Reading the Fine Print
The bloggers at Bleacher Report are at it again with the same team, new subject attitude: Which five players [under the radar] could make an impression on the team? David Wyatt comes up with some pretty interesting results.
NOTE: This is a Vernon Gholston free edition for those who thought “V-Ghol” would make an appearance.
The Impressionists: 5. Emanuel Cook, 4. Jamaal Westerman, 3. T.J. Conley, 2. Kareem Brown, 1. David Clowney.
Wyatt points out that Cook probably won’t start unless something happens to the duo of Rhodes & Leonhard and has some work ethic and personality issues [automatic turn off with the likes of Plaxico Burress, T.O., Ryan Leaf, ect...] but notes that Cook “is extremely physical, hits harder than most safeties in college and although he does not possess blistering speed, he can run with the best of them.” 
Although we won’t see much of the safety he is worth keeping tabs on, he has the [football] qualities to play under Ryan.
With Pace suspended for four games, perhaps Jamaal Westerman can benefit from this? Wyatt states that Ryan praised Jamaal for being a quick learner and also mentions how Westerman maintains the “passion and commitment to improving.” I can’t say we should expect much but the fact that he is committed says something about the guy’s personality.
In his final year in the NCAA ['08], punter T.J. Conley had an avg. best 47.43. We all know Ryan’s a defensive guy and with more pressure to defeat the enemy defensively, Wyatt points out that punting the opponent into their own territory could turn into a major part of the Jets arsenal.
I’m not surprised by the selection of Brown — although the TE spot isn’t glamorous, Dustin Keller is without a doubt going to be the go to guy no matter how well he can block meanwhile Bubba Franks will see little come his way but with Brown playing tight end he can block for the run game and with experience defending the ball that is the best kind of tight end you could ask for, to keep the run game going or catch the ball [once in a while] and run like hell. Finally at number one we have Mr. David Clowney. Since last preseason’s Brett Ratliff to David Clowney hookup many have called for Clowney to see playing time with his quickness and ability to “burn” defenders. Utilizing Clowney as a deep threat opens the offense up to various different possibilities that could allow Mark Sanchez to adapt more quickly and of course help put a tally in the win column.
Thoughts on this? Are their others we should be on the watch for [making a good or bad impact]?
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How ’bout Mario Urrutia? With his 6′6″ 230 lb frame, he could turn into a possession receiver in 3 or 4 receiver sets. His combine 4.55 40 time lacks excitement, but size like that could be extremely beneficial. Has had some off field concerns and needs to grow up. But, Rex is a players coach and expects nothing short of hard work. With the right motivation, this kid could turn into a man
Yes,not bad not bad at all.Urruitia was one of the players I watched during his college career and thought he would be a solid pick up if Henry doesn’t pan out.He has HUGE size and hopefully he has grown up in the off the feild department.