JetNation Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 New York Jets offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse lost his safety net when Mike Tannebaum was fired. The guard, who is entering his 4th season, no longer has the luxury that being a 2nd round draft pick affords a player. The GM that drafted him is gone and so is any organizational loyalty. Simply put the Jets are rebuilding and will play the best 11, regardless of draft position. Vlad, as he is affectionately known, seems to understand the urgency around this situation. Vlad: “It’s now or never. I’ve talked to coach Rex about it. It’s pretty much the year for me to do what I was drafted to do..” #nyj — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 16, 2013 says that Vlad could step up and win the starting job this year. It’s easy to believe this … but look at the other guards they have on the roster… Winters has never played guard. Willie Colon ended the last 3 seasons on IR. Peterman was just awful last year (actually about 10 slots worse than Vlad in the PFF ranks. Vlad was about 60 if you projected his snaps out to a full season. Peterman was 74 out of 77). Oday is a tackle lacking in functional strength (only 17 reps compared to 29 for Vlad). Caleb Schlauderaff never really showed much. William Campbell developmental DL convert. Vlad actually could stick with this group. And by the way he did a decent job in those snaps last year. I don’t think the jury is in on this player. It certainly is his last chance. but let’s not pretend like the Jets signed/drafted awesome alternatives. Tell us what you think about Vlad’s chances in our Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechJet Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It's full time Valde step up to the line now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh just imagine it freaking clicks for this guy. Could actually end up a really badass OL. *sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh just imagine it freaking clicks for this guy. Could actually end up a really badass OL. *sigh Shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Summer of Vlad redux! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster2 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 We all figure this out a long time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Start a poll, I vote never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I hope he does it. It's a slim shot IMO but the guy is a monster. If he could pan out that would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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