JetsFanInDenver Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- If ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth worked in the New York Jets ' personnel department, it's safe to assume they wouldn't have signed wide receiver Eric Decker as a free agent. They certainly wouldn't have given him a $15 million guarantee. Schlereth, a guest Wednesday on ESPN New York 98.7, suggested the Jets overpaid for someone he described as a second-tier receiver. "Decker, in my mind, was your fourth option in Denver, and that’s the talent I think he has," said Schlereth, himself a former member of the Denver Broncos. "I think he’s a marginal No. 2 at best. The worst cover guy you have on your defense is assigned to Eric Decker every week. New York will go crazy watching him be covered one-on-one and incomplete passes, throwing his arms up, begging for flags." Schlereth also said, "I’m telling you, New York, get ready, begging for flags like, ‘I was interfered with; that’s the only reason I didn’t catch that ball’ every play and then tripping over his own feet. Going for a big play and, all of a sudden, the turf monster gets him, bam, sniper, down. It will drive you crazy. It will absolutely drive you crazy." He predicted Decker will catch 40 to 50 passes. That, of course, would be a major disappointment. To be fair, the Jets never have billed Decker as a true No. 1 receiver, although it's obvious they perceive him as the best receiver on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 the denver die hard defending denver yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Harris Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 LOL woah, what he so mad about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Is he talking about the right guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hey Schlereth, stick to putting your name on mediocre green chili. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Listen, Decker had to get open to catch the passes he did. I grant that Peyton found him more than an ordinary QB would have. But he still had to be open. Peyton does not possess the kind of arm strength to force completions any more. He is a big receiver with a big body and he will catch passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Harris Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's got solid hands and is a first down machine. I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I heard the entire segment. Stink comes off as a colossal douche. Backs none of it with any reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Does anyone know or care to know and acknowledge that 15 million isn't #1 WR money? Why do I have to hear about the Decker contract every time he's brought up as if it's some kind of ******* mega deal? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah guys Decker isn't that good,the media just over exaggerates the amount of balls he catches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 This guy is not important, and I spit every time I happen to say his last name. Haters need to leave the stupidity up to Francesa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Is this a bullsh!t reach of a decision based on what he actually thinks Geno Smith will provide at QB ? If so that's an easy cop out prediction. We as Jets fans are well aware Geno will have to produce if our WR's are going to have big years. If so screw this Idiot. Decker may very well be a low end number 1 solid number 2 but he's not a bottom tier WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thank god we got Mark Schlereth's expert opinion on a WR since he was a WR and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Mark Schlereth is a marginal analyst, at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Harris Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's a product of Tebow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well he is an expert on marginal ...ever see his son pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well, good thing we paid him like a "marginal #2" Ass clown that schelrth is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's probably not wrong. He's not getting paid like a #1. So what's the big deal? I watched enough Denver games to know he's exaggerating just a little bit about how he performs on the field. Guy can get open and move the chains and that's a big improvement from last years receiving squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside® Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Pretty harsh criticism. Marginal #2 at best? For real? Ironic timing when it comes to the whole Welker story... maybe he's wishing that Decker was still in Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Schlereth is a knee-diving Broncos shill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 whatever, he's an improvement. wasn't a huge FA year for WRs. what would schlereth prefer? that idzik CB'd the WR position also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Harris Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Pretty harsh criticism. Marginal #2 at best? For real? Ironic timing when it comes to the whole Welker story... maybe he's wishing that Decker was still in Denver. He's butt hurt as hell about him not being in Denver now. No question about it. He still doesn't know what to do after that SB beatdown and now this Welker thing has him in a panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Schlereth get over yourself and try not to punch yourself in the face when you watch your son pitch, because it's hard not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 LOL woah, what he so mad about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Isn't Welker the king of the waving-for-flags bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Harris Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yep. Completely forgot about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 What an asshat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I hope Peyton retires so we can use every dime on Demaryius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He was the 4th option last season? OK. He was targeted the 2nd most, recorded the 2nd most receptions, had the 2nd most receiving yards and averaged the 2nd most yards per game. Marginal 2 at best? OK, he had back to back 1,000 yard seasons. All because of Peyton Manning? OK, with Tebow and Orton in his 2nd year, he put up 612 yards. And he was productive in college. And he looked good this preseason. I'm sure Denver fans really hated him when he was putting up back to back 1,000 yard seasons. "Sure, that's productive, but have you seen him look for flags? Ugh! Can't stand this guy; run him out of town!" LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He was the 4th option last season? OK. He was targeted the 2nd most, recorded the 2nd most receptions, had the 2nd most receiving yards and averaged the 2nd most yards per game. Marginal 2 at best? OK, he had back to back 1,000 yard seasons. All because of Peyton Manning? OK, with Tebow and Orton in his 2nd year, he put up 612 yards. And he was productive in college. And he looked good this preseason. I'm sure Denver fans really hated him when he was putting up back to back 1,000 yard seasons. "Sure, that's productive, but have you seen him look for flags? Ugh! Can't stand this guy; run him out of town!" LOL. Stoicsentry, on the road to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Stoicsentry, on the road to recovery. You motherlovers didn't even send me a teddy bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Isn't Welker the king of the waving-for-flags bit? Would that make Brady his queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Isn't Welker the king of the waving-for-flags bit? No that's santonio holmes. He'd throw his hands up for a flag before the ball even passed him. God I hated him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Decker is average at best. He's a solid second receiver but not a number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's a lot better than what we had, and the best we could reasonably do as far as upgrading the position in Free Agency. What more do people want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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