Flash73 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Jets Receivers Say They're Fine Without Burress By DENNIS WASZAK JR., AP FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ Jerricho Cotchery realizes what people are saying about him and the rest of the Jets' wide receivers. - They're not talented enough. - There's no true No. 1 receiver. - They need a game-changing presence such as Plaxico Burress. "We don't take it personal," Cotchery said during minicamp this week. "It's just something that adds to whatever you're doing, your work ethic or whatever. It's extra juice." While rookie Mark Sanchez and veteran Kellen Clemens are competing for the starting quarterback job, one major question is whom the winner will be throwing to when the season starts. Cotchery, a five-year veteran with 260 career receptions, is the only proven receiver after Laveranues Coles signed with Cincinnati. Then, there's quarterback-turned-receiver Brad Smith, sure-handed Chansi Stuckey, speedy David Clowney, and athletic Wallace Wright at the top of a list of mostly anonymous players. Those four have combined for 92 career catches, and that has lots of fans and media insisting that help is needed. "I don't care anything about that at all, not even a little bit," Clowney said. "At the end of the day, that's all talk. Everybody wants to sit there and speculate. At the same time, they only watch TV and watch the games. They don't see what guys are actually doing in practice." The Jets have had one predraft discussion with agent Drew Rosenhaus about Burress, the former Giants receiver who has a hearing Monday in Manhattan regarding his gun possession case. If he's cleared to play this season -- he could face jail time, and even a suspension by the NFL -- the Jets could be in the mix, along with Chicago and Tampa Bay, to add the playmaking but troubled wide receiver. "If everyday you're saying that you're working toward the goal of winning the Super Bowl, you've got to do everything possible to make sure you're putting yourself in position to do that," Cotchery said. "So, if you're not at least asking about Plaxico, you're really not serious about your goals. You don't find that type of talent on the market at this time of the year." Cotchery and Smith both said they would welcome Burress, but also think the team doesn't need to go out of its way to bring him to the Jets. "I want everybody to understand that I'm really not blowing smoke, but we have a lot of talented guys at wide receiver," Cotchery said. That's an assessment with which wide receivers coach Henry Ellard agrees. "Yeah, we would love to have him because he adds to what we already have," Ellard said of Burress. "But, if it came down to it, I think we'll be fine with what we already have. We're a little short on experience, but that's going to come with time." But with a team built to win soon, if not now, can the Jets risk going into the season with so many unproven targets? "We don't think we need him," Wright said. "I'm just going to be straight-up honest with you. We feel like we're a strength on this team. We feel we have it right in our room. We don't need anybody coming in, and we don't need anybody coming out." But Burress would also step in as the No. 1 receiver, a spot some don't think Cotchery is suited for. "Even when Laveranues was here, people still said we needed somebody else," Cotchery said. "The past couple of years, I've led the team in receiving while being the so-called No. 2. I think it's just who's going to make the plays for you when the game is on the line." Ellard knows about that. The former three-time Pro Bowl selection whose 13,777 yards receiving rank eighth in NFL history is in his first season with the Jets after spending the prior eight years as an assistant with St. Louis. "I think we have the ability to win with these guys, that's for sure," Ellard said. "With the running game we have and the offensive line, without a doubt." Wright, a special teams standout, was one of the top performers during the Jets' three-day minicamp. He was on the receiving end of Sanchez's pretty touchdown toss on the last play of 11-on-11 drills Thursday. "To say that the receiving corps is a weakness on this team, we definitely beg to differ," said Wright, whose six career receptions all came in 2007. Stuckey was a favorite target for Brett Favre early last season and finished with 32 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Clowney was impressive last preseason, but had one catch in two regular-season games after missing several games with a shoulder injury. Smith, who has 47 catches in three seasons, was a quarterback at the University of Missouri and is still learning the fundamentals of the position. "I don't think you have to have a big-name guy to be good," Ellard said. "I think we'll surprise some people. I really believe that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The Jets were also saying they were fine with Clemens/Ratliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I like to hear that, and I am inclined to believe it, they have a lot of unknown potential. but that decision is for Tanny and Rex. (T-Rex) Smith could be good this year, he gets a chance, now that he's not stuck behind coles. He's got the size and speed of a #1, all he needs to do is run better routes and consistently catch the ball. Stuckey is lightning quick and last year showed he was a steal in the 7th round. Clowney is a wild card, if he can catch the ball well then he gives the jets a vertical threat they need, like the steelers did with Nate Washington. Wallace Wright, his time is winding down unless he learns to be a solid 20 - 30 catch reciever. Special teams aces get replaced by someone younger and cheaper all the time. Cotchery, I'm just not sure whether this is the best he can do or if he has more than what he has shown. I believe he can be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 it's the same recieving core as last year MINUS coles, right??? i don't see them being more productive than last year...Cotchery may be the best WR ever but he can't do it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Of course they're not gonna say they suck. Anyone with 1/2 a brain knows that the JETS cant go into the season with those scrubs @ WR. They are just trying to keep the pressure off their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Of course they're not gonna say they suck. Anyone with 1/2 a brain knows that the JETS cant go into the season with those scrubs @ WR. They are just trying to keep the pressure off their jobs. True, but anyone with 1/2 a brain knew that the Jets couldn't dump Kendall and go with Clarke, Montgomery and Bender at LG. Sometimes you get somebody and sometimes you don't. I'm starting to think they'll stand pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Of course they're not gonna say they suck. Anyone with 1/2 a brain knows that the JETS cant go into the season with those scrubs @ WR. They are just trying to keep the pressure off their jobs. And after passing on TO, Harrison, Holt, Boldin, etc., who exactly are they waiting for? With their full brains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I am sure the commish is going to lay down a lofty suspension I would bet it is in the 6-8 game range so is he really worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I really don't want Plax here. He's an idiot. But, we really need some help at wr. Isn't there anyone else???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I really don't want Plax here. He's an idiot. But, we really need some help at wr. Isn't there anyone else???????? I'm pretty sure that everybody available is also an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The FA list on scout.com has these guys available: Plaxico Burress Marvin Harrison Jerry Porter DJ Hackett Drew Bennett Reggie Williams Matt Jones Amani Toomer Marty Booker Joe Jurevicius Ike Hilliard Travis Taylor Koren Robinson Ashley Lelie Darrell Jackson Drew Carter Brandon Lloyd Robert Ferguson ...yick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The FA list on scout.com has these guys available: Plaxico Burress Marvin Harrison Jerry Porter DJ Hackett Drew Bennett Reggie Williams Matt Jones Amani Toomer Marty Booker Joe Jurevicius Ike Hilliard Travis Taylor Koren Robinson Ashley Lelie Darrell Jackson Drew Carter Brandon Lloyd Robert Ferguson ...yick. You mean the great DJ Hackett is a FA? No way! I thought he was suppose to be a star!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Reggie Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Reggie Williams? Is this like Jeopardy? Who is worse than Matt Jones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Is this like Jeopardy? Who is worse than Matt Jones? Plaxico Burress and Matt Jones are clearly the best players on that list. I won't have a problem picking one of them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You mean the great DJ Hackett is a FA? No way! I thought he was suppose to be a star!? Shut the **** up Nugent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The FA list on scout.com has these guys available: Plaxico Burress Marvin Harrison Jerry Porter DJ Hackett Drew Bennett Reggie Williams Matt Jones Amani Toomer Marty Booker Joe Jurevicius Ike Hilliard Travis Taylor Koren Robinson Ashley Lelie Darrell Jackson Drew Carter Brandon Lloyd Robert Ferguson ...yick. I'd genuinely sign any of those guys. Nothing really to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 :rl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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