Doggin94it Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, 82nd Airborne said: LOL! Professional career Fant was expected to go undrafted after playing only a single year of playing tight end at the collegiate football level. Due to his limited experience, Fant was not one of the 15 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine. On March 29, 2016, he attended Western Kentucky's pro day, along with Brandon Doughty, Tyler Higbee, Prince Charles Iworah, and 11 other prospects. Fant was listed as an offensive lineman during WKU's pro day and weighed in at 296 lbs, 26 lbs heavier than his playing weight of 270 lbs during the season.[6] He impressed the Seahawks' co-director of player personnel Trent Kirchner with his athletic ability and worked out at multiple positions including: linebacker, defensive end, defensive tackle, tight end, and offensive tackle. Although he didn't have game film, he was able to impress enough with his athletic ability and size that the Seahawks signed him solely based on a single workout. Offensive line coach Tom Cable had to make the decision between Fant and another offensive line prospect but chose Fant because he was a "long-armed athlete".[2][7] When you're signing UDFAs, you want the ones who are projectable athletes with upside, not the pluggers who've hit their ceilings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rhg1084 said: We couldn’t give Conklin an extra couple bucks instead of signing this bum? Lol unreal ... Edited March 17, 2020 by Maxman No politics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Note from wiki On December 2, 2019, in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, Fant garnered attention for helping the Seahawks rush for a season-high 218 yards in a 37-30 win. He reported as an eligible receiver on 42 plays during the game and lined up at multiple positions along the line. [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, UnitedWhofans said: Note from wiki On December 2, 2019, in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, Fant garnered attention for helping the Seahawks rush for a season-high 218 yards in a 37-30 win. He reported as an eligible receiver on 42 plays during the game and lined up at multiple positions along the line. [ Well we need receivers too so this is an unexpected bonus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Well Pauline called it, which suggests that Gase is changing up what we do offensively and looks like we will need players that fit the scheme. Not a lot of risk depending on how the contract is structured. Conklin was not a good fit, risky and overrated. Glasgow was a good target but there are some caution flags with him. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Augustiniak said: Well we need receivers too so this is an unexpected bonus. Was an Ex TE so you can deploy a 3 TE set in the red zone. Seriously Jets fans were so ornery that they are going to dump on whomever it was because they love being miserable 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Almost feels like we have to get Trent Williams at this point 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamat711 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, pdxgreen said: Seriously, for people complaining. WHAT THE HELL IS THE BEST APPROACH?! I'd really like to know. ? Not give large amounts of money to backup OL? The guy he was backing up wasn't even good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Paradis said: lol this is a real headline Dafuq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptable Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: How do you know? He's a Troll... brand new account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gen X Jet said: Ohio taxes nothing like NY. Among other benefits to living in NY, we taxpayers fund driver licenses for illegal immigrants. The jets play and practice in NJ. The only times he would pay NY taxes is when we play the bills. Unless he lives in NYC which is unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptable Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, David Harris said: Lateral signing from Beachum. A bit younger and more versatile, can play RT and is guaranteed to have one touchdown on a trick play. Hopefully we get a guy at 11 to play LT, let’s say we do and the rookie is good enough to start at LT. Can either Fant or Edoga kick inside to play guard? Neither is a people mover but both could probably pass protect at G better than we had last year. as of now LT: Fant LG: ? ? Harrison RG: Winters RT: Edoga ugh Or you could draft the OT have him play guard first year and then move him outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 50 minutes ago, SR24 said: LMAO cmon Only happy spin from that is may be they envision him as a guard..I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 So there seems to be a conflict. He gave up only 2 QB hits and 2 sacks last year in only 266 pass block attempts. And yet he's considered bad? Now Wilson might skew some of that, but that's the territory of having a mobile QB. Sam is a mobile QB so that shouldnt be a problem 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Philc1 said: The jets play and practice in NJ. The only times he would pay NY taxes is when we play the bills. Unless he lives in NYC which is unlikely I live in Madison. House prices are high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82nd Airborne Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The Jets began their OL rebuild by signing former Seahawks LT George Fant to a three-year, $30M contract that includes $13.7M in guarantees, per ESPN. It's a lot of money for a player with only 24 starts and has never played more than 63 pct of the snaps in a season. He's regarded as a low-end starter, high-end backup. He's athletic (former college hoops), but this is a bit of a head scratcher. It means they don't have to force a left-tackle pick in the draft. Ouch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, hamat711 said: Not give large amounts of money to backup OL? The guy he was backing up wasn't even good. Good will get paid really really well. Average will get paid really well. Decent backup with promise will still get paid. That's usually how free agency works. Everything is a risk. It's like we forget every year that FA rarely works out. But you can't go into the draft looking for two starters with no backups. