flgreen Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Roster re-check: Jobs on the line August, 8, 2013 Aug 8 11:13 AM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Rex Ryan said there's more roster uncertainty than he's ever experienced, so predicting the final 53 is tougher than usual. Here's a breakdown of where it stands as the Jets prepare to open the preseason Friday night in Detroit: QUARTERBACK Safe Bets: Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith, Greg McElroy Bubble: Matt Simms Analysis: The starting job remains up in the air. Simms' arm strength still intrigues the coaches. RUNNING BACK Safe Bets: Bilal Powell, Chris Ivory, Joe McKnight Bubble: Mike Goodson, Lex Hilliard, Tommy Bohanon, John Griffin, Chad Spann, Mossis Madu Analysis: Goodson's future in football is a huge question mark. Bohanon, a rookie, is giving Hilliard a run for the fullback job. McKnight will stick because of his return ability. Griffin is challenging for a spot. WIDE RECEIVER Safe Bets: Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill, Jeremy Kerley, Braylon Edwards, Clyde Gates Bubble: Ben Obomanu, Ryan Spadola, Joseph Collins, K.J. Stroud, Titus Ryan, Zach Rogers, Michael Campbell Analysis: A lot hinges on Holmes' availability. The odds of him being ready for Week 1 are remote. They will have to decide whether to carry him on the 53 or place him on PUP (six games). There's a spirited battle for the fifth/sixth job. Special-teams ability will be the deciding factor. TIGHT END Safe Bets: Jeff Cumberland, Kellen Winslow Bubble: Konrad Reuland, Hayden Smith, Jeff Pantale, Mike Shanahan Analysis: Because of his knee, Winslow falls between "safe bets" and "bubble." They don't have a true blocking tight end. Keep in mind that Bohanon can play tight end as well. OFFENSIVE LINE Safe Bets: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Stephen Peterman, Nick Mangold, Willie Colon, Austin Howard, Brian Winters, Vladimir Ducasse, Oday Aboushi Bubble: Caleb Schlauderaff, Dalton Freeman, Will Campbell, Dennis Landolt, J.B. Shugarts, Trey Gilleo, Erik Cook Analysis: The starting lineup is pretty set -- unless Winters comes on strong to challenge Peterman. The key question is backup center, as Schlauderaff struggles with his shotgun snaps. DEFENSIVE LINE Safe Bets: Muhammad Wilkerson, Kenrick Ellis, Sheldon Richardson, Antonio Garay Bubble: Damon Harrison, Tevita Finau, Leger Douzable, Junior Aumavae, Lanier Coleman Analysis: It's a thin, four-man rotation at the top. They need another player or two to step up. Quinton Coples will play on the line even though he's listed as a linebacker. LINEBACKER Safe Bets: David Harris, Demario Davis, Quinton Coples, Calvin Pace, Antwan Barnes, Garrett McIntyre, Nick Bellore Bubble: Ricky Sapp, Josh Mauga, JoJo Dickson, Danny Lansanah, Jacquies Smith, Troy Davis, Sean Progar-Jackson Analysis: Great competition for the backup jobs. Sapp, finally healthy, is having a terrific camp and has a good chance to stick. They could end up keeping nine. SECONDARY Safe Bets: Antonio Cromartie, Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson, Dawan Landry, Antonio Allen, Darrin Walls Bubble: Ellis Lankster, Jaiquawn Jarrett, Josh Bush, Isaiah Trufant, Bret Lockett, Donnie Fletcher, Royce Adams, Rontez Miles, Mike Edwards Analysis: There haven't been this many questions in the secondary in a long time. The sleeper here is Jarrett, who could push an unspectacular Allen out of a starting job. They will go five or six deep at corner. SPECIALISTS Safe Bets: Nick Folk (PK), Robert Malone (P), Tanner Purdum (LS) Bubble: Billy Cundiff (PK), Ryan Quigley (P), Pat Scales (LS) Analysis: Cundiff got off to a slow start, but he's coming on and could make it interesting. Quigley punted well in the scrimmage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Why is Darrin Walls a safe bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 He has Vlad as a safe bet. That's surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 He has Vlad as a safe bet. That's surprising. I thought the same, but IMO he may only be discussing this week. In that case you wouldn't think guys like Bohanon, Harrison, Sapp or Smith would be on the list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 He has Vlad as a safe bet. That's surprising. OL depth really sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Jobs on the line? Two that I wish were on the line: Rich Cimini and Manish Mehta's A man can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blocker Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Of the guys listed as questionable, I was a bit surprised to see Reuland on there. He's in his third year and imo showed improvement last year, and I think he has potential to be useable in both the run and passing games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Who the hell are Damon Harrison, Tevita Finau, Leger Douzable, Junior Aumavae, Lanier Coleman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 