Comments on: Five “Insider” Stories For Camp http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/ Ranting and Raving about the Gang Green Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:20:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wayne http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25978 wayne Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:01:48 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25978 I still think they will try to move Dwight and McCarreins. Chanci appears to be very similar to Dwight, and Smith or even Frisman Jackson will compete for Justin's spot. In the secondary do not forget Rashad Washington, he is very talented, has a head for the ball and plays specials. Another big story is Mangini himself, when does he get a raise and extension?????? Woody please do not leave him an opening to leave, please!!! I still think they will try to move Dwight and McCarreins. Chanci appears to be very similar to Dwight, and Smith or even Frisman Jackson will compete for Justin’s spot.

In the secondary do not forget Rashad Washington, he is very talented, has a head for the ball and plays specials.

Another big story is Mangini himself, when does he get a raise and extension??????

Woody please do not leave him an opening to leave, please!!!

]]> By: Bent http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25941 Bent Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:49:34 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25941 Jones is 20 pounds heavier than Washington, so has a bit more power. Like BB says, he is at his most effective when getting 20 touches. Washington is ideal as a foil to him, probably getting 10-15 touches himself, depending on the gameplan. Yep, Schlegel does deserve a chance. Can you name a 3-4 ILB drafted later than him last year who fared any better? No you can't because there wasn't one. Hence the reach...I guess they felt he was the only guy who had a shot at a real position of need. Pociask and Tutt are two different players really. JP has 32 pounds on him and is more likely to take Sean Ryan's roster spot than Tutt's IMO. Jones is 20 pounds heavier than Washington, so has a bit more power. Like BB says, he is at his most effective when getting 20 touches. Washington is ideal as a foil to him, probably getting 10-15 touches himself, depending on the gameplan.

Yep, Schlegel does deserve a chance. Can you name a 3-4 ILB drafted later than him last year who fared any better? No you can’t because there wasn’t one. Hence the reach…I guess they felt he was the only guy who had a shot at a real position of need.

Pociask and Tutt are two different players really. JP has 32 pounds on him and is more likely to take Sean Ryan’s roster spot than Tutt’s IMO.

]]> By: schlichter http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25920 schlichter Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:22:03 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25920 give shlegel a chance...as an ohio state fan i saw him make some nice plays...he's strong and has a good attitude and he's smart..be patient give shlegel a chance…as an ohio state fan i saw him make some nice plays…he’s strong and has a good attitude and he’s smart..be patient

]]> By: Doctor K http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25900 Doctor K Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:57:35 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25900 1) Instead of calling it a "change of pace" RB tandem, why not call it a "two for one" tandem. Are not Leon and Thomas Jones the same RB, style wise? I know that Leon adds more flash and speed, but given their size I would think that they both give you a receiving threat as well as a steady option to hand the ball too. I think I would use Leon and Thomas evenly, thereby saving the mileage on both their knees. 2) I predict Eric Smith to have the breakout year that Tangini envisioned when they drafted him last year. I would look for Erik Coleman to start the season, then find E.Smith finishing it. I think we all secretly hope the Hawaiian born product to fire dance his way on the roster, but I can see practice squad more in his future. 3) As Mehl states above, the writing IS on the wall for Schlegel, the first bad pick of the Tangini Era. 4) I like Wallace Wright's drive as meritocracy proved you will be rewarded for hard work. The only question remains is, will Chansi be the next Wallace Wright or will be like his fellow Clemson mate and be the product of so much talent but little football intellect? 5) Tutt was a star at Richmond and a personal fave of Bassett's. Time will tell if Tutt is truly a King on the final roster or back on the practice squad come Sept. I think it will depend on the unknown potential of Pociask whom Tangini drafted in the 6th round last year and was banished on the IR. 1) Instead of calling it a “change of pace” RB tandem, why not call it a “two for one” tandem. Are not Leon and Thomas Jones the same RB, style wise? I know that Leon adds more flash and speed, but given their size I would think that they both give you a receiving threat as well as a steady option to hand the ball too. I think I would use Leon and Thomas evenly, thereby saving the mileage on both their knees.
2) I predict Eric Smith to have the breakout year that Tangini envisioned when they drafted him last year. I would look for Erik Coleman to start the season, then find E.Smith finishing it. I think we all secretly hope the Hawaiian born product to fire dance his way on the roster, but I can see practice squad more in his future.
3) As Mehl states above, the writing IS on the wall for Schlegel, the first bad pick of the Tangini Era.
4) I like Wallace Wright’s drive as meritocracy proved you will be rewarded for hard work. The only question remains is, will Chansi be the next Wallace Wright or will be like his fellow Clemson mate and be the product of so much talent but little football intellect?
5) Tutt was a star at Richmond and a personal fave of Bassett’s. Time will tell if Tutt is truly a King on the final roster or back on the practice squad come Sept. I think it will depend on the unknown potential of Pociask whom Tangini drafted in the 6th round last year and was banished on the IR.

]]> By: SackDance99 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25875 SackDance99 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:11:08 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25875 While Thomas Jones should get the bulk of the carries, I'd like to see the Jets copy what San Diego does and Pittsburgh used to do with their change of pace backs. It's pretty simple, just a commitment to have 1 or 2 series a game where the 2nd back comes in and stays in for the whole series. Herm never seemed to grasp that with Curtis and LaMont, that's why Curtis had 371 carries at age 31...what terrible abuse. While Thomas Jones should get the bulk of the carries, I’d like to see the Jets copy what San Diego does and Pittsburgh used to do with their change of pace backs. It’s pretty simple, just a commitment to have 1 or 2 series a game where the 2nd back comes in and stays in for the whole series. Herm never seemed to grasp that with Curtis and LaMont, that’s why Curtis had 371 carries at age 31…what terrible abuse.

]]> By: Bassett http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25857 Bassett Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:26:33 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25857 If Dwight can't make the team, it answers the question as to whether or not they would release McCareins ... I am anxious to see how much Brad Smith has progressed. If Dwight can’t make the team, it answers the question as to whether or not they would release McCareins … I am anxious to see how much Brad Smith has progressed.

]]> By: Bent http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25850 Bent Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:46:41 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25850 I'll be surprised to see Wright back, because B Smith was doing as well as a gunner towards the end of last year and WW doesn't bring much else to the table. Stuckey might be in the mix to return punts. I think some of us may be underestimating him. Comparing him to someone like Wright at the collegiate level, it isn't even close. He just needs the right attitude and to stay healthy so he can prove he can do it at the next level. I've got a feeling Dwight won't make the team, personally. I’ll be surprised to see Wright back, because B Smith was doing as well as a gunner towards the end of last year and WW doesn’t bring much else to the table.

Stuckey might be in the mix to return punts. I think some of us may be underestimating him. Comparing him to someone like Wright at the collegiate level, it isn’t even close. He just needs the right attitude and to stay healthy so he can prove he can do it at the next level.

I’ve got a feeling Dwight won’t make the team, personally.

]]> By: Mehl56 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/06/20/five-insider-stories-for-camp/#comment-25843 Mehl56 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:55:31 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=2264#comment-25843 Hate to say it but the writing is on the wall for Schlegel! He plays to stiff and you can't teach loose hips. Agree, don't see Chansi on any special teams. Hey anyone see Leon at the Met game last night? Pretty good arm too! Hate to say it but the writing is on the wall for Schlegel! He plays to stiff and you can’t teach loose hips.

Agree, don’t see Chansi on any special teams.

Hey anyone see Leon at the Met game last night? Pretty good arm too!

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