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[Bugg]

Only problem is there is a world of difference playing against 6'4" 285 Ivy League tackles who will be working on Wall Street or in law school next September while the SEC tackles going 6'5" 315 will be either starting or on an NFL bench. Perhaps as a UDFA flyer probably couldn;t hurt tot take a look.

Edited by Bugg, 15 January 2013 - 08:22 AM.

[slats]

right now we have nobody who has a nose for the QB and the ball like this kid...nobody! Also led his league in forced fumbles and batted passes and tackles for loses. I say a top SEC pass rush LB if u want with #9 pick and this kid just in case in the 4th round if we can still get him there and our pressure improves dramatically. Right now we have nobody. Wilkerson is a good 3-4 DE but who is rushing the QB dammit??

A lot can happen between now and the draft, but right now this site has him as an undrafted free agent: http://www.nfldrafts...=2013&genpos=DE

Pass rushers are always a premium position, and I'd like to see the Jets try to find a couple, but a guy who did most of his damage against other Ivy League teams will probably be available in the seventh or as an UDFA.

[Jets2013]

A lot can happen between now and the draft, but right now this site has him as an undrafted free agent: http://www.nfldrafts...=2013&genpos=DE

Pass rushers are always a premium position, and I'd like to see the Jets try to find a couple, but a guy who did most of his damage against other Ivy League teams will probably be available in the seventh or as an UDFA.

He is the fastest rising DE on the draft board. From what I heard from my friend who is there and works as an NFL scout there is a HUGE buzz around this kid and if we don't draft him somebody else will. Why not look into a local guy for value mid/late round pick? Tired of 1st round busts

Edited by Jets2013, 15 January 2013 - 08:38 AM.

[slats]

He is the fastest rising DE on the draft board. From what I heard from my friend who is there and works as an NFL scout there is a HUGE buzz around this kid and if we don't draft him somebody else will. Why not look into a local guy for value mid round pick? Tired of 1st round busts

I can see that you're in love, and that's cool.

It's also 100% cool with me if this guy shoots up the Jets' draft board, and they take him in the middle rounds. I just want the Jets to go BAP right thru the draft, pausing occasionally to trade down and accumulate more picks. If your man-crush fits in there someplace, great!

But right now, he doesn't look like a mid-round value. He looks like a mid-round reach. The Jets don't need those.

[Jets2013]

Only problem is there is a world of difference playing against 6'4" 285 Ivy League tackles who will be working on Wall Street or in law school next September while the SEC tackles going 6'5" 315 will be either starting or on an NFL bench. Perhaps as a UDFA flyer probably couldn;t hurt tot take a look.

True...but he didn't just play against the Ivy League he completely DOMINATED and is reportedly showing the same down in EW Shrine practice so far. We need to fish for talent in different waters in my opinion. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. It angers me as a fan that Tampa has their GM and Schiano and whole staff there all week and we don't even have a GM...WTF? The EW Shrine is where a lot of great value picks and talent are found. In fact this kid has same agent as Alfred Morris who got drafted in round 6 last year and was the 2nd best RB in the NFL this year...and not only that but the same agent as just as high about Catapano. Hope we got quality people there scouting...but who is in charge? As a fan its frustrating.

[Jets2013]

I can see that you're in love, and that's cool.

It's also 100% cool with me if this guy shoots up the Jets' draft board, and they take him in the middle rounds. I just want the Jets to go BAP right thru the draft, pausing occasionally to trade down and accumulate more picks. If your man-crush fits in there someplace, great!

But right now, he doesn't look like a mid-round value. He looks like a mid-round reach. The Jets don't need those.

Not really man...just trying to point out a possible hidden talent with good draft value. Tired of "overvalued" high round picks, we are the worst. And i'm basing my info on a pro scout who is actually there watching the practices. What i do "love" is that the guy is a local product who grew up a Jet fan. I like the story if he pans out. But worth a look, thats all i'm saying

[FloridaJetsFan]

He is the fastest rising DE on the draft board. From what I heard from my friend who is there and works as an NFL scout there is a HUGE buzz around this kid and if we don't draft him somebody else will. Why not look into a local guy for value mid/late round pick? Tired of 1st round busts

Are you Mike Catapano's mom?

[Jets2013]

Are you Mike Catapano's mom?

no just a disgruntled Jets fan searching for a solution man....not any bodies mom no.....but i feel like a battered wife. I know i am in an abusive relationship but for some reason i can't leave sucks...if not this kid then hopefully somebody...anybody who can get to the opposing QB.

