Future Observations (BUF)

[CTJetsFan]

5 hours ago, Maxman said:

If Douglas hits on Jabari Zuniga things are looking better. Really hoping the kid is legit.

Let's not forget that we have Bryce Huff who has been flashing lately too

[Bungaman]

1 hour ago, SAR I said:

Nor would Douglas want to with the way Gase is developing Becton. 

SAR I

"Gase developing Becton?" I hope not!

[CTJetsFan]

9 hours ago, KRL said:

The season is beyond over and for the first time in my life I'm 
rooting for the team to go 0-16.  There is absolutely no benefit
to winning any games, the Joe Douglas plan is now clear:

- Secure the #1 pick
- Fire Adam Gase and find the right HC
- Ensure that Trevor Lawrence is coming out
- Deal Sam Darnold
- With tons of cap space and picks surround Lawrence with a
properly constructed roster when he steps on the practice field
for the first time

In terms of roster construction let's take a look at some young
pieces to see if they can be part of the future:

Offense

- Mekhi Becton is an absolute beast with unlimited upside.  Incredible
power, movement skills and decent technique for someone so young

- Cameron Clark needs to be worked into one of the guard spots as the
season continues.  Because I haven't been impressed with Greg Van Roten,
way too much softness at his spot

- Chuma Edoga should be pushing George Fant but too many injuries and
inconsistency makes me wonder about him long term

- Chris Herndon's game has gone into the toilet.  I would keep him and see
if the next staff can salvage his career but a new #1 TE has to be found.
Hard to believe he's the same player who was making acrobatic catches and
stretching the seam in 2018

- Decent debut for Denzel Mims, now he has to stay on the field and adjust
to the pro level.  Because in the first half he was making a nice impact
but then BUF put White on him and he disappeared.  Stay in Hines Ward office
and learn all the "tricks" to deal with top notch CB's

- LaMical Perine shows good explosion to the hole and plays faster than his
40 time.  But he has a ton of work to do in pass protection.  Way too many
times Perine is late finding his responsibility and gets pushed back into
the QB's lap

- Its too bad and way too soon but Sam Darnold needs another team.  We all
know the countless issues where the Jets didn't support his growth (OLine,
skill positions, coaching).  But the first half INT he threw was mindless
and makes you wonder if he'll ever be a franchise QB.  You just can't throw
into triple coverage when you're almost in FG position.  It makes you question
his ability to see coverages and situational awareness.  There are multiple
teams that could be looking for a QB (PIT, IND, NE, JAX, DEN, WSH, MIN?)
maybe we can get a #2.  But with the questions about Darnold's game and his
rookie deal running out the best we may get is a #3.  Amazing that his "era"
could close so soon

Defense

- Quinnen Williams has grown and has flashed his Alabama talents.  He's on pace
for 63 Tackles, 7 Sacks and 17 TFL's which is the range of production I wanted.
Now its on Douglas to get multiple edge rushers in the off-season where the new
DC can have outside pressure from them with Williams applying the inside pressure.
If proper moves are made we may actually see an NFL caliber pass rush

- I like the potential of John Franklin-Myers and Bryce Huff.  Both have shown
athleticism and the ability to penetrate in their limited reps.  I want to see 
more of them down the stretch to determine if they could be starters or JAGs
going forward

- I want to see more Blake Cashman at ILB. Avery Williamson isn't going to be
here going forward and could be traded.  We need to see if Cashman can stay
on the field and produce as the "speed/coverage" ILB

- Bradley McDougald has checked out and needs to go.  Marcus Maye needs to be
re-signed as the veteran/stabilizer in the secondary.  Bless Austin, Bryce Hall
and Ashtyn Davis all need to be elevated to starters.  Let them take their lumps
this year but they could be a young, talented and cheap group next year  

Spot on about JFM and Huff. 

Agree 100% on McDougald.

Austin is getting better. Adding Hall to the secondary can only help if he is back physically to where he was pre-injury

[Jet_Engine1]

8 hours ago, KRL said:

One name I totally forgot is Jabari Zuniga, WE HAVE TO SEE HIM!!!

[SAR I]

35 minutes ago, Bungaman said:

"Gase developing Becton?" I hope not!

Whoa there, Nelly.

If Gase is personally responsible for making Darnold bust then he certainly is personally responsible for making Becton look like an All Pro. 

You can't pick and choose.  You can't say that the players who suck do so because of Gase and the players who rock are because of osmosis.

SAR I

[CanadaSteve]

1 hour ago, KRL said:

Fields definitely should be looked at if we don't get #1.  My
biggest problem with him is when he runs the ball he acts like
a RB and not a QB.  He takes on too much contact and that could
get him hurt.  Fields needs to slide and look for the sidelines

While a problem, I think that is something that can be taught and something he can learn.

[pdxgreen]

Herndon is so "soft hands" it isn't even funny. Boy.  What a let down.  I thought TE was one position we'd be okay in.

[MicDrass1]

Brenden Knox ...... Marshall rb ..... reigning cusa player of the year.  A very patient rb ...... great vision

[Maxman]

3 hours ago, SAR I said:

Nor would Douglas want to with the way Gase is developing Becton. 

SAR I

Agree. I love the way Gase got an undersized Becton and gave him a new meal plan to help him get to 363 lbs. Thanks Adam the recipes are helping!

[JetBlue]

12 hours ago, KRL said:

One name I totally forgot is Jabari Zuniga, WE HAVE TO SEE HIM!!!

Exactly.  That is who I am really waiting to see.  If he can get healthy and provide some semblance of a pass rush than JD may have hit this draft out of the park.   At this point the only thing with watching this team for is to see how the rookies perform and develop the rest of the way.  (With the possible exception of a few 2nd year players like Q Williams and Bless Austin...)