Sammy Watkins rumored to be on his way to FA

[Patriot Killa]

Cheap replacement for RA.

 

works for me. I don’t expect Watkins to command 12-13 mill. 7-9 sounds right.

[Pac]

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

[Gibby]

7 minutes ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

Totally agree. First two years were good- nothing since.

[Patriot Killa]

2 minutes ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

He’s still a solid wide out and can be had at a much lower price. I don’t think the point here is to sign him because we think he can be a #1 WR but because he is a decent role player with experience and a tier 2/3 player at his position. What he was paid previously vs his production isn’t really saying much as it pertains to the Jets grabbing him simply to put actual NFL talent around our young QB. Enunwa’s neck is done. RA is gone. Not understanding why anyone would stick their nose up at a Sammy to Sammy connection. Might as well get someone decent in here at a low cost. 

[Paradis]

Pass.... The dream of Sammy never truly bloomed.

Instead, sign this beast for reasonable money. 

 

[More Cowbell]

15 minutes ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

Watkins was injured a lot on the Bills, and now that he stays healthy, was productive on KC while Hill was injured.

He is in his prime and would be a real number 1 WR, the first one we have had since Edwards.  

[Apache 51]

1 minute ago, Paradis said:

Pass.... The dream of Sammy never truly bloomed.

Instead, sign this beast for reasonable money. 

 

This..........

[Paradis]

1 minute ago, More Cowbell said:

Watkins was injured a lot on the Bills, and now that he stays healthy, was productive on KC while Hill was injured.

He is in his prime and would be a real number 1 WR, the first one we have had since Edwards.  

Categorically and empirically untrue. Sammy had a big week 1 and then turned into a poltergeist until playoffs.

Check your sources. 

[Gibby]

4 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:

He’s still a solid wide out and can be had at a much lower price. I don’t think the point here is to sign him because we think he can be a #1 WR but because he is a decent role player with experience and a tier 2/3 player at his position. What he was paid previously vs his production isn’t really saying much as it pertains to the Jets grabbing him simply to put actual NFL talent around our young QB. Enunwa’s neck is done. RA is gone. Not understanding why anyone would stick their nose up at a Sammy to Sammy connection. Might as well get someone decent in here at a low cost. 

I don’t necessarily disagree with that logic. What you originally said is “ a replacement for Robby”. The offensive line remains top priority- but we will need a WR-1. Depending on what shakes out in FA will determine what happens at 11. I would much prefer to build “ the best offensive line- “rather than build a good one with free agents. However you can’t do that in one off season. If you go the free agency route you’re essentially creating a window to win rather than sustained success.

Ifthey do choose to do it that way we would be unable to draft Lamb or Jeudy. In that case we’d honestly be better off paying Robby- I do get the risk here too. However if Sam is healthy and he stays out of trouble it could be a risk worth taking.

[Patriot Killa]

6 minutes ago, Paradis said:

Pass.... The dream of Sammy never truly bloomed.

Instead, sign this beast for reasonable money. 

 

I like the Robinson kid. Wish we would of grabbed the Georgia boy Mecole Hardman but Macc so...

anyway, I think Watkins is a decent player to put around Sam for a cheap price. Probably won’t come here lmfao but aye...it definitely isn’t like we’re paying him big money. This move wouldn’t be a tooth puller at all.

[King P]

Meh. Wouldn't be opposed to it, but I sure as hell won't be banging the table for him either lol

[SAR I]

Is Enunwa done or coming back?

SAR I

[14 in Green]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Jets sign Sammy Watkins, but...

I didn't realize "RA is gone". Where did he go? ?

If the premise is Watkins will be a cheaper option on the open market then Anderson, you're saying he's the lesser player. Why would you want to spend money on a downgrade?

 

[New York Mick]

**** no. Just pay Robbie if that’s the option. 

[New York Mick]

Just now, SAR I said:

Is Enunwa done or coming back?

SAR I

Does it honestly matter? You can’t depend on him. 

[BornJetsFan1983]

31 minutes ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

That's the thing he has arguably the best QB in the league def most explosive and was nothing. He would be terrible. Our current guys are better or the same. It would be terrible move

[BornJetsFan1983]

2 minutes ago, SAR I said:

Is Enunwa done or coming back?

SAR I

Enuwa greater than Watkins ?

 

Your take? I say def yes

[Ohhthepain]

34 minutes ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

Totally agree. Good thing Mac isnt the GM anymore or hed get 15 mil/yr from us

[SAR I]

2 minutes ago, BornJetsFan1983 said:

Enuwa greater than Watkins ?

Your take? I say def yes

I see them as kinda sorta the same player.  Similar build, speed, etc.

SAR I

[Apache 51]

7 minutes ago, BornJetsFan1983 said:

Enuwa greater than Watkins ?

