RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'll see how I feel about this move after a couple of preseason games. That's a fair assessment. Because if there's one logical way to judge a guy who just spent 2 years in the joint after playing in a completely different offense for the 4 years prior, it's off of how he performs after 3 weeks of NFL training in a preseason atmosphere on his new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not a bad move, would've preferred BE, if only to see DLJ boobs.. but plaxico can make plays and I'd assume he's in decent shape.. probably not football shape though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's a fair assessment. Because if there's one logical way to judge a guy who just spent 2 years in the joint after playing in a completely different offense for the 4 years prior, it's off of how he performs after 3 weeks of NFL training in a preseason atmosphere on his new team. Better to throw 3 million dollars at it in blissful ignorance. amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not a bad move, would've preferred BE, if only to see DLJ boobs.. but plaxico can make plays and I'd assume he's in decent shape.. probably not football shape though I don't know. Not getting raped can probably motivate a man. Ask JiF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I've said it already, but this move is all about managing the cap for future seasons. A contract like this allows the Jets to now start talking with David Harris about an extension, possibly Cromartie - its all about next years cap. It doesn't hurt that Plaxico at 80% is going to out-produce Braylon's numbers from this past season. All the WRs on teh market rigth now are asking for very costly deals, do you really want the Jets tied to Braylon, James Jones, Malcolm Floyd or any of these other bums for 4-5 years? I like that we'll be able to go out and get ourselves the WR of our liking next year. Meanwhile, Plax is playing for the last long-term contract of his career... you thinks he's going to punk out? No way. I hear all of this. It'd be an even better plan if the Jets had a WR they were developing on the roster already. If they're looking for a FA receiver next season, it's gonna be the same thing: A few guys who are too expensive, and a bunch of other guys they don't like as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's a fair assessment. Because if there's one logical way to judge a guy who just spent 2 years in the joint after playing in a completely different offense for the 4 years prior, it's off of how he performs after 3 weeks of NFL training in a preseason atmosphere on his new team. I meant I want to see what he looks like on the field. We're basically signing someone who literally just walked off the street. How is that anymore of an assessment than a real game situation? Forgive me for not really giving 2 sh*ts about a 34 year old WR who last played football 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 If he looks good in camp/pre-season I'll get a little more excited. Right now, meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't know. Not getting raped can probably motivate a man. Ask JiF. If jif was in prison and not getting raped, he'd be mad at the lack of attention and jealous of other prison bitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I hear all of this. It'd be an even better plan if the Jets had a WR they were developing on the roster already. If they're looking for a FA receiver next season, it's gonna be the same thing: A few guys who are too expensive, and a bunch of other guys they don't like as much. Or, if he works out well, there is always the option of extending him. With no lockout looming, that actually is a possibility. Bottom line is, it's just like the Holmes trade without costing any picks. Relatively cheap one-year tryout for what should be a highly motivated WR with great upside. The $3MM is really meaningless since there is no dead-money problem next season if they cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmikeisback Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't get the love for a 33 year old who hasn't played football in 2 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Better to throw 3 million dollars at it in blissful ignorance. amirite? It's not a bad idea. It's silly to think he can't still play. He's not that old for a WR and he's a genetic freak to boot. But I would have figured at least a 2-year deal. No chance he gets his stride back until at least week 12 or so. Always takes a while for a guy who just got out of the joint to get his bearings on the field again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 How is that anymore of an assessment than a real game situation? Because it completely ignores context. The guy just spent 2 years in prison for Christ's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't know. Not getting raped can probably motivate a man. Ask JiF. What would JiF know about not getting raped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Because it completely ignores context. The guy just spent 2 years in prison for Christ's sake. And we just threw 3 million dollars at a guy who just spent 2 + years in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hopefully we get this version: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 And we just threw 3 million dollars at a guy who just spent 2 + years in prison. The least we could do, for a guy who's gonna rape Jif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 3 million dollar for 1 year of Plaxico busting his a$$ to earn what will be the final contract of his career... is much better than a 5 year, $40-50 million contract for someone like Braylon or James Jones. Extend David Harris now. Come next year, we will have 90% of this team locked up on cap-friendly contracts, and will be able to target a stud in FA to replace Plaxico. THAT is what this whole move is about. 