KRL Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Dom Cosentino @domcosentino 14m14 minutes ago Jets signed WR/KR Dri Archer to a futures contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 http://www.jetnation.com/2016/02/03/dri-archer-signs-reservefuture-contract-with-jets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can't dislike the move...he's the kind of guy who will catch on with a couple of teams and see if somebody can get him to maximize his skill set. Hopefully it's with the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 This was a kid I wanted pretty badly coming out of the draft. He hasn't panned out so far, and usually its a bad sign when the Steelers let you go, but beggars can't be choosers when it comes to our KR/PR weaknesses. I like the pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgateman Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 HE'd be a good punt/kick returner, He has the potential to be like Darren Sproles or Danny Woodhead, but it seems like he always goes down on first contact.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan719 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I wonder if this has anything to do with our new special teams coach...maybe he had an interest in archers abilities Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Love the move. I don't care if he can't be of any value on offense, we need to finally have a player that can win is a game on special teams. Guys like kerley make me nauseous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaxor5 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It always pissed me off that we didn't sign him earlier when we had the chance. Excited for PRs that at least MIGHT go for more than 5 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan719 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Lets hope they try and understand we need a punter not named quigley now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 There's reasons for optimism: Return game Speed/Elusiveness in the Receiving game Blocking Not to many positives to this point for Archer when it comes to running the ball. He's also had struggles in punt returning. A lot of it has been poor decision-making for him. He also likely won't be used much here as a receiver because of his size. But the kid has talent. Find ways to get him in the open field and there really aren't too many NFL players who can catch up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Dri Archer passes on 10 practice-squad offers Posted by Mike Florio on November 9, 2015, 3:20 PM EST APLast week, the Steelers released running back Dri Archer to create a roster spot for receiver Jacoby Jones. Unclaimed on waivers, Archer became a free agent. To date, Archer hasn’t signed with another team. However, he has had multiple opportunities to join NFL practice squads. Per a league source, Archer has passed on 10 offers to join practice squads, including an offer from the Steelers. Archer, a third-round pick in 2014, instead plans to wait and see whether any opportunities arise to join a 53-man roster. Of course, he could do both, signing on a practice squad and then joining any active roster. For now, he hopes to see whether any of the tailback-needy teams decide to give him a chance to show off his 4.26 speed. The team with the most immediate need is the Patriots, who have lost versatile running back Dion Lewis for the season with a torn ACL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 No real NFL production but had an incredible 40 time at the Combine. Good to see us bring in return types (Chandler Worthy & Archer) to address our awful specials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Jets sign Dri Archer Posted by Josh Alper on February 3, 2016, 4:36 PM EST Getty ImagesDri Archer got a lot of notice at the scouting combine in 2014 when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.26 seconds, which was the fastest of the year and the second-fastest in combine history behind Chris Johnson. That helped Archer become a third-round pick of the Steelers, but he hasn’t able to make that speed translate into a role on offense in the NFL. He had 10 carries for 40 yards and seven catches for 23 yards as a rookie and didn’t have any offensive touches in eight games before being released in November. Archer will get a second chance to make it work with the Jets. The team announced they signed Archer, who worked out for them in November, to a futures contract on Wednesday. Jets running backs Chris Ivory, Bilal Powell and Stevan Ridley are all headed for free agency, so it’s unclear what the depth chart will look like at the position when the team starts offseason work. Archer also returned kickoffs for the Steelers, posting an average of 22.4 yards per return over his two years in Pittsburgh. Antonio Cromartie had the most returns for the Jets in 2015, but is a candidate to be released as the Jets get their cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Macc said he wanted speed, Archer brings that. got to say I like this signing. Got a player very cheap, who actually might contribute as a KO returner, and perhaps a 3rd down back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Basically he can do what Kerley did, but even better, for less money. Kerley is a goner, decent player but he just doesn't fit in Gailey's vision for the offense. Wouldn't be surprised