Will Eric Smith get Cut?? - Jets Insider.com Forums

King Koopa · 07-31-2012, 01:16 AM

With Bell, Landry, and rookies Allen and Bush looking good so far, I don't see why not.....

Yeah he's good on special teams, but Antonio Allen or Josh Bush or one of our linebackers cannot be that much worse than Mr. Molasses himself on specials.....It's not like he's a demon or anything, just solid

On defense, I simply cannot stand to watch him anymore, not 1 snap.....He is slower than most linebackers, period. Unacceptable.

I cannot remember ONE game-changing play in Eric Smith's career aside from almost killing Anquan Boldin and headhunting Wes Welker

Please send this scrub the way of Matthew Mulligan

detjetsfan · 07-31-2012, 01:24 AM

Hopefully.

One of the most putrid Safeties I have ever seen in my life and I've lived thru scrubs like Sam Garnes, Scott Frost, Jon McGraw and Jimmy Leonard. How this clown has managed to even be in the NFL for this long let alone get a multi-million dollar deal and even a starting gig is a joke of an enigma that will perplex people for ages.

WestCoastOffensive · 07-31-2012, 01:29 AM

Won't he just become a ST ace?

Vincenzo, you are so predictable.

NY's stepchild · 07-31-2012, 02:34 AM

I don't know his contract situation. I know Rex loves him. I know he's the only safety on the team that really knows the defense. I hope Bush can really pick it up. It would be nice to have a true free safety at least on passing downs, and could make cutting Smith more feasible. I know it's encouraging to see Landry out on the field making plays, but he's not out of the woods injury wise. I afraid we'll need to keep 5 safeties just in case.

BamaJets · 07-31-2012, 03:52 AM

With one very injury-prone and two unproven safeties, I don't see how Smith can be let go.

GreenReaper · 07-31-2012, 04:03 AM

Smith won't be cut. If Bell goes down to injury, Smith's knowledge of the playbook and the defensive calls will be needed. Bell and Landry are the starters, and Smith is limited to a rotational role.

He's also valuable to Westy's STs.

I believe next year his contract would allow the Jets to cut him.

Toooon · 07-31-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by detjetsfan

I've lived thru scrubs like Sam Garnes, Scott Frost, Jon McGraw and Jimmy Leonard.

Leonard was a "scrub"? That's pretty harsh, and IMO inaccurate.

BleedGreen314 · 07-31-2012, 08:39 AM

Unfortunately, probably not, as the athletic safety is clearly of low value in Rex's scheme, and Smith knows the playbook well. You can't really argue that he sees value in athleticism in the position anymore, because he cut Kerry Rhodes. The excuse was Rhodes was a diva, but with the massive contract handed out to Santonio Holmes, or to stay apples to apples, look at the drafting of athletic Demario Davis or Quinton Coples. I would think the roster spot risk is minimal.

Joe W. Namath · 07-31-2012, 08:55 AM

Eric Smith is a good back up safety and special teams guy. You dont bring guys like ronnie lott off the bench. relax.

Matt39 · 07-31-2012, 08:58 AM

Nah, doubt it.

My surprise cut would be McKnight

SizzleBear287 · 07-31-2012, 09:01 AM

If he is cut, we need to bring Leonhard back for cheap.

revischrist · 07-31-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt39

Nah, doubt it.

My surprise cut would be McKnight

Zero chance. He lead the NFL in kickoff return average last year. Plus he is a solid replacement for LT as our 3rd down back.

Matt39 · 07-31-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by revischrist

Zero chance. He lead the NFL in kickoff return average last year. Plus he is a solid replacement for LT as our 3rd down back.

We always find a KR...and if Powell beats out McKnight...its a possibility imo...

JetsfanfromtheBURGH · 07-31-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SizzleBear287

If he is cut, we need to bring Leonhard back for cheap.

wouldnt mind this here.

NY's stepchild · 07-31-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedGreen314

Unfortunately, probably not, as the athletic safety is clearly of low value in Rex's scheme, and Smith knows the playbook well. You can't really argue that he sees value in athleticism in the position anymore, because he cut Kerry Rhodes. The excuse was Rhodes was a diva, but with the massive contract handed out to Santonio Holmes, or to stay apples to apples, look at the drafting of athletic Demario Davis or Quinton Coples. I would think the roster spot risk is minimal.

Maybe it was because he couldn't/wouldn't tackle. Just a guess.

jetsfan1983 · 07-31-2012, 09:21 AM

No way...

And Smith not as a starter is very valuable to the team.

rick34125 · 07-31-2012, 09:22 AM

smith brings stability to the safety position, even if he's not great. my biggest concern in the secondary would be the safeties not knowing the defense well enough and making the wrong calls.

