kelly Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 — This offseason, the Jets made their plan regarding Sheldon Richardson known. He was a defensive end, only a defensive end, and was going to play just defensive end this coming season. They were still looking for the perfect way to get he, Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams all on the field together, but Richardson playing linebacker, as he did a season ago, wasn't an option.That lasted, give or take, a little over a month. Because Richardson is back — although not full time — playing linebacker. "I'm cool with it," Richardson said Thursday. Beginning Week 4 against the Seahawks, and continuing against the Steelers last Sunday, Richardson has dropped his three-point stance in favor of rushing from a standing position.It's not an every-down thing — he has his hand in the dirt plenty on Sundays — but he's in a two-point stance much more than the first two games he played this year."He took a few drops," head coach Todd Bowles said. "It's not necessarily that he's at outside linebacker. He likes to mix it up and we give him the flexibility on certain calls to mix it up, to not give it away. "Every now and then, we move him around to just not get a bead on him, but for the most part, he plays down."Whichever position Richardson plays, the Jets hope he, along with the rest of the defensive front, can start generating some pressure. After bringing down Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton seven times in the season opener — a game Richardson missed due to suspension — the Jets have just five total sacks Weeks 2 through 5. Richardson, who has 14 tackles and half a sack this year, says there's a reason for that: Teams aren't giving the Jets enough time to get to the passer. "The Bengals are a vertical team," Richardson said. "They hold the ball a lot longer, so you get a lot more opportunities. That's the reason why. Guys are getting the ball out quick now. They noticed [the Bengals game], so I'm pretty sure offensive coordinators aren't trying to give up seven sacks a game. "They've been hitting us quick. They've been successful doing that. We need to start playing with more of a cushion, a lead, and force teams to try to force the ball down the field." This weekend against the Cardinals, that may finally happen. A season ago, Arizona lived on the deep ball. This year, it has been more of the same. To throw said deep ball, quarterback Carson Palmer has to wait for his receivers to get down the field. The longer he waits, the more time the defensive line has to get to him.Well, defensive line and linebacker. Because Richardson believes he'll continue to play with his hand up. He sees no reason why he should stop. Even if it means he has to drop into coverage occasionally. "I didn't get beat," Richardson said with a smile. "I think I'll continue to do that." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/10/sheldon_richardson_ok_playing_linebacker_again_for.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, kelly said: — This offseason, the Jets made their plan regarding Sheldon Richardson known. He was a defensive end, only a defensive end, and was going to play just defensive end this coming season. They were still looking for the perfect way to get he, Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams all on the field together, but Richardson playing linebacker, as he did a season ago, wasn't an option.That lasted, give or take, a little over a month. Because Richardson is back — although not full time — playing linebacker. "I'm cool with it," Richardson said Thursday. Beginning Week 4 against the Seahawks, and continuing against the Steelers last Sunday, Richardson has dropped his three-point stance in favor of rushing from a standing position.It's not an every-down thing — he has his hand in the dirt plenty on Sundays — but he's in a two-point stance much more than the first two games he played this year."He took a few drops," head coach Todd Bowles said. "It's not necessarily that he's at outside linebacker. He likes to mix it up and we give him the flexibility on certain calls to mix it up, to not give it away. "Every now and then, we move him around to just not get a bead on him, but for the most part, he plays down."Whichever position Richardson plays, the Jets hope he, along with the rest of the defensive front, can start generating some pressure. After bringing down Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton seven times in the season opener — a game Richardson missed due to suspension — the Jets have just five total sacks Weeks 2 through 5. Richardson, who has 14 tackles and half a sack this year, says there's a reason for that: Teams aren't giving the Jets enough time to get to the passer. "The Bengals are a vertical team," Richardson said. "They hold the ball a lot longer, so you get a lot more opportunities. That's the reason why. Guys are getting the ball out quick now. They noticed [the Bengals game], so I'm pretty sure