Cleveland Browns rumored to have interest in trading for New York Jets WR Elijah Moore

[Bronx]

Cleveland Browns rumored to have interest in trading for New York Jets WR Elijah Moore

Could New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore be on the move this offseason?

Mary Kay Cabot from cleveland.com suggests that the Cleveland Browns have a growing interest in the third-year wide receiver from Ole Miss.

https://jetsxfactor.com/2023/03/12/ny-jets-elijah-moore-trade-browns/

After putting up an impressive season as a rookie (43 catches, 538 yards and 6 total TDs across 11 games), Moore regressed heavily in his sophomore season. Between the lack of involvement in the offense, his outbursts against then-offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, and Moore personally requesting a trade, it seemed imminent that the two sides would be parting ways sooner than later.

Out goes Moore, in comes Lazard?

The Jets aren’t the only people waiting on a decision from Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers’ teammate, wide receiver Allen Lazard, is also waiting to see where Rodgers intends to play in 2023. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Rodgers’ destination “will be a factor” for Lazard

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[Biggs]

Cleveland wants him.  The kiss of death.  Trade him immediately.  

[LockeJET]

I truly believe that Rogers is a done deal and coming. But if the report about him recruiting players is true, wouldn’t he have already told Lazard that he’s coming and to sign A deal with the Jets if they are truly interested? 

[32EBoozer]

JD: “Aaron, what should I do here”?

[LIJetsFan]

Just like any other player under contract, I expect JD to do what is best for the team.  If you get more than you think he is worth and you can replace him for either cheaper or better in your own mind then trade him.

Go Jets!    

[32EBoozer]

1 minute ago, Biggs said:

Cleveland wants him.  The kiss of death.  Trade him immediately.  

You may want to hear the terms first.

[Barry McCockinner]

[Biggs]

Just now, 32EBoozer said:

You may want to hear the terms first.

A box of stale donuts and curdled milk.  

[Bronx]

3 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

[oatmeal]

5 minutes ago, LockeJET said:

I truly believe that Rogers is a done deal and coming. But if the report about him recruiting players is true, wouldn’t he have already told Lazard that he’s coming and to sign A deal with the Jets if they are truly interested? 

****Players**** Lazard is a player 

[Joe W. Namath]

After the stunt he pulled last year, I believe the team would dump him in a heartbeat if they could get the right value.

Problem is he is not worth much as he was awful last year.

[SR24]

No we finally got rid of that dork Berrios now plant Elijah in the slot and throw him the ball. He’s a good player on a rookie deal keep him and see if this staff can develop him further 

[JetPotato]

I'm still kinda curious what Moore can do with an actual quarterback. 

[Doggin94it]

5 minutes ago, JetPotato said:

I'm still kinda curious what Moore can do with an actual quarterback. 

This. Like Wilson, Moore was getting open regularly. Play him with a guy who can get him the ball.

[NYDreamer]

16 minutes ago, JetPotato said:

I'm still kinda curious what Moore can do with an actual quarterback. 

Yes. I'm with you on this.  Frustration was apparent but with a new OC and QB, I would guess he would find increased improvement.

[Warfish]

I think Lazard is a downgrade, talent and potential-wise, from Moore, personally.

I get wanting to make AR happy, and if he's the guy, I'm supportive of that.

But it's an iffy decision IMO.

And yes, I get that Jet Fandom has (in large part) turned on Moore as a heel now, so I'm sure many will be happy to see him gone.

[Ron Rico]

1 minute ago, Warfish said:

I think Lazard is a downgrade, talent and potential-wise, from Moore, personally.

I get wanting to make AR happy, and if he's the guy, I'm supportive of that.

But it's an iffy decision IMO.

And yes, I get that Jet Fandom has (in large part) turned on Moore as a heel now, so I'm sure many will be happy to see him gone.

Rodgers isn't a red zone QB, he likes to throw bombs and Lazard goes deep and gets open. 

[chirorob]

Just now, Warfish said:

I think Lazard is a downgrade from Moore, personally.

I get wanting to make AR happy, and if he's the guy, I'm supportive of that.

