GREENBEAN Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I heard a rumor on an instagram news page I read that the Jets do not intend to bring our Punter Lachlan Edwards back for 2020. That would be a mistake imo. First off he's one of Macc's best draft picks haha but secondly he has been a very solid above average punter for us. I would like to see continuity anywhere that we can have it. I would think he wouldn't be all that expensive to retain, but I don't have any idea what he's looking for as far as a contract goes. I like Edwards and want to keep him around. Thoughts? ***Lac Edwards signed a 4 year, $2,415,795 contract with the New York Jets, including a $75,795 signing bonus, $75,795 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $603,949. In , Edwards will earn a base salary of , a signing bonus of , a roster bonus of , a signing bonus of , a restructure bonus of , a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of , while carrying a cap hit of and a dead cap value of . CONTRACT TERMS:4 yr(s) / $2,415,795 SIGNING BONUS$75,795 AVERAGE SALARY$603,949 GTD AT SIGN:$75,795 TOTAL GTD:$75,795 FREE AGENT:2020 / UFA BONUS BREAKDOWN CAP DETAILS CASH DETAILS YEAR AGE BASE SALARY SIGNING CAP HIT DEAD CAP YEARLY CASH 2016 24 $450,000 $18,948 $468,948 $75,795 $525,795($525,795) 2017 25 $540,000 $18,948 $558,948 $56,847 $540,000($1,065,795) 2018 26 $630,000 $18,948 $648,948 $37,899 $630,000($1,695,795) 2019 27 $720,000 $18,951 $738,951 $18,951 $720,000($2,415,795) 2020 28 UFA Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 He's been a good player for the Jets, and is likely going to get a nice salary bump as a FA. The Jets never seem to want to spend on special teamers, including kickers and punters. I think it's likely he gets a bigger offer elsewhere, and moves on. Hey, at least we have Ian Berryman....whoever he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choon328 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 He was wildly inconsistent this past season. He made some really bad kicks in big moments. He's replaceable at a fraction of the cost 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Smashmouth Posted March 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, choon328 said: He was wildly inconsistent this past season. He made some really bad kicks in big moments. He's replaceable at a fraction of the cost Big Moments ? 1 3 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Jets got better value from that contract vs. Trumane Johnson's contract. I'm fine with bringing in a new punter if we can't bring back Edwards at a fair market price. There are more pressing needs at more important positions like OL, CB, WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choon328 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Smashmouth said: Big Moments ? There are big moments in every game whether you're 16-0 or 0-16 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I think this is ridiculous. Did they not learn anything by letting their PK walk last year? It's such a small percentage of the cap - when you have a good P or K, just pay them and sleep well at night. TF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choon328 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: I think this is ridiculous. Did they not learn anything by letting their PK walk last year? It's such a small percentage of the cap - when you have a good P or K, just pay them and sleep well at night. TF He's average at best. They can do better for cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: I think this is ridiculous. Did they not learn anything by letting their PK walk last year? It's such a small percentage of the cap - when you have a good P or K, just pay them and sleep well at night. TF I agree with the sentiment. But looking at Jason Myers' stats last year, the Jets, on the surface, don't look quite as dumb. His FG % dropped from 91.7% to 82.1%. He was far worse from 40+ yards out than he was in 2018 with us. Now having said that, we didn't have a plan to replace him so our kicking stats for the year were far worse than even that. What Macc forgot is that letting your over-priced FA walk is fine, but you still do need to bring in a competent replacement. Hey, 1 out of 2 ain't bad, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 He seemed more inconsistent this past season, especially late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bleedin Green Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I don't like this. While certainly not perfect, Edwards was still worlds better than what we're used to around here. Anyone claiming he's easily replaceable apparently has a very poor memory about the endless outright disaster that was the Jets' punters for decades. What were considered "poor" kicks for Edwards was still better than the peak for most of the endless stream of shankers that have come through here. If he's looking for big money, although I can't imagine how he would be, then I can get moving on, but otherwise it's a stupid move. You think they would know that from last year's idiotic attempt to try to justify bringing in a "Gase guy" at punter to beat him out, while completely ignoring the horrid kicker position, yet he was so immeasurably worse they couldn't justify keeping him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, choon328 said: There are big moments in every game whether you're 16-0 or 0-16 And how you react in those big moments largely determines whether you're 16-0 or 0-16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 It would be a mistake to let him go. Totally idiotic to treat punters/kickers like an afterthought. There is MUCH hidden yardage in special teams. If JD lets him go and they don't bring in a punter that is equally good if not better, it will lower my confidence and regard for him... