2022 Jets FA signings (Merged)

[65 Toss Power Trap]

6 minutes ago, LAD_Brooklyn said:

That's a lot of money for 450 yards. Hopefully he's a beast.

No doubt. Locker room leader, culture guy. Probably due in part to that.

[65 Toss Power Trap]

4 minutes ago, johnnyjet said:

JD ain’t  playing

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The board meltdown has been quelled a bit. Solid moves today.

[SR24]

Just now, JoeWillieWhiteShoesHOF said:

So it’s shaping up to be draft a potential WR1 and ALL D.....I’m good with that, Wilson is the #1 priority as he should be and Douglas knows that.

Wow a TE finally....what’s that?  Douglas knows what he’s doing, and there is a definite Plan.

It feels so nice to watch a GM use resources to actually fill needs on the team 

[65 Toss Power Trap]

5 minutes ago, sciond said:

......and just like that they got a TE

huge. now we can get a good one in the draft and we're that much closer.

[Lith]

Not a big fan of Coleman, but not going to kill us to have him back either.  Still hope we add a guy in the draft.

[Jet Life]

Add another in the draft 

[FidelioJet]

Would like to see the details on the deal, but he's not a legit weapon.

Certainly an upgrade over what we had, but we still need weapons.

This guy with TE at 35/38 will be fine....

[Scoop24]

2 minutes ago, SR24 said:

Connor hasn’t missed yet. But dudes swear he don’t know nothing. Douglas mouthpiece has been spot on.

[munchmemory]

3 minutes ago, Larz said:

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted C.J. Uzomah in the fifth round of the 2015 draft as a developmental prospect at tight end. Four seasons later, Uzomah has struggled to achieve the stats of a league-average player at the position. While he’s had to share snaps with Tyler Eifert and Tyler Kroft, both were injured early this year, and Uzomah failed to take advantage of the opportunity, producing a 57.4 grade that ranks 34th out of 41 qualifying tight ends.
 

 

at least it’s not Engram, that dude blows lol

Thank you, Larz, for educating these bandwagon jumpers.

[DetroitRed]

I’m assuming he is a beast in the running game.  Otherwise, i do not like

[jbt]

Tall target for Zach, should be able to find him 

[Embrace the Suck]

Just watched some highlights. He looks fluid, athletic, and effortless in the passing game. Didn't see any run blocking though. A play maker at TE will make things a lot easier for ZW, and open the passing game for the WRs too. Fills a huge need. 

[billo83]

3 minutes ago, Larz said:

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted C.J. Uzomah in the fifth round of the 2015 draft as a developmental prospect at tight end. Four seasons later, Uzomah has struggled to achieve the stats of a league-average player at the position. While he’s had to share snaps with Tyler Eifert and Tyler Kroft, both were injured early this year, and Uzomah failed to take advantage of the opportunity, producing a 57.4 grade that ranks 34th out of 41 qualifying tight ends.
 

 

at least it’s not Engram, that dude blows lol

If he was drafted in 2015, and they're talking about 4 seasons later, then this is referring to the 2019 season. So those stats are irrelevant

[Jetpain]

6 minutes ago, Lith said:

TE?  What does that stand for?  Have we ever had one of them before?

Yes we have.  Last one was Mickey Shuler 

[Larz]

Uzomah finally got his chance to shine this season, but he failed to make the most out of his targets. The fifth-round pick out of Auburn earned just a 54.9 receiving grade and averaged only 1.00 yards per route run, which ranks 34th out of 40 qualifying tight ends. Uzomah has also struggled with drops throughout his young career, ranking inside the top-ten in drop rate each of the last three seasons. Uzomah has been decent as run blocker, earning a grade of 60.0 or higher in the last three years, but the former Auburn Tiger will likely be signed by a team looking to add depth behind their starter at the tight end position.

 

 

Pretty big contract for a depth guy with drop issues but hey he’s not Engram so there’s that 

 

[Pac]

Desperate need at TE so this is a solid signing.  I guess they're hoping that that his potential has been stifled given the riches the Bengals have at WR. 

They'll probably be signing another vet WR in addition to drafting one.  That coupled with fortifying the O-line and they are giving Zap every opportunity to succeed.  Zero excuses in 22'.

[Lith]

Solid blocking TE.  SHowed some promise as a receiver last year.  Better than anything we have had for the past few seasons.  Should not impact the priority to draft a TE on day 2.

[SR24]

3 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

Would like to see the details on the deal, but he's not a legit weapon.