if Gailey gave him a receiving RB role too, he could maybe do the things Bilal Powell did in the receiving game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Dom Cosentino @domcosentino 14m14 minutes ago Jets signed WR/KR Dri Archer to a futures contract. Nice!!! Who knows if he will even make it out of camp, but he is definitely worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Basically he can do what Kerley did, but even better, for less money. Kerley is a goner, decent player but he just doesn't fit in Gailey's vision for the offense. Wouldn't be surprised if Gailey gave him a receiving RB role too, he could maybe do the things Bilal Powell did in the receiving game. Has he ever returned punts? That's all Kerley did this year. I remember Archer returning KO's, just can't remember any punts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We play Pittsburgh next year, so we got that going for us. Revenge is always a good motivator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I went to a pitts board after he was released and they hate the guy, they think he is a pussy who goes down easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 1 punt return for 2 yards. Better than Kerley for sure! On a team that was using Jacoby Jones to fumble punts. Nice pickup. Maybe the change of scenery works out, but the idea he is likely to make the team and be an improvement is not very likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Lock nickname: "Green Archer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 1 minute ago, munchmemory said: Lock nickname: "Green Archer". Not A Dri Eye In The House Archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 1 minute ago, T0mShane said: Not A Dri Eye In The House Archer I'm really laughing at that silliness. Thanks, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Larz said: I went to a pitts board after he was released and they hate the guy, they think he is a pussy who goes down easy Sideline Santana has done alright in Washington Hope Dri has a similar career with the Jets Love this move, Bowles wants speed, Macc is on the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 32 minutes ago, Ohio State NY Jets fan said: Sideline Santana has done alright in Washington Hope Dri has a similar career with the Jets Love this move, Bowles wants speed, Macc is on the job I like the upgrade in the return game a lot, but he isn't going to do much as a WR according to what the steelers fans said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Loved him in the draft, quality small signing even if it never works. Explosive athlete who put up the eight numbers at the combine, only 25 this year... #process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Larz said: I went to a pitts board after he was released and they hate the guy, they think he is a pussy who goes down easy I guess he just can't handle... ...the Danger Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Just now, Spoot-Face said: I guess he just can't handle... ...the Danger Zone. as I typed that, I knew it was low hanging fruit that was going to get pounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Larz said: I like the upgrade in the return game a lot, but he isn't going to do much as a WR according to what the steelers fans said Agree, it's a low risk move with decent upside, free 3rd round pick hopefully makes up for Jalen Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 16 minutes ago, Larz said: as I typed that, I knew it was low hanging fruit that was going to get pounded To be honest, I was just looking for an opportunity to make an Archer joke. You provided the best one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Spoot-Face said: To be honest, I was just looking for an opportunity to make an Archer joke. You provided the best one. to be honest, I have no idea how to say his first name dry ? dree ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Larz said: to be honest, I have no idea how to say his first name dry ? dree ? I think it's "dree". But what do I know? I'm white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Little guy with blazing 4.2 speed, he was one of those 'everybody's darling' sleeper picks a few years back. Seems promising in a Chan Gailey offense. Worst case they finally have a return man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 6 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: This was a kid I wanted pretty badly coming out of the draft. He hasn't panned out so far, and usually its a bad sign when the Steelers let you go, but beggars can't be choosers when it comes to our KR/PR weaknesses. I like the pickup. Oh Goody Goody Goody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 6 hours ago, jetscrazey said: Basically he can do what Kerley did, but even better, for less money. Kerley is a goner, decent player but he just doesn't fit in Gailey's vision for the offense. Wouldn't be surprised if Gailey gave him a receiving RB role too, he could maybe do the things Bilal Powell did in the receiving game. Yup, if we can roster Kerley for an entire season to basically return punts and catch a handful of balls I am sure Dri can do a far better job. I also think a guy like Chan Gailey will find a way to get him the ball in space a couple of times for big plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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