A Cheap Alternative to the Wide Receiver Problem with the New York Jets

Jul 27, 2013; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal during training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

There has been a lot of talk this winter about improving the group of wide receivers on the New York Jets. Understandably so, we all watched them play last year. Geno Smith had his growing pains, but he wasn’t helped by a poor, underperforming group of wide receivers.

To their credit, the Jets have done some work here, signing the pick of the free agent litter, Eric Decker. They are attempting to acquire DeSean Jackson, and there are other receivers available on the market. The Jets are expected to address the position via the draft as well, so they are aware that there is work to be done here.

However, there is a move that could be made, and that in fact, should be made. It’s a move on the current staff, that will serve to improve all of the pass catchers on this roster. What is it? It’s simple.

Get rid of Sanjay Lal, wide receivers coach.

Think about it for a minute. What, exactly, has Lal done to earn his continuing work with the New York Jets?

How about Stephen Hill? He has brought him along for his entire career. How’s that working out?

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I feel more confident that someone reading this article will have better hands than Stephen Hill. Great job there Sanjay.

How’s about Chaz Schilens? When Sanjay Lal signed on to be the receivers coach in 2012, Schilens signed here, partially because of his relationship with Sanjay. How did that work out?28 receptions, 289 yards, and two touchdowns. Gee, Lal got a lot out of that guy, didn’t he?

They brought in Clyde Gates. How did he do in the Green and White? Take a look.

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Granted, Clyde Gates is no Jerry Rice, but Lal could get SOMETHING out of this guy.

We aren’t going to include Santonio Holmes, as he has spent a great deal of time injured since the arrival of Sanjay Lal. It’s difficult to include David Nelson, as he has only spent 3/4 of one season under the teaching of Sanjay Lal.

Jeremy Kerley has been the exception, as he has performed better since the arrival of Lal. But, since the group has been so bad on a whole, a change needs to be made. Bring in someone with a big time reputation, the way they did with Marty Mornhinweg and David Lee, and let him start a new day with the Jets’ receivers.