jetsons Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000918323/article/los-angeles-rams-will-trade-or-release-tavon-austin Tavon Austin will be in the market for a new team after five years with the Rams organization. The Rams will either trade or release the former No. 8 overall draft pick, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported, via a source informed of the situation. Coming out of West Virginia in 2013, Austin was billed as a prolific playmaker, worthy of sacrificing four draft picks in a trade with the Bills. Although he parlayed a breakout 2015 campaign (10 touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards from scrimmage) into a prodigious four-year, $42 million deal in the summer of 2016, Austin never lived up to the contract -- much less the predraft hype. After a disappointing 2016 season under Jeff Fisher, Austin fell out of the receiver rotation once new coach Sean McVay imported former Buffalo wideouts Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods last year. Austin caught just 13 passes for 47 yards for a minuscule 3.6 yards per reception in 2017. Austin's contract calls for a $5 million roster bonus this month, a prohibitive price tag for a gadget player and part-time punt returner. If a creative offensive mind of McVay's caliber couldn't find a way to untap Austin's playmaking ability, it's fair to question whether the all-purpose threat will be more than a complementary piece in the next stage of his career. In a situation such as this one, we tend to connect the dots to coaches in the player's past. Although Austin began his career under play-caller Brian Schottenheimer in St. Louis, Seattle's current offensive coordinator took criticism for failing to maximize the jitterbug's unique skill-set in St. Louis. It's hard to imagine the Rams finding a trading partner for an underperforming player with a massive contract millstone hanging around his neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Sign Beast Short Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscreen Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 He's still a prolific playmaker when utilized correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 We now need someone to run 9 routes for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Let's hope Josh Allen can learn to take a little heat off the ball when he's throwing those screens to Tavon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 It’s in the FA thread already..again lmao. You gotta start checking to see first bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jetscreen said: He's still a prolific playmaker when utilized correctly. He was playing for the most creative offensive minds in the NFL and they were like "nah, were good." Not sure he's someone we'll figure out if they couldn't. I'd take a flier on him for real cheap but he's going to want to get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickTamland Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Frail fast guy so excite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Meh. Rather knock on Percy Harvins door and see what hes up to than bother with lil Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandy Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I don't want him. We need a real wideout to solidify our air attack, not a gimmicky guy who fumbles too much for his own good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Patriot Killa said: It’s in the FA thread already..again lmao. You gotta start checking to see first bro. Seriously dude? You want cookie points for figuring out that riddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Remember when people here wanted to use a 1st rounder on this guy? Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, j4jets said: Seriously dude? You want cookie points for figuring out that riddle? I don’t want anything, actually. You can get rude with me if you want. I don’t feel any type of way about it lmao. All I said was it’s already posted in the FA thread and to check it out before posting a thread. But on a real note, wtf is a “cookie point”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Patriot Killa said: I don’t want anything, actually. You can get rude with me if you want. I don’t feel any type of way about it lmao. All I said was it’s already posted in the FA thread and to check it out before posting a thread. But on a real note, wtf is a “cookie point”? Ok, forum police. We’ll ask for your approval next time a thread is created. Btw, there are at least 10+ threads discussing Cousins. Care to shut em down? Might help you sleep better at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, j4jets said: Ok, forum police. We’ll ask for your approval next time a thread is created. Btw, there are at least 10+ threads discussing Cousins. Care to shut em down? Might help you sleep better at night. I was just helping a buddy out. @jetsons is cool by me. I’ve been warned, myself, about creating threads when they have already been posted else where. He didn’t see an issue with me looking out for him. I wasnt an A-hole about it, so I’m not quite understanding why you are being one to me. You seem like a very angry person and I hope you seek help for your issues. That’s what would help me sleep better at night is knowing a fellow Jets fan is mentally healthier than he should be. This team has not been kind on our sanity. Cheers, j4jets. And for future reference try to take a chill pill and not assume everyone is attacking/trying to police the forum. It kind of makes you look bad when you approach others in the manner that you do. #GangGreen #StickTogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 55 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: I was just helping a buddy out. @jetsons is cool by me. I’ve been warned, myself, about creating threads when they have already been posted else where. He didn’t see an issue with me looking out for him. I wasnt an A-hole about it, so I’m not quite understanding why you are being one to me. You seem like a very angry person and I hope you seek help for your issues. That’s what would help me sleep better at night is knowing a fellow Jets fan is mentally healthier than he should be. This team has not been kind on our sanity. Cheers, j4jets. And for future reference try to take a chill pill and not assume everyone is attacking/trying to police the forum. It kind of makes you look bad when you approach others in the manner that