K-Gun10 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Adam Schefter Jets release TE Baker Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter Last April the Jets drafted a starting tight end. Now they are releasing one. The Jets have decided to cut tight end Chris Baker rather than paying him the $9 million roster bonus due March 5. But just because the Jets are releasing Baker now doesn’t mean he will not return to the team. The Jets would like to re-sign him, and Baker would welcome the idea of returning to the team. But before he does, he will test the market, see what other teams are offering and then make his decision. But the Jets have made theirs - they are releasing Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 haha. wasn't it baker that made the big stink about his contract/money last year and the year before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 68 | Key Alert: None Comment: Baker is a short, thickly-built tight end who isn't a powerful blocker at the point of attack, but has enough athleticism to be an effective target in the passing game. He was the third-leading receiver who has good foot agility, quickness and balance to be an effective short and intermediate route-runner. He has improved as a route-runner by using his body to get separation. He has good, reliable hands to extend and make receptions away from his body. Baker doesn't have great burst or speed to stretch deep seams and he can be a liability as a run-blocker at the point of attack or anchoring versus bull rushers off the edge. He has developed into a solid football player, but is somewhat one dimensional because he is primarily used as a receiving tight end and wall-off type blocker. 100-90: Elite Player 89-80: Outstanding Player 79-70: Good Starter 69-60: Average Starter 59- 50: Good Backup 49-40: Below Average Backup/Core Special Teamers http://www.nfl.com/players/chrisbaker/profile?id=BAK097464 Also, Scouts Inc has him rated as their 17th best tight end but the list hasn't been updated since last year. There are people behind him on the list who seem like they've surpassed him this year, for instance Zach Miller, Bo Scaife, Tony Scheffler, and Greg Olsen. Seems like a legitimate starter but not a top line talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMIEBUF12 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 haha. wasn't it baker that made the big stink about his contract/money last year and the year before? yes he was.......there is no way he will return to the jets.......he came right out and said they lied to him about redoing his contract......i would sign him....one less position to fill at the draft......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 yes he was.......there is no way he will return to the jets.......he came right out and said they lied to him about redoing his contract......i would sign him....one less position to fill at the draft......... What would you be willing to pay for him? It's questionable how much of an upgrade he'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 If this is a way to end the Robert Royal experiment I am all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What would you be willing to pay for him? It's questionable how much of an upgrade he'd be. $2 Million a year and yes it wouldnt be a tremendous upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickie do-right Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'll stay with Derek Fine over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 So he's in the average starter range? Excellent! It'll beat out our current tandem of a terrible starter and unknown backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I would sign him immediately, just my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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