Faneca was part of the best OL in football, a key part. Slauson seems to be doing ok but we aren't running the ball the way we did a year ago and Alan is still a very good run blocker.
I have a lot to learn, but from what I have gathered I see pass rushing being addressed first. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Julio Jones... who wouldn't? I'll be pulling for him where ever he goes, but I'm not spending too much time dreaming of him playing like a jet. Ok finished day dreaming, back to the thread: Out of the three, I agree with Yankees and would drop Edwards.
I agree. Beyond his up-in-the-air legal situation, we don't need Edwards' stupid penalties, either. But, yeah--- I'd say re-establishing a pass rush is priority #1.
as a die hard Michigan fan and taking off the red and blue glasses for a minute; get rid of Edwards, he is garbage. He is a career underachiever and a disgrace to the #1 Jersey at Michigan. Don't get me wrong he was good in college but he was whiny then and he is even whinier now. He was terrible in Cleveland and he has underachieved for the Jets. You can't get rid of Cotchery he is one of those players you need on your team; he may not be the most talented but he makes big plays when you need them most and putting my glasses back on he usually kills the Patriots...
You can't deny that Edwards and Holmes are very good receivers. What stats they get or don't get is all on Sanchez. Take it from Mark himself in the post game. "I severely underthrew that ball to Braylon" That was a 50+ yard bomb turned into an interception.
Edwards along with LT has arguably been the Jets MVP this year. He is an everydown WR that contributes on plays that do not count as stats. He is one of the best blocking WR's in the game. It is no coincidence that are running game did not take off last year until Edwards arrived. But he has done more than block. He is our deep threat that stretches the field. He plays very smart and has forced a number of huge PI calls by forcing his body through defenders who have not turned around to the ball. He has been our best and most consistent WR all year and without him we would likely have 3-4 less wins. Holmes has been explosive after the catch and impressive. I hope they bring back both Edwards and Holmes if the price is right. Along with Cromartie and Harris. It's going to be a rough offseason.
Why are you guys giving up on braylon so early? I dont think he has been given a chance to really get into any rhythm.. he is constantly working with poor to almost average passes from mark (not all passes from mark were bad). But lets at least get some games into the playoffs to see if he is horrible or "has to go". You guys are quick to forget how far Braylon has helped this team, like how you forget about most jets other than Leon washington and Woodhead. We need to keep both braylon and holmes (most likely wont happen)... If we had to choose only one based on performance up to now, like most of you...that would not be fair.
Cotch is a keeper. As far as holmes and eswards...whomever is cheaper. Signing both would probably mean losing b smith and cotch. I would prefer holmes over edwards if both were the same price.
To those calling Edwards stone hands, Holmes has more drops than edwards and he has played in less games. With that said, if I had to choose one, I would choose holmes because he is more diverse of a receiver I think and he is clutch.
Because he dropped one ball.....and all the knee-jerk reactors and sportscenter-only watchers assume he still has stonehands.
Holmes & Coth Cothery has been a very good receiver over his career. He might not be a burner, but he catches everything thrown his way(except that packers game) Holmes is a playmnaker. He makes clutch catches. He seems to always find a way to get open in a big spot Edwards should be way better than he is. With his size and speed he should easily be a top 5 WR. But he does catch the ball consistently enough for that. And he tends to disappear throughout the game too much. That might be because we don't have that great of QB. But I feel that he doesn't really get open enough on his own enough as well
COuldn't have said it better myself, although I tend to be less enthusiastic about Harris than others around here. Other than that, I totally agree.
The problem with Edwards is that he's a Randy Moss. He can catch deep balls like few others in the league, but he just isn't a consistent impact maker. The Jets are made to be a running team, and need to refocus themselves on being that. If we're going to keep a wide receiver, the skill that outweighs all else is the ability to make regular plays on third downs to move the chains. It's great that Edwards can make big plays, but Santonio has 2 more catches than Edwards in four less games and has been the clear go to guy when the Jets have needed a play in clutch situations. They have to get back to the run first mentality, so they'll need guys they can rely on. I honestly don't think that Edwards or Cromartie will be back next year, and if not that's a good bit of money the Jets can put into other positions. If not getting them back means they can add a decent WR with speed to be a stretch the field guy, a safety, and a DLineman, I'd be a lot happier.
As has already been noted in this thread, the point you are missing is that the Jet running game did not open up last year until after Edwards joined the team. He helps the running game just by being out there.
That's because the Jets had NO real threats at Wide Receiver. Cotchery is great, but teams know he's a 5-15 yard wide receiver; they didn't have to change up defenses to compensate for him. Having Santonio Holmes out there will have the same impact that Braylon did.
I disagree. Edwards is better in the blocking schemes, perhaps the best blocker at wideout in the whole league, and I also think he's more of a deep threat than Holmes. But the main point is I think BOTH of them should come back.