offensive coordinators aren't trying to give up seven sacks a game. "They've been hitting us quick. They've been successful doing that. We need to start playing with more of a cushion, a lead, and force teams to try to force the ball down the field." This weekend against the Cardinals, that may finally happen. A season ago, Arizona lived on the deep ball. This year, it has been more of the same. To throw said deep ball, quarterback Carson Palmer has to wait for his receivers to get down the field. The longer he waits, the more time the defensive line has to get to him.Well, defensive line and linebacker. Because Richardson believes he'll continue to play with his hand up. He sees no reason why he should stop. Even if it means he has to drop into coverage occasionally. "I didn't get beat," Richardson said with a smile. "I think I'll continue to do that." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/10/sheldon_richardson_ok_playing_linebacker_again_for.html#incart_river_index The excuses are just getting ridiculous. No team in the league gets beat vertical more than the Jets. Buffalo scored on nothing but long balls. The Steelers have one of the most vertical attacks in the league and Big Ben was flossing his teeth back there, so was Wilson. Zero pressure. They had all day long and took their time finding the open guy. We shall see this weekend, there isnt a team in the league that lives and dies by the long ball more than the Cardinals. And Carson Palmer is literally a statue. If the issue is that teams are getting the ball out quick, then this week they should have another 7 sack day. Somehow I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Awful coaching. As tough as it is to conceive, rotate Wilk, Williams and Richardson on early downs, replace mcdlendon on passing downs and actually play the olbs you drafted to be olbs you mook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Beerfish said: Awful coaching. As tough as it is to conceive, rotate Wilk, Williams and Richardson on early downs, replace mcdlendon on passing downs and actually play the olbs you drafted to be olbs you mook. It's unreal. Remember that Giants team that went on a run and dominated the Pats? It was a heavy rotation on the DL but some how we cant do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, JiF said: It's unreal. Remember that Giants team that went on a run and dominated the Pats? It was a heavy rotation on the DL but some how we cant do that? I'll tell you why. Teams have adjusted to that by having faster routes and releases so that the pass rush cant get there. The Giants pass rush was not a speed rush, so they would have problems now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 — Through four games, the 1-4 Jets' defense barely resembles the group that thrived last season, and was expected to do so again this year. Let's compare some numbers. Last season, the Jets finished fifth in Football Outsiders' defensive DVOA. This season, they are 30th. Last season, they ranked third in takeaways, with 30. This season, they have the NFL's second-fewest (four).Last season, they were third in third-down defense and first in the red zone. This season, they are 13th and 15th.And last season, they had the league's sixth-best quarterback rating allowed. This season, they have surrendered the highest quarterback rating so far. Defensive end Sheldon Richardson told NJ Advance Media the Jets are "not even close" to as effective as they should be.He was talking specifically about third-down defense, but the assessment works for the defense as a whole. Except for the run defense, which ranks second in the league in yards per carry allowed."That's about it, though," Richardson said. "It's surprising that we're not doing a lot. It's surprising that we're 1-4." During the Jets' current three-game losing streak, opponents have converted 15 of 35 third downs (42.9 percent). And that includes a 3-of-10 showing by Seattle. The Jets last season allowed a third-down conversion rate of 33.2 percent."We should be better than what we're doing," Richardson said. "I know it's new to some guys, but some guys are making plays and some guys aren't. Some guys are trying to do too much and hurting the defense." The Jets haven't gotten enough lately from their pass rush, as opposing quarterbacks are getting the ball out quickly — a reaction to what the Jets did in their opener.The Jets had seven sacks in Week 1 against the Bengals. In four games since, they have five total sacks — and a sack percentage of just 3.4. Last season, the Jets' sack percentage was 6.1."As a defensive lineman, it's hard to counter that," Richardson said of the quick-passing approach. "It's really impossible for you to get a pass rush when it's a catch-and-throw [approach]. Very frustrating. But you can't hang your head down on it. You've got to do something to stop it." The Jets' opponent on Monday, the Cardinals, typically likes to throw a lot of deep balls, which means their fairly immobile quarterback, Carson Palmer, will probably stand in the pocket for longer. Which could mean more sacks.Plus, the Cardinals will be without both of their starting offensive guards, Evan Mathis and Mike Iupati, on Monday night. Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers isn't down on his defensive line, despite the lack of recent production. But he knows it must perform Monday."I thought they might be the best position playing on our team," Rodgers said. "If we can't get to [Palmer], it could be a long day for us, because obviously we anticipate them going down the field on us, because that's what they do." In Richardson's harsh assessment that some Jets defenders are trying to do too much, he said, "that's myself included in that."During film study, he noticed instances when he'll pull back on his pass rush too quickly — to go pursue the ball — because of how fast quarterbacks are releasing the ball. Richardson said he can't let up in his pass rush. "I should be rushing," Richardson said. "There are some times when I actually caught myself dropping back. I got used to turning and running so much, and I got pump faked. And then I turned around and [the quarterback] still had the ball. I could've had a sack on that one." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/10/sheldon_richardson_says_jets_defense_not_even_clos.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: I'll tell you why. Teams have adjusted to that by having faster routes and releases so that the pass rush cant get there. The Giants pass rush was not a speed rush, so they would have problems now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, JiF said: Strahan was at the end of his career, Justin Tuck is not really a speed rusher. The closest that qualifies is Osi and I don't think he was a speed man. They got their sacks through power and technique, no doubt learning from a HOF DL like Strahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Strahan was at the end of his career, Justin Tuck is not really a speed rusher. The closest that qualifies is Osi and I don't think he was a speed man. They got their sacks through power and technique, no doubt learning from a HOF DL like Strahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 26 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: I'll tell you why. Teams have adjusted to that by having faster routes and releases so that the pass rush cant get there. The Giants pass rush was not a speed rush, so they would have problems now except for when the qb holds onto the ball forever so his wr can get 50 yards downfield to burn one of the jets cbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Augustiniak said: except for when the qb holds onto the ball forever so his wr can get 50 yards downfield to burn one of the jets cbs. That brings up another point. More and more QBs are not statues in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 — Last week, when it became clear David Harris wasn't going to play for the Jets against the Cardinals, coach Todd Bowles began putting together a plan of attack to mask the linebacker's absence.Erin Henderson and Darron Lee would start, he told the media, while veteran Bruce Carter worked in in specific packages. In Monday night's 28-3 loss, those three things did in fact happened. But the Jets also deployed a fourth body in the rotation. A 6-3, 293-pound body. Defensive end Sheldon Richardson. "I make plays," Richardson said when asked why he played middle linebacker. "That was the thought process." Richardson's reps at middle linebacker were the latest footnote in the Jets' never-ending search to find a home for him on defense. A 3-4 defensive end by nature, Richardson plays just about everything but 3-4 defensive end.In an attempt to get Richardson, along with fellow ends Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams, on the field together, Richardson has played a myriad of positions: 3-4 defensive end and nose tackle, 4-3 defensive end and defensive tackle, outside linebacker, roaming linebacker, and now, middle linebacker. The issue ? Richardson hasn't been productive in any of those roles. In five games, he has 21 tackles and half a sack. In 2014, when he played 3-4 defensive end for an entire season, he had 66 tackles, eight sacks and earned a Pro Bowl invitation. "[The coaches] are trying to put me in a position to make plays," Richardson said. Harris is expected to return to practice this week, and play against the Ravens on Sunday. While Richardson will likely continue to move all around on defense, his days as a middle linebacker are probably numbered.And odds are, he won't have any problem giving the inside job back to Harris. The Jets allowed Cardinals running back David Johnson to run for 111 yards and three touchdowns Monday night. "That was the first 100-yard rusher we've allowed," Richardson said. "Yeah, [Harris] was missed." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/10/sheldon_richardson_explains_why_he_was_playing_mid.