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamat711 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: So there seems to be a conflict. He gave up only 2 QB hits and 2 sacks last year in only 266 pass block attempts. And yet he's considered bad? Now Wilson might skew some of that, but that's the territory of having a mobile QB. Sam is a mobile QB so that shouldnt be a problem 1. Sam isn't nearly as mobile as Wilson 2. He was a backup to another bad RT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, 82nd Airborne said: The Jets began their OL rebuild by signing former Seahawks LT George Fant to a three-year, $30M contract that includes $13.7M in guarantees, per ESPN. It's a lot of money for a player with only 24 starts and has never played more than 63 pct of the snaps in a season. He's regarded as a low-end starter, high-end backup. He's athletic (former college hoops), but this is a bit of a head scratcher. It means they don't have to force a left-tackle pick in the draft. Ouch! Well you guys wanted average OL being overpaid so here we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, David Harris said: Almost feels like we have to get Trent Williams at this point Another very athletic tackle which fits this wide split line Gase wants to run. I just don’t see us spending the money, unless Douglas is waiting for free agency to wind down, which could drive Trent’s $ and Washington draft pick requests down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, hamat711 said: 1. Sam isn't nearly as mobile as Wilson 2. He was a backup to another bad RT Which is interesting because in 2016 he played at LT. I wonder if he's a better LT than RT. INteresting I dont want Sam running for his life consistently but he is mobile so that doesnt bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 So Fant plays LT. Does this mean Thomas or any of the top 4 are now out the picture? I wouldn’t doubt it. Perhaps JD can resign Kahil for another year. Fant? Really? Fant? I just can’t. Fant Lewis Harrison (G ?) Edoga Holy sheet stain Batman ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Philc1 said: I’ve watched plenty of Fant over the years. Decent run blocker. Mediocre at best pass protector who Wilson made look better than he is But he is better than Edoga who totally sucks 6 year vet vs. 1st year rookie. That’s a fair evaluation. Kid still has the baby fat. Let him develop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tony Pauline also noted that they've been on his tail since the combine. So this is not exactly a panic move by them. They've had him in mind 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetNation Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The NFL free agency “legal tampering” period is underway and according to Adam Schefer the NY Jets have reached an agreement with Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant. Former Seahawks’ OT George Fant reached agreement with the Jets on a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $13.7 million guaranteed, per @JFowlerESPN and me. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020 Source confirms this. Biggest thing here: Just $13.7m is guaranteed. https://t.co/SojLa3YYDJ — Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 17, 2020 Some George Fant fast facts: Went to Western Kentucky University and played basketball for four years Played football for one season as a tight end and saw limited action In 2016 he signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent Tore his ACL in 2017 and missed the season He has started 24 games as a hybrid lineman \ tight end in his career The 27 year old Fant is listed at 6’5″ and 322lbs. He is going to be very raw because his football experience is limited. Joe Douglas obviously likes what he sees so the roster rebuild is officially underway. You can read more about George Fant to the NY Jets in our forums. The post appeared first on JetNation.com (NY Jets Blog & Forum). Click here to read the full story... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop24 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Trash lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamat711 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, pdxgreen said: Good will get paid really really well. Average will get paid really well. Decent backup with promise will still get paid. That's usually how free agency works. Everything is a risk. It's like we forget every year that FA rarely works out. But you can't go into the draft looking for two starters with no backups. It's still a massive overpay. He is very similar to Ty Nsekhe who the Bills signed last year. Swing Tackle who played both sides and was mainly a backup. The difference is Ty Nsekhe was actually better when he played and he was backing up Good O-lineman so he had reason to be buried on the death chart unlike Fant. The Bills also payed Nsekhe 5mil per year unlike the Jets who are paying 10mil per year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, Philc1 said: The browns have a significantly better roster than the jets at every position except QB So what is the excuse for still being so bad? They jist aren't a punchline anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, kdels62 said: Pancake blocks are great to watch, but consistency is key and especially for OL. Fant struggles there and for an offense that needs consistency more than anything...they signed a guy who isn't..for a critical position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdels62 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, jeremy2020 said: Pancake blocks are great to watch, but consistency is key and especially for OL. Fant struggles there and for an offense that needs consistency more than anything...they signed a guy who isn't..for a critical position. I mean yeah. But upside is nice too. I don’t like the signing but these clips do exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, johnnysd said: Well Pauline called it, which suggests that Gase is changing up what we do offensively and looks like we will need players that fit the scheme. Not a lot of risk depending on how the contract is structured. Conklin was not a good fit, risky and overrated. Glasgow was a good target but there are some caution flags with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, More Cowbell said: So what is the excuse for still being so bad? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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