JetNation Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 With the Jets and new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano determined to get back to a run heavy offense a good blocking tight end is essential. Starting tight end Dustin Keller has been a reliable pass catcher but his ability to block is a known weakness. Jeff Cumberland is the only other true tight end on the roster, Josh Baker is more of a fullback/tight end hybrid, and returning from injury. Undrafted rookies Tarren Lloyd and Hayden Smith will be have a difficult time making the roster while Brian Linthicum can’t find the field, due to injury, to see if he would be able to block defensive ends effectively enough. The player the Jets have been looking for may just be available to them right now. George Bryan (6’5”, 265) out of North Carolina State was considered a late round draft prospect and a top blocking tight end. During the 2011 season Bryan caught 33 passes for 331 yards and was named All-ACC twice during his time with the Wolfpack. He ended up not being drafted but signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 30, 2012 only to be released on June 19th. Apparently Bryan was beaten out by a fellow undrafted rookie on the Cowboys roster who was seen as a better blocker and pass catcher. Even though Bryan failed to make it with the Cowboys this should not preclude him from an opportunity to compete for a roster spot with the Jets. Maybe Coach Sparano and offensive line coach David Deguglielmo could get the potential out of Bryan the Cowboys could not. The ability and size are certainly there and given the lack of a true blocking tight end the team has nothing to lose bringing Bryan in for a look. His acquisition would be a low risk potentially high reward move if Bryan develops onto the blocking tight end the Jets will need to successfully run the ball. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 They probably will consider him as they have put in claims for other blocking tight ends earlier in the offseason. I just don't know if Bryan is an NFL player without development. As a blocker, he is a little small and as a receiver he is a lot slow. His clocked times were that of an offensive guard and he is a little light to be a top in line blocker. I wish we had gotten Brody Eldridge, but lost him to the Rams I think because they had a worse record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Good move. Hayden is a pipe dream and everyone else is coming off of injury. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I think they will go after a 2nd cut guy or a PS player from another team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That rugby player was a waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That rugby player was a waste of time and money. Yeah, that $14,000 in dead money if/when he's cut will be crippling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Yeah, that $14,000 in dead money if/when he's cut will be crippling. Was that all? And its still big. Enough to buy Sanchez a Hyundai when he's no longer in the league, two years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Sanchez is pretty set for life as it is. He probably doesn't need the unseen Rugby guy's 14K even if he is out of the league soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'd like to see the Jets invest in a TE, and picking up a cut UDFA doesn't really quality as an investment. It's unlikely that this kid would beat out Cumberland or Baker for a roster spot, and I like the idea of carrying the rugby player on the practice squad. If the Jets need a blocking TE, they can line my boy Vlad up as ball eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'd like to see the Jets invest in a TE, and picking up a cut UDFA doesn't really quality as an investment. It's unlikely that this kid would beat out Cumberland or Baker for a roster spot, and I like the idea of carrying the rugby player on the practice squad. If the Jets need a blocking TE, they can line my boy Vlad up as ball eligible. Sup with Visanthe Shiancoe? Feel like could be a really good signing before camp starts. Good blocker, a guy who can move the chains and a solid RZ target. Makes a lot of sense. Which means we probably wont be signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Sup with Visanthe Shiancoe? Feel like could be a really good signing before camp starts. Good blocker, a guy who can move the chains and a solid RZ target. Makes a lot of sense. Which means we probably wont be signing him. Why did the Vikes give up on him? Wrong side of 30? I'd be in favor of the Jets taking a look at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Lots of upside with virtually no down side = YES to signing Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I've been obsessing over this issue since yesterday at 11:17 a.m. God dammit, I think we should go for it. YOLO. YO. LO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Wish there was some way we could have ended up with Fasano. Who I've read a couple places doesn't fit into the new scheme down in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Lots of upside with virtually no down side = YES to signing Bryan. I don't know that i agree with the "lots of upside" part of your comment. There aren't many tight ends making major impacts who run 5.0 40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I've been obsessing over this issue since yesterday at 11:17 a.m. God dammit, I think we should go for it. YOLO. YO. LO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Why not sign him...can always cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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