In all of the Jets focus on keeping people healthy revamping the OL, is it possible there isn't enough focus on the rookies and how they are progressing? Every NFL team relies on contributions from their rookies and the Jets are no exception. If the Jets want to go deep into the playoffs, they will need substantial play from the rookie class. And not just playing time, but playing time at a high level. In the early going of training camp, I'm not hearing much about the play of guys like Fashanu and Corley? Can anyone point me to some articles or reports that measures/monitors the play of the rookies?
So who do you think will play the most? Who will be the highest performer and most important to the team and season? I can certainly see where someone would claim Fashanu will be the most integral part of this season. My belief is Malachi Corley because the Jets were in such dire need of another WR last season.
Ya--loving that pick and I remember you and Vilma being the first guys to support him--very excited to see what he's got in preseason.
I've been reading everything I can find on TC for the Jets. Fashanu has been getting a lot of reps with Tyron Smith having a rest day every other day. Smith has taken Fashanu under his wing, and Fashanu is learning and improving. He has played well in practices, and has looked good as a run blocker, which was his supposed weakness in college. He has made a couple of big blocks freeing either Breece or Allen to get big runs. He indeed could be key to the Jets' season if/when Smith goes down with injury. If he plays well, then things should continue to go smoothly, if not, the offense could sputter. I feel confident that he will play better than most expect and will keep things on a pretty even keel. Corley has been working mostly with the 2s until yesterday, where he was in with Rodgers, Taylor and then Peasley. He needs to learn all the routes and work on his route running. According to Saleh, he still has a long way to go in that regard. Corley was never going to stand out when they were in t-shirts and shorts. He is going to shine when the pads are on. Over the last 3 days of practice, he's made several great catches, either one-handed, or toe-tapping on the sideline, or diving in the end zone. On another play he supposedly shook the defender covering him and was open by 5 yards, but Taylor overthrew him. He is all over the field, so the Jets are using him in several ways. He will have a package of plays that he will use. He has even been brought into the backfield and blocked on a pass play. I think they're keeping some of his stuff under wraps, but I expect him to be a big contributor this season. Allen is probably going to be the #2 RB. He has shown great ability as a receiver out of the backfield, and has had a number of long runs in practice. He's huge and fast for his size. According to Saleh, Isaiah Davis is not far behind Allen in terms of play. He hasn't had as many splash plays in practice, but in terms of blitz pickups, blocking, vision, running the ball, and receiving, he's doing well. How much action he sees this season depends upon whether he beats out Izzy for the #3 RB spot as is expected, Breece and Allen stay healthy, if the OL stays healthy, if the offense plays well and scores lots of points, and whether the Jets decide to use their top 3 RBs as they did a few seasons ago, giving them all opportunities, or if they give Breece a lot more opportunities and treat him like a true bellcow. If the Jets are winning, scoring lots of points and have big leads at half time, Davis could see a good bit of action. Stiggers has perhaps made the biggest splash plays in practice as he has 2-3 pick sixes and quite a few PBUs, but he may not see much action this season since Sauce, Reed and MC II are considered the best CB trio in the game. It probably will mostly depend upon whether Sauce and Reed stay healthy, and if Echols remains the top backup at CB. It's possible that Stiggers could force the Jets to give him some playing time due to his ball skills and instincts. He has great instincts and hands and is a true ballhawk, yet can cover as well. I truly believe that he is going to be the Jets #2 CB starting next season and could become a star in the NFL. He is that talented. At Edge, both UDFAs Watts and McGregor have made some splash plays. Watts in particular has looked really good. I think Watts will make the team. I'm not so certain about McGregor. I don't think he has done enough, but could in the remainder of TC and preseason. Even Mr. Irrelevant, Key has been making some plays in practice and has an interception or two. Highly-rated UDFA DL Leonard Taylor has been very quiet. Unless he starts making some noise, he may not even make it to the PS. Some of the other UDFAs have made some noise/splash plays in practice, but at best will probably only make the PS: WR Tyler Harrell, QB Andrew Peasley, CB Al Blades, Jr., LB Jimmy Ciarlo, and CB Brandon Codrington. QB Jordan Travis is on the Non-Football Injury list and hasn't been practicing and probably won't until some point during the season. He's probably headed to the IR list at some point if they can't keep him on the NFI list.
So far so great overall. The only negative really is Travis. I know a lot of us wanted Rattler, due to superior arm talent, and he apparently is kicking ass: https://www.on3.com/teams/south-car...-turning-heads-early-at-saints-training-camp/ https://saintsreport.com/threads/5-...d-to-vet-kellen-mond’s-backup-ceiling.507449/ Not a major factor this season of course, but Rodgers and Taylor are unlikely to get many snaps this preseason, and we already I think went through like 5 QBs behind them. Would have been nice to have Rattler there.
I liked Joe Milton. Posters said that he couldn't read Ds, so I backed off, but he's doing very well in the Patriots' TC. I've seen several reports that claim he looks a lot better than Drake Maye, and that he may wind up being ahead of Maye on the depth chart.