 

Your take? I say def yes

No.

[TuscanyTile2]

10 minutes ago, SAR I said:

Is Enunwa done or coming back?

SAR I

Can he be relied on even if he is coming back?

[sec101row23]

26 minutes ago, Paradis said:

Pass.... The dream of Sammy never truly bloomed.

Instead, sign this beast for reasonable money. 

 

That’s the FA WR I’m most interested in.  I’d also kick the tires on Cody Latimer.  

[JustInFudge]

Rather just resign Robby.  At least he knows the system and has chemistry with Sam.  

[Patriot Killa]

20 minutes ago, 14 in Green said:

didn't realize "RA is gone". Where did he go? ?

 

Didn’t happen yet. It will.

[Warfish]

6 minutes ago, JiF said:

Rather just resign Robby.  At least he knows the system and has chemistry with Sam.  

Tell us more about this chemistry.

[chirorob]

46 minutes ago, Gibby said:

Totally agree. First two years were good- nothing since.

He broke his foot, and did not come back at 100%.

He's also made a huge amount of money, won a ring,  and talked about retiring.   That is not the guy I give more money to, his motivation is probably gone, and is a risk to just try to cash out on one last paycheck.

[chirorob]

25 minutes ago, SAR I said:

Is Enunwa done or coming back?

SAR I

2 season ending neck injuries, plus he got pissed at the front office because they expected him to do his rehab.  I don't think the Jets are getting much out of him going forward.

[jeremy2020]

Watkins has played on two offensively stacked teams and done nothing. He's been the 3rd-6th receiving option on those teams. Just because he's paid like a #1 or #2 doesn't mean he is...he is a 3/4 WR guy. On top of that, he continually says monumentally stupid sh*t. 

He literally gave an interview where he said that he gave up on the team in a game they were behind in and that the other players laid into him for his behavior. This is on the Chiefs...who won the Superbowl. Imagine him on the Jets..

[Rhg1084]

1 hour ago, Pac said:

One of the most over paid WRs of all time relative to performance. 

Hell no.

You do realize that he’s a free agent and doesn’t have a contract so hows he overpaid? If the price is right bring him in. He looked really good in the Super Bowl and is still only 27 years old

[derp]

Giving money to a guy who just talked about not playing in 2020 would be pretty Jetsy.

[KRL]

Watkins is a prime example of why you shouldn't go nuts over a WR prospect.
Because there was nobody rated higher than Watkins the year he came out and
he's been nothing but average.  The best WR in the game (Michael Thomas) was 
a middle of the second round pick

[King P]

44 minutes ago, 14 in Green said:

I wouldn't mind seeing the Jets sign Sammy Watkins, but...

I didn't realize "RA is gone". Where did he go? ?

If the premise is Watkins will be a cheaper option on the open market then Anderson, you're saying he's the lesser player. Why would you want to spend money on a downgrade?

 

I can't speak for everyone else, but I don't view it as that much of a downgrade.

The thought process is that if Sammy comes cheaper then Robbie, you go with Sammy. Even if you concede Sammy is the lesser player, the difference is marginal. But ultimately, it allows us to allocate resources elsewhere (O-Line). We're still drafting a #1 receiver, so neither will be our go to guy. Plus we can even still double up without feeling like we're forced to

[JustInFudge]

1 hour ago, sec101row23 said:

That’s the FA WR I’m most interested in.  I’d also kick the tires on Cody Latimer.  

Robinson is ridiculously talented.  I remember feeling so bad for him on when he was in college because he was stuck on the most offensively inept teams the Gators have ever assembled.  It wouldnt shock me for him to put together a career in the NFL, he just needs to stay healthy, which also plagued him in school. 

[14 in Green]

18 minutes ago, King P said:

I can't speak for everyone else, but I don't view it as that much of a downgrade.

The thought process is that if Sammy comes cheaper then Robbie, you go with Sammy. Even if you concede Sammy is the lesser player, the difference is marginal. But ultimately, it allows us to allocate resources elsewhere (O-Line). We're still drafting a #1 receiver, so neither will be our go to guy. Plus we can even still double up without feeling like we're forced to

I don't disagree with the comparative talents thing, I just happen to know/like Robby more as a player. That's just me though.

If you're right, and we DO draft a #1 type receiver this year, I would be more inclined to go with the cheaper option. The problem being FA comes before the draft, and none of us really know what Douglas is going to do. As far as I know, the only area he's spoken about needing to upgrade is the OL.

We're all assuming he's going there, or WR, but what happens if a defensive player like Simmons or even Okaduh falls to us?

[shuler82]

Not sure why any of you think Watkins will be cheaper. He’s coming off a 3/48M deal. Yeah, the Chiefs over paid at the time but If anything you get him for the same numbers 12-14M per year range as Robby.