paulyjet Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 The guy was an awesome returner. No matter who's running things we never keep our best players. Typical jets ? 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayBen Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I was just wondering about this the other day. Even Jason Myers. Both guys had career years last year. Unless they were asking for a ridiculous amount of money, I feel we could have brought 1 if not both back for another year or two. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Untouchable Posted July 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2019 Because you don’t pay 31 year olds who are strictly returnmen almost $4 million a year. The guy was simply an above-average KR/PR prior to last season with little to no value as a receiver. Just like you don’t pay $4-5 million a year to bring back Jason Myers, who was incredibly inconsistent throughout his entire career prior to ‘18. Actually has missed more XP’s than any other kicker in the NFL since entering the league. 15 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Andre Robert’s 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grandy Posted July 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, dbatesman said: Andre Robert’s His full name is Andre Robert Is 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 remember bills took Brad Smith who had TD returns as well... terrible thread that is basically a repeat thread of when he was let go... typical JetNation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slats Posted July 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, BroadwayBen said: I was just wondering about this the other day. Even Jason Myers. Both guys had career years last year. Unless they were asking for a ridiculous amount of money, I feel we could have brought 1 if not both back for another year or two. You hope your special teams coach can coach up the next guys to have career years, too. Brad Smith was infinitely more valuable to the Jets than Andre Roberts ever was, went to Buffalo, and did nothing. I'm really not too worried about losing Roberts right this minute. The Jets have a few guys with NFL punt and kick returning experience on the roster, plus Greg Dortch, who I'm weirdly excited about (every year I seem to pick a favorite UDFA). I think they'll have returns covered okay this year. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 26 minutes ago, paulyjet said: The guy was an awesome returner. No matter who's running things we never keep our best players. Typical jets ? Because Buffalo paid 4.5 Million for a guy that can't catch... waste of a roster spot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Grandy said: His full name is Andre Robert Is legit LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 39 minutes ago, dbatesman said: Andre Robert’s Were allowed to have one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I agree with this thread. Said this the moment months ago. There will always be poor excuses and poor comparisons to justify this stupid decision by Macc. We're Jets fans so it's to be expected. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, The Voice of Reason said: Because Buffalo paid 4.5 Million for a guy that can't catch... waste of a roster spot. To represent accuartely 2019: $2.6 mill 2020: $2 mill - 500k dead cap hit if cut its a lot of dough for a returner but he was the best returner we’ve had in 10 years. I was sad to see him go. Gase wasn’t happy Mac let him walk but his salary makes up some of the $4 mill overpay for CJ Mosley. I’d rather have Mosley if it’s in a context like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, David Harris said: To represent accuartely 2019: $2.6 mill 2020: $2 mill - 500k dead cap hit if cut its a lot of dough for a returner but he was the best returner we’ve had in 10 years. I was sad to see him go. Gase wasn’t happy Mac let him walk but his salary makes up some of the $4 mill overpay for CJ Mosley. I’d rather have Mosley if it’s in a context like that. Still can't catch.... what good is the 4.6Mil and a roster spot for a KR/PR that can't catch or run routes or cover kicks and punts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 the Jets are 30 million dollars under the cap BTW the reason is always money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Untouchable said: Because you don’t pay 31 year olds who are strictly returnmen almost $4 million a year. The guy was simply an above-average KR/PR prior to last season with little to no value as a receiver. Just like you don’t pay $4-5 million a year to bring back Jason Myers, who was incredibly inconsistent throughout his entire career prior to ‘18. Actually has missed more XP’s than any other kicker in the NFL since entering the league. The Bills will find out during some point in the season that they overpaid for Roberts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 hours ago, slats said: You hope your special teams coach can coach up the next guys to have career years, too. Brad Smith was infinitely more valuable to the Jets than Andre Roberts ever was, went to Buffalo, and did nothing. I'm really not too worried about losing Roberts right this minute. The Jets have a few guys with NFL punt and kick returning experience on the roster, plus Greg Dortch, who I'm weirdly excited about (every year I seem to pick a favorite UDFA). I think they'll have returns covered okay this year. I was all about Deontay Burnett last year. I really think the guy can be a difference maker. Every time he gets a chance, he shines. I’m hoping he doesn’t get lost in the shuffle with the new CS. I really don’t know anything about Dortch except what you and a few others have said about him. Small, not that fast, but quick and elusive... Do you think he and Burnett might become an “either, or...” type situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, 14 in Green said: I was all about Deontay Burnett last year. I really think the guy can be a difference maker. Every time he gets a chance, he shines. I’m hoping he doesn’t get lost in the shuffle with the new CS. I really don’t know anything about Dortch except what you and a few others have said about him. Small, not that fast, but quick and elusive... Do you think he and Burnett might become an “either, or...” type situation? I like both. You have to think Sam’s familiarity with Burnett works in his favor as the 4th/5th WR and Dortch is the KOR/PR and sometime WR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 8 hours ago, slats said: You hope your special teams coach can coach up the next guys to have career years, too. Brad Smith was infinitely more valuable to the Jets than Andre Roberts ever was, went to Buffalo, and did nothing. I'm really not too worried about losing Roberts right this minute. The Jets have a few guys with NFL punt and kick returning experience on the roster, plus Greg Dortch, who I'm weirdly excited about (every year I seem to pick a favorite UDFA). I think they'll have returns covered okay this year. This Good organizations find Andre Roberts in the 6th round, or later once every 4 years so they never have to over pay a return specialist like him. Then their are other teams like the Patriots, and SeaHawks who have starters who also double as awesome special teamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 In today's NFL kick returning is no longer important. You are better off downing every punt that goes into the end zone and only returning balls that