Mangini on LB Eric Barton
… on Eric Barton’s play this season …
Eric’s done a nice job. He’s very smart. He does a great job of studying the opponent’s tendencies, understanding what they’re going to try to do from the different formations and different personnel groups. He’s excellent at communicating those when you’re out in the field. He’s like a lot of linebackers that I’ve worked with or been able to work with, where they don’t just understand what they’re doing, they understand the big picture of the defense. They understand the big picture of what the offense is trying to accomplish and then they’re able to communicate that to the group. He’s got a very good feel for that. He’s done a nice job working with David (Harris). So I’m pleased with all the things that he’s done.
… on Barton playing the ILB …
Since he’s been here, he’s been on the inside. In terms of height and weight and characteristics, he’s very similar to most of the guys that play in there and the body-type is pretty comparable.
I thought that Barton would have been an offseason casualty, but one has to wonder if he will be actually be staying on for 2008 with the Jets …
10 Responses to Mangini on LB Eric Barton
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I think Mangini is being honest to an extent, but that doesn’t mean Barton is a lock to stay. I mean, what is he going say? “Yes, Barton had a brilliant two-play stretch this past week, but for the rest of the season, he’s been as effective as a screen door on a submarine — which ironically sinks when under fire, a lot like our defense in general.”
That being said, if they upgraded the two outside spots and the d-line, I have no problems with Barton staying in the rotation. He certainly makes more plays than Thomas or Hobson, and occasionally delivers a hard hit.
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Jay says:
How can anybody playing in the front 7 for this D be having a good season? They cannot get off the field, and usually overrun the play.
There are 3 defenders on this team that are keepers, the rest are not working out in this system, Reevis, Rhodes, and Harris.
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And the Jets pick..... says:
There’s something dubious whenever Mangini praises anyone. One thing you notice is that the players in New England go to bat for the scumlord yet no one (besides Pennington) goes to bat for the scumlord’s disciple in Jersey.
Mangini is a joke and I’m tired of the New England Jets!
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SackDance99 says:
The Jets’ weakness on D is the front 7, generally, and a large part of that is the LBs’ failure to fill holes and shed blockers. Barton does not shed blockers well, despite having good size for an ILB. He may be a good teacher, but what’s that old line about teachers: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.”
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Ilan says:
I wouldn’t say that there are only three keepers on this defense. Rather I would say that there are only three players that stand out on an otherwise mismatched unit. I think that with personnel improvements at maybe three defensive positions (OLB and NT most notably) we will see marked improvement from some of the players now considered to be expendable.
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BaltimoreJet says:
I’m not saying this is a be-all, end-all move, but getting a legitmate NT should help cover up a lot of the problems in the front 7. Robertson is not a NT, simple as that. I’m not sure who will be available this offseason via the draft or FA, but that should be the first place that we look to replace in the offseason, in my opinion.
It would seem that if a NT can take up two blockers, it will mean that the DE won’t face double teams on every pass rush/run play. This has to be a void that’s filled.
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Unfortunately we have many more problems than just a NT, if that were the case we would not be giving up 300 yards.
And on the other side of the ball we are lost, why trade for T Jones if you are not going to use him? Cedric Houston could have had the same season.
No Gameplan and ZERO HALFTIME ADJUSTMENTS on both sides of the ball! -
Rob says:
Jets need a stud Defensive End and a big fat nose tackle. Those have to be the first 2 picks in the draft. Trade Robertson and cut Coleman.
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Stevan says:
People really need to realize that giant fat 6’1 NT who weigh 330+ just do not grow on trees. And to say that we want to spend a 1st or 2nd rounder on one when there simply isn’t one to take is just ignorant. I agree we need both a larger 6’5+ 300 lb DE to take up blockers and stop the run as well as a space eating NT, but the truth is we are far more likely to get the first. And that DE may keep off blockers from Drob, which will allow him to utilize his speed a bit more, and mask a little of the fact that he is completely out of place. Anyways, this will most definately be an interesting draft. Just keep in mind, everything seems better when you are winning a worse when you are losing. Things will get better guys.
Does this mean David Harris is a great tackler but not ready to take over Vilma’s other duties as captain of defense?