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 RICHARDSON COULD BE TRADED, BUT NOT LIKELY As Rich Cimini writes, Sheldon Richardson is due big money in the near future and is the only tradeable commodity the Jets have. It would still be a surprise to see him dealt before Tuesday's deadline. Potential trade targets > http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 On October 14, 2016 at 10:54 AM, JiF said: Jonah Hill is a DICK in real life FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer It doesn't make sense for the Jets to trade DE Sheldon Richardson unless they can get at least a second-round pick. This isn't a Jamie Collins situation because the Jets have him under contract for 2017 (his fifth-year option at about $8.1M). They can always trade him in the offseason if a good deal emerges. > http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 JETS WHIFFED AT THE TRADE DEADLINE The Jets are in need of a rebuild, John Clayton writes, and by not dealing Sheldon Richardson they missed a good opportunity to replenish. Trade deadline winners, losers (Insider) > http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hael Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 It is true that his trade value has gone down by not dealing him. I suspect the max we get is a low 3 now. I personally would prefer keeping him next year and signing him to a long term contract just under what Mo got. I don't like trading away home grown talent unless you are in a situation like the Patriots where you have tons of good players and you need cap flexibility. We are not in that position, we will be in a rebuild. It's ludicrous to give away young stars, even if they are somewhat redundant... So much can change in the NFL season to season, for instance if MO tears an ACL. Again I hate to harp on this, but a lot of the problems with keeping our young talent comes from the choice to sign Revis/Skrine a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 36 minutes ago, Hael said: It is true that his trade value has gone down by not dealing him. I suspect the max we get is a low 3 now. I personally would prefer keeping him next year and signing him to a long term contract just under what Mo got. I don't like trading away home grown talent unless you are in a situation like the Patriots where you have tons of good players and you need cap flexibility. We are not in that position, we will be in a rebuild. It's ludicrous to give away young stars, even if they are somewhat redundant... So much can change in the NFL season to season, for instance if MO tears an ACL. Again I hate to harp on this, but a lot of the problems with keeping our young talent comes from the choice to sign Revis/Skrine a year ago. Added that we haven't drafted a player in the 2nd or 3rd round with his talent in at least a decade. Harris in 2005 and Coles in 2000. After that, Mo Lewis in 1991. So why the hell would we trade him for anything less than a #1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 We can happily keep him until our hand is forced we just have to have our coach grab a brain and use his dline in a smart fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 -- To paraphrase Tom Hanks, there's no crying in football, either -- at least not in Sheldon Richardson's view. Richardson was positively unemotional Wednesday as he discussed reports that he was shopped by the New York Jets before Tuesday's trading deadline. His response was the opposite of teammate Brandon Marshall, who said he almost cried when he thought he was getting traded. Asked if he would've reacted the same way, Richardson said, "Negative." The Jets called the Dallas Cowboys to gauge interest in Richardson, and probably other teams as well, but they decided to retain the former first-round pick. The trade speculation will intensify again in February, no doubt. Richardson said he's fine with whatever happens. "Big business, bro," he said. "It happens. That's it. We've got three guys that play the same position. We're all effective. It's a surplus, so I'm the odd man out." He might be right. The Jets drafted Leonard Williams sixth overall in 2015, and they gave Muhammad Wilkerson a five-year, $86 million contract in July. They'd be hard-pressed to give a blockbuster extension to Richardson, who is signed through 2017. Coach Todd Bowles danced around the subject, saying he was in game-plan meetings Tuesday when the rumors were flying. No one with the Jets has denied they shopped Richardson."As far the trade deadline, people call everybody and everybody does due diligence," Bowles said. "That's something upstairs handles during the season. We just concentrate on football downstairs." Richardson is due to make $8.1 million next year. At some point, he will be looking for a deal north of Wilkerson's contract."I just want to play, and yeah, get paid my fair share," he said. "You can't do this forever. You want to win Super Bowls and win games and stuff like that. But you also want to make sure you can take care of your family when