Does Mims have a Spot/Role in 2023 After the Signing of Lazard?

[Warfish]

Entire question is in the title.

We all (pretty much) expect Davis to be cut loose via trade or other, which "pays" for Lazard in 2023.

But a more interesting question is this:  What role/need is there for retaining Mims, if Lazard is a similar style of player but better?

I open the floor to you all.

[Dax89]

Mims looked OK in spots last year when Davis went down.  I think that having Lazard allows us to play Mims because we want to use him rather than we HAVE to use him.  No sense cutting him lose he's still on his rookie contract and nobody's giving up assets for what little he's proven on the field.

[GreenFish]

Yes. As a backup to Lazard. Unfortunately, he won’t get a chance to start. But he’ll get a chance to be a FA next year.

[zonajetfan]

I think it becomes likely Davis is involved in the AR trade IMO

[chirorob]

Backup/cheap depth.

I predict 12 receptions for 143 yards with 1 touchdown.

[undertow]

Hopefully everything clicks in year 4 but I could see Rodgers hating Mims and his terrible route running...I predict he will be banished from the team in under 6 games.

[toonman 88]

if he does have a spot it will be on the bench!

[rangerous]

They’ve been talking about a trade package so maybe Mims will be sent to the packers.

[BurntDice]

Why can’t mims just run go routes and slants? He’s the only tall fast guy on the team. I’m sure Rodgers can find that useful 

[Sperm Edwards]

The problem is he does nothing else -- he can't line up all over & doesn't have any role on specials (which is crazy for a WR5-ish type). If he doubled-up as a returner, gunner, etc. then his roster spot would be more secure. Roster spot aside, It may be harder to activate him on Sundays if/when they also ink Cobb or someone else.

If he doesn't really show something in camp I think they cut him (if they're just going to PS him I think he shops himself around first, even if it's only onto someone else's PS). If someone becomes desperate enough to throw us a 7th round pick I don't think Douglas passes it up.

I always want to hold out hope, but I think by now the team's moved on.

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

Let us pray

[#27TheDominator]

I don't see Mims as particularly similar to Lazard.  I mean other than them both being tall.  Isn't Rodgers supposed to like going deep?  That would seem to fit Mims better than the Mike LaFleur system he fit so poorly.  Maybe Rodgers hates him and runs him out of town, but that doesn't mean there is no room.  MVS had 25/430 and 3 and 33/690 and 6 with Rodgers and Hackett and that is with Lazard and Davante Adams both on the team.  There should be plenty to go around.  In fact, I am pretty sure that Rodgers hated MVS and ran him out of town and he still had those numbers. 

[DoubleDown]

I'd say Mims still has a spot... for now.

The Jets released Berrios and signed Lazard. A net zero in terms of roster spots.

[jetsons]

By the end of training camp, you should have an answer to your question. 

[Joe W. Namath]

39 minutes ago, BurntDice said:

Why can’t mims just run go routes and slants? He’s the only tall fast guy on the team. I’m sure Rodgers can find that useful 

A great post.  Lafluer refused to run deep routes w mimsy.  If this changes under hackett, mimsy may be useful.

[ElBarrioJets]

Love Mims. He should have been running a go route per game since he came into the league. 

That said, there's only 4 WRs on the roster now (assuming Davis is cut/traded): Wilson, Moore, Lazard and Mims. (Leaving out the Diontae Spencers of the world). You have to assume the Jets are looking at the draft to fill that out and possibly bring in another veteran (Cobb?) for return duties. But as of now, he's probably in camp. 

Mims will fight for his roster spot with draft picks and UDFAs most likely. I hope he finally puts it together but it's all up to him.

[Jet Nut]

1 hour ago, Warfish said:

Entire question is in the title.

We all (pretty much) expect Davis to be cut loose via trade or other, which "pays" for Lazard in 2023.

But a more interesting question is this:  What role/need is there for retaining Mims, if Lazard is a similar style of player but better?

I open the floor to you all.

I’d hope we keep him long enough to how he works with a real QB like Rodgers before trading or dumping him.

[Embrace the Suck]

Lazard's backup.

[section314]

Yes. Seems like he’s worked his tail off and was rewarded last year with reps. I think with Rodgers( IF) he will show that he can a a good part of this offense.

[Bleedin Green]

As you said, with Davis very likely to go then Mims has a decent shot of sticking as the #4 WR, serving as the primary sub to the outside receiver spots.  Even if they do bring in Cobb, that's really going to impact Moore (if he even sticks around) and the slot rotation.

I doubt he'll have any sort of significant impact or a breakout year, but there will still be a need for depth and it's highly unlikely they'll get any significant trade offer for him, so it'll really come down to if he loses out in a camp battle, but not anything they have much motivation to get too worried about just yet unless they totally surprise everyone and actually decide to keep all the WRs and then need to open up roster spots.

[Warfish]

20 minutes ago, Jet Nut said:

I’d hope we keep him long enough to how he works with a real QB like Rodgers before trading or dumping him.

Aye, a thought worth pondering for both our younger WR's not named "G. Wilson".

Not sure JD will agree, tho.

[HighPitch]

2 hours ago, undertow said:

Hopefully everything clicks in year 4 but I could see Rodgers hating Mims and his terrible route running...I predict he will be banished from the team in under 6 games.

That might be a good thing

All this talk of ar taking control of personnel might be a good thing too.

[k-met57]

he doesnt return kicks

he isnt a special teams ace

he doesn't have position versatility

 

i find it hard to believe you bring in WR4/5 with the above being the case

[Claymation]

No, plus he is a body catcher.

buh-bye

[Barton]

No. Rodgers relys on receivers who will be at X spot and on time. Mims is not that guy.

[Lot K Tailgaters]

With Berrios cut, Jeff Smith most likely not returning and the possibility of Davis and/or Moore leaving means Mims will most likely be the #4 receiver on the team.  

[Bruce Harper]

He's cheap.  If he wasn't he'd be gone.

[Jet Nut]

1 hour ago, Warfish said:

Aye, a thought worth pondering for both our younger WR's not named "G. Wilson".

Not sure JD will agree, tho.

Very true.

Thinking their futures may be tied to whatever other moves JD has planned for the team. 

[Barkus]

1 hour ago, Claymation said:

No, plus he is a body catcher.

buh-bye

that’s it right there. You can’t be a good NFL WR and be a body catcher, plus he is not a good route runner. It is possible to improve theses areas but he has not done so yet. 

[BigRy56]

Feels like WR4/5 depending on who we sign or a training camp cut to me. I actually think Mims could see a little revival with Rodgers if he ends up getting the chance

[Vader]

3 hours ago, Warfish said:

Aye, a thought worth pondering for both our younger WR's not named "G. Wilson".

Not sure JD will agree, tho.

Are u like an actual pirate tho 

[August]

He had his moments last year. He’s worth keeping around for depth purposes. 

[Hal N of Provo]

2 hours ago, Barton said:

No. Rodgers relys on receivers who will be at X spot and on time. Mims is not that guy.

Moore wasn’t that guy last season either - not in the exact right spot and timing seemed a little off.  

[Barton]

7 hours ago, Hal N of Provo said:

Moore wasn’t that guy last season either - not in the exact right spot and timing seemed a little off.  

Yup. Rodgers, like any other great QB, demands his receivers be smart and reliable. Moore could easily be gone from the roster soon. 

[Jethead]

Why are we so sure Davis is gone. He's not that expensive. Would rather keep him than Mims or Cobb.