That's what I'm expecting. Currently I see Zay's projection to that of Josh Reed. Be a #3 receiver just fine, but will disappear against stronger competition.
I think it comes down to consistency. If a fan gets mad at a player like Bell sitting out all season then in turn it would make sense for them to get mad at this. Likewise if they have no problem with a player like Bell sitting out then this too should be okay.
I remember an FA article that described Preston as "average in every sense of the word". I think Shaq does certain things above average while others medoicre or below average while as whole I feel like his play is average-solid. Overall though I think I'd pick Shaq. I don't know what others think.
And it's that mentality that has driven away quality posters. I just don't get it. Like whether the guy likes the Jets or not does that really make a difference as to his ability to evaluate Cody Ford? In June? As a rookie?
He reminds me of Chris Kelsay or Josh Reed. Clearly good enough to survive multiple regimes and start, yet none of the fans are ever really thrilled to see him starting.
That's a fair point. I guess I should have specified I can't remember the last time that we were seen as better than 3rd in our division at best by the majority of pundits.
One thing I really like about what Beane and McD are doing is that they seem to be bringing in guys who are very mentally tough. Oliver, Dawkins, Allen, etc... all seem like guys who would use this as fuel to succeed.
Maybe I missed it, but on that lowlight reel I think Clay only shows up for that one drop. Man, talk about the most inopportune time for that to happen.
Dareus was really good until he got his 2nd contract/Ryan came to town. I wonder if those two were handled differently if we'd still be lamenting that pick.
He might simply love the game. There was that game against the Chiefs in Oakland where he got ejected and then went into the stands and watched the game with the fans.