JetNation Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 In a move that wasn’t all that surprising as we suggested the possibility of it earlier this week, the Jets have added rookie wide receiver Deontay Burnett to their active roster. We've activated WR Deontay Burnett and released WR Terrelle Pryor. https://t.co/42Vkk7Y85z pic.twitter.com/08l1DWdq3S — New York Jets (@nyjets) October 20, 2018 Burnett was quarterback Sam Darnold’s to target at USC but went undrafted and was signed and released by the Tennessee Titans this preseason before the Jets added him to their practice squad. With the two getting back on the field together for live action, fans will hope to see some more plays like this: Lots of speculation that Deontay Burnett will be added to the 53. Darnold’s top target at USC. Don’t think anyone would object to seeing a bit of this in Green and White. pic.twitter.com/zNWjjP1S58 — Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) October 20, 2018 Burnett takes the roster spot that opened up earlier today when the Jets cut ties with wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. The post Jets add Deontay Burnett to Active Roster appeared first on JetNation.com (NY Jets Blog & Forum). Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thshadow Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 What's the story with him? He had decent production in college, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, thshadow said: What's the story with him? He had decent production in college, no? Bad 40. Like, 4.8. But he should be a good slot guy, runs good routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Has he been practicing with Darnold since he’s been here is my question? I know he’s been on the practice squad - then do players on the practice squad practice with the main team during the week is my question? I would think so but not 100%sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Just now, Nixhead said: Has he been practicing with Darnold since he’s been here is my question? I know he’s been on the practice squad - then do players on the practice squad practice with the main team during the week is my question? I would think so but not 100%sure. Yes, Practice Squad players practice with the regular 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Just now, mrcoops said: Yes, Practice Squad players practice with the regular 53. Thank you! Good. At least they are re-familiar with each other. Reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryu79 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hoping Burnett can really deliver on Sunday. Would love to see him rekindle his chemistry with Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinamite Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 In the meantime, Denver took Sam's other teamate in the practice squad. The center (blanking on his name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenOfTroy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenOfTroy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dinamite said: In the meantime, Denver took Sam's other teamate in the practice squad. The center (blanking on his name). Nico Falah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 25 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Bad 40. Like, 4.8. But he should be a good slot guy, runs good routes. I saw that he ran a 4.7 while dealing with an hammy injury. Reminds me a little of Kearse who isn't the fastest WR but gets open and catches everything thrown his way with the added bonus of having a history of making big plays with Darnold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 He lacked explosion and didn't play specials but Titans fans loved him in the preseason. I think he'll be good, the chemistry with Darnold is a huge plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said: That's big production in a big time game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Sam's Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheastadiumjetfan Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Is that the only WR "suprise"move we make with the injuries to Q and Pryor cut? What about trades? Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sec101row23 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Burnett is quicker than fast, proto-typical slot possession guy. Slightly taller version of Jeremy Kerley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Was watching some college highlights. This kid can play. Crazy hands. I’m excited to see him play. He looks fast enough. Although, we are trotting out some of the skinniest receivers in the league. Him and Robby need to eat some steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 44 minutes ago, thshadow said: What's the story with him? He had decent production in college, no? 40 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Bad 40. Like, 4.8. But he should be a good slot guy, runs good routes. What Jet_Engine said^ with that said I remember @Villain The Foe Posting that Burnett caught every single target thrown his way in the preseason for Tennessee. He has reliable hands it seems and he can run good routes. The 40 Time was disappointing but i’ve seen players have success without speed.(of course they had some size on them too and Burnett is only 6’0 or 6’1 but if he’s thrown open and he can move chains, he’ll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 53 minutes ago, thshadow said: What's the story with him? He had decent production in college, no? Very good production. Played much faster than his forty. One big catch after another at USC and more productive than a bunch of faster guys on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Love this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I’m surprised we haven’t heard McBride’s name. He looked good in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I hope he's half the player another Jets #80 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Remember that interception in the endzone Darnold threw, that Pryor stood there and watched after he had quit on the play? You won't be seeing that again. If Burnett does anything well it's extending for the ball in the redzone. Sam's redzone TD rate just went up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bruce Harper said: Very good production. Played much faster than his forty. I'm sure @HelenOfTroy can fill us in on this kid, but my recollection of Burnett is if it's near him, he catches it. Willing to bet Sam is calling Mom and Dad right now with the good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sec101row23 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 53 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Bad 40. Like, 4.8. But he should be a good slot guy, runs good routes. He’s more of a high 4.5 or 4.6 guy. He was hurt for the combine and USC pro day. He had a workout with Ronald Jones prior to the draft and ran 4.7, he wasn’t 100% for that workout either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, sec101row23 said: He’s more of a high 4.5 or 4.6 guy. He was hurt for the combine and USC pro day. He had a workout with Ronald Jones prior to the draft and ran 4.7, he wasn’t 100% for that workout either. I agree, I was just giving the reason why he went undrafted. He had a HORRIBLE predraft process. Let's see if his game translates to the Pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, sec101row23 said: He’s more of a high 4.5 or 4.6 guy. He was hurt for the combine and USC pro day. He had a workout with Ronald Jones prior to the draft and ran 4.7, he wasn’t 100% for that workout either. His injuries might work out in our favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 58 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said: That is an unbelievable throw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenOfTroy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Several of you guys are well informed. Tay was healthy throughout his USC career, except the very end of his time at USC. If his game translates to the pro level, you guys got a steal. Also, zero drama, high character, quiet kid who just puts his head down and works hard, let’s his play speak for him. He'll earn his targets, not ask for the ball. He’s younger than Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said: Several of you guys are well informed. Tay was healthy throughout his USC career, except the very end of his time at USC. If his game translates to the pro level, you guys got a steal. Also, zero drama, quiet kid who just puts his head down and works hard, let’s his play speak for him. He’s younger than Sam. Seem like a good kid. I didn't know he was that young. Hope it works out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenOfTroy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, ASH1962 said: That is an unbelievable throw Sam has said, that was all Tay. It wasn't a designed play, Tay broke his route when he saw green space in the end zone, waved to Sam, who saw it and made the throw between three defenders. Sam was confident Deontay would catch it. *I was right there, seated just behind our band when that play happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 minute ago, HelenOfTroy said: Sam has said, that was all Tay. It wasn't a designed play, Tay broke his route when he saw green space in the end zone, waved to Sam, who saw it and made the throw between three defenders. I was confident Deontay would catch it. He looked awesome at USC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said: Sam has said, that was all Tay. It wasn't a designed play, Tay broke his route when he saw green space in the end zone, waved to Sam, who saw it and made the throw between three defenders. Sam was confident Deontay would catch it. *I was right there, seated just behind our band when that play happened. The diving catch in the back of the end zone. I forgot who they played. Do you remember that catch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenOfTroy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: The diving catch in the back of the end zone. I forgot who they played. Do you remember that catch? He made a few, lol. Have to look at the highlights. One was at Arizona, let me think a bit... Also vs the Longhorns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 minute ago, HelenOfTroy said: He made a few, lol. Have to look at the highlights. One was at Arizona, let me think a bit... I thought it was a Texas game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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