Patriot Killa Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ganggreennation.com/platform/amp/2018/2/21/17038864/report-jets-leaning-toward-keeping-jermaine-kearse Report: Jets leaning toward keeping Jermaine Kearse Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse had a solid 2017. His contract makes him a potential cap casualty this offseason, however. The team would save around $5 million against the salary cap if he is cut. No dead money would be left on the cap. Rich Cimini reports the Jets are still not inclined to cut him. Kearse has the only cap charge of significance, and that will be completely wiped off the books if he’s released. They’re leaning toward keeping Kearse, but it could depend on how things shake out with free agency and the draft. I think keeping Kearse is the prudent course for the team at this point. There are question marks around the top two receivers on the roster. Quincy Enunwa is coming off a serious injury, while Robby Anderson has off field issues to deal with. A competent veteran like Kearse is a nice guy to have around, and a cap hit around $5 million is not prohibitive. If an upgrade is available in free agency, cutting Kearse could open up cap space for a down payment. Even if the Jets did bring in a receiver, the question marks around Enunwa and Anderson might be enough motivation to keep Kearse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Clue Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Would be a terrible idea to cut him. So, obviously its the smart idea to keep him, he's a quality receiver and worth the cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Kearse is the only veteran presence we have. Anderson is not a guy you want teaching Stewart, Hanson, etc to emulate, on or off the field. He is too immature. I just don’t see any free agent WRs that have both high characte, great mentors type AND past production to warrant the contracts they will be getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 resign or keep Kearse one of the few, if not only bright spots last season and the 2nd rounder could turn into another hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Leaning, lol. He's the only known NFL caliber WR on the roster you dumb ****s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 kearse has shown he's a decent receiver. him together with kerley didn't make sense because they were similar but he's good in most situations. maybe they can restructure if they're so concerned with cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Why would we cut him to free up cap space? It's about the only thing we have a boatload of right now. Dumb idea.Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickTamland Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Embarassing that its even a thought. Personally id resign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxAF Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I would be all in to keep Kearse. It would be foolish to cut him. Anderson although talented seems potentially volatile and may have an early season suspension for the Jets to deal with next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Kearse is probably cut on most teams that have a decent offense. But he is safe on the jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Seems like a no brainer at this point that you have to keep the guy. He had a solid season for us and is the only NFL proven WR that is returning that is not surrounded by question marks related to injury or off field buttheadedness. Only way that you could even remotely consider cutting him is if we add 2 WRs: one each in draft and FA. And if we know that Enunwa is healthy and Robby is not facing suspension. All that falls into place, maybe you let him go at the end of the preseason. But that would be a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Pcola said: Kearse is the only veteran presence we have. Anderson is not a guy you want teaching Stewart, Hanson, etc to emulate, on or off the field. He is too immature. I just don’t see any free agent WRs that have both high characte, great mentors type AND past production to warrant the contracts they will be getting. What the hell are we paying coaches for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Yea I think we keep him, it makes too much sense with Enunwa and Robby's future in the air. $5M isn't a crazy number for a WR and it would cost you about the same to sign another receiver who isn't familiar with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said: What the hell are we paying coaches for? I agree with you but young guys, especially WRs develop better with vets along side them. Guys that can show them how to dedicate themselves to film study to how to act when you score TDs. And when the offense is struggling, instead of being a negative presence, how to rally their teammates to get out of it. Coaching is obviously part of it, but having a vet show them by their own actions, is probably more effective. Why else does our FO/HC keep bringing in guys like McCown, Forte, and Kearse? Even Steve McLendon has taking on a leadership role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 They should keep him, he was solid with very sub-par QB play. He's an asset, and his cost is (if I recall) minor. Keep: Enunwa, Kearse, Anderson, Stewart, Hanson. Build from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 How could we not? There is so much uncertainty at the WR position for us to lose him. Stewart & Hanson - Will they improve in year 2? Enunwa - Will he be the same player once he returns Anderson - Our best WR but he has off field issues & now that the league has seen him will he make the same impact. Kearse isn't a game breaker but he is a super solid receiver & we need guys like that. If we could find another WR in this draft/FA (unfortunately no Jarvis Landry) that makes Kearse all the more valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 He played well for us and also makes spectacular catches in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Gastineau Lives said: What the hell are we paying coaches for? To quit when the going gets tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Barring some crazy free agent WR signings, there is no chance Kearse is going anywhere. He is a very solid WR. If he is your #1, it's a problem, but as a #2 in the stable Eric Decker type role he is very solid. 65 catches for 810 yards isn't too bad with Josh Mccown as your QB. With Anderson and Enunwa having lingering issues, you can't afford to let Kearse go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Jetsplayer21 said: Kearse is probably cut on most teams that have a decent offense. But he is safe on the jets He's a good WR. Not sure what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Keep Kearse. Pair him with Dallas Goedert (draft) and Paul Richardson (free agency) and we have an offense. (Also, Kirk Cousins, 2 or 3 new offensive linemen, a RB, and another WR in the top three rounds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandy Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Jetsplayer21 said: Kearse is probably cut on most teams that have a decent offense. But he is safe on the jets Yeah, 800 yards & 65 receptions under Josh McCown is definitely cut worthy. Most teams would love to have a guy like that at #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 The Jets are looking at close to $100M in cap room with Kearse on the roster at $5.5M, why would they even consider cutting him? He's easily their steadiest WR, if nothing else, and if they're going to try to convince Kirk Cousins to come play QB in the swamp they're going to need to have a few players who can catch a football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 he's a " Keeper " cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Well that is a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I hope Cimini just wrote that out of boredom, holy hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, MDL_JET said: I hope Cimini just wrote that out of boredom, holy hell. well,.. it is the OFFseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Who are they going to sign for <$5 million who is going to out-perform Kearse? He's the steady, safety blanket type of guy among Jets' receivers who, in my opinion, actually outplayed his contract and provided some veteran presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 7 hours ago, K Clue said: Would be a terrible idea to cut him. So, obviously its the smart idea to keep him, he's a quality receiver and worth the cap space. Yeah, I totally agree , good player at a good cap number, and the team has a ton of cap room. Why would they cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, peebag said: He's a good WR. Not sure what you're talking about. Did I say he wasn’t good ? Sorry I should have said he could be cut because he is a 3 or 4th receiver on most teams. He would be cut Because 5 mil for a 3rd/ 4th doesn’t add up. He would then sign on a team where he could be a 3 or even 2 on a really bad offensive team, like the jets. His salary was 2.2 last yr. I like him, we have a ton of cap, and we can’t afford to lose the little offense we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Grandy said: Yeah, 800 yards & 65 receptions under Josh McCown is definitely cut worthy. Most teams would love to have a guy like that at #2. He would have had 200 yards under petty. Imagine if McCown had a receiver who want a trade throw in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Wouldn't it be a good idea, if you like him and think he could be an asset for a few years, to EXTEND him now at a good price, rather than keeping him for another year, having him have another good season, and then he prices himself off the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lot K Tailgaters Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 He gives a veteran, he has above average but not top WR ability, he’s a good locker room presence. They are loaded with cap space. They’d be foolish to cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Gastineau Lives said: What the hell are we paying coaches for? Jets coach with empty Campbells soup cans & string. WR coach tells Anderson...Anderson tells Stewart..Stewart tells Hansen..Hansen tells Stringfellow, you get the idea. Its why we've developed so many great WRs since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Leaning? Statements like this just make you realize how brain dead the Jets management really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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