An interesting take on Edwards
Johnny Morongo
Jets may be better off without Edwards
September, 21, 2010
By John Fisher
If New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards is unable to play this
weekend, what will the effect be on the Jets offense? Quarterback Mark
Sanchez completed less than 54 percent of his passes as a rookie last
year, but is up over 60 percent through two games this season. And
that could improve even more WITHOUT Edwards.
The Jets had only three players who were targeted more than 26 times
last season, and Edwards had the lowest catch percentage of the three.
Jerricho Cotchery caught 60 percent of the passes thrown his way,
while Dustin Keller hauled in more than 56 percent. Edwards caught
exactly half of the 70 passes that were intended for him as a Jet.
Most interceptions as targeted receiver in 2009
Calvin Johnson DET 11
Steve Smith CAR 11
Braylon Edwards NYJ 10
Antonio Bryant TB 10
Reggie Wayne IND 10
And with Sanchez being second in the league in interceptions thrown
last season, expect an improvement in that area as well. Only two
players in the entire league were the target on more of their
quarterback's interceptions than Edwards was last season. And since
the beginning of 2008, only Calvin Johnson (22) has seen more picks on
passes thrown his way than Edwards (19).
In fact, Sanchez had a higher passer rating when targeting 10
different receivers last year than he did when throwing the ball
Edwards’ way.
On top of all that, only one player – Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne
Bowe with 23 – has dropped more passes since the start of 2008 than
the 21 that Edwards has had go through his hands.
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I guess that Cotch becomes the #1?
Harlan Lachman
<459a1723-8531-4b61...@s17g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
Johnny Morongo <j.mir...@harmonicconcordance.com> wrote:
> http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/7251/jets-may-be-better-off-withou
> Edwardsą way.
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> On top of all that, only one player Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne
> Bowe with 23 has dropped more passes since the start of 2008 than
> the 21 that Edwards has had go through his hands.
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> I guess that Cotch becomes the #1?
This is a dumb article.
Anyone with eyes could see that Cotch, Smith, Clowney have been unable
to create separation this year. Braylon is not doing much better but
because of his physical skills, he doesn't need as much separation to
make plays.
Until Holmes comes back, if Sanchez is going to have anyone to throw to,
Braylon has out be out there.
harlan
Michael
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> <459a1723-8531-4b61-8ad2-39a8882c0...@s17g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
> Johnny Morongo <j.mireh...@harmonicconcordance.com> wrote:
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> >http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/7251/jets-may-be-better-o...
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> > On top of all that, only one player Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne
> > Bowe with 23 has dropped more passes since the start of 2008 than
> > the 21 that Edwards has had go through his hands.
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> > I guess that Cotch becomes the #1?
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> This is a dumb article.
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> Anyone with eyes could see that Cotch, Smith, Clowney have been unable
> to create separation this year. Braylon is not doing much better but
> because of his physical skills, he doesn't need as much separation to
> make plays.
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> Until Holmes comes back, if Sanchez is going to have anyone to throw to,
> Braylon has out be out there.
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clowney could never create seperation unless it was agaisnt a sub
third string guy. he's not a football player. he's more of a track
and field guy. how long has he been around and he still has not
figured out how to deal with contact despite the extra attention the
wr coach has given him based on his "potential". all he is good for
is one thing. he can take a db out of the play. not so valuable
considering you can get guys to do that AND catch the ball too once in
a while. i dont know why this guy is on the roster.