 home playoff games. That's 45 years and yes 5 home playoff games. Got to see 3 wins, yeepee yay. That's for this entire impatient fan base , but let's give them a few more years sit back and relax we're building for the future.
Impatient isn't the correct work I'd say more like frustrated , disgusted , pissed off , sick in the head , delusional . Pick any one but far from impatient.
But hey that's just me.

 

[Mainejet]

I don't want to use this all the time but these backups are table scraps again. there is not a good rec among them. Now could one come on yes & Tb must have an idea but I agree two rec's are needed.

As G said both our two starters are getting older & there is a good chance we could lose one or both to injuries this year..... even long ones. How about both at the same time.

If anything they may need to be rested more in games as they age.

Plus in my book you need three WR's in this day & age no matter what O you are running.

We need a deep threat Fitz or no Fitz

Now the Cardinals have many WR's>>>>>>> Trade????? The Cards need a center LOL It won't happen but I could see a swap

We are more than thin at WR we are blowing in the wind

I don't know about table scraps???? It would at least be fair to see what Smith can offer over the long haul, no? As far as I am concerned, he is an undefined commodity. He was a china doll in his first season here. With that said, shortly before he went out for the season he started to make some big catches including a few TD passes.

 

[gmf1369]

Devin Smith will have to show what he's got without another year of training camp and off season workouts rehabbing this year an ACL recovery... Last year when drafted he had that punctured lung/fractured ribs... Until he can have a full off season of workouts to hone his craft he will be a one trick pony but after an ACL that pony will be hindered until fully recovered... Hope for the best but expect the worst from him this year...

As for Joe Anderson he could be the spark this year, Kenbrell showed promise but for the life of me can not get that drop against Buffalo out of my head... Ross was brought in for special teams and has enough ability to be that deep threat we hoped Devin Smith would be and hope Ross can do it here...

Eric Decker last year moved inside more as a split end/slot receiver that being said if the Jets are in the position to draft one of the top 8 receivers like a Treadwell, Boyd, Miller and/or Lawler Jr. to start opposite Brandon Marshall to let Eric Decker continue to be the security blanket slot receiver... At the end of the day the Jets will be that much stronger moving forward being able to groom someone now rather than hope we can replace a Decker or Marshall later...