He has Vlad as a safe bet. That's surprising. Agreed. There are a number of other "surprising" (code for idiotic) assumptions as well. I don't think Damon Harrison is on the bubble. Rex seems to like him, and he's had a pretty good camp if what I've read is true. I also doubt that Mauga and Sapp are on the bubble. Perhaps Sapp was at the start of camp, but he's had a very good, if not great, camp. Trufant is not on the bubble. That's just outright idiotic. I also seriously doubt that Jarrett and Bush are either, since Rex has mentioned both as being in the mix and having done pretty well. Unless the Jets sign two safeties who are camp cuts, neither is going anywhere. I'd also be surprised if Lankster doesn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Who the hell are Damon Harrison, Tevita Finau, Leger Douzable, Junior Aumavae, Lanier Coleman? Harrison is "Big Snacks." Rex likes him and he's done well. Douzable is the veteran DE they just signed a week or two ago. Finau and Aumavae were UDFAs this year. I'm not sure about Coleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Vlad a safe bet if you want to hold no accountability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Why is Darrin Walls a safe bet? Not sure if he's a safe bet or not but read this article and came away impressed... http://turnonthejets.com/2013/08/turn-on-the-jets-film-room-new-york-jets-cb-darrin-walls/#more-16190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think Cimini is guessing here. I think we have to wait and see how much influence Idzik is going to exert over the roster. He doesn't seem averse to sacrificing short-term fixes in return for long-range prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Harrison is "Big Snacks." Rex likes him and he's done well. Douzable is the veteran DE they just signed a week or two ago. Finau and Aumavae were UDFAs this year. I'm not sure about Coleman. Thanks - I recognize "Big Snacks" now, but not the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I hate to say this, and I mean REALLY hate to say this, but T0mshane's roster prediction is so much better than this pile of garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think Cimini is guessing here. I think we have to wait and see how much influence Idzik is going to exert over the roster. He doesn't seem averse to sacrificing short-term fixes in return for long-range prospects. Admit it. You just don't like that he listed Joe McKnight as a "safe bet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Remember a couple years ago when Fat Rex thought he had probowlers top-to-bottom on this roster, and he fostered absolutely no competition for any position? Ah the good ol' days, b2b AFCC games!!! /woodheaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Admit it. You just don't like that he listed Joe McKnight as a "safe bet". #noaccountability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 #noaccountability Is that in reference to McKnight's career with the Jets or Rich's as a beat writer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 To be fair, the #1 job on that line this season is that of Rex Ryan. I honestly believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 To be fair, the #1 job on that line this season is that of Rex Ryan. I honestly believe that. Way to go out on a limb there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Way to go out on a limb there! It seems to be pretty mixed around here if this is do or die for Rexy. I just found it interesting that Cimini is talking about jobs but doesn't touch on the #1 job on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It seems to be pretty mixed around here if this is do or die for Rexy. I just found it interesting that Cimini is talking about jobs but doesn't touch on the #1 job on the line. Huh? Mixed? I think the only thing that's mixed about Rex's future in these parts is whether he actually has a chance to still be the head coach next year. I don't think there's a person here who doesn't believe that Rex needs to prove himself to the new boss this season, or lose his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamont_jordan_rules Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 i disagree with him regarding Vlad. good to hear Sapp has stepped it up ... hadn't heard much about him early in camp after all the reports about Jaiquawn Jarrett having a great camp & challenging for the starting S spot i'd think he'd be safe as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Huh? Mixed? I think the only thing that's mixed about Rex's future in these parts is whether he actually has a chance to still be the head coach next year. I don't think there's a person here who doesn't believe that Rex needs to prove himself to the new boss this season, or lose his job. I've read differently on some threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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