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jeT.MAC · 02-02-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsfan920

Why all the hate on this guy? I would like to keep him around. He can flat out fly and had a few good plays this year. That catch against SD was awesome. He is a good project to have around as a number four.

Holmes - (short) OR DRAFT PIC like HOPKINS or Quinton PATTON
Hill - (TALL)
Kerley - (short)
Edwards - (TALL)
Gates - (short)
Schilens - (TALL)

Dreamers · 02-02-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsfan920

Why all the hate on this guy? I would like to keep him around. He can flat out fly and had a few good plays this year. That catch against SD was awesome. He is a good project to have around as a number four.

I thought this guy was a steal with some of the catches we saw out of him in his 1st few games. When given a shot to play more he didn't look very good thou. Worth bringing in to camp but I'm not ready to say give him a roster spot just yet. He was Spars guy but might actually be a better fit for our new OC. He is at least a better option then some washed up guy like Edwards IMO.

Tackleem · 02-02-2013, 08:59 PM

I'm for letting him compete for 4/5th slot and KR/PR duties if and only if the Jets trade McKnight (which I'd be in favor of if they got more than a bag of footballs).

I still think Joe McKnight is the poor man's Percy Harvin and should be split out half the time.

JB1089 · 02-02-2013, 11:52 PM

Anyone that looked at the All22 this year knows that Gates needs to be off of this team ASAP. He has to be one of the worst route-runners in the entire league. He drifts 3 yards on every out pattern and turns every dig into a deep slant.

2009fatman · 02-03-2013, 03:15 AM

Clyde Gates is dead wood. Hill, Kerley and Braylon are the only WR's who should be brought back next year. Need to cut or trade the Cancer Punktone and his contract, then sign a FA WR at a fair price. I like Wallace, should fit in well here and won't break the bank.

eaglenj · 02-03-2013, 07:10 AM

Im all for developing young talent, but Gates barely falls into that category. He should be allowed to compete for a spot in camp, but he was atrocious last year and has very little feel for coverage or the nuances of being a WR.

What kills me is that we kept a player like him, and let jordan shipley sit on waivers until Jacksonville signed him and he had 5 catches a game for them down the stretch and is a punt returner. Shipley is the exact opposite of gates - doesnt have elite measurables but understands how to get open and make catches. Wish we had him here.

Speed is great if you have a clue about how to play your position....I dont see Gates as having the ability to develop that skill set.

SizzleBear287 · 02-03-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsfan920

That catch against SD was awesome.

That pass was thrown by Jeremy Kerley, FYI. Can you think of any other big play he made? Unless we plan on converting Kerley to a QB (not a terrible idea considering the options we have under contract), he's expendable just like 75% of the current roster.

FijiJet · 02-03-2013, 05:05 PM

The guy is a comet but a one trick pony for all his speed. Runs lazy indisciplined routes not good in a WCO...

detjetsfan · 02-03-2013, 05:06 PM

He's a 4th receiver. Better than the rest of the crap we put out there at the WR position last season but not saying much.

02-02-2013, 08:59 PM	#23
Tackleem The phonetic spelling of how Phil Simms says 'tackle him" Practice Squad Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 310	I'm for letting him compete for 4/5th slot and KR/PR duties if and only if the Jets trade McKnight (which I'd be in favor of if they got more than a bag of footballs). I still think Joe McKnight is the poor man's Percy Harvin and should be split out half the time.

02-02-2013, 11:52 PM	#24
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,740	Anyone that looked at the All22 this year knows that Gates needs to be off of this team ASAP. He has to be one of the worst route-runners in the entire league. He drifts 3 yards on every out pattern and turns every dig into a deep slant.

02-03-2013, 03:15 AM	#25
2009fatman Go Geno! All Pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,798	Clyde Gates is dead wood. Hill, Kerley and Braylon are the only WR's who should be brought back next year. Need to cut or trade the Cancer Punktone and his contract, then sign a FA WR at a fair price. I like Wallace, should fit in well here and won't break the bank.

02-03-2013, 07:10 AM	#26
eaglenj All League Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,868	Im all for developing young talent, but Gates barely falls into that category. He should be allowed to compete for a spot in camp, but he was atrocious last year and has very little feel for coverage or the nuances of being a WR. What kills me is that we kept a player like him, and let jordan shipley sit on waivers until Jacksonville signed him and he had 5 catches a game for them down the stretch and is a punt returner. Shipley is the exact opposite of gates - doesnt have elite measurables but understands how to get open and make catches. Wish we had him here. Speed is great if you have a clue about how to play your position....I dont see Gates as having the ability to develop that skill set.

02-03-2013, 05:05 PM	#28
FijiJet waiting for our pass rush thunderbolt All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,515	The guy is a comet but a one trick pony for all his speed. Runs lazy indisciplined routes not good in a WCO...

02-03-2013, 05:06 PM	#29
detjetsfan Supports Coach Ryan All League Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,080	He's a 4th receiver. Better than the rest of the crap we put out there at the WR position last season but not saying much.