Which of these players cut by the Jets will get signed the quickest? - Jets Insider.com Forums

John_0515 · 03-06-2013, 10:09 AM

Jason Smith
Eric Smith
Calvin Pace
Bart Scott

Which of these players get signed first? And by what team?

*Distraction from all the Revis crap. I can't stand all the unsubstantiated chatter about him anymore.

freestater · 03-06-2013, 10:10 AM

Eric Smith- Buffalo

sp. teams guy and can help Pettine translate the defense.

124 · 03-06-2013, 10:12 AM

Jason Smith.

63 is eligible, baby!

Bring him back!

RaoulDuke · 03-06-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by freestater

Eric Smith- Buffalo

sp. teams guy and can help Pettine translate the defense.

+1

NY's stepchild · 03-06-2013, 02:36 PM

Bart will be signed first. Probably by us at vet minimum.

patman · 03-06-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NY's stepchild

Bart will be signed first. Probably by us at vet minimum.

Totally disagree, this is a guy who watched his money, This is a guy who drove a 8 year old lincoln navigator after 2 years after signing a 50 mill deal. I think houston can use him as a 2 down run stuffer, if they don't get one in the draft.
not for big bucks but for more than 650,000

King Koopa · 03-06-2013, 02:50 PM

I hope Buffalo signs Eric Smith.....So Jeff f'n Cumberland can light him up all day

So happy to see him gone

kennyo7 · 03-06-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by freestater

Eric Smith- Buffalo

sp. teams guy and can help Pettine translate the defense.

Eric Smith, despite being hated around these parts, is actually a decent football player and can contribute on STs and secondary depth

PatsFanTX · 03-06-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by patman

not for big bucks but for more than 650,000

League minimum for a 10+ year vet is $940,000.

King Koopa · 03-06-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyo7

Eric Smith, despite being hated around these parts, is actually a decent football player and can contribute on STs and secondary depth

He's actually pretty awful.....runs with a stick up his ass and is probably pushing a 5.0+ 40 yard dash at this point.....Not a good combo in the NFL when you're also only 210 lbs.

He literally can't cover ANYONE......Maybe a few blocking fullbacks

Apache 51 · 03-06-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by freestater

Eric Smith- Buffalo

sp. teams guy and can help Pettine translate the defense.

Sounds right.

adpz · 03-06-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by patman

Totally disagree, this is a guy who watched his money, This is a guy who drove a 8 year old lincoln navigator after 2 years after signing a 50 mill deal.

OMG - was it really 50 mil? I am re-getting an ulcer . . .

big contracts so rarely seem to work out . . .

Ruby2 · 03-06-2013, 03:52 PM

I see Eric Smith in a Pats uniform for some reason.

mrcoops · 03-06-2013, 03:53 PM

Eric Smith - the cheapest guy, smart and an asset on special teams. Someone will sign him fairly quickly.

kennyo7 · 03-06-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by King Koopa

He's actually pretty awful.....runs with a stick up his ass and is probably pushing a 5.0+ 40 yard dash at this point.....Not a good combo in the NFL when you're also only 210 lbs.

He literally can't cover ANYONE......Maybe a few blocking fullbacks

Actually, you are wrong.
He is definitely limited physically but he has a good understanding of the game and plays hard. There is a reason why both Eric Mangini and Rex Ryan thought highly of him. The problem is he is not good enough to start. The reason you think "he is awful" is because he was put in situations where his flaws would be exposed. Another thing about Smith is he played hurt for much of the last 2 years. If you look at his stats between 2006-2010, he was pretty good. Thats because he was used as a back up.

kennyo7 · 03-06-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby2

I see Eric Smith in a Pats uniform for some reason.

Probably because he is a pretty good depth player and good coaches (ie Belichek) take advantage of good players by putting them in situations where they can succeed.

Kentucky Jet · 03-06-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyo7

Eric Smith, despite being hated around these parts, is actually a decent football player and can contribute on STs and secondary depth

agreed. The guy plays with all he's got and yet he is hated by some here. Makes no sense!

