flgreen Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Jets could be historically young September, 2, 2013 Sep 2 6:00 AM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com The rebuilding New York Jets could start four, maybe five rookies on opening day -- a rarity in Jets history. Quarterback Geno Smith, fullback Tommy Bohanon, defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson and cornerback Dee Milliner (if healthy) are expected to have starting roles. If Brian Winters gets the call at left guard, the Jets could have their version of the Fab Five. The last time the Jets started five rookies on opening day? According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it occurred in 1976. The rookies were linebacker Steve Poole, linebacker Greg Buttle, linebacker Bob Martin, running back Louie Giammona and defensive back Shafer Suggs. The team finished 3-11. The last time they started four rookies was in 1979: linebacker Stan Blinka, guard Eric Cunningham, defensive back Donald Dykes and defensive tackle Marty Lyons. That team went 8-8. Wonder if Walt Michaels preached "competition" way back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Reloading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Reloading Did you shoot Cimini??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wonder if Walt Michaels preached "competition" way back then. Always with the little snarky remark to remind us he's a jackass who lacks true wit. I prefer young to old. I just hope inexperience doesn't lead to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoeword Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It's not just we are young, but there are so many unknowns at major positions this year. What's with Holmes? Can he play? Will he play? Geno is getting thrown into the fire with absolutely no seasoning. When Sanchez started as a rook, he played a lot in preseason and looked pretty good. Geno hasn't had much of a chance to play at all at this level. Our rb's are also mysteries. We might really stink this year, but maybe not... All I know is this: if we are lucky enough to win our first game, and Geno throws a T.D. to Hill, I am not going to get excited, cause that's what happened last year in our first game against Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Good since they've been old for a couple years now. Glad this roster is finally turning over a little bit and they are reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 wouldn't the average age of your starters determine that, not the rookie status of a handful of players ? he really went a long way to make the jets look bad here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 [launches smoke grenade] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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