Should the Jets exercise Quinton Coples' 5th year option?

Discussion in 'New York Jets' started by TonyMaC, Apr 3, 2015.

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should Coples be given his 5th year option?

Poll closed May 3, 2015.
  1. Yes, give him his option

    44 vote(s)
    51.2%
  2. No, let him earn a new deal in a prove it year instead

    34 vote(s)
    39.5%
  3. No, let him hit the market completely

    8 vote(s)
    9.3%
  1. BacktoQueens

    BacktoQueens Well-Known Member

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    makes sense to do the 5th year option, as it will give the Jets flexibility next year.

    personally, i think Coples would have to show vast improvement as an OLB this season to warrant anywhere near an 8M salary.
    i think it's more likely he'll become trade bait next offseason.
    His best role is situational pass rusher, but some 4-3 team will take a chance at him being an effective every down End.
     
  2. RochesterJet

    RochesterJet Well-Known Member

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    And he may be that power end some team is looking for. You combine a Coples with Healthy JPP, Jarad Allen or A Charls Johnson type and his sack numbers are 8-10 consistently. He would be great in Carolina or Cinci IMO. Was Rex pick for sure and didn't really like the pick from the get go. That said I hope he has an amazing year
     
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    BacktoQueens Well-Known Member

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    i admit it's quite possible he could flourish as a power end role in a 4-3.
    but what i keep coming back to.......if he's capable of setting the edge against the run, and providing an edge rush, then why can't he do that as a 3-4 OLB? the power end role, and his role last year (and this year) is not that much different. ie he is used in a similar way with only occasionally dropping into coverage as additional responsibility.

    i hope he has an amazing year too..
    that said, at this point, i would trade him next offseason while he still has that 4-3 interest, rather than pay him 8M..
    i just haven't seen enough, and am not convinced it's all role which has been the problem.
    he's been an inconsistent player regardless of position.
     

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