King Koopa · 03-06-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyo7

Actually, you are wrong.
He is definitely limited physically but he has a good understanding of the game and plays hard. There is a reason why both Eric Mangini and Rex Ryan thought highly of him. The problem is he is not good enough to start. The reason you think "he is awful" is because he was put in situations where his flaws would be exposed. Another thing about Smith is he played hurt for much of the last 2 years. If you look at his stats between 2006-2010, he was pretty good. Thats because he was used as a back up.

They thought highly of him because he is a "teacher's pet" and knows the system, that's it

He doesn't make any game changing plays ever and gets burned on the regular when put in coverage situations....What is he actually good at? Tackling?? There are tons of linebackers that outweigh him that are much more athletic and faster than Eric Smith, seriously.

There is no use for a severely undersized linebacker in today's NFL.....in 2013, a safety that is pathetic in coverage is worthless no matter how much understanding of the game and desire he has

He is supposed to be a safety/defensive back but literally can't cover anyone.....Also has a knack for making bonehead plays at the worst possible times.......Tim Tebow running right around his contain area to win the game, ring a bell?

He is good on special teams.......But a waste of a roster space when it comes down to it.

kennyo7 · 03-06-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by King Koopa

They thought highly of him because he is a "teacher's pet" and knows the system, that's it

He doesn't make any game changing plays ever and gets burned on the regular when put in coverage situations....What is he actually good at? Tackling?? There are tons of linebackers that outweigh him that are much more athletic and faster than Eric Smith, seriously.

There is no use for a severely undersized linebacker in today's NFL.....in 2013, a safety that is pathetic in coverage is worthless no matter how much understanding of the game and desire he has

He is supposed to be a safety/defensive back but literally can't cover anyone.....Also has a knack for making bonehead plays at the worst possible times.......Tim Tebow running right around his contain area to win the game, ring a bell?

He is good on special teams.......But a waste of a roster space when it comes down to it.

I suggest you go back and look at the 2010-11 season after Leonhard got hurt and Smith took over. Pay attention to the playoff games in Indy and New England. The guy was solid.

IndianaJet · 03-06-2013, 05:05 PM

I always forget how this works, but couldn't any of these guys be signed to a new team now, before FA starts, because they were cut, rather than being true free agents whose deals had expired?

If this is the case, I would bet that none of them get signed anytime soon....I haven't heard a peep of interest from any team about any of them.

View Poll Results: Who is signed by another team (or re-signed) first?
Jason Smith	17	22.37%
Bart Scott	5	6.58%
Calvin Pace	26	34.21%
Eric Smith	16	21.05%
None - they will all end up on Arena League Teams	12	15.79%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
John_0515 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,130	Which of these players cut by the Jets will get signed the quickest? Jason Smith Eric Smith Calvin Pace Bart Scott Which of these players get signed first? And by what team? *Distraction from all the Revis crap. I can't stand all the unsubstantiated chatter about him anymore.

03-06-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
freestater we gonna lay around the shanty, Mama, and put a good buzz on Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 13,507	Eric Smith- Buffalo sp. teams guy and can help Pettine translate the defense.

03-06-2013, 10:12 AM	#3
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,970	Jason Smith. 63 is eligible, baby! Bring him back!

03-06-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
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	Bart will be signed first. Probably by us at vet minimum.

03-06-2013, 02:50 PM	#7
King Koopa All League Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,382	I hope Buffalo signs Eric Smith.....So Jeff f'n Cumberland can light him up all day So happy to see him gone

03-06-2013, 03:52 PM	#13
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,025	I see Eric Smith in a Pats uniform for some reason.

03-06-2013, 03:53 PM	#14
mrcoops sleepy All Pro Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 5,491	Eric Smith - the cheapest guy, smart and an asset on special teams. Someone will sign him fairly quickly.

03-06-2013, 05:05 PM	#20
IndianaJet Hoosiers! All League Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Fishers, Indiana Posts: 3,481	I always forget how this works, but couldn't any of these guys be signed to a new team now, before FA starts, because they were cut, rather than being true free agents whose deals had expired? If this is the case, I would bet that none of them get signed anytime soon....I haven't heard a peep of interest from any team about any of them.