But it's an iffy decision IMO.

And yes, I get that Jet Fandom has (in large part) turned on Moore as a heel now, so I'm sure many will be happy to see him gone.

I'd sign lazard, keep Moore and move Corey Davis.   Moore is younger cheaper, and more of a slot.  David is hurt a lot, although I guess if you keep Davis one more year, then he leaves as a FA, you should get a comp pic for him.

[Jetsplayer21]

36 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said:

After the stunt he pulled last year, I believe the team would dump him in a heartbeat if they could get the right value.

Problem is he is not worth much as he was awful last year.

He makes peanuts. Great value as a number 3 if we can sign a guy like lizard. I know it’s hard to fathom having not 1 but 3 good WRs. This method has actual been used by many teams for well over a decade lol 

[Be_a_Jet]

I’ll give ‘em Elijah for a second. 
 

 

[Ron Rico]

Buh-bye.

[Integrity28]

I like Elijah Moore, but yeah, f you can flip him for picks it’ll help absorb acquiring Rodgers… who is gonna want Lazard and his other guys in the WR room, anyway.

In general, I hate the idea of trading homegrown talent for a mediocre player like Lazard. At least he knows the offense though.

[heymangold]

It would be dumb to trade him. Rodgers likes him.  Why deplete the WR room if they’re trying to woo Rodgers?

[bla bla bla]

I don't love the idea of trading Moore for what feels like a loss but if there are any hurt feelings or thoughts that Moore isn't going to buy in then send his ass to Cleveland for a 2nd

[RutgersJetFan]

What exactly would be the point of this? If the Jets are going all in with Rodgers, and Moore's value is at its lowest, and if in some way they can get a solid year out of him, it comes on the cheap.

[Scott Dierking]

5 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said:

What exactly would be the point of this? If the Jets are going all in with Rodgers, and Moore's value is at its lowest, and if in some way they can get a solid year out of him, it comes on the cheap.

All depends on compensation back, I would guess. Lazard may have been a concession to the Rodgers discussions in what and who he is comfortable with.

[derp]

8 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said:

What exactly would be the point of this? If the Jets are going all in with Rodgers, and Moore's value is at its lowest, and if in some way they can get a solid year out of him, it comes on the cheap.

Yeah I had similar thoughts when this was brought up in a thread. If Moore’s not in the long term plans then fine, but maybe build up his value a little for a year with actual QB play before dumping him when he has one year left on his rookie deal. Would be shortsighted to move him now.

[RutgersJetFan]

6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said:

All depends on compensation back, I would guess. Lazard may have been a concession to the Rodgers discussions in what and who he is comfortable with.

Nobody is giving up anything of value for him. The Browns don't even have anything to trade at this point.

[T0mShane]

They’ll probably play Lazard in the slot, and Moore hasn’t been great on the outside. The Downing version of this offense uses receivers like flex TEs to block, and Moore doesn’t block

[KINGDIRK]

Put Moore in the slot with Rodgers this season. Sit back and enjoy it

[GreenFish]

With G Wilson being our long-term number 1, I cant see Moore getting a second contract. So we have him for 2 more years. Maybe 3. If Rodgers wants his boys at WR, then trading Moore now makes sense. If we can get a 3rd, I would do it. Or a player trade at a position of need would be even better.

[Stark]

1 hour ago, Biggs said:

A box of stale donuts and curdled milk.  

for Corey davis... absolutely

[Jimmy 2 Times]

One year with Rodgers to bump his value, then trade next offseason. 

[Dcat]

I really don't want to trade Moore and I hope he isn't in the package for Rodgers either.  But I think he may have dug his own grave in Florham Park from last years stunts.  Still, I hope he remains a Jet absent some kind of wacko Cleveland Browns unrefusable offer.  Like when we moved up to #6 for Sanchez by trading a 2nd round pick and a bag of broken pretzels to Mangini.  

[jetsons]

2 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said:

After the stunt he pulled last year, I believe the team would dump him in a heartbeat if they could get the right value.

Problem is he is not worth much as he was awful last year.

Yeah, but it's the Browns... & the Jets have JD.