flgreen Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 3-point stance: Powell, safeties and the depth chart By BRIAN COSTELLO Posted: 8:03 AM, August 5, 2013 CORTLAND – The Jets are back to work Monday after a day off. Camp is now entering the next phase. The scrimmage is over and there is a preseason game on Friday. The coaches and staff now have watched enough to start evaluating and begin thinking about who will make this team. Here are three things on my mind this morning: 1. DON’T FORGET BILAL – The Jets signed Mike Goodson and traded for Chris Ivory this offseason to bolster their running back situation. That led to a lot of talk about those two, but not much about Bilal Powell, who is entering his third season. I thought Powell played pretty well last year and deserved a shot at being the feature back. By the end of last season he had cut into Shonn Greene’s carries and was delivering. I also think Powell can catch the ball, something that is key in Marty Mornhinweg’s system. Now, with Goodson still missing from camp and Ivory sidelined with a hamstring injury, Powell is taking advantage. He has practiced well and starred in the scrimmage. The starting job is still Ivory’s when he comes back but Powell has put himself in the conversation. 2. SAFETY PATROL – Don’t be shocked if the Jets sign a veteran safety soon. I’m not buying this idea that they’re going to start Antonio Allen. He just does not look ready. It reminds me of the year Yankees general manager Brian Cashman tried to convince everyone Bubba Crosby was going to be the starting center fielder and then signed Johnny Damon before the season. Two names to watch are old friends Eric Smith and Kerry Rhodes. Both remain free agents and both know Rex Ryan’s defense so it would not take them long to get up to speed. If they sign Rhodes, It would be fascinating because Ryan trashed him in his book. Money tends to heal those kinds of wounds, though. 3. ON THE MOVE – Former special teams coach Mike Westhoff has been in town the last few days and he said he was going to stay through today’s practice for an interesting reason. Westhoff said today is when you can see who jumped out at the coaches during the scrimmage by paying attention to who is now getting time with the starters or even the second team. Westhoff said sometimes you think a guy is a “JV player” and then they make you put them with the varsity. We’ll see if anyone has jumped up the depth chart today. Read more: 3-point stance: Powell, safeties and the depth chart http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/jetsblog/point_stance_powell_safeties_and_o8XoVFB4RcFl0XQva77zOI#ixzz2b6RitZlY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Oh please Eric Smith -we need another whipping boy beside Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 3-point stance: Powell, safeties and the depth chart By BRIAN COSTELLO Posted: 8:03 AM, August 5, 2013 CORTLAND – The Jets are back to work Monday after a day off. Camp is now entering the next phase. The scrimmage is over and there is a preseason game on Friday. The coaches and staff now have watched enough to start evaluating and begin thinking about who will make this team. Here are three things on my mind this morning: 1. DON’T FORGET BILAL – The Jets signed Mike Goodson and traded for Chris Ivory this offseason to bolster their running back situation. That led to a lot of talk about those two, but not much about Bilal Powell, who is entering his third season. I thought Powell played pretty well last year and deserved a shot at being the feature back. By the end of last season he had cut into Shonn Greene’s carries and was delivering. I also think Powell can catch the ball, something that is key in Marty Mornhinweg’s system. Now, with Goodson still missing from camp and Ivory sidelined with a hamstring injury, Powell is taking advantage. He has practiced well and starred in the scrimmage. The starting job is still Ivory’s when he comes back but Powell has put himself in the conversation. 2. SAFETY PATROL – Don’t be shocked if the Jets sign a veteran safety soon. I’m not buying this idea that they’re going to start Antonio Allen. He just does not look ready. It reminds me of the year Yankees general manager Brian Cashman tried to convince everyone Bubba Crosby was going to be the starting center fielder and then signed Johnny Damon before the season. Two names to watch are old friends Eric Smith and Kerry Rhodes. Both remain free agents and both know Rex Ryan’s defense so it would not take them long to get up to speed. If they sign Rhodes, It would be fascinating because Ryan trashed him in his book. Money tends to heal those kinds of wounds, though. . Read more: 3-point stance: Powell, safeties and the depth chart http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/jetsblog/point_stance_powell_safeties_and_o8XoVFB4RcFl0XQva77zOI#ixzz2b6RitZlY Rhodes got in a fight with Dennis Thurman who is now the DC no way would they ever consider Rhodes.. No way on Smith either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Rhodes was the only player that Rex openly hated and Eric Smith humiliated Rex against Denver by whiffing on Tebow. Also, Rex is on record as saying he considered dumping Smith in 09 because he sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Two names to watch are old friends Eric Smith and Kerry Rhodes. Both remain free agents and both know Rex Ryan’s defense so it would not take them long to get up to speed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I'd rather the Jets start 10 on defense than bring Eric "Trips" Smith's stupid ass back onto this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 it's kinda ridiculous that Kerry RHodes is still unemployed. He had 4 picks last year. And he does about that much every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 He's a closeted athlete. No team will touch him. Locker rooms other than the Jets do care about their general cohesiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Rhodes got in a fight with Dennis Thurman who is now the DC no way would they