Ummm...OK..Over all he really did not mis time due to contract disputes...He kind of had to finish school...
i didn't expect Gholston to play like Shawn Merriman...in his first game....ever....in the NFL. We should probably cut him a little slack :wink:
Dudes, Gholston will be fine, as in, he will terrorize people. Being a Michigan fan, I watched him terrorize us and other mercilessly, including the Game last year when he made Jake Long his personal biotch. He's just experiencing the learning curve right now, and I bet he's nervous, but the guy is a freak and a hell of a football player. I thought he's easily a better player than Chris Long.
I also make my final judgements on player personnel during the first exhibition game. Ratliff looks good, I think the Jets should bench Favre and start Ratliff! Go scrubs!
He missed the first day of training camp, and his participation in the team's offseason program was minimal because of the length of the Ohio State school year. http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spgholston0726,0,5334047.story
Like buttle just said, it's moving like a blur right now for him. The game hasnt slowed down for him yet...he'll catch up, he needs some more time to adjust to things.
you can preach patience and first game all you want the bottom line is the poor guy looked very lost out there tonight. he was unaware of people around him just about every time he dropped into zone coverage, actually most of the lbs were unaware but he was especially unaware. i am not freaking out about it or saying he wont be a great player but to say that he didnt look lost out there and unaware of his surroundings is ludicrous. i will agree with jetcane its definitely moving faster than he can comprehend right now, lets see how he adjusts over the coming weeks.
keep in mind....Gholston was utilized as DE in college...he's playing as a stand-up LB now...it's a bit of an adjustment....I mean, Kiwaunuka from the Giants experienced the same adjustment.....i wouldn't start pushing the panic button yet.
absolutely favre i couldnt agree with you more. he is going to have to adjust to a new position as well as adjusting to the simple speed of the game. definitely not panicking but just making the comment that he did look very lost and unaware. like i said something to keep an eye on as far as improvement over the next few weeks.
yep...good observation. However...if he has the same "lost" look on his face in week 8....then there might be some cause for concern...until then...let the kid the learn the ropes.
Really? His first play, he rushed from the weak side and got respect - A Guard and a Tackle. Since then, he's been messing up in coverage a little (not blowing his assignment but not cutting underneath crossing routes and slants either) but he's been AMAZING in pursuit and play recognition. You guys need to chill out. He's a rookie who is catching up - Gholston will be fine.
