JetNation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 The biggest priority this offseason facing the New York Jets is to upgrade their offensive skill positions. Acquiring free agents is certainly a way the team may choose to help bring in some talent but an unrestricted player can be bid on by multiple teams making them costly to obtain. It is difficult to judge just how much it will take to bring in a top free agent player when they reach the open market. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will be sort after when he hits free agency on March 11 and has been rumored to be coveted by the Jets, but what type of contract gets him on the team? Below is a mock contract offer which Sanders could receive from the Jets, a five-year deal worth $38.13 million, $13.63 million in guaranteed money (Bold), with a $7 million signing bonus (Prorated): Year Base (Season) Salary Prorated Singing Bonus Workout Bonus Roster Bonus Total Yearly Cap Hit Dead Money 2014 $730,000 $1,400,000 $250,000 $0 $2,380,000 $13,630,000 2015 $5,900,000 $1,400,000 $250,000 $0 $7,550,000 $11,500,000 2016 $8,500,000 $1,400,000 $250,000 $500,000 $10,650,000 $4,200,000 2017 $6,500,000 $1,400,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 $9,150,000 $2,800,000 2018 $3,750,000 $1,400,000 $250,000 $3,000,000 $8,400,000 $1,400,000 The dead money column represents the cap charge the Jets would have for Sanders if he were released. In year three (2016) of the deal a $4.2 million dead money cap hit is manageable if Sanders was not performing, so they would realistically need to get at least two seasons from him. On the other hand if Sanders was performing well the Jets could look to restructure his contract heading into year three since he’ll have a high cap number. Restructuring Sanders does not mean he is taking a pay reduction but the manner in which he is paid and how the salary is accounted for is changed. The Jets could convert $6 million of Sanders 2016 base (season) salary into signing bonus saving $4 million on the 2016 salary cap. Sanders gets $6 million upon signing the restructure and $2.5 million during the season while $2 million is added to the Jets 2017 and 2018 caps which is the $4 million saved in 2016. There is always an unknown with just how much is too much to pay for top free agents given the resources they require. Jets general manager John Idzik has the cap space to be aggressive in acquiring players but understands the risk involved with big contracts. It will be interesting to see how Idzik approaches this offseason and the potential signing of free agents. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 This is in response to the article on the home page. Sanders is 5' 11" he's not a #1 WR if he signs along with Nicks or if we draft Benjamin but this guy alone is not fixing the WR issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Who do you propose the Jets get? There are no number one's in free agency. Sanders is a great WR because he can play in the slot and outside. I hope the Jets dont draft Benjamin btw. He will never be fast enough to be a number one. We might as well just see what Mike Williams is up to these days. Maybe I'm wrong. I personally like Jordan Matthews. He has the production, hands and size/speed ratio to develop into a number one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Who do you propose the Jets get? There are no number one's in free agency. Sanders is a great WR because he can play in the slot and outside. I hope the Jets dont draft Benjamin btw. He will never be fast enough to be a number one. We might as well just see what Mike Williams is up to these days. Maybe I'm wrong. I personally like Jordan Matthews. He has the production, hands and size/speed ratio to develop into a number one.. Nicks,Maclin or Boldin #1 WRs. We have Kerley for the slot we don't need another slot receiver we need a WR who can stretch the field and be that go to guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 No single player alone is fixing the Jets' WR issue. Especially not any of the ones that will be available to the Jets. Sanders would at least be a step in the ring direction and the one benefit he brings over the other top options at the position (Nicks, Maclin) is health. The debate there becomes more of a risk/reward type situation. Regardless, the Jets need a minimum of 2 new quality WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This is in response to the article on the home page. Sanders is 5' 11" he's not a #1 WR if he signs along with Nicks or if we draft Benjamin but this guy alone is not fixing the WR issue here. No one guy is fixing anything with the offense here unless Geno absolutely blew up as a sophomore (or some similarly crazy situation at QB). WSs have been won without super ace #1 pitchers and SBs have been won without super ace #1 WRs. Fun to have for sure, but not really the goal in the end. No matter who they sign or draft it is a really good idea to bring in multiple high upside WRs who have some skill, and Sanders should have skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nicks,Maclin or Boldin #1 WRs. We have Kerley for the slot we don't need another slot receiver we need a WR who can stretch the field and be that go to guy. #1 means you can run the whole route tree with success. Maclin is the only guy you listed there that can do that and he is coming off a major injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 No one guy is fixing anything with the offense here unless Geno absolutely blew up as a sophomore (or some similarly crazy situation at QB). WSs have been won without super ace #1 pitchers and SBs have been won without super ace #1 WRs. Fun to have for sure, but not really the goal in the end. No matter who they sign or draft it is a really good idea to bring in multiple high upside WRs who have some skill, and Sanders should have skill. Geno Smith WR corps last season was a scrap heap of players with the exception of Kerley who missed a few games due to injury and you expected more from a rookie QB with that group? Sanders is a definite upgrade from last season but him alone will