SoFlaJets Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 -- McGraw Must Step Up -- Fri Jul 1, 2005 ESPN's Len Pasquarelli reports it wasn't many days into his New York Jets tenure that teammates bestowed a nickname on FS Jon McGraw, the team's second-round choice in 2002. "The Natural," they dubbed him, and with good reason. At least from a physical standpoint, the former Kansas State star was certainly the football embodiment of the baseball movie's fictional Roy Hobbs and easily passed the "eyeball test." Long and rangy, and with prototype size and movement skills, it appeared McGraw was destined for stardom. But in three seasons, McGraw has logged only eight starts, has missed 15 games to injury, posted only three interceptions and is rehabilitating from offseason groin surgery. The upshot: With a lot of young safeties on the roster, and even after the recent release of S Reggie Tongue, team officials privately concede that it's time now for McGraw to step up. For now, McGraw is listed No. 1 at free safety, teamed with second-year pro Erik Coleman, the fifth-round pick who was one of the steals of the 2004 draft. But the New York coaches also like second-year veteran S Rashad Washington and a pair or rookies, fourth-round pick S Kerry Rhodes of Louisville and fifth-rounder S Andre Maddox from North Carolina State. McGraw needs to first prove he can stay healthy then demonstrate he can make plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 If McGraw sprains his toe in camp, Bradway will have his walking papers pre-printed. Maybe Jon can hook up with Scott Frost and start a Sucky White Safety academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 If McGraw sprains his toe in camp, Bradway will have his walking papers pre-printed. Maybe Jon can hook up with Scott Frost and start a Sucky White Safety academy. LOL!! I have to agree with the premise of this column ... McGraw is a very talented player who can really excell if he ever stays healthy for more than five minutes at a time ... but that has become a "BIG IF" with Jon McGraw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Has this guy bulked up any muscle since college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 The Hitman will shine in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 McGraw will be released by November. You heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 McGraw has value. He should cover the athletic tight ends. NOTHING MORE. It is a shame because he is capable of more. He has just proven that he can't hold up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiJet Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 He can go either way. Scott Frost or Gary Fencik/John Lynch. Imho, he is too fragile to play football. He breaks down far too much. Our starting safeties will be Maddox and Coleman. F Glass Joe/Jaw. He's too brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 If McGraw sprains his toe in camp, Bradway will have his walking papers pre-printed. Maybe Jon can hook up with Scott Frost and start a Sucky White Safety academy. Of which Derek Pagel is also a card carrying member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARodJetsFan Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 LOL!! I have to agree with the premise of this column ... McGraw is a very talented player who can really excell if he ever stays healthy for more than five minutes at a time ... but that has become a "BIG IF" with Jon McGraw If he gets hurt this season he's done and I'll be the first to say good riddence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Jeeze ARod what the hell is Barry Gibb doing holding a fish in your avatar? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARodJetsFan Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Jeeze ARod what the hell is Barry Gibb doing holding a fish in your avatar? :wink: I digress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 I digress. that's a beautiful little boy you guys got-and he has great taste in lids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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