JetNation Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 The combine is here and hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis to show their physical and athletic abilities. Here’s some analysis of current results for those players often linked to the Jets as possible picks. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) was rumored to be overweight and out of shape causing his draft stock to drop. Standing at, six feet three inches, weighing 216 pounds, with a (10 ¼”) hand size, Jeffery’s measurements seem to rebuke this previous assessment. A good performance with workouts, especially 40 yard dash time, will solidify him in the first round. Another receiver worth noting is Juron Criner (Arizona) whose draft status had risen after his Senior Bowl performance. Measuring at, six feet three inches, 224 pounds, with (10 ½”) hand size, his status may rise even more. Like Jeffery, Criner has the physical tools, but can really ‘wow’ the scouts with the agility portion of the workout, including a good 40 yard dash time. Two tight ends, Michael Egnew (Missouri) and James Hanna (Oklahoma) have put up solid results throughout the combine. Egnew, six feet five inches, 252 pounds was able to run a respectable 4.62 forty yard dash and was among the leaders in most other categories. Hanna, six feet four inches, 252 pounds ran a fast 4.49 forty yard dash and posted impressive numbers all around as well. These two players may still be later round picks but are diffidently on the rise. Another tight end Cory Harkey (UCLA) put up very disappointing numbers. At, six feet four inches, 260 pounds he was only able to do 13 repetitions on the bench press, Egnew did 21 and Hanna 24 in comparison. Harkey also posted a slow 5.11 forty yard dash time and is falling fast. Running back Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati) won the Senior Bowl MVP and impressed many scouts during the week of practice. He was hoping to carryover this momentum to the combine but his measurements are cause for concern. A bit on the light side, five feet ten inches, 197 pounds, teams might wonder about his durability and small hands (8 5/8”) makes fumbling more prominent as well as affecting receiving skills. Offensive tackle Mike Adams (Ohio State), widely regarded as a first round pick, currently not distinguishing himself. Adams has great measurements, six feet seven inches, 323 pounds, with (34”) arms but only did 19 reputations on the bench press, a very poor result. To back up the perceived lack of strength he ran an average, for his position, 5.4 forty yard dash time. There will be some questions about his athletic ability and work ethic at the next level. Guard/Tackle Cordy Glenn (Georgia), six feet five inches, 345 pounds, with arms measuring (35 ¾”) put up an impressive 31 reputations on the bench press. He is big, strong and ran a quick 5.15 forty yard dash showing incredible athletic ability for his size. Defensive end/Outside linebacker Vinny Curry (Marshall), six feet three inches, 266 pounds certainly has plenty of size but the question is could he play in space? The agility portion of the combine will help in determining if Curry is a good fit for a 3-4 outside linebacker. Melvin Ingram (South Carolina), another outside linebacker prospect, has trimmed up since his impressive Senior Bowl appearance. The weight loss maybe designed to attract teams looking to use him as a 3-4 linebacker; he has dropped twelve pounds and now weighs in at 264 pounds. Ingram, not tall, stands at six feet one inch and has short arms (31 ½”), this will call into question if he has the physical ability to affectively shed blockers as well as stop the run. He will have to show the same speed and athletic ability in drills that scout have seen in order to be selected in the top half of the first round. Outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw (Alabama) measured in at, six feet two inches, 272 pounds. He played a 3-4 scheme at Alabama and is considered the most experienced linebacker for that particular defense. He certainly is big enough to set the edge and take on blocks to stop the run. Already a first round pick, Upshaw could easily get into the top ten with some great results at the combine. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 So, we need pass rushers and none of the guys that have been mentioned seem to be the next Lawrence Taylor. Given that, and given the precarious state of the roster, and knowing that the Vikings and the Rams are desperately trying to trade out of the 2 and 3 slots, I'm sorta hoping that Tannenbaum stays Tannenbaum and trades up for RGIII. At the very least, we get two years of watching a potentially exciting QB prospect, while at the same time ducking out of watching what appears to be Mark Sanchez's continued decline into weepy madness. And, who knows, maybe this franchise finds a way to actually cultivate a good, young QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden29 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 So, we need pass rushers and none of the guys that have been mentioned seem to be the next Lawrence Taylor. Given that, and given the precarious state of the roster, and knowing that the Vikings and the Rams are desperately trying to trade out of the 2 and 3 slots, I'm sorta hoping that Tannenbaum stays Tannenbaum and trades up for RGIII. At the very least, we get two years of watching a potentially exciting QB prospect, while at the same time ducking out of watching what appears to be Mark Sanchez's continued decline into weepy madness. And, who knows, maybe this franchise finds a way to actually cultivate a good, young QB. The Jets would be bidding against teams like Washington and Cleveland with more to give. Washington has #6 so to move up 4 spots is easier. Cleveland has 2 #1 picks and sitting at 4th overall only a 2 spot jump. The Jets would have to give up like their 1, 2, & 3 in 2012 and 1 & 3 in 2013 to get to #2 a 14 spot jump, there is no way they could do that. If anything the Jets need to look to trade back. Give Sanchez one more year to prove himself, then move on if you have too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 So far Cordy Glenn, Ladarius Green and James Hanna have been impressive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 tbh, Ingram and Upshaw both look very average on tape. And between the two, Ingram looks more explosive. Burfict's tape is better than both