Seattle’s Sherman Lists Jermaine Kearse Among Most Underrated Receivers

[JetNation]

In a piece he wrote for the Players Tribune, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman discussed the five receivers he’s gone head-to-head with who he feels are the most underrated in the NFL.  Sherman had some high praise for former teammate and current Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse.  After showing several clips of many of the clutch catches Kearse made as a member of the Seahawks throughout the years, Sherman gushed over the receiver’s skills and savvy, saying:

But it’s not just that he has a knack for making big plays. Overall, he’s an incredibly crafty receiver who does all the little things right. He’s sure-handed, consistent and he’s very adept at using his hands to create separation. He has this subtle kind of chicken-wing move that he uses — it’s just a slight push-off, like an elbow or forearm nudge as he’s cutting at the top of his route — and it helps him create a little extra bit of separation. And sometimes that’s all a receiver needs to make a play.

He’s also great at catching the ball out in front of him so it’s difficult for DBs to get their hands in there to break up the pass. He’s 6’ 1’’, so he’s not huge, but he uses every last bit of his length to catch the ball out away from the defender.

But that’s just who Jermaine is. He’s the kind of guy who gets the absolute most out of what he’s been given. And he’s definitely a receiver who doesn’t get his due.

The high praise for Kearse should come as no surprise to Jets fans. They’ve seen him go from a player who many viewed as a “throw in” as part of the trade that sent Sheldon Richardson to the Seahawks, to a potential piece of the Jets long-term future plans.

With three games left to play, Kearse has already tied his career high in touchdowns (5) and with 681 receiving yards, he’s just four shy of tying his career high of 681.  Barring injury, it’ll be a career year for Kearse, and possible his first of many in Green and White.

 

 

 

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[joewilly12]

Sign this beast.

[rangerous]

he certainly seems like a keeper.

[Saul Goodman]

Excellent player. He reminds me of Santonio Holmes as far as playing style. Thankfully, he’s not the a$$hole that Holmes was. 

[JetFaninMI]

Solid #2 on a good team. I would look to keep him around if I were the Jets. A good experienced WR will always be a young developing QB's best friend. That is assuming the Jets somehow acquire one.

[greenwichjetfan]

7 hours ago, Saul Goodman said:

Excellent player. He reminds me of Santonio Holmes as far as playing style. Thankfully, he’s not the a$$hole that Holmes was. 

I get more of a Cotch feel than Santonio. Regardless, hopefully we find a way to keep him without overpaying for this year's production.

[bla bla bla]

He's been a great surprise and makes that trade look even more lopsided. He's signed for $5M next year and will be 28 in January. I'm okay letting him play one more year and evaluating but if we could extend him for an additional 2 or 3 years for cheaper during training camp then I'd pull the trigger.

[Ohio State NY Jets fan]

Kearse is one of the few positive outcomes of this year, and I would like to see him signed longer term, there are not many hard working, good person, productive players on this team - he is one

[Jetster]

He's a very good 2/3 WR.