JetNation Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The Jets finalized their final 53-man roster by 4pm yesterday as required by the league office, but as many players know, “finalized” isn’t a real thing at this point. Several players who are on the roster this morning will be notified within a few hours or even a couple of days, that they’ve been replaced by a player who was let go elsewhere. The roster is what it is for now, so let’s take a look at the current 53-man roster, with a few notes on surprise sticks as well as surprise or notable cuts with practice squad candidates noted. Quarterbacks (3) Josh McCown, Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenberg This played out exactly as expected. The only mystery remaining is who gets the backup job. Petty was the better quarterback throughout training camp by a country mile, but that doesn’t mean Todd Bowles will give him the backup spot that he’s clearly earned. Bowles has allowed draft slot and salary to dictate the depth chart in the past and may do the same again. Bryce Petty outplayed Christian Hackenberg this pre-season, now he’ll wait to find out if he’ll be rewarded for it. Running Backs (4) Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Marcus Murphy ( With the team reportedly looking to unload Forte and in need of a kick and punt returner, Murphy got the nod as the team’s fourth running back. Carrying a fourth back is a good idea anyway as Forte is long in the tooth and Powell has had some notable durability issues. So much so, that it wouldn’t be surprising to see Elijah McGuire emerge as the top back on the roster by season’s end. Practice Squad Candidate(s): Romar Morris Fullback (1) Julian Howsare Whether or not Howsare stays remains to be seen, but seeing him stick for a second year in a row is quite a story. The converted small-school linebacker made the move to fullback two off-seasons ago and stayed on the team’s radar. He didn’t any established vets to compete with as Anthony Firkser, an undrafted free agent, lost out to Howsare. Charone Peake disappeared late in camp, but manged to make the final roster…for now. Wide Receivers (5) Robby Anderson, Jermaine Kearse, Charone Peake, ArDarius Stewart, Chad Hansen (Suspended: Jalin Marshall) The surprise here is that so few receivers managed to stick. Almost every projection at wide receiver had Gabe Marks or Chris Harper as a bottom of the depth chart option. The addition of another veteran in Jermaine Kearse changed the dynamic slightly as the need for a receiver with significant experience was addressed. Peake appeared to be a long shot after a quiet camp, but managed to hang around, no doubt helped by his solid special team’s play. Practice squad candidate(s): Gabe Marks Tight End (3) Jordan Leggett, Eric Tomlinson, Jason Vander Laan, (suspended: Austin Seferian-Jenkins) Vander Laan is likely the first TE to go when Austin Seferian Jenkins returns from his two game suspension if not sooner. Leggett should get some looks in the passing game early on and fans will see just how ready he is for the pro game. Tomlinson will be the blocker, but the Jets should consider getting him involved in the passing game, even if only for a couple of looks per game. Tomlinson looked comfortable catching the ball in camp. Offensive Line (9) Kelvin Beachum, James Carpenter, Wesley Johnson, Brian Winters, Brent Qvale, Ben Ijalana, Brandon Shell, Jonotthan Harrison, Dakota Dozier No real surprises along the O-line, but some camp bodies could re-surface on the practice squad. The starting tackles and center have yet to be officially named, but the expectatin seems to be Beachum at LT and Wesly Johnson at center. The right tackles spot is still a mystery. The team will also likely look to add a couple of bodies through the waiver wire. Practice squad candidate(s): Javarius Leamon Defensive Line (6) Leonard Williams, Muhammad Wilkerson, Steve McClendon, Kony Ealy, Mike Pennel, Claude Pelon After spending a year on IR, undrafted USC lineman Claude Pelon had a stellar camp. The D-line is where we saw two of the more surprising cuts made by GM Mike Maccagnan as he let go of Deon Simonand Lawrence Thomas. Simon making the roster seemed like a foregone conclusion as he’d been playing well last season and was viewed as ready for an increased role. Lawrence Thomas played in only a couple of games last season but made a few impact plays and showed up on most projected 53-man rosters. Pelon is the biggest surprise as an undrafted free agent who spent last season on IR but clearly he was deserving of the spot. Pelon made several plays over the past month. Practice squad candidate(s): Jeremy Faulk, Patrick Gamble Outside Linebackers (5) Jordan Jenkins, Josh Martin, Freddie Bishop, Dylan Donahue, Lorenzo Mauldin Mauldin is a candidate for IR after missing all four pre-season games with a back injury. Martin and Bishop will likely split time opposite Jordan Jenkins with Donahue seeing time as a situational pass rusher. Corey Lemonier, who also had a stellar camp has been placed on injured reserve. Practice squad candidate(s): Frank Beltre Inside Linebackers (4) Darron Lee, Demario Davis, Julian Stanford, Bruce Carter Nothing shocking in this group as the starters were known, Stanford had a great camp and Carter provides veteran depth. Practice squad candidate(s): Connor Harris Safeties (4) Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Terrance Brooks, Rontez Miles More of what was expected here. Adams and Maye are expected to patrol the defensive backfield for years to come, with the recently acquired Brooks and the always fired up Rontez Miles rounding out the safeties. Cornerbacks (6) Morris Claiborne, Juston Burris, Buster Skrine, Marcus Williams, Darryl Roberts, Derrick Jones Juston Burris appears to have secured