from an explosion standpoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I don't care much about 4.6 40 times for TEs. I want guys bigger than 252. Keller, Cumberland and Baker can all catch and run. I want a guy 270. Of course these guys may have dropped weight to run @ the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I don't care much about 4.6 40 times for TEs. I want guys bigger than 252. Keller, Cumberland and Baker can all catch and run. I want a guy 270. Of course these guys may have dropped weight to run @ the combine. If you're looking for a TE that's just big and can block you might as well just get an undersized OL. Harkey is one of the bigger TEs and he's slower then some of the OL. We need a TE that can block as well as run and catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 If you're looking for a TE that's just big and can block you might as well just get an undersized OL. Harkey is one of the bigger TEs and he's slower then some of the OL. We need a TE that can block as well as run and catch. Of course the guy should be able to run a bit and catch, but we have enough undersized guys. Baker and Cumberland are both in the 240-250 range and both show value to me. We either need a bruiser or I agree that we might as well just use a spare tackle at the spot. I think Baker and Cumberland both showed pretty well. I think I would probably prefer to get a low level free agent for the spot, but obviously we are talking about late picks, so if you think one of these guy might be a legit every down TE I'd be fine with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 The Jets would be bidding against teams like Washington and Cleveland with more to give. Washington has #6 so to move up 4 spots is easier. Cleveland has 2 #1 picks and sitting at 4th overall only a 2 spot jump. The Jets would have to give up like their 1, 2, & 3 in 2012 and 1 & 3 in 2013 to get to #2 a 14 spot jump, there is no way they could do that. If anything the Jets need to look to trade back. Give Sanchez one more year to prove himself, then move on if you have too. Thank you for pissing all over my little dreams, Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 what about that stud G from stanford ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden29 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thank you for pissing all over my little dreams, Dennis. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden29 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 what about that stud G from stanford ? I'll try and add him today. It was getting late and had to limit the piece some. Others I want to talk about like Nate Potter or Kelechi Osemele had to leave out as well. So look for today's update will have some more guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden29 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I don't care much about 4.6 40 times for TEs. I want guys bigger than 252. Keller, Cumberland and Baker can all catch and run. I want a guy 270. Of course these guys may have dropped weight to run @ the combine. The word on Hanna is he's a good blocker and can catch. I think the Jets are looking TE late 5/6. Right now they telegraph the run too much. Keller, not a great blocker, is a FA in 2013, Cumberland, who knows after the injury and Mulligan, a ERFA, is a holding penalty in waiting. Maybe a guy who can block and catch would help the PA some. Word is Geogre Bryan from NC ST. is the best blocking TE in the draft but I personally want someone who is at least somewhat of a threat in the passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Vinny Curry local Jersey shore guy = give him a chance to be that outside pass rusher we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Luck just ran a 4.59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Luck just ran a 4.59 gtfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 gtfo 4.6 first then a 4.59 on the second try....Cam speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 4.6 first then a 4.59 on the second try....Cam speed F*cking Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGiantFan10 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I heard RG3 ran a 4.38 is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 F*cking Colts. If it makes you fee any better Janoris Jenkins has 4 kids. Corner, 4 kids, multiple arrests HELLO NEW YORK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGiantFan10 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 If it makes you fee any better Janoris Jenkins has 4 kids. Corner, 4 kids, mutipe arrests HELLO NEW YORK hahahah i was just gonna post this.. i just saw an interview.. i cant believe hes got 4 kids, 3 arrests, failed drug test, and kicked out of Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 If it makes you fee any better Janoris Jenkins has 4 kids. Corner, 4 kids, multiple arrests HELLO NEW YORK But is he a great competitor? Is he the kinda guy you want with ya if you're getting' in a bar fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I heard RG3 ran a 4.38 is that true? That's true, and it makes things real interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 That's true, and it makes things real interesting. Michael Vick 2.0, I want my Q.B to throw not run. I do like RG3 but what was Bradys 40 time? Andrew Luck is still the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets62 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 So, we need pass rushers and none of the guys that have been mentioned seem to be the next Lawrence Taylor. Given that, and given the precarious state of the roster, and knowing that the Vikings and the Rams are desperately trying to trade out of the 2 and 3 slots, I'm sorta hoping that Tannenbaum stays Tannenbaum and trades up for RGIII. At the very least, we get two years of watching a potentially exciting QB prospect, while at the same time ducking out of watching what appears to be Mark Sanchez's continued decline into weepy madness. And, who knows, maybe this franchise finds a way to actually cultivate a good, young QB. If Tannenbaum takes RGIII he should be assasinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If it makes you fee any better Janoris Jenkins has 4 kids. Corner, 4 kids, multiple arrests HELLO NEW YORK Sounds a lot like Anotonio Cromartie to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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