Popular Post Shockwave Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 How in the world do we pass on this guy? The Link Below has Film stuff. But if we are running a 4-3 this type of player that could stay on the field all 3 downs surely does not come along often. Davis is on a 1 year deal. Mosely is on his way out. We literally have nothing there and this is a team captain. How is this not a slam dunk? JOK is also ranked as a top 15 player by multiple outlets(Pauline and Jermiah). Let's NOT trade down and lock in a stud. https://jetsxfactor.com/2021/04/13/should-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-be-on-new-york-jets-radar-in-first-round-film/ Quote For a long while, the New York Jets have lacked linebackers who could adequately get the job done in coverage. In a modern NFL where offenses are hellbent upon creating and exploiting mismatches in the passing game, that’s a major problem. C.J. Mosley was signed to put an end to those problems back in 2019, but with him off the field for all but two games, the Jets have experienced familiarly brutal results from their linebackers in coverage. While Mosley will be returning and former Lions first-round pick Jarrad Davis will be joining him, the Jets still need a third linebacker to fill out Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s base 4-3 defense, so they will certainly have the position on their radar entering the draft. How early they choose to target it is anyone’s guess, but it remains a need. Blake Cashman is the only viable option on the roster to compete for that third spot, but he certainly has not proven enough on the field – or stayed on it for long enough – to be considered more than a wild card at this point. Mosley is the prototype MIKE linebacker, possessing the leadership, football IQ, and play recognition proficiency to man the middle of the defense. He also has the ability to slide over and effectively play either the weak side and strong side if the situation calls for it, possessing enough coverage talent and open-field tackling ability to handle the weak side and enough power and size to handle the strong side. Newly-signed Jarrad Davis is a good fit for the SAM linebacker role, primarily rotating in for certain situations to handle the strong side of the formation where his physical tools can shine and his weaknesses with play recognition and in space can be hidden. You could also see him at MIKE sometimes. In particular, what the Jets could really use at the position is a prototype WILL linebacker – a smaller, rangier, more agile player who thrives in coverage, can cover a lot of ground, and can be utilized in a variety of unique ways across the formation. That’s what they lack most at the moment with the 250-pound Mosley and 245-pound Davis leading the depth chart. Davis is not a great coverage player (he showed progress in 2020 but has to maintain it for more than one year), and while Mosley certainly is, he’s a classic middle linebacker (and a great one at that), not someone who can or should be asked to move around too much. Enter Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. If the Jets are willing to select a linebacker with their first-round pick via the Seahawks at No. 23 overall, Owusu-Koramoah is their guy, as he checks all of the boxes that they will be looking for their new WILL linebacker to check. Put him next to Mosley, and the Jets’ coverage at linebacker could be turned from a ghastly eyesore to a prime strength. Let’s dig into some of the aspects of Owusu-Koramoah’s game that make him an intriguing option for the Jets at No. 23. Versatility Owusu-Koramoah is eerily reminiscent of a unique player that the Jets had their eyes on about a month ago. On the second day of the free agency period, the Jets were reportedly one of the two finalists in the sweepstakes for Falcons safety Keanu Neal, who ended up signing with the Cowboys. Both teams pursued him with the idea of moving him to WILL linebacker. Neal stands at 6-foot-1 and 216 pounds and took on a sizable amount of snaps at nearly every defensive position outside of the defensive line for the Falcons in 2020, playing frequently at inside linebacker, strong safety, free safety, and slot corner. Perhaps the Jets could look to Owusu-Koramoah to fill the role they had in mind for Neal. Owusu-Koramoah was listed by Notre Dame at an extremely similar frame of 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds. Like Neal, he was a versatile chess piece for the Fighting Irish. In 2020, Owusu-Koramoah lined up in the slot on 50.7% of his snaps while lining up in the box as an inside linebacker on 33.2% of his snaps. He also played 13.6% of his snaps at outside linebacker and even played 2.5% of his snaps at outside cornerback or free safety. Owusu-Koramoah weighed in at 221 pounds at his pro day, perhaps a sign that he is bulking up a tad for the NFL. Coverage ability As you would