you do. #GangGreen #StickTogether Jesus Christ man, relax. You called out two posters today for the same thing. Not everyone is following every thread. My point exactly since I wasn’t following the FA thread either. I’m not the one being a-hole. And maybe you weren’t either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscreen Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 10 hours ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Remember when people here wanted to use a 1st rounder on this guy? Good times. YES I do. You mean the 1st rounder we ended up using on hold up......wait for it........... DEE MILLINER Yeah, I still think we probably should have used that 1st rounder on Tavon Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Jet Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jetscreen said: YES I do. You mean the 1st rounder we ended up using on hold up......wait for it........... DEE MILLINER Yeah, I still think we probably should have used that 1st rounder on Tavon Austin I really think he was the pick at 9, but when the rams took him 1 spot before us Idzick scrambled and we ended up with Milner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, Jetscreen said: YES I do. You mean the 1st rounder we ended up using on hold up......wait for it........... DEE MILLINER Yeah, I still think we probably should have used that 1st rounder on Tavon Austin Both guys are bad and both will be done in the league soon. Not really sure what your point is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscreen Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 minute ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Both guys are bad and both will be done in the league soon. Not really sure what your point is here. You're not sure what my point is? At least Austin is still in the league and contributing. Has Milliner even had a job since the jets cut him? Being a greeter at Walmart doesn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 25 minutes ago, Anthony Jet said: I really think he was the pick at 9, but when the rams took him 1 spot before us Idzick scrambled and we ended up with Milner The rams actually traded up ahead of us they wanted Austin so bad. Who cares he stinks another guy who can run fast in a straight line and do nothing else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jetscreen said: You're not sure what my point is? At least Austin is still in the league and contributing. Has Milliner even had a job since the jets cut him? Being a greeter at Walmart doesn't count. Austin will be greeting at the same Walmart in 2-3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscreen Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, Philc1 said: Austin will be greeting at the same Walmart in 2-3 years Maybe. However, in the meantime he could be utilized. In the right system? Right coaches, etc. He could be a real weapon. Would love to see the Jets add him on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jetscreen said: Maybe. However, in the meantime he could be utilized. In the right system? Right coaches, etc. He could be a real weapon. Would love to see the Jets add him on special teams. Is this the run run pass punt system? Maybe we should offer draft picks to Seattle to get Brian Schittenheimer back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-met57 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Jetscreen said: He's still a prolific playmaker when utilized correctly. 16 games 13 catches 47 yards...he is not prolific anything when utilized in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 14 hours ago, Patriot Killa said: It’s in the FA thread already..again lmao. You gotta start checking to see first bro. I told you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 14 hours ago, Beerfish said: We now need someone to run 9 routes for us. Whats David Clowney up to lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Patriot Killa said: I was just helping a buddy out. @jetsons is cool by me. I’ve been warned, myself, about creating threads when they have already been posted else where. He didn’t see an issue with me looking out for him. I wasnt an A-hole about it, so I’m not quite understanding why you are being one to me. You seem like a very angry person and I hope you seek help for your issues. That’s what would help me sleep better at night is knowing a fellow Jets fan is mentally healthier than he should be. This team has not been kind on our sanity. Cheers, j4jets. And for future reference try to take a chill pill and not assume everyone is attacking/trying to police the forum. It kind of makes you look bad when you approach others in the manner that you do. #GangGreen #StickTogether #****#'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I don’t think neither teams nor Austin is preparing for a huge contact guaranteeing him to be on top of the depth chart. Let’s be realistic, Austin is NOT that, but he is a dominant kick and punt returner. I personally cannot tell you the last time we had a kick or punr return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Patriot Killa said: I was just helping a buddy out. @jetsons is cool by me. I’ve been warned, myself, about creating threads when they have already been posted else where. He didn’t see an issue with me looking out for him. I wasnt an A-hole about it, so I’m not quite understanding why you are being one to me. You seem like a very angry person and I hope you seek help for your issues. That’s what would help me sleep better at night is knowing a fellow Jets fan is mentally healthier than he should be. This team has not been kind on our sanity. Cheers, j4jets. And for future reference try to take a chill pill and not assume everyone is attacking/trying to police the forum. It kind of makes you look bad when you approach others in the manner that you do. #GangGreen #StickTogether #GangGreen #StickTogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 13 hours ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Remember when people here wanted to use a 1st rounder on this guy? Good times. Um, Carl, we're necroing posts now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 15 hours ago, Patriot Killa said: It’s in the FA thread already..again lmao. You gotta start checking to see first bro. Why? Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Why? Who cares? Sar cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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