Jets

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Brandon Marshall versus Braylon Edwards? You are kidding right? Are you seriously going to say that the lack of Braylon Edwards was a factor in the Jets collapse? Really?

I would be glad to discuss Miami's issues if anyone would be interested. Unlike you I understand that my team has some holes to fill that wont be solved by a B-level WR but hey we still managed to beat your team again.

I realize it sounds silly, but I agree not having Braylon was a factor. Was it as big a factor as having an ineffective offensive line? Of course not.

Was it as big a factor as the defense underperforming? Again, of course not. But Braylon made a lot of big plays when it mattered. That was something that was missing from the Jets for a majority of the season. No one stepped up with a big play when the team desperately needed someone to.

I don't think having Braylon there this season would have off set their flaws, but it might have made them not so apparent.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I realize it sounds silly, but I agree not having Braylon was a factor. Was it as big a factor as having an ineffective offensive line? Of course not.

Was it as big a factor as the defense underperforming? Again, of course not. But Braylon made a lot of big plays when it mattered. That was something that was missing from the Jets for a majority of the season. No one stepped up with a big play when the team desperately needed someone to.

I don't think having Braylon there this season would have off set their flaws, but it might have made them not so apparent.

Are we talking about the same Braylon Edwards? The guy who led the league in drops? The guy that a playoff team lacking in WR depth cut? The guy that is always hurt? The team decided to grab a guy out of jail as opposed to him, Braylon Edwards? The guy with the bad knee that every team in the NFL just passed on?

When did Braylon Edwards turn into Larry Fitzgerald? He had a few big catches but seriously was a non-factor far more often. Hard to believe that him being there as opposed to Burress would have made a big difference. If you said that Woody and Faneca's replacements obviously were a downgrade I guess that would make sense. I'm just surprised that more isnt made of that.

[ateamstupid]

Braylon Edwards YPC 2010: 17.1
Jets' leading WR in YPC 2011: 13.6 (Plax)

He has his faults, but we simply didn't have a vertical passing attack without him. It was a big loss.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Braylon Edwards YPC 2010: 17.1
Jets' leading WR in YPC 2011: 13.6 (Plax)

He has his faults, but we simply didn't have a vertical passing attack without him. It was a big loss.

Well get your super bowl tickts for next year!!! Surely Mr Edwards will be available?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Well get your super bowl tickts for next year!!! Surely Mr Edwards will be available?

Way to refute my point.

[3kings]

Just curious.

If Edwards was so valuable why did they run him out of town? He said he preferred to stay and only signed for 1M? They didn't want him this year, what makes you think they would want him back.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by 3kings

Just curious.

If Edwards was so valuable why did they run him out of town? He said he preferred to stay and only signed for 1M? They didn't want him this year, what makes you think they would want him back.

Supposedly because of off-field issues and him being a locker room diva. But I'd argue that Santonio is an even bigger diva. I don't know if they're going to bring him back, but I'd like to see it happen.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Way to refute my point.

Your point was fairly pointless. Holmes led the league in YPC a few years ago. Is he crippled now? Why are you always so defensive? It isnt like i'm breaking down your fantasy team?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Your point was fairly pointless. Holmes led the league in YPC a few years ago. Is he crippled now? Why are you always so defensive? It isnt like i'm breaking down your fantasy team?

This is what you do. You're dead wrong about things you barely know anything about, and then you act like I'm the one who is out of line because I tell you you're wrong. You're just trolling. I agreed with you that Braylon was far from the only missing piece, but said you were understating his importance, backing it up with numbers. What else do you want me to say?

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Are we talking about the same Braylon Edwards? The guy who led the league in drops? The guy that a playoff team lacking in WR depth cut? The guy that is always hurt? The team decided to grab a guy out of jail as opposed to him, Braylon Edwards? The guy with the bad knee that every team in the NFL just passed on?

When did Braylon Edwards turn into Larry Fitzgerald? He had a few big catches but seriously was a non-factor far more often. Hard to believe that him being there as opposed to Burress would have made a big difference. If you said that Woody and Faneca's replacements obviously were a downgrade I guess that would make sense. I'm just surprised that more isnt made of that.

I didn't say it was a major factor and I certainly didn't compare him to Larry Fitzgerald. You even admitted he had a few big catches. That's all I was getting at.

Considering one of the guys they signed (Mason) to replace Braylon didn't even make it halfway through the season, I think the Jets missed him.

I agree the offensive line replacements were downgrades. It's part of the reason Sanchez struggled IMO. When you get around 3 seconds to find a receiver it's tough to be effective.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I didn't say it was a major factor and I certainly didn't compare him to Larry Fitzgerald. You even admitted he had a few big catches. That's all I was getting at.

Considering one of the guys they signed (Mason) to replace Braylon didn't even make it halfway through the season, I think the Jets missed him.

I agree the offensive line replacements were downgrades. It's part of the reason Sanchez struggled IMO. When you get around 3 seconds to find a receiver it's tough to be effective.

Of course Edwards was hurt most of the season so it might have been a moot point anyway. I just think that the Jets were set up to fail this year because they actually believed themselves to be better than they thought they were despite issues (Mason, O-line, lack of quality depth, offensive scheme) which falls on Rex. It isnt that they arent a good team or talented team, just one that wasnt as good as the press clippings and Rex made them out to be.

A question that should be asked is why were they millions below the cap when having some obvious need areas?