Comments on: Jets 53 Man Final Roster 9/5/2009

By: Bent

Bent — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:08:36 +0000

Here’s some the definitive answer to the last of your questions:

http://www.thejetsblog.com/2009/07/15/bent-gets-serious-so-why-did-they-cut-chris-baker/

By: I want answers

I want answers — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:05:07 +0000

This situation with Woodhead is questionable and up for debate. If you look at the Jets as a team that is going to win on defense and special teams he really doesn’t make you better. If it’s a matter of having fresh legs for a grind it out offense then it makes sense. Why draft Shonn Green then?

Does anyone have any confidence in Vernon Gohlston?
Any ideas for a 3rd TE? Keller is nice but we need more.
Any chance we could trade Clemens for a TE?
Why did we let Baker go??????!!!!!

I want answers!

By: Dave,W

Dave,W — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:15:14 +0000

Anyone think it’s worth taking a look at Tim Crowder who was just released, had 16n tackles and 4 sacks his rookie season, didn’t play all that much last year but former 2nd round pick out of Texas. Might be a good guy to have a look at.

By: Al

Al — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:52:05 +0000

The question still remains…

If Hodges is so bad, why is he still around? What does he bring that others aren’t showing?

I mean the Jets cut him back in April and then brought him back.

By: Cmart28

Cmart28 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:34:46 +0000

That guy seems to be Pakaluk, but…

By: Bent

Bent — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:27:46 +0000

Nelson/cmart28 – I don’t disagree, just thought it was amusing that his numbers were no better. As I pointed out already, Hodges stats were poor, but could have been even worse, because his longest punt rolled 15-20 yards and he shanked one that didn’t count.

Just get a reliable one. Even if they end up with the 32nd best punter in the league (who WILL be available) that figures to be a big upgrade over Reggie.

By: Cmart28

Cmart28 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:07:01 +0000

Bent, I’ve liked Trapasso since before the preseason. The reason being, if you’re going to have a bad punter, which the Jets are, it makes sense to have the guy with the most potential. Trapasso has the biggest chance of helping in the future, or even improving throughout this year.

By: Al

Al — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:33:15 +0000

@James in TN – From what I’ve seen, Brad Smith is a very good special teams player, especially in coverage often getting to the ball first and making tackles.

His lifetime rushing avg is 6.2 yds/att after averaging 9.4 yds/att last year. These stats are based on the relatively few carries he gets per year, but show that he has talent with the ball in his hands.

I think that at 6’2″ 210lbs, he has the size and toughness to be a difference maker. I wouldn’t be so eager to give up on him yet.

My concern is that I haven’t been especially wowwed by Schott’s in game play calling the last couple of years.

@Bent – Good point on the Allison/Woodhead angle.

By: DSmizzle

DSmizzle — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:18:40 +0000

Larry Izzo is the ‘QB of the Special Teams’ like Leonhard is of the defense. Don’t minimize the importance of ST’s. You want to replace Leon with an average kickoff returner?

ST’s are 1-3 of the game of football. It is clear that no one like Cummings or Caulcrick, etc., stepped up adequately to make Izzo expendable. Izzo’s role is of monumental importance guys. When someone playing his role screws up, the other team can score a TD. That’s more impactful than Cummings will be this year IMHO.

If Izzo plays up to his normal level, he goes to the Pro Bowl – does that register with anyone out here? HELLO McFLY!!!

By: greg sec 130

greg sec 130 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:05:32 +0000

Brad — interesting post on the Leon/Woodhead thing, and it made me wonder. Did they give Woodhead the spot to save a couple million dollars in the Leon negotiations? “We feel Woodhead could fill your position very neatly” (Bump Bailey reference)

Sign Leon this week before game one, cut Woodhead for Ellis.

Sorry if this seems paranoid, I’m a Mets fan and this is the exact thing they would do to save a few dollars.