Team placing high tender on WR makes sense from scheme, money perspective. Matt Bowen
In reality, Braylon Edwards is no different than Terrell Owens, Brandon Marshall, Roy Williams, etc. when the ball doesn’t come his way.
He bitches.
Surprising? It shouldn’t be and because of that we shouldn’t read too much into his slamming of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s game plan after the Jets’ 30-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday that ended their playoff run.
Edwards caught two passes for 100 yards — the big one coming in the first half when he ran a nice double move vs. man coverage and went for an 80-yard score.
Today, reports out of New York state that the Jets will place the high tender on Edwards, which forces teams to give up a first and a third-round pick to get the receiver. He looks to be back in New York next season and I happen to think that is a good thing for Rex Ryan’s team.
The Jets won’t suddenly morph into a wide-open offense in the 2010 season. Yes, Mark Sanchez will most likely take that next step that occurs with any NFL rookie as he develops going into his second season. The game starts to separate itself from the adversity that hinders rookies. Sanchez will know the drill, know what to expect from training camp and, more importantly, what to expect from AFC East opponents with an entire offseason to study film.
But, Edwards’ role won’t change. In the Jets offense he will still be the guy who is used when New York goes down the field in the play-action game and, like most teams who use the power running game as the lead call on their game plan sheet, he will be the wide receiver who you take a shot with.
Preferably once per half when the Jets cross the 50-yard line — if he can catch the football.
That is why the Jets want to keep him around for the 2010 season. He can still be a threat down the field and he does have the deep ball ability to change the flow of a game. But by tendering him for next season, the Jets also don’t have to fork over big wide receiver money for him.
It is a good move from the Jets perspective.
They get the deep ball threat they need for 2010 and beyond that, well, who knows at this point. They have him for next season, will receive a huge prize because of the tender for any team who wants to come get him, and if they do get a trade offer they can’t refuse, then they move on.
But, this team does have the ability to compete with the Patriots for the AFC East next year, and really, to win it.
Keeping Edwards will help in that regard — no matter how much he bitches.
Because, that is what receivers are supposed to do.
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How is he being kept around for a high priced salary? This is the best option for the Jets. They only have to pay him for one season, with no signing bonus because of the Tender.
Basically, they get to rent him for 2010.... and then make a call on a long term deal.
Plus they can still trade him if they like the offer.
They're just controlling the situation and deciding how they'll use the asset.
My bad on thinking he was going to be a liability with his contract, but with the highest tender, he will only be making 3.5 million, and no team will make an offer as they would have to give up a 1st and a 3rd for him. It s not real high with this season not being capped, most likely. What team is going to give up a 1st rounder with his hands? Why not put a lower tender on him though? At most a 1st and really a 2nd makes much more sense.
There are plenty of WRs out there who are way over paid compared to him, but I simply do think he is a liability in the locker room as well as on the field.
Matt, first, when is the next Eight in the Box due? Next, the OC is a Schottenheimer, no surprise his game plan was passive. Once Peyton Manning figures out a defense, there is no way to get them back under control. Once they get unleashed, the opposing offense has to try and keep up. When the Jets stayed with their control offense, the game was over.
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Jan 26, 2010
04:19 PM
So, you think that a very inconsistent WR with questionable hands who is also a troublesome force in the locker room and with the media, should be kept around for a high priced salary? You can not teach a WR to catch, that simply has to come naturally.
I completely disagree with your assessment of Edwards. Was Philly, SF and Dallas better off without TO? How about the Steelers without Burress? I will not say that the Broncos will be better off without Marshall, as there is no comparison with him and Edwards, talent wise.
Your simply giving Edwards too much credit as being a game changing star WR. I see him more of Troy Williamson.