[Jets2013]

I heard Catapano and Michigan lineman William Campbell seem to be the most impressive looking D line guys down in St Petersburg. Also worth a look may be Running Back Ray Graham on the east team. Since we don't have anybody in charge I say as fans we should stay informed. Call me crazy for losing trust but well...

[whodeawhodat]

I say let the fans conduct the draft via social media.

the first groupthink run football organization!!!

[bitonti]

he's got good height and size, the 40 and 3 cone is gonna be key. Maybe he sneaks into the 5th round and best case becomes a Jared Allen type of impact player. all that being said I don't see a position that's obvious for this player in Rex's 3-4 defense.

[Jets2013]

the first groupthink run football organization!!!

I like it!! lol But we ill have to overthrow the dictator first

[Jets2013]

he's got good height and size, the 40 and 3 cone is gonna be key. Maybe he sneaks into the 5th round and best case becomes a Jared Allen type of impact player. all that being said I don't see a position that's obvious for this player in Rex's 3-4 defense.

Hey I'll take a Jarad Allen....need somebody on pass plays who can get there. I keep reading more good stuff today...just saw this on twitter on Catapano from this morning's East Team scrimmage...


1h Jeff Risdon ‏@JeffRisdon
Matt Catapano just ignored the RT & blew up a goal line rollout
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1h Jeff Risdon ‏@JeffRisdon
More Matt Cat--beauty stunt got him clean shot on QB that would have been a safety, real quick laterally
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Edited by Jets2013, 15 January 2013 - 12:26 PM.

[Greenseed4]

A lot can happen between now and the draft, but right now this site has him as an undrafted free agent: http://www.nfldrafts...=2013&genpos=DE

Pass rushers are always a premium position, and I'd like to see the Jets try to find a couple, but a guy who did most of his damage against other Ivy League teams will probably be available in the seventh or as an UDFA.

If he does drop out of the draft, we have to feel pretty confident about signing him. His childhood dream was to play for the Jets. I think it may be worth it to risk letting him going undrafted, with a nod-wink understanding that we have a lot of holes on our roster and he has a spot on it. It would also give him the good ol' chip on the shoulder to prove us wrong, making him even better.

[Jets2013]

If he does drop out of the draft, we have to feel pretty confident about signing him. His childhood dream was to play for the Jets. I think it may be worth it to risk letting him going undrafted, with a nod-wink understanding that we have a lot of holes on our roster and he has a spot on it. It would also give him the good ol' chip on the shoulder to prove us wrong, making him even better.

It doesn't seem like he is going to drop but in fact from Shawn Zobel of Draftheadquarters.com (who is very well respected) it seems quite the opposite! Catapano may not fit our 3-4 scheme (not sure) but sounds pretty damn good...especially coming from an authority like Zobel.


"Among defensive linemen, I was more impressed with Princeton's Mike Catapano than anyone else out there. Catapano, whom his head coach has compared to San Francisco 49er Justin Smith, played with the type of aggression and high motor all morning that scouts love to see. Catapano, at 6'4, 270 currently looks the part of an end in the 4-3 defense. Watching the defensive line drills, Catapano was a very teachable player and one who picked up the drills quicker than anyone else. There's no doubt that he is on the rise this spring and I plan on taking a closer look at him."


http://draftheadquar...-Two-Report.htm

[bitonti]

reading that quote, the Jets don't need a justin smith. they have Mo and Coples.

[Jets2013]

reading that quote, the Jets don't need a justin smith. they have Mo and Coples.

I donno man...the team sack leader was Coples with 5.5 followed by Wilkerson with 5....but I mean, is that really exceptable? We need players that will get after the QB. In the 3-4 if the LBs are supposed to do that then why didn't we have one LB who had more than 3 sacks? I respectfully disagree...we NEED a pass rusher!...Desperately!! This kid is ripping it up in practice at EW Shrine against top FBS all star talent just like he did all year in his league. If we don't have to spend a 1st or 2nd or 3rd round pick to get him then...well....why the hell not? We need a predator...thats what this kid is

[bitonti]

ok so dude found some draft porn

enjoy

Princeton - Defensive linemen Mike Catapano was all over the place today. Catapano showed a relentless motor all afternoon. One play in particular he closed the gap on the quarterback who was trying to get around the corner then said "cmon baby hell yeah," after eliminating the edge. Catapano was excellent in pursuit, and something I jotted down several times in my notes.

http://college2pro.c...=All Star Games

Edited by bitonti, 15 January 2013 - 09:03 PM.

[Jets2013]

ok so dude found some draft porn

enjoy

lmao...ur right that is draft porn lol

[73andMe]

Mike Catapano is definitely worth a look. Could be something here that develops into a starter!