Update: Jets release Jeremy Kerley, signs with Detroit

[mydogisajetsfan]

I'd say that's a completely different argument -- some players make decisions that put the team first, others put self first. I won't even say one is right and the other is wrong (though as a fan I obviously side with the first group!).

But this idea that the owners "owe" their players for all the revenue they bring in has idealistic merit, but is realistically ignorant (not saying you believe that, just getting back to my original point). Players need the NFL WAY more than the owners need it. I know that doesn't sit well with today's entitlement society, but that doesn't make it any less true . . .

I am not suggesting that the owners owe the players anything other that what they have all agreed to. The owners provide the venue and the players play the game. Together they agreed on how much each will share in the revenue. In that way, I completely agree with you.

I also agree with your point that some players put themselves first (in my opinion the overwhelming majority) and others put the team first. Let's be clear that where this really becomes an issue is with the top 1% of players. It's the Revis', Wilkerson's and D'Brick's that impact the ability for the team to field a championship caliber team. Together the three eat up 30% of the cap number. Let's also be clear that each of these players will earn more than $100mm in their careers. If each conceded $4-6mm this season (THE WAY REVIS DID FOR THE PATS) the team could field a championship quality team. For most of the other players I completely understand they need to look out for what is in their (and their family's) best interests.

I just find it interesting that Revis was the team-friendly side of equation when it came to signing with the Pats and on the other side when it came to signing with the Jets.

 

[mykcuz]

I am not suggesting that the owners owe the players anything other that what they have all agreed to. The owners provide the venue and the players play the game. Together they agreed on how much each will share in the revenue. In that way, I completely agree with you.

I also agree with your point that some players put themselves first (in my opinion the overwhelming majority) and others put the team first. Let's be clear that where this really becomes an issue is with the top 1% of players. It's the Revis', Wilkerson's and D'Brick's that impact the ability for the team to field a championship caliber team. Together the three eat up 30% of the cap number. Let's also be clear that each of these players will earn more than $100mm in their careers. If each conceded $4-6mm this season (THE WAY REVIS DID FOR THE PATS) the team could field a championship quality team. For most of the other players I completely understand they need to look out for what is in their (and their family's) best interests.

I just find it interesting that Revis was the team-friendly side of equation when it came to signing with the Pats and on the other side when it came to signing with the Jets.

Revis was coming off of an injury that typically takes 2 seasons to recover. He was underwhelming in Tampa and the market wasn't there for him. We could have signed him at 12 also, but woody was anti Revis. It would have been the steal of a century to get the picks for him from Tampa, let him rehab on their money, then sign him to a4 year 12 mil per deal. Instead he played well in a championship team that hid his deficiencies, and then we overpaid him to make the fans happy.

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[RMJK]

I looked up Fitz's net worth and it's 24 million. He already has enough money to live comfortable for the rest of his life, so the next 2 years is gravy. He will most likely get 10 million for a one year deal guaranteed and promises after that.

IMO he deserves it; and then get Geno or Pryce to give it a whirl when they can be more qualified to compete. If we don't make the playoffs this year, it is a rebuild year after that anyway.

 

[Old#15]

I looked up Fitz's net worth and it's 24 million. He already has enough money to live comfortable for the rest of his life, so the next 2 years is gravy. He will most likely get 10 million for a one year deal guaranteed and promises after that.

IMO he deserves it; and then get Geno or Pryce to give it a whirl when they can be more qualified to compete. If we don't make the playoffs this year, it is a rebuild year after that anyway.

sobering thought

 

[mydogisajetsfan]

Revis was coming off of an injury that typically takes 2 seasons to recover. He was underwhelming in Tampa and the market wasn't there for him. We could have signed him at 12 also, but woody was anti Revis. It would have been the steal of a century to get the picks for him from Tampa, let him rehab on their money, then sign him to a4 year 12 mil per deal. Instead he played well in a championship team that hid his deficiencies, and then we overpaid him to make the fans happy.

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I don't think Revis was underwhelming in Tampa as much as they weren't using him to play to his strength. Also seemed to me he signed with the Pats immediately without any Revis-like posturing. He wanted his ring and he went where he could get it. I do agree that he wanted to sign with the Jets however it was never going to happen with Idzik at the helm. Doubtful though that he would have taken $12mm with the Jets but who knows.

The broader point is the 1% have more money than they'll ever need. They could do more to help their teams be better. Tim Duncan, Dwayne Wade, Jerome Bettis and Joe Mauer are a few who have done just that.

Not trying to start a controversy here, just giving my two cents.

 

[mykcuz]

I don't think Revis was underwhelming in Tampa as much as they weren't using him to play to his strength. Also seemed to me he signed with the Pats immediately without any Revis-like posturing. He wanted his ring and he went where he could get it. I do agree that he wanted to sign with the Jets however it was never going to happen with Idzik at the helm. Doubtful though that he would have taken $12mm with the Jets but who knows.

The broader point is the 1% have more money than they'll ever need. They could do more to help their teams be better. Tim Duncan, Dwayne Wade, Jerome Bettis and Joe Mauer are a few who have done just that.

Not trying to start a controversy here, just giving my two cents.

He was very underwhelming. Before his injury there was no misusing him. He could play any scheme anytime. He lost a big step and wasn't fully recovered. Every Dr said he wouldn't be 100%till year 2.

Revis said his first call was to the jets, they never even responded. Idziks first duty was to get rid of Revis as per woody.
I supported the trade to Tampa, I also supported resigning him the next year. Instead the pats have him help and he won with Brady.

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ESPN, which first reported the news, said that Kerley will sign a one-year contract worth just over $1 million.

 

[butterscotch]

Kerley was a decent slot receiver. But I won't miss the fair catches. We need a HUGE upgrade at PR.

I agree on that one but I give him a D+ as a REC.

 

[Mainejet]

I just really do not know how this came to be.....

Jeremy Kerley was a great slot receiver for us and was clearly not utilized correctly this last season. Strangely, whenever he was given a chance to contribute when there were injuries, he contributed and actually played pretty well. But just as soon as those injured WR's came back he was instantly placed back on the bench. Meanwhile, they continually had him returning punts and it was obviously not something he was very good at?

When Kerley was a steal in the 5th round and was homegrown talent, something the Jets have not had a lot of through the Tanny years.

It was also known that he got himself in Todd Bowles dog house. WHY? What did he do to end up in such an unfavorable spot that was very obvious to me throughout the season? Truly I believe that they should have stopped trying to force a square peg in a round hole. Stop having him return punts and put him in the slot. That's where he belongs.

I wish Kerley all the best with Detroit and I'm sure he'll impress the CS in Detroit. Why the Jets could never utilize him correctly remains a mystery to me?