it's all said and done and it's over with." Richardson was asked if he'd like to finish his career with the Jets. Most players say they want to stay with the team that drafted them. Richardson said it's out of his control; there was no sappy nostalgia in his response."It's not my choice," he said. "I don't predict the future, so we'll see. You never know, anything can happen in the offseason." > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64530/jets-sheldon-richardson-suspects-he-will-be-odd-man-out-on-d-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 The Jets weren't just shopping Sheldon Richardson to the Cowboys before last week's trade deadline. According to a report from ESPN, the team made calls to the Denver Broncos, too. When the Jets didn't receive their desired return compensation, they pulled the plug on any potential deals. Richardson, 26, had his name floated around on the trade block mostly because of the Jets' surplus of talent at the defensive end position. Outside of No. 91, Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams are also in tow.While Richardson is as talented, if not more, than those two, he will be a free agent after next season. Wilkerson signed a five-year extension last offseason, and Williams still has two (potentially three) years left on his rookie deal. By default, that makes Richardson expendable. This year hasn't exactly been the easiest for Richardson. In an attempt to get him, Wilkerson and Williams on the field at the same time, Richardson has been playing out of position. He has seen reps at defensive end, tackle, nose tackle, inside linebacker and outside linebacker. He has just 1.5 sacks. The fact the Jets attempted to trade Richardson to multiple teams at the deadline doesn't bode well for his long-term future with the team. It seems like a very real possibility he is dealt after the season and before the 2017 NFL Draft. What will the Jets get back ? Well, it depends. Richardson comes with baggage (he started both the 2015 and 2016 seasons suspended), and a source told NJ Advance Media he has been late, frequently, to team meetings this year. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/jets_tried_to_trade_sheldon_richardson_to_broncos.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 -- After three days under a cloud of controversy, New York Jets defensive linemen Sheldon Richardson and Muhammad Wilkersonfinally addressed their first-quarter benching that took place in Sunday's game at Miami.Both acknowledged Wednesday they were disciplined for tardiness, with Wilkerson also confirming he skipped the team's walk-through on Oct. 22 -- the day before the Jets faced the Baltimore Ravens. So began another trying week for the Jets (3-6), who are contending with different forms of adversity. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (sprained knee) practiced on a limited basis, claiming he's "definitely optimistic" that he will be ready to start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. He still hasn't received the go-ahead from coach Todd Bowles, who wants to see how Fitzpatrick progresses throughout the week. Bowles has refused to comment on his rationale for benching Richardson and Wilkerson, repeatedly calling it a "coach's decision." The two players, both of whom blew off reporters after Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, stood in front of their lockers on Wednesday to explain what happened, showing varying degrees of remorse. Richardson said he overslept and was 20 minutes late to Friday's team meeting. He refuted a report that noted he is habitually tardy, claiming it was his only lateness this season."I understand it, this is a profession," he said. "You have to go to meetings and be on time and be accountable. That was that. I don't mind doing my punishment for my crimes, so that's the way it goes."Richardson said the story was "blown way out of proportion. I know me missing the first quarter is not blown out of proportion, but it's one meeting. That's all it is. That's the way it goes. "Most definitely, I learned a hard lesson, a lesson I already knew." Wilkerson declined to say why he skipped the Oct. 22 walk-through, which happened to be on his 27th birthday. In fact, there were plans to have a cake for him in the defensive meeting room. Wilkerson said he shared with Bowles his reason for not showing up."This is a distraction, clearly," said Wilkerson, who signed a five-year, $86 million contract before training camp. "That's not me, that's not my character, that's not me as a teammate. Moving forward, there won't be no issues from me. "I know that, as a leader on this team, I have to show better and do better. That's something I will do." Because of an ankle injury, Wilkerson didn't play against the Ravens, the day after skipping the walk-through. Curiously, he was back in the lineup the following week against the Cleveland Browns, so he seemingly wasn't punished for the no-show. He declined to say if he was late for a meeting during the run-up to the Miami game. The Jets have been portrayed as dysfunctional, with Bowles under fire. "I don't think coach is losing control," Wilkerson said. "I take full responsibility. It's not coach that was late. I was late, and I take full responsibility." Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick, battling an MCL sprain, practiced with a brace on his left knee. During the open portion of practice, he showed no residual effects from the injury, which occurred Sunday."He threw the ball around," Bowles said. "He didn't run around as much, so we have to get a better gauge. He's still getting treatment. He's getting better. We just have to see how much he can tolerate." Bryce Petty, who made his NFL debut last week with four snaps, would start if Fitzpatrick can't play. > http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18010133/sheldon-richardson-new-york-jets-benching-hard-lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 The NFL’s trade deadline offered one big surprise (Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns) and little else. A lot of trades that were reportedly discussed never materialized. One that didn’t was a discussed deal between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets that would have sent defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson to Dallas. But the Cowboys balked because the Jets reportedly would not come down from their high asking price — a first-round pick — according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Jets asked for a first in either 2017 or 2018, but the Cowboys said, no thanks. As much as they craved help for a defense that has overachieved to this point, that was a non-starter apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Jets' Sheldon Richardson a no-show -- no tackles, plenty of pine time A look back at the best and worst performances in the New York Jets' 41-10 lossto the Indianapolis Colts, with a warning: Some of the material may be too graphic for the weak-hearted : SIX DOWN Sheldon Richardson, defensive end : On the Colts' third play, Richardson fell to his knees while rushing against left tackle Anthony Castonzo. It was reminiscent of Michael Oher's breakout game in "The Blind Side," the scene in which an undersized, second-stringer crumples meekly to the ground after barely getting touched by Oher. For Richardson, it was a bad omen. He played only 44 of 73 snaps, his lowest percentage of the season, and wasn't credited with a single tackle. That's right, his name didn't appear on the stat sheet. His only contribution was a dumb personal-foul penalty. Basically, he was benched in the second half, appearing in only six of 36 plays. This was a continuation of a disappointing season for Richardson, whose future with the team is murky. rest of above article : > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65404/jets-sheldon-richardson-a-no-show-no-tackles-plenty-of-pine-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks Idzik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 What a turd. I'd take a ham sandwich at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 that 3rd play was gut wrenching. that tackle seemed to pancake Sheldon with 1 hand.... sad to see the jets like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 The moron actually thinks he is going to get paid for playing the way he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Jets coach Todd Bowles needs to take a stand, bench Sheldon Richardson play Ad (0:06) 7:13 PM ET Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Sit him down. This time, make it four quarters, not one quarter. New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson disgraced himself and embarrassed his employers with a profanity-laced Snapchat video in which he uses a derogatory term for women. The video, posted to teammate Rontez Miles' Snapchat account, is offensive on many levels. That he made those remarks before a game -- in the locker room, no less -- speaks to Richardson's mindset. Clearly, he wasn't focused on football or the Miami Dolphins two hours before a prime-time game.And to think he was named a captain for this game. His behavior was straight out of the Santonio Holmes handbook on "How Not to Act like a Captain." See: 2011 season. The first thing coach Todd Bowles should do is make Richardson give a public apology. Then he should leave the petulant, so-called star at home when the Jets travel to the New England Cheaters next weekend. If Bowles also wants to bench him for the season finale, well, that would be fine, too.Remember, this wasn't Richardson's first transgression. On Nov. 6, he was benched for the first quarter, along with Muhammad Wilkerson, for violating team rules. Richardson said he showed up late for only one team meeting -- a laughable claim -- and he didn't seem too broken up about it. He needs to go. He will go. It would be addition by subtraction. The Jets will resume efforts to trade Richardson in the offseason, except they