ncjetman Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Since we already have at least 3 jag iol I’m having trouble understanding JD’s play here - last two guys signed are worse than what we have now - no chance they represent upgrades to Lewis/Conner/ GVR - Douglas made great pick with Benton but every other ol signing since day one has been underwhelming- he better be planning to draft 2 good iol prospects or else we are in trouble - and if that’s the plan why sign these guys? Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, ncjetman said: Since we already have at least 3 jag iol I’m having trouble understanding JD’s play here - last two guys signed are worse than what we have now - no chance they represent upgrades to Lewis/Conner/ GVR - Douglas made great pick with Benton but every other ol signing since day one has been underwhelming- he better be planning to draft 2 good iol prospects or else we are in trouble - and if that’s the plan why sign these guys? Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app you know we need back ups right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 JAGS R US 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slats Posted April 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2021 Because offensive linemen sometimes take a while to develop. Players the Jets have taken and let go have gone on to be starters elsewhere. A guy like this -whose name I don’t know- could be the next guy who jumps from practice squad fodder to player. It costs next to nothing, with zero commitment. It’s buying a scratch-off that’s almost certainly a loser but could win you a million bucks. If you lose your dollar, you really don’t care. But if you hit... 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjetman Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 presumably we draft 1 or 2 iol’s who can step in immediately- then existing guys compete for one starting job or backup rolls - i’d rather Lewis and/or GVR as backups than these guysSent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 i'm sure this has already been answered but besides needing bodies for back ups and camp fodder it looks like douglas is looking to the draft as the primary means to get the top flight oline talent. this is good considering top free agents like thuney and conklin demand some pretty hefty salaries. and you never know with some guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Larz Posted April 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2021 What, no hall of famers available on the cheap 3 weeks into free agency? weird 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Depth. Competition. Scheme fit. Young vets can play right away. Draft best player available by utilizing free agency to fill holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjetman Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 if either of these two guys plays more than a series a game our new qb is screwed Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, BornJetsFan1983 said: you know we need back ups right? Do we need backups that are absolutely horrendous? I mean this last guy hasn’t played since 2018. Feeney is one of the worst rated linemen in the league last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSY14 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 hours ago, slats said: Because offensive linemen sometimes take a while to develop. Players the Jets have taken and let go have gone on to be starters elsewhere. A guy like this -whose name I don’t know- could be the next guy who jumps from practice squad fodder to player. It costs next to nothing, with zero commitment. It’s buying a scratch-off that’s almost certainly a loser but could win you a million bucks. If you lose your dollar, you really don’t care. But if you hit... How many throw away players that we picked up turned into something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengeek Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 J E T S: Jag Employment & Tenure Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jago Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Just Enlist These Scrubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisaynon Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 hours ago, slats said: Because offensive linemen sometimes take a while to develop. Players the Jets have taken and let go have gone on to be starters elsewhere. A guy like this -whose name I don’t know- could be the next guy who jumps from practice squad fodder to player. It costs next to nothing, with zero commitment. It’s buying a scratch-off that’s almost certainly a loser but could win you a million bucks. If you lose your dollar, you really don’t care. But if you hit... This really is the most annoying thing about offensive lineman. Matt Slauson we developed but he didnt become great until after his rookie contract and we ended up losing him to Chicago. It's hard to develop lineman, it takes them awhile and usually its at the tail end of their rookie contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, heymangold said: Do we need backups that are absolutely horrendous? I mean this last guy hasn’t played since 2018. Feeney is one of the worst rated linemen in the league last year. Feeney was very poorly rated but the guy had the most snaps out of all o -lineman in the NFL last season or close to it. That’s got to mean something right? At least he’s dependably bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Because there’s 53 men on a roster us an entire practice squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Larz said: What, no hall of famers available on the cheap 3 weeks into free agency? weird It's amazing that people get upset over depth signings. If JD came out and said that we are not drafting OL in the draft because of this signing I could see the issue but the team needs X amount of bodies for camp and in case of a rash of injuries. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 45 minutes ago, JETSY14 said: How many throw away players that we picked up turned into something? So Joe Douglas should quit taking fliers because the last few guys sucked? And again, what does it hurt? You’re bitching about a guy who -even after signing this contract- is just hoping to make it to training camp. This is bottom of the roster stuff that’s gonna be filled by somebody regardless, and JD is just plucking from the best of what’s left in FA before the draft. If you’re criticizing moves like this, you’re just looking for something to criticize. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybighead Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 4 hours ago, BornJetsFan1983 said: you know we need back ups right? All we have is backups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Benton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embrace the Suck Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Camp fodder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Because there’s a game Sunday and we need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSY14 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, slats said: So Joe Douglas should quit taking fliers because the last few guys sucked? And again, what does it hurt? You’re bitching about a guy who -even after signing this contract- is just hoping to make it to training camp. This is bottom of the roster stuff that’s gonna be filled by somebody regardless, and JD is just plucking from the best of what’s left in FA before the draft. If you’re criticizing moves like this, you’re just looking for something to criticize. Quality vs quantity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 8 hours ago, heymangold said: Do we need backups that are absolutely horrendous? I mean this last guy hasn’t played since 2018. Feeney is one of the worst rated linemen in the league last year. The guy is better than what we had and feeney was one of worst startes....i.e. best back ups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Sammybighead said: All we have is backups Lol no c'mon man we have starters...guy who would actually start on other teams...not just the jets... That is my bench mark to establish starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 We need players for training campSent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 14 hours ago, ncjetman said: Since we already have at least 3 jag iol I’m having trouble understanding JD’s play here - last two guys signed are worse than what we have now - no chance they represent upgrades to Lewis/Conner/ GVR - Douglas made great pick with Benton but every other ol signing since day one has been underwhelming- he better be planning to draft 2 good iol prospects or else we are in trouble - and if that’s the plan why sign these guys? Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app First year following the sport, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBarrioJets Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Wtf is a good lol prospect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 10 hours ago, JETSY14 said: How many throw away players that we picked up turned into something? Enough that you keep picking them up Is your plan no backups because backups usually arent known and proven good enough to be relied on as starters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 14 hours ago, BornJetsFan1983 said: you know we need back ups right? The guys who start are backups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSY14 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 30 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: Enough that you keep picking them up Is your plan no backups because backups usually arent known and proven good enough to be relied on as starters We are picking up guys that were released by 4 teams in less than a year and a half... Another that was Ranked as the worst center in the league and ranked 50 th out of all guards. How about a little quality. Better yet I would take a unknown young kid that was undrafted instead of the garbage we are getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, JETSY14 said: We are picking up guys that were released by 4 teams in less than a year and a half... Another that was Ranked as the worst center in the league and ranked 50 th out of all guards. How about a little quality. Better yet I would take a unknown young kid that was undrafted instead of the garbage we are getting You also do know that players are signed to fill spots for camp only, to keep the real players fresh. That these players if they dont prove they belong can be cut. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBarrioJets Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, JETSY14 said: We are picking up guys that were released by 4 teams in less than a year and a half... Another that was Ranked as the worst center in the league and ranked 50 th out of all guards. How about a little quality. Better yet I would take a unknown young kid that was undrafted instead of the garbage we are getting You clearly have no idea how roster construction works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Injury prone twink QB with a bottom 3 Offensive Line and Brian Hoyer as the backup this will end well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSY14 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: You also do know that players are signed to fill spots for camp only, to keep the real players fresh. That these players if they dont prove they belong can be cut. Right? Let's see if we can talk a couple players out of retirement and get them to fill some spots on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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