fall short. Punt returning on the other hand is very important and Roberts was an exceptional punt returner. Thankfully we signed Dortch who is also a rare talent as a punt returner and comes into the league with a ton of punt returning experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Thai Jet said: The Bills will find out during some point in the season that they overpaid for Roberts. Agreed Just like with Brad Smith. And Smith had a helluva lot more value than Roberts. He could return kicks, contribute as a WR and wildcat option and even serve as an emergency QB. Roberts is strictly a return man. He isn’t going to see any time on the field in any other capacity unless your receiving corps is absolutely ravaged by injury as was the case with the Jets late last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 54 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: I like both. You have to think Sam’s familiarity with Burnett works in his favor as the 4th/5th WR and Dortch is the KOR/PR and sometime WR. This is kinda where I’m at. I think Dortch’s path to making the team is directly thru specials. Maybe flashing as a backup slot guy. Has anyone heard of Darnold and Burnett doing work in the offseason? He did look like he had reliable hands and something of a chemistry with Sam. I think he’s another guy in a battle with other teams’ cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, slats said: This is kinda where I’m at. I think Dortch’s path to making the team is directly thru specials. Maybe flashing as a backup slot guy. Has anyone heard of Darnold and Burnett doing work in the offseason? He did look like he had reliable hands and something of a chemistry with Sam. I think he’s another guy in a battle with other teams’ cuts. Burnett was at Jets West 2.0 with Sam last week so hopefully they are continuing to build chemistry. I would love for Dortch to become our Tyreek Hill (without the womenz battery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoeword Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Speaking of Brad Smith, after he went to Buffalo, what happened to him? He was one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Untouchable said: Because you don’t pay 31 year olds who are strictly returnmen almost $4 million a year. The guy was simply an above-average KR/PR prior to last season with little to no value as a receiver. Just like you don’t pay $4-5 million a year to bring back Jason Myers, who was incredibly inconsistent throughout his entire career prior to ‘18. Actually has missed more XP’s than any other kicker in the NFL since entering the league. This, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 17 hours ago, bitonti said: the Jets are 30 million dollars under the cap BTW the reason is always money So they can trade a bag of peanuts and 6th rounder for Clowney and pay him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefJets Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I understand the post because he did produce in that facet. However, I think we have the coaching staff and front office in place to find a younger, more versatile player that can also contribute in other areas for a better price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 23 hours ago, Untouchable said: Because you don’t pay 31 year olds who are strictly returnmen almost $4 million a year. The guy was simply an above-average KR/PR prior to last season with little to no value as a receiver. Just like you don’t pay $4-5 million a year to bring back Jason Myers, who was incredibly inconsistent throughout his entire career prior to ‘18. Actually has missed more XP’s than any other kicker in the NFL since entering the league. It’s not like we didn’t have $100 million in cap room 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 13 hours ago, roscoeword said: Speaking of Brad Smith, after he went to Buffalo, what happened to him? He was one of my favorites. He sucked, just like he did here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/17/2019 at 10:39 AM, Untouchable said: Because you don’t pay 31 year olds who are strictly returnmen almost $4 million a year. The guy was simply an above-average KR/PR prior to last season with little to no value as a receiver. Just like you don’t pay $4-5 million a year to bring back Jason Myers, who was incredibly inconsistent throughout his entire career prior to ‘18. Actually has missed more XP’s than any other kicker in the NFL since entering the league. good points. i remember when they let guys like chad morton go. same argument. and morton gets replaced by another guy who does well. we'll see soon enough what roberts replacement can do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/17/2019 at 9:32 AM, paulyjet said: The guy was an awesome returner. No matter who's running things we never keep our best players. Typical jets ? They resigned and kept Boyer from the previous coaching staff because they believe in his ability to get the most out of any KR/PR. we’ll have to see if that works out. I will say that he set up his guys on the blocks very well. Not taking anything away from Andre Roberts but Boyer had those guys blocking really well, streaking down field and making key blocks. I’m not going to act like I know a ton about Special Team play but they looked coached well. Let’s see what Boyer can get out of someone like Dortch...should he be the next KR/PR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 It’s time to look forward, not back. New regime, promising young QB, infusion of some really talented offensive weapons (Bell, Crowder) and some exciting young playmakers in Herndon, Robby, etc. Thank you for a great 2018 Andre, but it’s full steam ahead with the new look Jets! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm not going to analyze all of Macc's moves outside of his last picks and FA signings. We are where we are. No use crying about spilt milk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I actually think there is merit to both sides of this argument. I think it comes down to how each of the Bills and Jets approached the 2019 off season. It was clear to me that the Bills were going for it-they built up their OL and made other strategic moves to make a difference this season. By bring aboard Andre Roberts, they add a returner who might win them a game (which could make a difference in a playoff run) and hurt the team that they need to beat at least once to make the playoffs. The Jets led by Mac, on the other hand, bumbled through the off season and left FA and the Draft with a still unbalanced and incomplete roster. I think the Bills have a better overall roster than the Jets, although I like Darnold much better than Josh Allen (and that can be all that really matters). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 The answer to this issue is very simple. Greg Williams is our defensive coordinator this upcoming season. The opposition won't be scoring many points against our newly great defense so there isn't much need for a kick returner any longer. Once a game for sure to start the game or halftime and maybe once more per game and chances are the ball gets kicked into the end zone where we won't run it out anyway. S0 you wanna pay a player 4 mil to maybe run the ball out once a game? Pass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Who was the one guy that was a great KR for us and then went to the Skins? Morton or something? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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