won't get back anything close to what they want. They reportedly demanded a first-round pick from the Dallas Cowboys before the Nov. 1 trading deadline. Considering his poor play (only 1.5 sacks) and off-the-field baggage (two suspensions), they're probably looking at a fourth-round pick, if they're lucky. For years, the Jets put up with Richardson because he produced on the field, but that no longer is the case. He's due to make $8.1 million in 2017, the amount of his fifth-year option. They should use that money to buy a couple of decent starters in free agency.Richardson, ticked off about being shopped at the trading deadline, seems like he's on a mission to sabotage the organization by lowering his trade value. Thing is, he's also damaging his financial leverage. This is a guy who once said he's worth a $100 million contract. The way he's going, he couldn't get 100 million sticks of gum from a team. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65747/jets-coach-todd-bowles-needs-to-take-a-stand-bench-sheldon-richardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 been saying he needs to go all season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 The New York Jets question of the week involves what figures to be a hot storyline this offseason. Follow Dino Cortina @Saybrook858 @RichCimini Unsure re trading #91, but how's this:SRich, 2nd(#38)&5thRders FORmid1st(12-25),3rd&5th? Many teams betw#12-25 need DL #jetsmail 4:42 PM - 10 Feb 2017 Retweets likes @RichCimini: I think the Jets would love to trade Sheldon Richardson for a return package that includes a first-round pick, even if it means surrendering their second-rounder, but they'd be hard-pressed to find a taker. I can tell you put some thought into this proposal, Dino, but it's a little too Jets-friendly, using the points system from the trusty trade value chart -- yes, even for the 25th pick. Richardson's value isn't what it once was. But let's use your trade proposal to tackle broader questions: Should the Jets trade Richardson and, if so, at what price? I think some people in the organization might be second-guessing the decision not to trade him to the Cowboys last October before the deadline. The Jets reportedly demanded a first-round pick. I can't swear to this, but I bet the deal would've been completed if the Jets had been willing to accept a second-rounder. Now, I'd be surprised if they get that much. Richardson finished with only 1.5 sacks and did nothing to bury his reputation as an immature player with an oversized opinion of himself. He plays hard, I'll give him that, but he doesn't handle adversity well. He's high-maintenance. He also has off-the-field issues -- two league suspension, including one for substance abuse. Oh, yes, he's got a large salary, too -- $8.1 million, the amount of his fifth-year option. By the way, it becomes fully guaranteed in early March. Yes, I expect the Jets to shop him again. They have a surplus of defensive lineman and could do without his antics, especially with Todd Bowles trying to rebuild the locker room chemistry.After talking to some people around the league, the sense I get is the Jets won't be able to get more than a third-round pick for him. The Patriots traded Chandler Jones last offseason for what amounted to a second-round pick, and he was coming off a productive year. Here's where it gets tricky: If someone offers them a third-rounder for Richardson, do they make the deal? You argue that, for that price, they'd be better off keeping him for the final year of his contract. If they lose him as a free agent in 2018, they'd probably receive a third-round compensatory pick in 2019. That's a long ways off. Me? I'd trade him. The Jets need draft picks right now, not to mention the $8.1 million in cap room. It's too bad Rex Ryan isn't around anymore; he'd take him. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/66868/why-it-makes-sense-for-the-jets-to-trade-sheldon-richardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 One thing to consider....if the Jets were close with the Cowboys to dealing him, the abysmal showing by the putrid Dallas defense in the Packer playoff game may make them want to start talking again. Other than Myles Garrett or Allen from Alabama, there isn't a D-lineman in this draft nearly as good as Sheldon, and those guys will be long gone by the Cowboys pick. Maybe there is still some light at the end of the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfield Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 If they could get Dallas 2nd round pick, i think thatd be a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Sheldon Richardson has got a plan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 11:21 AM, Butterfield said: If they could get Dallas 2nd round pick, i think thatd be a pretty good deal. Yes there are many more Vlad DuCasse's and Stephen Hill's waiting to be selected in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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