Eric Decker takes high road after getting ripped by Mark Schlereth

Jul 24, 2014; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) runs with the ball after a catch during training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2014; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) runs with the ball after a catch during training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth doesn’t think a whole lot of new Jets receiver Eric Decker, a fact the former Broncos lineman made clear in these remarks to ESPN radio quoted by the New York Post:

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"Decker in my mind was your fourth option in Denver and that’s the talent I think he has. I think he’s a marginal No. 2 at best.The worst cover guy you have on your defense is assigned to Eric Decker every week. New York will go crazy watching him be covered 1-on-1 and incomplete passes, throwing his arms up, begging for flags.I’m telling you New York, get ready, begging for flags like, ‘I was interfered with. That’s the only reason I didn’t catch that ball’ every play and then tripping over his own feet. Going for a big play and all of a sudden the turf monster gets him, bam, sniper, down. It will drive you crazy. It will absolutely drive you crazy."

Schlereth’s remarks were brought to Mr. Decker’s attention and he didn’t have a whole lot to say about them.

After two brilliant seasons working with Peyton Manning in Denver, Decker went to the Jets this year on a 5-year/$36.2 million contract

Now he has Geno Smith throwing him the ball instead of Peyton Manning.

Will his production remain high enough in New York to warrant that healthy contract, or will the Jets ultimately regret making the deal?

Mark Schlereth is predicting a dire outcome for Decker and the Jets.

Decker made the right choice by taking the high road.

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