not fix the problem here. We need at least 2 WRs with height and speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This is in response to the article on the home page. Sanders is 5' 11" he's not a #1 WR if he signs along with Nicks or if we draft Benjamin but this guy alone is not fixing the WR issue here. While I agree that Sanders is neither a true #1 WR or going to fix our receiver problems by himself, he's still a very solid player who won't bank the bank and be an instant upgrade at every receiver position. Also, size has nothing to do with being a true #1 anymore, there's plenty of players under 6'1 that are dominating the league and a handful soon more to enter this coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Geno Smith WR corps last season was a scrap heap of players with the exception of Kerley who missed a few games due to injury and you expected more from a rookie QB with that group? Sanders is a definite upgrade from last season but him alone will not fix the problem here. We need at least 2 WRs with height and speed. Once again - no one guy is fixing the problem by themselves. This isn't how we should be looking at any of the offensive FAs except maybe a G, but can't remember if there's a particularly good OG available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 We lack a playmaker RB we need at least 1 playmaker game changer WR on this offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 We lack a playmaker RB we need at least 1 playmaker game changer WR on this offense. Sanders is pretty dynamic, I think if you go watch some of what he did the last couple of years you'll be impressed. Now, his signing in no way should solidify our acquiring of WR talent, we need to bring in at least three new guys who are capable of contributing from day 1. He would seem to fit MM's offense philosophy pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Sanders is pretty dynamic, I think if you go watch some of what he did the last couple of years you'll be impressed. Now, his signing in no way should solidify our acquiring of WR talent, we need to bring in at least three new guys who are capable of contributing from day 1. He would seem to fit MM's offense philosophy pretty well. Agree but he cant be the only WR we sign or draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This FA class isn't one that you'll hope to fix our problem at the receiver position. I say we stick to what's best in the FA market which is defense. Grab S, CB, OLB so that can be one less target we have to draft. Then on draft day invest two picks one day one and two on receiving targets. I would go Lee in the 1st followed by Donte Moncrief/Paul Richardson and Troy Niklas in the third round. In the second of course I would have to go with a G. But play to the strength of the market and don't force the issue if it's not warranted that your getting a good buy. WR: Lee, Hill, Moncrief, Nelson, Kerley with the addition of one or a combination of the two in Nicks, Tate, Sanders, Decker, Britt or whomever else. Forget what receiver it is as it's not about getting them on the cheap but for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Agree but he cant be the only WR we sign or draft. I can almost guarantee you that he won't be. If I actually gambled, I'd put money down saying we sign at least one FA and come away from the off-season with at least three new WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Rookie wide receivers don't do much their first year. Signing Sanders would give us an immediate improvement and allow a top pick the time to develop on the opposite side of the field. I would not break the bank for him, but he is an NFL caliber wide out and that is what we need more of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 OVERVIEW While Sanders is a slightly undersized receiver, he is certainly not timid when it comes to going over the middle and will compete for the ball. Unfortunately, his lack of size and strength makes it difficult for him to win many of those battles. He shows excellent acceleration off the line and can stretch the secondary down the seam with his vertical speed. He is confident in his hands and will reach out to pluck the ball. However, he also will drop some when he tries to make a move before securing the catch. He needs work on setting defenders up and can be a bit sloppy in his routes, but there is no reason to think he can't improve in that area. He probably fits the No. 3 or 4 receiver description more than a No. 1 or 2, but he should be able to contribute early on as a return specialist. STRENGTHS Sanders has an explosive first step and very good top-end speed to stretch the field. Drops his hips well and has the lateral agility to make plays in space after the catch. Fluid athlete who flashes big-play ability in the return game. Gutsy kid who will go across the middle and does not take plays off. WEAKNESSES Sanders is on the short side with less-than-adequate bulk. Struggles to beat the press off the line and hold onto passes in traffic. Will not out-muscle defensive backs for jump balls and is not a red-zone target. Rounds off his routes too often and does not show the ability to use head fakes to gain separation. nfl.com report from his 2010 combine. I disagree with their assessment that he fits as the No. 3 or No. 4 WR. and would suggest he has improved since his entry into the league (as a 3rd round pick); securing a WR2 role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Agree but he cant be the only WR we sign or draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hakeem Nicks is garbage. Watch some recent footbal, sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Who do you propose the Jets get? There are no number one's in free agency. Sanders is a great WR because he can play in the slot and outside. I hope the Jets dont draft Benjamin btw. He will never be fast enough to be a number one. We might as well just see what Mike Williams is up to these days. Maybe I'm wrong. I personally like Jordan Matthews. He has the production, hands and size/speed ratio to develop into a number one.. I approve this