Certainly an upgrade over what we had, but we still need weapons.

This guy with TE at 35/38 will be fine....

 

[jetstream23]

12 minutes ago, LAD_Brooklyn said:

That's a lot of money for 450 yards. Hopefully he's a beast.

 

11 minutes ago, SR24 said:

Will Dissley got the same contract for 200

 

Then Chris Herndon about to make $75M !!!

[Guilhermezmc]

Not really a fan, seems to fit what JD likes in players.

[Jimmy 2 Times]

I didn't look up the stats, but it feels like this guy came up huge in the playoffs.  I kept hearing his named called.

 

I like the signing and hope they add 1-2 more in the draft.  

[Lith]

Good day for Connor Hughes so far.  Tweet is from yesterday.

 

[LAD_Brooklyn]

1 minute ago, Pac said:

Desperate need at TE so this is a solid signing.  I guess they're hoping that that his potential has been stifled given the riches the Bengals have at WR. 

They'll probably be signing another vet WR in addition to drafting one.  That coupled with fortifying the O-line and they are giving Zap every opportunity to succeed.  Zero excuses in 22'.

He's going into his 8th NFL season. So he is what he is. Nothing ascending about him. It's just the market at this point. 

Any word on his blocking ability anyone?

[jetstream23]

12 minutes ago, Bronx said:

 

 

What those numbers tell you is that he was very productive on a per target basis.

If you're 21st in Targets then an average player would be 21st in receptions, yards and TDs.  But he was better in all those areas.

Solid signing.

TE and LB are probably the weakest position groups on the entire team.  This was a big get IMO.

Add a TE at #38 in the Draft, bump Griffin to TE3, keep Cager on the Practice Squad working his transition from college WR to TE.

 

[FidelioJet]

2 minutes ago, Lith said:

Solid blocking TE.  SHowed some promise as a receiver last year.  Better than anything we have had for the past few seasons.  Should not impact the priority to draft a TE on day 2.

I don't know a lot about him.  I assume we're paying him for his blocking ability.  Running game is clearly a focus for JD.

 

[xJayce]

10 minutes ago, JoeWillieWhiteShoesHOF said:

So it’s shaping up to be draft a potential WR1 and ALL D.....I’m good with that, Wilson is the #1 priority as he should be and Douglas knows that.

Wow a TE finally....what’s that?  Douglas knows what he’s doing, and there is a definite Plan.

I wouldn't be surprised if we draft another TE in the 3rd. 

[Gen X Jet]

Meh- disappeared in the playoffs and not a big threat in the regular season either.  Maybe better in our system?

[Jetsfan4life90]

9 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

Would like to see the details on the deal, but he's not a legit weapon.

Certainly an upgrade over what we had, but we still need weapons.

This guy with TE at 35/38 will be fine....

Yeah, I hope Trey McBride is still a target in the draft. 

[Hal N of Provo]

Plugging a huge hole but living on the draft.  

That looks like lots of money, but there is a TE supply problem and they probably see potential upside.  

Torch is out and going into a drawer for now.  I’m hoping for a big signing at WR until they are all gone.  

[Paradis]

Love the hard takes on players no one knew much about 10 minutes ago lol

 

Ack, I don't love it. Don't hate it... we needed someone, and if anything he's a redzone option. Long in the tooth however and somewhat a product of the system/coverage draw on other targets. 

6.5 francos out of 10. 

[Aussie Jet]

I know he doesn't play the same position, but I assume that the money we're giving to Tomlinson means that Morgan Moses won't be coming back to New York. Still think that an offensive lineman early in the draft is in play, especially if Douglas thinks the value in taking a player in another position doesn't outweigh the value of picking up a cheap, rookie offensive lineman.

[LAD_Brooklyn]

The Browns franchising Njoku no longer looks as silly.

[Joe W. Namath]

We will still be drafting Trey McBride in Round 2.  Uzomah can mentor him year one, be his backup year 2 and then Uzomah will be cut or restructured year 2.

Another brilliant move by Joe Douglas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedBeardedSavage]

I’m about it. Still add one… maybe 2 in the draft, but this has greatly improved upon what we have.


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[FidelioJet]

2 minutes ago, Jetsfan4life90 said:

Yeah, I hope Trey McBride is still a target in the draft. 

I think they'll target one in the 2nd...whoever their top guy is I expect will be there.  Hopefully it is McBride.

Uzomah is 29, so isn't the long term answers.  Bring in high upside rookie to work with and learn from a vet like Uzomah.