Will we see Gholston on passing downs?

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  1. iceman

    iceman New Member

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    I'm curous to see how they use VG against Miami. I don't see why he wouldn't be in on all 3rd down passing situations. Why not just let him be a down linemen and rush off the edge opposite Pace.
     
  2. Murrell2878

    Murrell2878 Lets go JETS!
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    Yeah, they definitely should. And put him over Jake Long. He's abused him in the past and can only be more motivated over his recent remarks.
     
  3. WhiteShoeWillis

    WhiteShoeWillis Well-Known Member

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    He should definitely be the DE whenever we're in nickel and dime.
     
  4. iceman

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    VG seemed to lining up over RT from what I saw in the preseason.
     
  5. KSJets

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    Jake Long's trashtalking now?
     
  6. iceman

    iceman New Member

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    What did he say?
     
  7. Bill Belicheat

    Bill Belicheat New Member

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    Hopefully Gholston turns into a Adalius Thomas, how cool would that be?
     
  8. Jersey Joe 67

    Jersey Joe 67 Well-Known Member

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    Gholstons inability to catch on to our defensive schemes scares me. His lapses have lead to big yardage on the ground. I hope he steps it up.Maybe he should only be used as a DE, as opposed to a LB, until further notice. GOD knows we need the help at DE.
     
  9. StreetFighterJet

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    I'm certain that he will b e there as a DE in nickle and dime. I seriously doubt he comes in at LBer unless we're winning by 40.
     
  10. Murrell2878

    Murrell2878 Lets go JETS!
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    I'm sorry. That was some Dolphin beat writer that was trash talking Gholston...my bad.
     
  11. Motorboat

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    Dunno why people say that, because it isnt true. He had what, a sack off of him? Cameron Heyward gave him alot more trouble than Gholston ever did.
     
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    Big yardage on the ground in the...what games? Those first preseason in this system games?
     
  13. e-x

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    he's a rookie

    people are freaking out over nothing

    we drafted a guy who is gifted physically, but needed to work on his football skills ... that's what everyone said in his draft profiles ... why has all this pressure been put on him all of a sudden? he's a project

    give him at least a year
     
  14. billo83

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    What better team to insert Gholsten against? He should be in on every 3rd and long as a DE.
     
  15. JetsLookingforDWare

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    Fuck...theres going to be a Gholston thread every...single...week...this year. All to update on his progress...most of the same shit being said every week...many swayed by whatever direction the wind is blowing that week...

    Thank Mangini we're gonna be good eh...
     
  16. alleycat9

    alleycat9 Well-Known Member

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    is this really happening? did anyone watch him play in the preseason? if you did do you REALLY think he is an upgrade at this point on any downs? i sure as hell dont, i would expect to see him a couple downs this week but not on every 3rd and long. i would think he will get his feet wet one week at a time. if he does well in a limited role and more importantly in practice his pt will pick up as the season goes on.

    but depending on him for anything at this point would be foolish in my eyes. develop him and hope he starts catching on and building a little bit of confidence. and starts playing with a little bit of speed.
     
  17. Don

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    If we don't see him on passing downs there is no reason to see him at all.
     
  18. HardHitta

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    I Wouldnt be suprised if he gets 2 sacks... Both on Jake Long
     
  19. Poeman

    Poeman Well-Known Member

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    Seriously folks, remember that Strahan also struggled his first few years, was completely lost within the schemes...till he was mentored by some player who i cant recall his name at the moment.

    Gholston should play against Long though....they know each other quite well, might as well make them rival matchups!
     
  20. gustoonarmy

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    Funny, VG BEFORE the draft was meant to be this fantastic athletic specimen that was going to shake up our div and league, now we are talking about him POSSIBLY getting reps on passing downs??? Huh?
    Smells like familiar turf this
     

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