NY's stepchild · 07-31-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by revischrist

Zero chance. He lead the NFL in kickoff return average last year. Plus he is a solid replacement for LT as our 3rd down back.

I'm not sure where you get this from. As far as I know he can't pass protect, and LT was still in there on his last legs, because there was no one else to do the job.

section314 · 07-31-2012, 09:42 AM

Brady, Fitzpatrick and all the other QB's on our schedule sure as hell hope not. Smith is just about the worst starter at any position in the NFL. If the Jets are counting on him to make defensive calls, then we've got much bigger problems than we thought.

srobjets · 07-31-2012, 09:44 AM

Let's see..... He's slow, use to hit like a truck, but he's smart. He's here to stay!!! Rex loves this guy.

07-31-2012, 01:16 AM	#1
King Koopa All League Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,381	Will Eric Smith get Cut?? With Bell, Landry, and rookies Allen and Bush looking good so far, I don't see why not..... Yeah he's good on special teams, but Antonio Allen or Josh Bush or one of our linebackers cannot be that much worse than Mr. Molasses himself on specials.....It's not like he's a demon or anything, just solid On defense, I simply cannot stand to watch him anymore, not 1 snap.....He is slower than most linebackers, period. Unacceptable. I cannot remember ONE game-changing play in Eric Smith's career aside from almost killing Anquan Boldin and headhunting Wes Welker Please send this scrub the way of Matthew Mulligan

07-31-2012, 01:24 AM	#2
detjetsfan Supports Coach Ryan All League Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,006	Hopefully. One of the most putrid Safeties I have ever seen in my life and I've lived thru scrubs like Sam Garnes, Scott Frost, Jon McGraw and Jimmy Leonard. How this clown has managed to even be in the NFL for this long let alone get a multi-million dollar deal and even a starting gig is a joke of an enigma that will perplex people for ages.

07-31-2012, 01:29 AM	#3
WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,640	Won't he just become a ST ace? Vincenzo, you are so predictable.

07-31-2012, 02:34 AM	#4
NY's stepchild Here's hoping that GS3 under center, and Coples on the edge works out. All League Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hawthorne NJ Posts: 4,713	I don't know his contract situation. I know Rex loves him. I know he's the only safety on the team that really knows the defense. I hope Bush can really pick it up. It would be nice to have a true free safety at least on passing downs, and could make cutting Smith more feasible. I know it's encouraging to see Landry out on the field making plays, but he's not out of the woods injury wise. I afraid we'll need to keep 5 safeties just in case.

07-31-2012, 03:52 AM	#5
BamaJets Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,777	With one very injury-prone and two unproven safeties, I don't see how Smith can be let go.

07-31-2012, 04:03 AM	#6
GreenReaper ...back from the DEAD...again! All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,553	Smith won't be cut. If Bell goes down to injury, Smith's knowledge of the playbook and the defensive calls will be needed. Bell and Landry are the starters, and Smith is limited to a rotational role. He's also valuable to Westy's STs. I believe next year his contract would allow the Jets to cut him.

07-31-2012, 08:39 AM	#8
BleedGreen314 aka "Cut Sanchez" on Waze Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 1,993	Unfortunately, probably not, as the athletic safety is clearly of low value in Rex's scheme, and Smith knows the playbook well. You can't really argue that he sees value in athleticism in the position anymore, because he cut Kerry Rhodes. The excuse was Rhodes was a diva, but with the massive contract handed out to Santonio Holmes, or to stay apples to apples, look at the drafting of athletic Demario Davis or Quinton Coples. I would think the roster spot risk is minimal.

07-31-2012, 08:55 AM	#9
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,819	Eric Smith is a good back up safety and special teams guy. You dont bring guys like ronnie lott off the bench. relax.

07-31-2012, 08:58 AM	#10
Matt39 All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,324	Nah, doubt it. My surprise cut would be McKnight

07-31-2012, 09:01 AM	#11
SizzleBear287 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409	If he is cut, we need to bring Leonhard back for cheap.

07-31-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
jetsfan1983 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,835	No way... And Smith not as a starter is very valuable to the team.

07-31-2012, 09:22 AM	#17
rick34125 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: that's a signpost up ahead... Posts: 932	smith brings stability to the safety position, even if he's not great. my biggest concern in the secondary would be the safeties not knowing the defense well enough and making the wrong calls.

07-31-2012, 09:42 AM	#19
section314 ABA hoops expert Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,015	Brady, Fitzpatrick and all the other QB's on our schedule sure as hell hope not. Smith is just about the worst starter at any position in the NFL. If the Jets are counting on him to make defensive calls, then we've got much bigger problems than we thought.

07-31-2012, 09:44 AM	#20
srobjets Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,455	Let's see..... He's slow, use to hit like a truck, but he's smart. He's here to stay!!! Rex loves this guy.