WR David Clowney Signed By Jets
The Jets announced today the signing of David Clowney former Virginia Tech WR who was drafted by the Packers and put on their practice squad this year as a rookie.
Since he was signed to the active roster (a spot made available due to the loss of Cody Spencer) some thoughts on the signing:
- Kick Returns — Due to the loss of Justin Miller, and the possibility that thCould the Jets try to use him on special teams for kick and/or punt returns? Clowney saw time in college in this use and it might also give some relief to Leon Washington.
- Deep Threat — With sub-4.4 speed, Clowney could be able to get downfield quickly. Often Coles plays the “over the top” role, drawing double coverages while receivers slide underneath for Pennington. We all know what people say about Pennigton’s ability to throw the deep ball, but Clowney could help when he sees the field by providing deep routes to stretch the field with that speed.
- Roster Moves — Could Clowney provide some depth as a sixth receiver while another receiver (ahem ahem, Justin McCareins!!) gets moved?
10 Responses to WR David Clowney Signed By Jets
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Spatterjay says:
And that should read Spatterjay, not Spatterjap.
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In all seriousness, though, I can see Clowney on returns, but does he have what it takes to make it as a 4th receiver? We have quite a few of those. He was probably limited by having Vick Jr. as his QB in college, so none of us know his ceiling, but why was he stuck on the Packers’ practice squad?
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wayne says:
Fast, good size, can’t catch the ball.
Sound like he can handle Justin’s roll right now.
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RAJ says:
Bring in the Clowns
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SackDance99 says:
The Jets should sign Anthony Mix, who the Giants cut, as payback for the Giants signing of Ward. Mix could be a very useful redzone target and he’s so tall that he could catch Chad’s ducks in stride.
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Bent says: That’s reminded me of something I forgot to mention this week: the Colts backfield features two ex-Jets, Luke Lawton and Kenton Keith and both saw red zone carries in last week’s game…yet in camp we were forced to decide between Ware, Banks and Hollings and went with “nobody” as a stronger alternative.
Then you have Ward. Atari Bigby is tearing it up in GB. Hell, even Schlegel started a game for Cincy.
Why do these guys shine in other places? Maybe it is the coaching staff after all. Remember, when Mangini first got the job, he was struggling to get anyone interested in working under him because he was being shunned (presumably for ditching BB).
Or maybe it happens all over the league and I am just paranoid (although I can’t really recall a young castoff being that successful with the Jets in recent times).
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JetsFan58 says:
I was hoping we’d sign him…I had us drafting him in my mock draft this spring.
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I cant believe they cut Mix, he was terrific in preseason. Yes the Jets should have signed him right away.
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Bent, actually was thinking about this the other day too.
One reason, at least with this regime, may be that they place too much emphasis on what happens on the practice field.
Some guys are gamers. Some guys have great instincts that only appear during a game. Guys like that are limited, at least in this defense.
You can already see it with Harris, he is being coached away from his strength, which is his ability to quickly read a play, fill a hole and tackle.
In preseason he seemed to be all over the place anticipating plays, now he is standing around a lot imitating Brian Thomas.
Some of the players that were cut are not the greatest at sticking to the plan, but can play in the NFL if allowed to use their talent.
If Manini were a hoops coach he would be using the four corners offense.
Immature… yes. Juvenile… yes. Childish… yes. But seriously, Clowney? Heh.