BroadwayJ667 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So I remember many fans gave up on Brad Smith within his first two years. I believe there is one parallel that can be drawn from players like Smith. The Jets front office knows what they are doing. Many of the players that they have drafted pay immediate dividends. Others will take time to develop. So before many of you give up on players like Slauson, Wilson, and McKnight, be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So I remember many fans gave up on Brad Smith within his first two years. I believe there is one parallel that can be drawn from players like Smith. The Jets front office knows what they are doing. Many of the players that they have drafted pay immediate dividends. Others will take time to develop. So before many of you give up on players like Slauson, Wilson, and McKnight, be patient. To be fair, most people giving up on here were doing so while considering him to be a WR. He was drated to be a WR and still has little to no impact at the position. Not only did it take him a few years to contribute, but it took some creativity from the CS to get him to that point. I don't think I was ever killing the guy, but I was growing tired of what was essentially a wasted roster spot for a couple of years. As far as the current guys go, I like Slauson and have from Day 1. I think Wilson is going to be a damn good player. McNight? You can't teach work ethic, and he doesn't seem to have it. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The credit goes more to the coaches than the front office. Brad Smith went from a decent 4th round selection to a player who is an integral part of our offense. For a point of comparison, consider that the Dolphins drafted Pat White in the 2nd round to use in the wildcat, but Smith, drafted 2 rounds later in an offense that does NOT need to rely on gadget plays, has been highly productive in that role while White is off playing baseball. Not to mention he's an excellent kick returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Smith has always been useful and even important within the offense...and he's probably our best ST player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Smith has always been useful and even important within the offense...and he's probably our best ST player. So it's not all Schotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So it's not all Schotty. :shrugs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemehl Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Not only did it take him a few years to contribute, but it took some creativity from the CS to get him to that point. I don't think I was ever killing the guy, but I was growing tired of what was essentially a wasted roster spot for a couple of years. Time will tell. Did you say "creativity"...from Schottenheimer? No way. So he's responsible for turning him into a triple threat. I thought he sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The funny thing is this thread gets made about Brad Smith every year. His only problem is that he's not a super star. This is a true role player...Guys like him take a while before fans catch on to how valuable he is...then they forget again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Brad Smith was never drafted to be a WR. He was drafted for kicking a$$ and taking names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 "If Brad leaves I leave." Mike Westhoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 It's hard to believe that this is the same guy we have had all along. He was always meant to be a jack of all trades but is finally being used as one and he's showing you he can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So I remember many fans gave up on Brad Smith within his first two years. I believe there is one parallel that can be drawn from players like Smith. The Jets front office knows what they are doing. Many of the players that they have drafted pay immediate dividends. Others will take time to develop. So before many of you give up on players like Slauson, Wilson, and McKnight, be patient. I think most of the criticism was of Brad as a receiver, and he is no great shakes as a receiver. In the last two years, though, the Wildcat part of his game has really been amped up. They are running it a lot better and we are seeing what a good runner he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Great thread and even better point. I liked him right out of school and may have the very first B Smith jersey ever made. Ordered for my youngest son right after he scored a long Pre-season play against the skin his rookie year. The Brad Smith Wide receiver experiment wore on me year before last and I was over it. Patience and good coaching prevailed because Mr Smith has found his groove. That TDthrow to Mr DLJ was awesome. Just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Brad Smith has been a GREAT player since he joined the Jets. No, he's not a superstar, but he's been a consistent triple threat for the Jets. Oh yeah, and he has 8.2 YPC in his career! He only has 65 attempts, but nearly every time he runs the ball, he gets a first down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thank you for starting this thread. Apparently in the past 3 years the Jets fanbase has become over-run with uninformed "football fans" that expect roookies to come out of the draft ready to complete on a probowl level. Absurd. Rookies more often than not have no clue. Except for Jets rookies that is, they are all probowlers which explains why we've won the SuperBowl how many times in the past 40 years and counting??