JetNation Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 The New York Jets have made another roster move, this time Ricky Sapp was added to the active roster. Recently waived Antonio Allen was resigned to the practice squad. The Jets will be looking to see if Sapp can help their ailing pass rush. When he was asked specifically about the Jets pass rush he said, “I’m a pass rusher. I have a little bit of speed, so hopefully I can come in, add some speed to the defense, help out on special teams and just do my part.” Sapp also added, “It’s my first game playing in the NFL, so I’m definitely excited, but I’m just trying to stay calm at the same time. I’m excited.” Here is the official announcement from the Jets: The New York Jets have signed LB Ricky Sapp from the practice squad to the active roster and S Antonio Allen to the practice squad. The announcements were made by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Sapp (LB/6-4/252/Clemson/Bamberg, SC) was originally a fifth-round draft pick of the Eagles in 2010, who missed the season after being placed on injured reserve (08/31/10). Sapp was signed to the Jets practice squad (10/31/11) and added to the active roster before the final regular season game (12/29/11). He joined to the Jets practice squad (09/01/12) after being waived following the final preseason game (08/31/12), but was released from the practice squad three days later. He re-signed to the practice squad (9/11/12). Allen (S/6-1/210/South Carolina/Ocala, FL) entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection by the Jets in the 2012 NFL draft. He was waived following the preseason (09/01/12) before being signed to the practice squad (09/02/12). Allen played in three games after he was signed from the practice squad (10/12/12) and contributed two tackles, a sack and a special teams fumble recovery before he was waived (11/06/12). Rex Ryan always praises his players but here are his thoughts on Sapp: Just the way he has been practicing, he has been a handful for us to block. The young man is a guy that just keeps going (forward). Remember, he had the high ankle sprain in training camp. He was having a great training camp and then he got injured. We really didn’t get a chance to put him out there in games, so he (was put) on the practice squad. He has worked so well. Let’s see what he can do. We will. We’ll find out. He’s going to be active for us and we’ll watch him chase the passer. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Are any of our 2012 draft picks still on the active roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Are any of our 2012 draft picks still on the active roster? Quintin Coples, Stephen Hill, Demario Davis and Josh Bush. The first three are starting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Are any of our 2012 draft picks still on the active roster? You aren't supposed to hit on late rounders..... ever. You know nothing of the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Yeah....it was a joke. Because, like, Coples hasn't done anything and Hill can't catch and who are Davis and Bush. But....yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 You aren't supposed to hit on late rounders..... ever. You know nothing of the process. going by jets drafting.....you really arent supposed to hit on first or second rounders all that often either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 The Jets have a LOT riding on Davis being good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Wrong Sapp. I bet this one is a sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 The Jets have a LOT riding on Davis being good. LB is to DL as RB is to OL. Basically, they're banking on the DL playing better which opens things up for the LBers which leads to a happier and more productive front 7 and defense. I'm really not worried about Davis turning into a productive player so long as he remains healthy. It's the fact that they have to try to piece a pass rush together amongst the LBs with guys like Maybin and Sapp that worries me. Hopefully Coples can break out in the second half on the DL and alleviate that issue a little...Pouha being healthy would be a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 LB is to DL as RB is to OL. Basically, they're banking on the DL playing better which opens things up for the LBers which leads to a happier and more productive front 7 and defense. I'm really not worried about Davis turning into a productive player so long as he remains healthy. It's the fact that they have to try to piece a pass rush together amongst the LBs with guys like Maybin and Sapp that worries me. Hopefully Coples can break out in the second half on the DL and alleviate that issue a little...Pouha being healthy would be a big help. id really be happy with davis turning out to be one of the athletic guys and running around the field making plays/tackles. Maybe not the most impact player but someone who is in on every play swarms the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm really not worried about Davis turning into a productive player so long as he remains healthy. +1 From what I have seen he has looked solid and I'm pretty sure he'll be productive. Not necessarily a plus starter, but I'm not worried about him having to be on the field. I think the worst play I've seen him make was on the McCourty return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think Agogdeadway makes a really good point about Sapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think Agogdeadway makes a really good point about Sapp. We should have promoted Cheap Uggs from the practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think Agogdeadway makes a really good point about Sapp. I thought for sure that was a Shane alias with an anti-Bradway name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Has to be the best first post by a "new" user! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 +1 From what I have seen he has looked solid and I'm pretty sure he'll be productive. Not necessarily a plus starter, but I'm not worried about him having to be on the field. I think the worst play I've seen him make was on the McCourty return. You +1 everything or you agree with nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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