a starting spot in year two. Claiborne has to find a way to stay healthy and Burris gets his shot to show he belongs as the number two. Buster Skrine beings what should be his final season as a Jet while Marcus Williams has reportedly been shopped by the team. Roberts had a poor camp but managed to stick. Jones is a project but would have been poached if he was placed on the practice squad. He also showed steady progress throughout camp, culminating in an interception in the final game. Practice squad candidate(s): Xavier Coleman Specialists (3) K Chandler Catanzaro P Lac Edwards LS Thomas Hennessy Catanzaro was beaten soundly in camp by the younger Ross Martin but seems to have benefited from his deeper kickoffs and history with Bowles. Edwards was a lock to punt for the Jets from day one and Hennessy’s recent acquisition seemed to spell the end for Tanner Purdum, who had been the team’s longest tenured player. Thoughts on the final roster? Click here to log on to our forums and share with us. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We all know Forte is only on the roster because of his cap hit if released. With over $20 million in space now and a projected $80+ million next off-season, should the Jets re-visit cutting him, or offer to pick up 3/4 of his salary to anyone who would give up a 6th or 7th such as KC? It opens a roster spot for a young player to develop and gets Forte to a contender (potnetially) to end his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, AFJF said: We all know Forte is only on the roster because of his cap hit if released. With over $20 million in space now and a projected $80+ million next off-season, should the Jets re-visit cutting him, or offer to pick up 3/4 of his salary to anyone who would give up a 6th or 7th such as KC? It opens a roster spot for a young player to develop and gets Forte to a contender (potnetially) to end his career. They are already paying him for the season so a release is not ideal, partial payment could work or maybe a player trade? OL or CB? Forte does seem like a good teammate, sad thing is BM told him that he was coming to a contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Warfish said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR-bsTkkXVY Jobu would be a better HC than the one we have now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I counted twelve players that would make the Giants 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, T0mShane said: I counted twelve players that would make the Giants 53. My guess is that anyone the Jets waive today/tomorrow would have a hard time finding another job. Yes, Mac's marching orders were confused over the last 2 years. But the the Jets picked 6th in each round in 2 of Mac's drafts. The talent should be better than it is. Your comparison to the Giants is good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, T0mShane said: I counted twelve players that would make the Giants 53. Would you have included Geno on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, AFJF said: We all know Forte is only on the roster because of his cap hit if released. With over $20 million in space now and a projected $80+ million next off-season, should the Jets re-visit cutting him, or offer to pick up 3/4 of his salary to anyone who would give up a 6th or 7th such as KC? It opens a roster spot for a young player to develop and gets Forte to a contender (potnetially) to end his career. If there was any way we could get an asset back for him, then I would absolutely trade him. But I would not cut him outright. Even though I think he is diminished as a runner, he is still a threat out of the backfield, and given our lack of experience at the WR position, Powell and Forte both could be valuable, experienced weapons for our young QB -- assuming one of the young guys gets out there at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, nycdan said: Would you have included Geno on that list? I put both McCown and Petty on the Giants within that 12, believe it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Lith said: If there was any way we could get an asset back for him, then I would absolutely trade him. But I would not cut him outright. Even though I think he is diminished as a runner, he is still a threat out of the backfield, and given our lack of experience at the WR position, Powell and Forte both could be valuable, experienced weapons for our young QB -- assuming one of the young guys gets out there at some point. It would also be a terrible visual, outright cutting a respected NFL vet less than five days before the opener, and for no reason other than tanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, T0mShane said: It would also be a terrible visual, outright cutting a respected NFL vet less than five days before the opener, and for no reason other than tanking. Agreed. We've probably pushed that angle as far as we can. Fortunately, BUF and CLE seem to have joined us so we don't really stand out at the moment. Ironically, I'm not sure if cutting Forte would actually make the team worse. Powell can do just about everything Forte can in terms of catching, and we might have a better option for running with one of the other guys. However, the team really does need more than just McCown as a 'veteran presence', particularly since McCown was just about starting college when a lot of the rookies were busy being born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 28 minutes ago, varjet said: My guess is that anyone the Jets waive today/tomorrow would have a hard time finding another job. Yes, Mac's marching orders were confused over the last 2 years. But the the Jets picked 6th in each round in 2 of Mac's drafts. The talent should be better than it is. Your comparison to the