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Yeah lets go back to the friggin quigley/weatherford days. Best punter we have had in a while. This sounds like our total disregard for kicker last year which cost us one game for sure and maybe more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, choon328 said: He was wildly inconsistent this past season. He made some really bad kicks in big moments. He's replaceable at a fraction of the cost I know that is often the sentiment with kickers/punters, but even average punters/kickers are not falling out of the sky. Addition by subtraction is often a mistake made with the kicking/punting game. If JD lets him walk and does not bring in a better player, it will be a big mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Berryman is a decent prospect. I read up on him last week. I would certainly have another guy in camp, but there is a fair chance he is the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, nycdan said: I agree with the sentiment. But looking at Jason Myers' stats last year, the Jets, on the surface, don't look quite as dumb. His FG % dropped from 91.7% to 82.1%. He was far worse from 40+ yards out than he was in 2018 with us. Now having said that, we didn't have a plan to replace him so our kicking stats for the year were far worse than even that. What Macc forgot is that letting your over-priced FA walk is fine, but you still do need to bring in a competent replacement. Hey, 1 out of 2 ain't bad, right? Should we have received a Comp pick for Myers? Even a 6th or 7th would have been helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Edwards led the league last season in punts and total punting yards. probably the only league leader we had last season -- unfortunately, it is not a category you want to lead the league in. Whoever replaces him, I just hope he punts less next year. A lot less. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 lac is bang average 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekskill68 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lith said: Edwards led the league last season in punts and total punting yards. probably the only league leader we had last season -- unfortunately, it is not a category you want to lead the league in. Whoever replaces him, I just hope he punts less next year. A lot less. Agree. If we measure value on a dollars per kick basis, we got a real bargain last year... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killa7 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 last year, the Jets proved that they don't need a kicker. now, they'll do the same with punter! who needs 'em!?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, peekskill68 said: Agree. If we measure value on a dollars per kick basis, we got a real bargain last year... Thats the way I usually look at my golf game. I am very good at minimizing cost per stroke. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Doesn't Kaare Vedvik punt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PepPep Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, choon328 said: He's average at best. They can do better for cheaper I agree. And he was very inconsistent. I don't see any reason the Jets should prioritize bringing him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choon328 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I am so tired of this guy punting a ball 42 yards to watch the return man fair catch it at the 19. Thats not a good punt but that what he consistently did last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, choon328 said: I am so tired of this guy punting a ball 42 yards to watch the return man fair catch it at the 19. Thats not a good punt but that what he consistently did last year. It was still infinitely better than his predecessors who would all have at least once a game where they'd shank a punt 11 yards to midfield instead when in that same position. If you think 42 yards is really that bad, you have a very lacking memory about what else this team has had to deal with at the position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choon328 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Bleedin Green said: It was still infinitely better than his predecessors who would all have at least once a game where they'd shank a punt 11 yards to midfield instead when in that same position. If you think 42 yards is really that bad, you have a very lacking memory about what else this team has had to deal with at the position. It's not the yardage, it's the kicking to the 15-20 yard line instead of trying to get it inside the 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Any decent punters who might be coming up after the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbloodblitz Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Maxman said: Rubberbands.... sorry I can't stop thinking about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Jets find a gem. Gem outperforms contract. Penny wise-pound foolish jets refuse to pay for performance level. Jets bring in a worse replacement for $500k/yr less. Spend $30M under the cap anyway. 6-10. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxAF Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thought he was the Jets MVP last year. ? Oh that’s right there was no MVP for the Jets. Just LVP’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmhertz Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 11 hours ago, mrcoops said: He's been a good player for the Jets, and is likely going to get a nice salary bump as a FA. The Jets never seem to want to spend on special teamers, including kickers and punters. I think it's likely he gets a bigger offer elsewhere, and moves on. Hey, at least we have Ian Berryman....whoever he is. He stinks! Sir Shankalot never disappoints when we need a good boot to get out of trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtMart Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Smashmouth said: Big Moments ? Yeah like the OT kick in the AFCCG game last year. He punted a bowl of nachos and it fell short of the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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