JetNation Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 By Glenn Naughton Depending on your perspective, the Jets may have fallen in to a bit of good fortune yesterday when they claimed rookie wide receiver KD Cannon off of waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. We have claimed WR K.D. Cannon off waivers from SF and waived WR Deshon Foxx. MORE → https://t.co/gtsOei38bO pic.twitter.com/1OC78OrTDQ — New York Jets (@nyjets) May 9, 2017 After a productive career at Baylor that saw Cannon haul in 195 passes for 3,113 yards and 27 touchdowns, he went undrafted despite the projections of many experts who had him pegged as a mid-to-late round pick. Following the draft, Cannon was viewed as one of the top undrafted free agents on the market, and it appeared the 49ers shared that opinion. The team handed Cannon $45,000 to come to the bay area. A mere pittance to an NFL franchise, but a fairly large bonus for an undrafted free agent. @SeanLTheWriter He didn't finish a route, & they cut him on the spot. — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) May 9, 2017 However, Cannon didn’t make it through his second practice with the 49ers who reportedly let him go due a lack of effort as Cannon wasn’t finishing his routes. For a player who was undrafted, you may have expected Cannon to come in to camp with a chip on his shoulder and a desire to prove the doubters wrong, but apparently that wasn’t the case. The fact that the 49ers viewed him as the complete opposite makes you wonder if effort was an issue at Baylor, perhaps contributing to him going undrafted. No matter how you look at it, it’s a low-risk/high-reward scenario for the Jets who get a productive receiver who ran a 4.41 at the combine and has some experience with Jets quarterback Bryce Petty as the two teamed up in Petty’s final season at Baylor when Cannon caught 58 passes for 1,030 yards and 12 scores. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 great now we have Lazy and a slacker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetspenguin Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 they made him an example and set a tone...I love it. Hopefully he learns from that that life in the NFL for an undrafted rookie is tenuous and he better act like its important or he may find himself on a third team....WR is an area we can afford to cut a player if his attitude is wrong. We got "spares" there on his same talent level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Worth a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wanted them to draft Cannon. Then I wanted them to sign him as an UDFA. Totally worth a shot. Niners made an example of him, which is fine. But that doesn't mean he won't be able to break through in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Great pick up. He has a ton of talent, but is also a little nutty. The whole Art Briles mess and QB issues effected his play. Then again he still managed 13 Tds. He is a perfect practice squad player that, if he gets his head on straight and is willing to work on route running, could evolve into a playmaker. He also played with Petty a couple of years ago and was great for a freshman. So maybe having Petty around will help him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 With all the WR's we brought in I wonder if Morton is going to make Enunwa more of a hybrid and line him up all over the place (FB, TE, WR) to create mismatches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The day this get sets foot in the building I'd sit him down and tell him the next stop is the CFL if he doesn't bring it each and every moment he is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 These are always fun to watch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 the guy ran a 4.41 40 and has a 37 inch vertical. That was top 5 in both categories for WR at the combine. Very gifted athlete hopefully we can find a way to get his head screwed on right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Cannon Fodder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicg4360 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 He looks just as fast as he timed at the combine on the field. If Morton can get inside his head and we could make him our deep threat he looks like he could be a good weopon. He also looks good on a quick pass and gains yards after the catch. Sent from my Moto Z using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Why didn't anyone tell me the mini-draft started already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I am expecting to be surprised at the WRs who make the 53. Decker's spot is looking more and more fragile. It's like Macc doing everything possible to be able to cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Cannon arm Hackenberg/Petty connect with KD Cannon Jets win!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, F.Chowds said: the guy ran a 4.41 40 and has a 37 inch vertical. That was top 5 in both categories for WR at the combine. Very gifted athlete hopefully we can find a way to get his head screwed on right. See Jalin Marshall. Wave goodbye to Jalin Marshall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'll give Mac a thumbs up on one note. He has a good eyeball on WR talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Powpow said: I'll give Mac a thumbs up on one note. He has a good eyeball on WR talent. We are stacked........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I was beginning to worry that we had cut all the lazy guys. Good to have balance. Or at least relatable players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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