3 mill guaranteed is a lot of someone who has not stepped on the football field for 2 seasons. Football is not a game where you can turn on a switch and just get back. And no matter how hard you work it is still a very uphill climb and the probability of making it is stacked against the player. And it will take time. A shortened training camp won't help either. Its a given he won't be a productive football player from the 1st game of the season. And let's say if he is that rare player that fights all odds and does end up being productive ( I hope so now that he is on the JETS team) next year he will be gone to the higgest bidder. This is definition of a high risk low reward move for the JETS. No way around it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 The least we could do, for a guy who's gonna rape Jif. Noone rapes JiF but me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Noone rapes JiF but me Yes, but can he make you a sig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'm hoping Jets fans don't turn on Braylon and forget that he busted his a$$ for this team last season, and it sucks that Tannenbaum and Rex are treating him like a leper, but Plaxico might be a better fit here at the end of the day. I can't remember what corner it was a few years ago, but they asked him which receiver he hated covering the most. He said it was Plaxico because "he can go past you, through you and over you" on every play. Pretty cool player to have. Let Braylon go sign a one-year deal with the Pats, put up 80/1,200/13 and then he'll get paid. Right that was all before he shot himself in the foot....literally! I would love to havethat guy on my team. But the guy we are getting right now has not stepped on a football field for ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not a bad move, would've preferred BE, if only to see DLJ boobs.. but plaxico can make plays and I'd assume he's in decent shape.. probably not football shape though Did DLJ say that ? I missed it. Now i hate this deal even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Right that was all before he shot himself in the foot....literally! Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcs Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I dunno. I'm worried. Plax has been off the field 2 years, I don't think he's going to be ready and be back into things till midway through the season. Very risky pickup, but based on the money it makes sense, and is a way better choice than Moss. I'm going to miss Edwards, however. I hope he gets a decent deal somewhere. One piece left in the puzzle and that's Cromartie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Right that was all before he shot himself in the foot....literally! I would love to havethat guy on my team. But the guy we are getting right now has not stepped on a football field for ages! He's still 6'6", he's still physical, and he can still catch. If his speed went from 4.4 to 4.6, he'll still be decent, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Fail. Weak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Can't wait to bump this thread when Plax is tearing sh*t up, and getting felicitated on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Weak! No no, that was really an inaccurate pun. Literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I was raped once, by your mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 He's still 6'6", he's still physical, and he can still catch. If his speed went from 4.4 to 4.6, he'll still be decent, IMO. That a big IF. And he is 34 and a given that right now not even good football shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 No no, that was really an inaccurate pun. Literally. Yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 He's still 6'6", he's still physical, and he can still catch. If his speed went from 4.4 to 4.6, he'll still be decent, IMO. This. You're basically gambling 3 mill for a dude who'll be able to shed press coverage easily and handle NE's undersized corners at the end of the year. It's worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmikeisback Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 This. You're basically gambling 3 mill for a dude who'll be able to shed press coverage easily and handle NE's undersized corners at the end of the year. It's worth the risk. It's worth the 3 million but is it worth the risk of him being out of shape or getting hurt and having to play with ONE legit WR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I was raped once, by your mom. That must have hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'm hoping Jets fans don't turn on Braylon and forget that he busted his a$$ for this team last season, and it sucks that Tannenbaum and Rex are treating him like a leper, but Plaxico might be a better fit here at the end of the day. I can't remember what corner it was a few years ago, but they asked him which receiver he hated covering the most. He said it was Plaxico because "he can go past you, through you and over you" on every play. Pretty cool player to have. Let Braylon go sign a one-year deal with the Pats, put up 80/1,200/13 and then he'll get paid. somewhere Big Al From NY is jumping for joy-where's Thor at-he'll remember Big Al calling in some radio show asking Al Groh about trading his whole draft class for Plaxico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 3 mill guaranteed is a lot of someone who has not stepped on the football field for 2 seasons. Football is not a game where you can turn on a switch and just get back. And no matter how hard you work it is still a very uphill climb and the probability of making it is stacked against the player. And it will take time. A shortened training camp won't help either. Its a given he won't be a productive football player from the 1st game of the season. And let's say if he is that rare player that fights all odds and does end up being productive ( I hope so now that he is on the JETS team) next year he will be gone to the higgest bidder. This is definition of a high risk low reward move for the JETS. No way around it!! Plax' game is pretty much just being a big target. He didn't lose any size in prison. I'm sure he lifted a couple weights while he was there. Now he's got six weeks to learn the Jets playbook, and get into football shape. He's probably more motivated than he's ever been if he wants to get paid beyond this year. I think the signs point to a decent season from him. Given the options left on the table, this isn't a terrible one. And next year he'll be 34 years old. If he has huge money offers coming his way then, I guess that will meant that he had a great season here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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