Giants is good one. No question. It's impossible to defend Macc by saying he's been rebuilding for three years if this is all they have to show for it. It's hard to even project a competitive roster two seasons from now based on what's here currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 20 minutes ago, nycdan said: Agreed. We've probably pushed that angle as far as we can. Fortunately, BUF and CLE seem to have joined us so we don't really stand out at the moment. Ironically, I'm not sure if cutting Forte would actually make the team worse. Powell can do just about everything Forte can in terms of catching, and we might have a better option for running with one of the other guys. However, the team really does need more than just McCown as a 'veteran presence', particularly since McCown was just about starting college when a lot of the rookies were busy being born. The sad part is that Buffalo and Cleveland seem to have significantly better young talent than we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I have only a few players I liked that are gone. WTH are we doing at PK? I would have liked to see Gabe Marks make the team, hopefully he will be on the PS. Connor Harris and Deon Simon I thought did we well enough to m make the cut. Happy for Dylan Donahue and Jason Vander Laan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, T0mShane said: The sad part is that Buffalo and Cleveland seem to have significantly better young talent than we do. To be fair, the Browns carried 47 rookies on their roster last season and just added 35 more. Do that and some young guys are gonna' pan out which is why I like the fact that the Jets have 28 players with 3 years or less in the league. It's time for this team to stop running proven jags out there and let some kids develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I think Peake is a keeper. Cutting him makes the ST worse than what it already is. Since we have no return game, you had better be able to the return game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Have no fear we haven't seen or heard yet of this years "barn find" Macc always pulls some player out of nowhere and touts him as the next great NFL superstar, wait for it it's coming..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Have no fear we haven't seen or heard yet of this years "barn find" Macc always pulls some player out of nowhere and touts him as the next great NFL superstar, wait for it it's coming..... ... who was the last one ?Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The pass rusher that played for KC cant remember his name who was out of the NFL but Macc was going to resurrect his career here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Rex Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Glad to see Dylan Donahue make it, but Deon Simon will be a cut Macc regrets as well as Ross Martin who was clearly better than Catanzaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ex-Rex said: Glad to see Dylan Donahue make it, but Deon Simon will be a cut Macc regrets as well as Ross Martin who was clearly better than Catanzaro. Donahue made it because of the injury to Mauldin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Field YatesVerified account @FieldYates Follow More The Jets have claimed former Giants TE Will Tye off of waivers, per league source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BRONX DUDE Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 HEY NAMATH. NICE POST. and you're up to date with the GREAT WILL TYE #SUCKFOR SAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, BRONX DUDE said: HEY NAMATH. NICE POST. and you're up to date with the GREAT WILL TYE #SUCKFOR SAM I liked this kid when he was on the Giants maybe we see some two TE sets with him and ASJ gonna be tough to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: I liked this kid when he was on the Giants maybe we see some two TE sets with him and ASJ gonna be tough to stop. He is a good pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, joewilly12 said: The pass rusher that played for KC cant remember his name who was out of the NFL but Macc was going to resurrect his career here. Mike Catapano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Dunnie said: ... who was the last one ? Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app None. He has never done that. JW has voices in his head that tell him all of this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, AFJF said: None. He has never done that. JW has voices in his head that tell him all of this stuff. Look up, Spoot-Face named him there have been others as well. The Mike Maccgnan "barn finds" no other team finds these guys and touts them like Macc does.. Woody Johnson is this you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Look up, Spoot-Face named him there have been others as well. The Mike Maccgnan "barn finds" no other team finds these guys and touts them like Macc does.. Jumbo Elliott played for both the Jets and Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 21 minutes ago, AFJF said: Jumbo Elliott played for both the Jets and Giants. Mike Catapano,KD Cannon etc , guys like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Jet Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Where did Connor Harris end up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Not that Tye is a world beater exactly, but the Jets will be able to run 2 TE sets with two big, athletic dudes who have produced at least somewhat in the NFL once ASJ comes back from his suspensions. Probably one of the better personnel groupings they can run out there actually - definitely two of the most experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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