Showcasing Clemens?

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  1. AlbanyJet

    AlbanyJet New Member

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    Sorry if this has been mentioned, but I wonder if the CS looked at the circumstances and felt that this was an opportunity to showcase Kellen for a possible future trade. Playing against what should be a lesser team, if he plays great it can only bolster his value. If Sanchez was 50/50 and we were playing the colts this week, would Clemens start? Personally, I think it's been fascinating watching Sanchez start, and develop this season, but maybe Ainge is ready to be #2, and KC is going to be trade bait. Maybe a great game or two would set us up to sucker someone out of a third.
     
  2. steves850

    steves850 Active Member

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    I don't think there's much value in Clemens regardless of how he performs (aside from a near perfect ranking). I think in all likelihood Ryan realizes our opponents and I doubt Clemens will throw it more than 16 times. At the same time this is Clemens last year under contract and perhaps a good performance will bolster his future contract (with another team).
     
  3. gustoonarmy

    gustoonarmy 2006-2007 TGG.com Best International Poster of the

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    Trade KC for Brett Ratliffe :smile:
     
  4. Exit 117

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    Like steves850 said, this is Kellen's contract year, so no, a trade is not possible.
     
  5. Christian

    Christian Active Member

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    I really don't see how Clemens will catch on with another team unless he has a terrific game on Sunday.
     
  6. Footballgod214

    Footballgod214 Well-Known Member

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    im sure mangini is chomping at the bit to get him.
     
  7. ekaarons

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    if clemens shows nothing in the game against tampa bay.you can be sure that ainge will replace him.with sanchez hurt,then my estimation is that ainge would give the jets the best chance to win a playoff berth.
     
  8. VegasMav

    VegasMav Well-Known Member

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    Clemens was a wasted pick. He never was good enough to be an NFL starter and recently proved he wasn't a backup one either. I'm glad he's in his final contract year.

    Eric Ainge showed more as a quality backup QB for the future.
     
  9. sanchizeqb

    sanchizeqb Active Member

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    Let's reserve judgement until Sunday, c'mon guys...
     
  10. The Dark Knight

    The Dark Knight Well-Known Member

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    I thought with an upcapped year all UFA's become RFA's?
     
  11. pennington4life

    pennington4life New Member

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    Everyone does realize that we are 29th in pass yards per game and sanchez is 4th to last in INT's. I know hes our future and i am glad, but everyone is acting like we are going from a pro bowler to a high school kid. Clemens can't do any worse than sanchez has done some games
     
  12. WhiteShoeWillis

    WhiteShoeWillis Well-Known Member

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    I don't think this has anything to do with showcasing Clemens. I think it has everything to do with facing a weak opponent and hoping to get Sanchez as healthy as possible for a tough stretch run.
     
  13. GreenHornet

    GreenHornet New Member

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    Clemens would have to throw for 300+ yards in several games taking us at least to the second round of the playoffs while keeping INTs very low in order for some team to consider a 3rd round pick for him. It is not going to happen.
     
  14. Jersey Joe 67

    Jersey Joe 67 Well-Known Member

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    :up::beer:
     
  15. Br4d

    Br4d 2018 Weeb Ewbank Award

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    Yeah, Clemens really can do worse. Sanchez has had 4 really bad games in 12 starts. He's had 4 really good ones too and 4 that were ok. Clemens might be capable of the ok games against bad opponents but he's never going to have the good ones.

    Clemens is like the bottom two-thirds of Sanchez performance with little or no upside.
     
  16. JohnnyJohnson

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    That pretty much sums it up. People read way too much into stuff.
     
  17. Skicats

    Skicats Well-Known Member

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    Showcase Clemens with a playoff birth still a possibility? You can't be serious.
     
  18. ace_o_spades

    ace_o_spades New Member

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    What is there to showcase exactly? That he's still breathing?
     
  19. MadBacker Prime

    MadBacker Prime THE Dead Rabbit

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    Showcase Clemens??? lol

    For what, the potential to be in showcase #1 or #2 on the Price is Right?

    In your showcase we have a 2010 Honda Civic, a trip to Japan, and some guy in a Jet jersey holding a clipboard.





    What's your bid??
     
  20. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    When I see 'Showcasing Clemens', the first thing that came to mind was a dog turd in a display case.
     

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