message. I don't like Benjamin as a day one starter and I'm really intrigued by what I see in Matthews. Benjamin needs to go to a team like the falcons, where he can learn from the guys already there and develop for a year or two. Problem with that as well is that he's a 24 year old rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nicks,Maclin or Boldin #1 WRs. We have Kerley for the slot we don't need another slot receiver we need a WR who can stretch the field and be that go to guy. Maclin is a slight possibility, however Nicks is an absolute no. I seen him during multiple games give up on plays completely. I was turned off by that even as a jets fan. I knew he was gone after seeing that on the field. Boldin won't hit FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 We lack a playmaker RB we need at least 1 playmaker game changer WR on this offense. Do you not remember the game breaking play that Sanders made that essentially sealed the loss for the Jets this season? Sanders would be a step in the right direction for the NY Jets. While he alone, doesnt fix the problem (which no one man can) he certainly makes the team better. And that's what you're trying to do when you add players. I'm on the Sanders bandwagon. Think he'd fit great here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hakeem Nicks is garbage. Watch some recent footbal, sheesh. No. Don't say that. Maclin is a slight possibility, however Nicks is an absolute no. I seen him during multiple games give up on plays completely. I was turned off by that even as a jets fan. I knew he was gone after seeing that on the field. Boldin won't hit FA. Noooo. Don't say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Do you not remember the game breaking play that Sanders made that essentially sealed the loss for the Jets this season? Sanders would be a step in the right direction for the NY Jets. While he alone, doesnt fix the problem (which no one man can) he certainly makes the team better. And that's what you're trying to do when you add players. I'm on the Sanders bandwagon. Think he'd fit great here. I thought that any player that does not win you the super bowl is a bad pick up if he means you will get a worse draft pick the following season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Do you not remember the game breaking play that Sanders made that essentially sealed the loss for the Jets this season? Sanders would be a step in the right direction for the NY Jets. While he alone, doesnt fix the problem (which no one man can) he certainly makes the team better. And that's what you're trying to do when you add players. I'm on the Sanders bandwagon. Think he'd fit great here. Yes I do. Im not saying Sanders is a bad choice but he cant be the only choice to upgrade the WRs here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This is in response to the article on the home page. Sanders is 5' 11" he's not a #1 WR if he signs along with Nicks or if we draft Benjamin but this guy alone is not fixing the WR issue here. Neither is Kelvin Benjamin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Neither is Kelvin Benjamin. He will help the situation a young guy who brawls for the ball with height and speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 He will help the situation a young guy who brawls for the ball with height and speed. He's not fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 He's not fast. Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin clocked unofficial forty times of 4.59 and 4.53 at the NFL Combine. His "official" forty time was later announced at 4.61. The times appear slow at surface level when compared to the Odell Beckhams and Brandin Cooks of the world, but they're fast enough for a receiver who stands 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds. Benjamin is essentially on the fringe between wideout and tight end at that size. He's expected to be a late first-rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin clocked unofficial forty times of 4.59 and 4.53 at the NFL Combine. His "official" forty time was later announced at 4.61. The times appear slow at surface level when compared to the Odell Beckhams and Brandin Cooks of the world, but they're fast enough for a receiver who stands 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds. Benjamin is essentially on the fringe between wideout and tight end at that size. He's expected to be a late first-rounder. Like I said, he's not fast. Now we know that's on the field and off. Not explosive either. He's my favorite bust in the draft. Jmo. Don't mean to side track your conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yes I do. Im not saying Sanders is a bad choice but he cant be the only choice to upgrade the WRs here. While I'm not certain, I'd be very surprised if the only answer to WR this offseason was Emmanuel Sanders. I'm pretty confident they will either draft or sign another WR, in addition to, assuming they do sign Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 An NFL team is gonna have to get creative w Benjamin. Move him around to create mismatches and he will come in handy in the red zone. But lining him up on the outside as a 1 or 2 against NFL CBs, I don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 While I'm not certain, I'd be very surprised if the only answer to WR this offseason was Emmanuel Sanders. I'm pretty confident they will either draft or sign another WR, in addition to, assuming they do sign Sanders. I'd rather sign Sanders than draft Benjamin. I'd rather draft Paul Richardson tbh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'd rather sign Sanders than draft Benjamin. I'd rather draft Paul Richardson tbh.. Richardson's a good name to throw out. I like him too. Someone said something about 3 new WRs this offseason and I think I agree with that number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I don't see a WR worth a big contract this year in FA sorry, I just don't I think idzik will add TE, HB, OG, QB via FA and draft WR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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