b&bjetsfan Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Jets have signed TE Dedrick Epps (Miami) to the practice squad. He's wearing No. 83. https://twitter.com/#!/rodboone Pick Analysis: The second tight end from Miami to get drafted (Round 7) goes to the Chargers in the draft. San Diego lost Brandon Malumaleuna in free agency to the Bears, and Epps will compete for playing time as a backup. Epps was an on-and-off starter for pretty much his whole career at Miami, and while he has shown some consistency and play-making skills, he really does nothing that jumps off the screen at you. He is fairly athletic and can adjust to off-target throws to make difficult catches, but he also will drop some easy ones, as well. He lacks the speed and acceleration to be much of a threat down the seams. He is a more-than-willing blocker but lacks the size to be more than a finesse blocker who just gets the job done. He should compete for a backup position but lacks the tools to be a front-line player at the next level. Strengths Epps has soft, strong hands. Shows good ball skills and high-points the football. Fluid athlete who possesses the body control to make difficult catches in traffic. Does not shy away from contact when blocking. High-motor kid who fights to the whistle every play. Weaknesses Does not have the bulk to push around defenders at the next level. Lacks the top-end speed to stretch the field and make big plays. Limited burst makes it difficult for him to gain separation in man coverage. Loses concentration at times and drops too many catchable balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Can he also rush the passer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Can he block and throw to himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Not sh*t? I actually woke up this morning asking myself - why hasnt anyone signed Dedrick Epps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Not sh*t? I actually woke up this morning asking myself - why hasnt anyone signed Dedrick Epps? "cause everyone except the Jets is stoopid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Not sh*t? I actually woke up this morning asking myself - why hasnt anyone signed Dedrick Epps? The Jets are so effin' bad that this just made me LOL. Oh god....if I didn't laugh, I'd cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 oh Tannenbaum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Ok, now let's get a jersey on him and get him on the field on Saturday. Mr. Mulligan, please report to the coaches office and bring your playbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Ok, now let's get a jersey on him and get him on the field on Saturday. Mr. Mulligan, please report to the coaches office and bring your playbook. Isn't Mulligan allowed a mulligan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Isn't Mulligan allowed a mulligan? I believe he used it up in week one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Jets have signed TE Dedrick Epps (Miami) to the practice squad. He's wearing No. 83. https://twitter.com/#!/rodboone Pick Analysis: The second tight end from Miami to get drafted (Round 7) goes to the Chargers in the draft. San Diego lost Brandon Malumaleuna in free agency to the Bears, and Epps will compete for playing time as a backup. Epps was an on-and-off starter for pretty much his whole career at Miami, and while he has shown some consistency and play-making skills, he really does nothing that jumps off the screen at you. He is fairly athletic and can adjust to off-target throws to make difficult catches, but he also will drop some easy ones, as well. He lacks the speed and acceleration to be much of a threat down the seams. He is a more-than-willing blocker but lacks the size to be more than a finesse blocker who just gets the job done. He should compete for a backup position but lacks the tools to be a front-line player at the next level. Strengths Epps has soft, strong hands. Shows good ball skills and high-points the football. Fluid athlete who possesses the body control to make difficult catches in traffic. Does not shy away from contact when blocking. High-motor kid who fights to the whistle every play. Weaknesses Does not have the bulk to push around defenders at the next level. Lacks the top-end speed to stretch the field and make big plays. Limited burst makes it difficult for him to gain separation in man coverage. Loses concentration at times and drops too many catchable balls. He's got soft, strong hands. But... according to this post he has already lost his burst. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I believe he used it up in week one. That was quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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