NJ.com: Ducasse, a former second-round pick, finally catching on

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  1. NotSatoshiNakamoto

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    http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/20...er_second-round_pick_finally_catching_on.html
     
  2. supersonic

    supersonic Well-Known Member

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    Gosh, isn't it amazing how these guys wake up in a contract year? 3M to learn to play gaurd, not a bad gig vlad. Well done.
     
  3. egelband

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    yep. i wonder if the jets get a discount on the next deal. after all, they did waste two years of starter salary to develop this guy from nothing. i wonder if he appreciates it and gives the jets a 'hometown discount'. or does he say: now that i'm good, pay me! (sadly, it's likely the latter, innit)
     
  4. Jets Esq.

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    Yep, those 3 years are a perk of being an early round pick... But if he can play, we'll take it! Hopefully he won't be one of those guys who "forgets" how to play in between contract years.
     
  5. fltflo

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    Offensive guards and tackles once established will have much longer careers then most LB's. Also to have one that can play G/T left and right in a pinch is huge!!! I know he still has much to prove but he looks like he is on his way. B
     
  6. Jets Esq.

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    Yeah, if he's able to put together a good season this year he's absolutely worth extending, and he shouldn't command a huge contract after just 1 year as a starter. It's definitely a good thing when you have linemen who can play multiple spots.
     
  7. gustoonarmy

    gustoonarmy 2006-2007 TGG.com Best International Poster of the

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    He's starting to turn out to be quite a story, just at the right time too. Hopefully He'll be playing long after Bowman hangs up his boots
     
  8. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    I like how they felt the need to include the pronunciation of Ducasse's name, as if people would be walking around the stadium calling the guy Duck-ass on Sunday.
     
  9. NotSatoshiNakamoto

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    New nickname?
     
  10. soh_vet

    soh_vet Well-Known Member

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    Call me a Jet fan, but i still think the guy blows. I know a lot of people on here see improvement, but improving from terribad to below average isn't much of an improvement for our QB/RB. I'll need to see what he does on the field this year before he gets a pat on the back. Fingers crossed he turns into bowling ball with knives.
     
  11. gustoonarmy

    gustoonarmy 2006-2007 TGG.com Best International Poster of the

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    I'll bet he has a few.

    Who is the guy in your avvy?
     
  12. gustoonarmy

    gustoonarmy 2006-2007 TGG.com Best International Poster of the

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    I wouldn't call him below average, average yes and getting better yes. He is doing what he is supposed to do, learn and progress.
     
  13. Thrilla In Manila

    Thrilla In Manila New Member

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    I just happy we may actually have an offensive line that is not offensive. Might even have some depth as well.
     
  14. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    Not so new :)

    Although I'll be happy to eat my 2011 words if Ducasse ends up working out at guard.
     
  15. stinkyB

    stinkyB 2009 Best Avatar Award Winner

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    NoVorro Bowman on this team....... ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
     
  16. talisaynon

    talisaynon Well-Known Member

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    my best friend plays pick up bball with Bowman since they live in the same residential compound. Says he keeps pressuring him to shoot the 3s lol
     
  17. Jeti

    Jeti Well-Known Member

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    his ability in open space is something that I liked when he came out

    having that mauler up front is key to any offense
     
  18. twown

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    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
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    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
     
  19. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    LOL. I got annoyed by your post until I tracked back a few posts and realized what it meant.
     
  20. Barcs

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    OMG but Ducasse is a bust and will never amount to anything!!!!!

    /darksider BS
     

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