BroadwayJ667 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The New York Jets held onto wide receiver David Clowney with an exclusive-rights qualifying offer. Clowney is a former Green Bay Packers fifth-round draft pick out of Virginia Tech. He caught 14 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown last season. For his career, he has caught 15 passes for 217 yards with a 14.5 average per catch. -NFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I predict he still doesn't make the opening day roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal Jet Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We need him for August wins!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hopefully Clowney is a late bloomer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 ****, I was kinda hoping to see him reunited with Ratliff on the browns this Preseason. Oh well if Mangini still has any say he can be a key piece in a trade up to 7 for Eric Berry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jet Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The New York Jets held onto wide receiver David Clowney with an exclusive-rights qualifying offer. Clowney is a former Green Bay Packers fifth-round draft pick out of Virginia Tech. He caught 14 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown last season. For his career, he has caught 15 passes for 217 yards with a 14.5 average per catch. -NFP It's so hard to give up on this kid because he has the speed you look for in a big play WR but for some reason he doesn't seem to have what it takes to elevate his play to that next level. I'm hoping that he shows some skills this season to make it onto the field so we can see what he's got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We need him for August wins!!He is best wideout in NFL history-in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Clowney is nothing without Brett Ratliff. We should sign T.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 It's so hard to give up on this kid because he has the speed you look for in a big play WR but for some reason he doesn't seem to have what it takes to elevate his play to that next level. I'm hoping that he shows some skills this season to make it onto the field so we can see what he's got. A brain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 While we make moves like this, Belichick waits and lets the gap widen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 It's so hard to give up on this kid because he has the speed you look for in a big play WR but for some reason he doesn't seem to have what it takes to elevate his play to that next level. I'm hoping that he shows some skills this season to make it onto the field so we can see what he's got. Exactly. Amazing slot speed, he just doesn't have that star potential the Jets desperately need. 1st round - Golden Tate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 He's improved each of the last two years. The third year is often the breakout year for wide receivers. Keep him through training camp and see if he improved this year. What have we got to lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 He's improved each of the last two years. The third year is often the breakout year for wide receivers. Keep him through training camp and see if he improved this year. What have we got to lose? Yeah, I can definitely see 400 yards 5 touchdowns in rout to an undefeated preseason this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Looks like you are holding his preseasons against him. He was hurt almost his whole first year, showed flashes his second, why not see if he's improved in his third, when many wideouts step up a big notch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Looks like you are holding his preseasons against him. He was hurt almost his whole first year, showed flashes his second, why not see if he's improved in his third, when many wideouts step up a big notch? Clowney will be there this summer. I hope he's competing against a 1st or 2nd round draft pick, and maybe Laveranues Coles, too, for a job. If he's having a breakout summer and can hold them off to win the team's #3 WR spot that's good for everybody. But it would be foolish for the Jets to rely on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 He's improved each of the last two years. The third year is often the breakout year for wide receivers. Keep him through training camp and see if he improved this year. What have we got to lose? This really isn't a joke. Miles Austin had 18 for 350 going into last year. Robert Meachem had 12 for under 300. They both put up numbers. Some guys take time to get it. Clowney will be there this summer. I hope he's competing against a 1st or 2nd round draft pick, and maybe Laveranues Coles, too, for a job. If he's having a breakout summer and can hold them off to win the team's #3 WR spot that's good for everybody. But it would be foolish for the Jets to rely on him. Agreed. Fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Clowney is a goddamn waste of a roster spot. Preseason MVP regular season dud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 It's so hard to give up on this kid because he has the speed you look for in a big play WR but for some reason he doesn't seem to have what it takes to elevate his play to that next level. I'm hoping that he shows some skills this season to make it onto the field so we can see what he's got. No it isn't. If you are one of these Jets fans who makes a negative judgement on somebody, it is much more important for the kid to fail and amaze everyone on a message board of your great wisdom. As opposed to hoping he surprises, helps your team and have to admit you were wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 No it isn't. If you are one of these Jets fans who makes a negative judgement on somebody, it is much more important for the kid to fail and amaze everyone on a message board of your great wisdom. As opposed to hoping he surprises, helps your team and have to admit you were wrong. I don't want Clowney to fail because I can then say "I was right". I want him to succeed, but know he will fail, and would rather get a new slot receiver in here. Big difference. I mean, do YOU trust Clowney as a starter if Braylon or Cotchery go down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'd like to give him another training camp and preseason to show us if he can fit that role. I think his visible improvement on the field during the season earned him at least that. Incidentally, is there some rule that Clowney has to be our number three wideout? What about a number 4 wideout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'd like to give him another training camp and preseason to show us if he can fit that role. Incidentally, is there some rule that Clowney has to be our number three wideout? What about a number 4 wideout? We have to acquire a # 3 WR before that can happen. There's no guarentee on that, and holding onto Clowney while dispatching a guy like Wallace Wright who contributes on special teams too tells me that they may be ready to stand pat with Edwards, Cotchery, Clowney and Brad Smith, with a replacement for Wright as a # 5 / special teamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I don't want Clowney to fail because I can then say "I was right". I want him to succeed, but know he will fail, and would rather get a new slot receiver in here. Big difference. I mean, do YOU trust Clowney as a starter if Braylon or Cotchery go down? My point is, how do you or others "know" he will fail? Whenever he has been given a chance, he has produced. Even catching several short passes in traffic for first downs, which was supposedly one of his weaknesses. I agree we need at least one more receiver in the mix. But as a 4th or even 5th WR with his potential upside, it is insane to want him cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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