ever consider Rhodes.. You think Dennis might have suggested he hit somebody? His vaginitus had to drive Rex crazy too and probably made for the short tenure of Doug Plank as a DB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 it's kinda ridiculous that Kerry RHodes is still unemployed. He had 4 picks last year. And he does about that much every year. Yep he sure did - and to his credit he didn't drop a damn one of those things thrown directly into his arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yep he sure did - and to his credit he didn't drop a damn one of those things thrown directly into his arms. youre being sarcastic but DBs often drop easy ints. which is why they are DBs not WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If you had to pick between the two, I hope it would be Rhodes unlike Smith who get outrun by TE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego My Lageman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If the Jets signed him the gay thing would come out right away. I think the person leaking them was trying to get a reality show so it wouldnt end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Max is undecided. Either one will seriously increase post counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Bring them both in. At least Eric makes mistakes by hitting people. And Rhodes, you can never have enough... "Rhodes" jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Kerry wants some of the "Buttfumble" he's heard so much about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 When I read the thread title, the only thought I had was "Why? Are they dating?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I can see Rhodes coming back here as someones fluffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If you had to pick between the two, I hope it would be Rhodes unlike Smith who can get outrun by everything on the planet. fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 AHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAa.... no Jets news = columnists tweeking Jets fans by making up crap about 2 of the least popular Jets of the last decade coming back. Hack journalism, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 neither of em? There has to be a younger guy out there who is atleast better then smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If we resign Rhodes I'll be so happy. So happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr726 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 fixed. Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 AHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAa.... no Jets news = columnists tweeking Jets fans by making up crap about 2 of the least popular Jets of the last decade coming back. Hack journalism, etc, etc. Exactly. I can't see either one being brought back. Even if Rex wanted one of them back (which I don't believe that even Rex is that dumb), I can't see Idzik agreeing to it. If they're not happy with Allen and Bush, they can try Wilson at FS, and I'm sure there will be a camp cut or two come available in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If we resign Rhodes I'll be so happy. So happy. Because? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 the jets havnt had a #1 defense since Kerry Rhodes left. coincidence? yes, it seems Rhodes went to the same tackling school as cromartie once did, but the dude could cover a tight end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 the jets havnt had a #1 defense since Kerry Rhodes left. coincidence? yes, it seems Rhodes went to the same tackling school as cromartie once did, but the dude could cover a tight end We haven't had a #1 defense since Marques Douglas left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Lito Sheppard left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Vernon Gholston left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Rhodes got in a fight with Dennis Thurman who is now the DC no way would they ever consider Rhodes.. No way on Smith either.. Lovers quarrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Rhodes was the only player that Rex openly hated and Eric Smith humiliated Rex against Denver by whiffing on Tebow. Also, Rex is on record as saying he considered dumping Smith in 09 because he sucked. Rex didn't like Rhodes because in his opinion Rhodes is a sexual deviant. Also I heard a rumor (ok, I'm starting a rumor) that Rhodes wears a size 6 shoe and Rex certainly noticed. Infer from that what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Rhodes was the only player that Rex openly hated and Eric Smith humiliated Rex against Denver by whiffing on Tebow. Also, Rex is on record as saying he considered dumping Smith in 09 because he sucked. Rex hated him cause he's the only player who didn't schtupp his wife. Now we know why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We haven't had a #1 defense since Marques Douglas left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Lito Sheppard left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Vernon Gholston left. We'll regret dropping Gholston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If you had to pick between the two, I hope it would be Rhodes unlike Smith who get outrun by TE's. Rhodes has never seen a tight end he didn't want to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Rex didn't like Rhodes because in his opinion Rhodes is a sexual deviant. Also I heard a rumor (ok, I'm starting a rumor) that Rhodes wears a size 6 shoe and Rex certainly noticed. Infer from that what you will. And Rex isn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 And Rex isn't? Yes, that was the joke. C'mon, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 We haven't had a #1 defense since Marques Douglas left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Lito Sheppard left. We haven't had a #1 defense since Vernon Gholston left. I hope that you saw the humor in my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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