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 He's an easy guy to root for too. You dont hear much out of him, he's not a big celebrate every first down I get type of guy. Just goes out there and makes plays whenever they call his number. I love the kid. And is it me or is he considerably bigger this season? He looks like a monster out there nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Stop gassing him up, let's not make the same mistake we made last year. Hes average and should get an average contract after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Stop gassing him up, let's not make the same mistake we made last year. Hes average and should get an average contract after this year. He is not average. He's a role player on offense and very good on special teams. He could very well go to another team and do nothing. He will get a good contract and stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 It's hard to believe that this is the same guy we have had all along. He was always meant to be a jack of all trades but is finally being used as one and he's showing you he can do it. I think there's a pretty strong correlation between the fact that our offense can actually do things on our own and Brad Smith being able to add another dimension to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So I remember many fans gave up on Brad Smith within his first two years. I believe there is one parallel that can be drawn from players like Smith. The Jets front office knows what they are doing. Many of the players that they have drafted pay immediate dividends. Others will take time to develop. So before many of you give up on players like Slauson, Wilson, and McKnight, be patient. I don't see any correlation between B. Smith and the other three. Unless Slauson can run the Wildcat? Smith is a special teams player. He always has been and has been excellent at it. He is also capable of creating an occasional big play out of the 'cat on offense--mainly because he is a rare athlete. Slauson isn't getting faster or more coordinated. McKnight isn't learning, working, or growing into any role thus far, and Wilson is a work in progress who will probably do more as a ST playwer this year--but I don't believe anyone's labeling him a "bust" after four weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 If Mex got hurt I would rather see Smith come in ahead of Brunnell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Stop gassing him up, let's not make the same mistake we made last year. Hes average and should get an average contract after this year. Yes, just another average Joe. He is excellent on kick coverage and returning kicks. Great at running the wildcat (almost always a successful positive play), can throw, and back up at WR where he has improved his receiving game. Lots of guys like that around the league. Dime a dozen ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Yes, just another average Joe. He is excellent on kick coverage and returning kicks. Great at running the wildcat (almost always a successful positive play), can throw, and back up at WR where he has improved his receiving game. Lots of guys like that around the league. Dime a dozen ... Haha, trust me I'm with you - I'm not saying Brad Smith isn't good. I'm just saying if we start talking him up now, he'll be asking for big money come the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Haha, trust me I'm with you - I'm not saying Brad Smith isn't good. I'm just saying if we start talking him up now, he'll be asking for big money come the offseason. Did the Revis holdout really double as a lobotomy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Haha, trust me I'm with you - I'm not saying Brad Smith isn't good. I'm just saying if we start talking him up now, he'll be asking for big money come the offseason. They should tell him they can only pay him for one of the 4 positions he plays, according to union rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 To be fair, most people giving up on here were doing so while considering him to be a WR. He was drated to be a WR and still has little to no impact at the position. This. Smith sucks as a WR only and he was drafted to be a WR. He's made his niche by being a jack-of-all trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 If Mex got hurt I would rather see Smith come in ahead of Brunnell. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Haha, trust me I'm with you - I'm not saying Brad Smith isn't good. I'm just saying if we start talking him up now, he'll be asking for big money come the offseason. It all depends on the CBA. Smith may or may not be an UFA after the season. If he is, he'll probably be gone because some dumb owner will likely overpay for his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Did the Revis holdout really double as a lobotomy? No, the faneca cutting did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 This. Smith sucks as a WR only and he was drafted to be a WR. He's made his niche by being a jack-of-all trades. That's true. But it sucks that it took us so long to figure out how to exploit his talents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 That's true. But it sucks that it took us so long to figure out how to exploit his talents! Do the fashionable and rational thing. Blame Mangini. Coincidence that Rex comes in and Smith makes an impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Smith was drafted as a WR in the same way that Leon Washington was drafted to be a RB. The only time he's really seen any significant time at WR on Sundays was in '07 when Coles went down. Similarly, Washington only got over 100 carries in the season when the only RB in his way was Kevin Barlow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Do the fashionable and rational thing. Blame Mangini. Coincidence that Rex comes in and Smith makes an impact Good point. The head coaches are the only difference. The OC remains the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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