expect from a player who has been trusted to take on such a wide array of roles throughout the defensive backfield, Owusu-Koramoah is renowned for his coverage ability first and foremost. Owusu-Koramoah earned a coverage grade of 82.3 at Pro Football Focus in 2020, placing at the 96th percentile among qualified FBS linebackers. Over 34 targets in his direction, Owusu-Koramoah allowed just eight conversions (1 TD and 7 first downs), a minuscule rate of 23.5% that placed at the 85th percentile. Blitzing Adding to his ability to make a positive impact in the passing game, Owusu-Koramoah is a dangerous blitzing threat. He picked up 27 pressures over 133 pass-rush snaps throughout his Notre Dame career, a standout pressure rate of 20.3% (2020 NFL LB average: 14.3%). Most notably, Owusu-Koramoah picked up 5.5 sacks in 2019 over only 54 opportunities to get after the quarterback. There aren’t many linebackers in the NFL who can do things like that at all, let alone consistently, which is the case for Owusu-Koramoah. Here, he puts another lockdown slot coverage rep on tape – and this is a special one, showcasing the breadth of his superstar potential. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Shockwave said: How in the world do we pass on this guy? The Link Below has Film stuff. But if we are running a 4-3 this type of player that could stay on the field all 3 downs surely does not come along often. Davis is on a 1 year deal. Mosely is on his way out. We literally have nothing there and this is a team captain. How is this not a slam dunk? JOK is also ranked as a top 15 player by multiple outlets(Pauline and Jermiah). Let's NOT trade down and lock in a stud. https://jetsxfactor.com/2021/04/13/should-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-be-on-new-york-jets-radar-in-first-round-film/ easy... he's 215 lbs... he's Not playing LB in the NFL... he'll be playing safety. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJet Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just now, Shockwave said: How in the world do we pass on this guy? The Link Below has Film stuff. But if we are running a 4-3 this type of player that could stay on the field all 3 downs surely does not come along often. Davis is on a 1 year deal. Mosely is on his way out. We literally have nothing there and this is a team captain. How is this not a slam dunk? JOK is also ranked as a top 15 player by multiple outlets(Pauline and Jermiah). Let's NOT trade down and lock in a stud. https://jetsxfactor.com/2021/04/13/should-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-be-on-new-york-jets-radar-in-first-round-film/ Couldn't agree more. I never considered JOK much because I never thought he'd be a realistic option and I wanted to go o-line first. Also, there were good LBers that will be available in the 3rd, and that's no longer an option. Well we went o-line in a big way and got the guy best suited for what we're doing. This is a slam dunk no brainer in my humble opinion. We need a LB, an instant starter, and JOK is a star calibre player that coud become the face of this defense making plays all over the field. This is a gift falling in our laps - unless JAX pounces, which is very possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvispookie Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Man.. i dont know about his size though. He is electric.. no doubt.. but like someone else said - "he is best suited for a safety". Everything you read about him talks of him as a "hybrid".. not sure if thats a good thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, jetsons said: easy... he's 215 lbs... he's Not playing LB in the NFll... he'll be playing safety. He was 221 at his pro day. Deon Jones of the Falcons was 222 at the combine 5 years ago and got re-signed to a massive contract. It’s not that small for a linebacker any more. The 49ers starters last year are listed at 228, 230, and 230. He’s playing linebacker and he’s probably going to outplay his draft position by a wide margin. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJet Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, jetsons said: easy... he's 215 lbs... he's Not playing LB in the NFll... he'll be playing safety. You'll have to know how to use him. Jim Mora specifically mentioned Jeff Ulbrich, DC of the Jets, as one of the guys who would know exactly how to use him in this video, that is very worthwhile viewing. https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-nfl-draft-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-jim-mora 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_O_Brien Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Owusu-Koromoah or trade down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBarrioJets Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 NE is back to running 2 TE sets. We need LBs who can cover. Unless they really love one of the WR prospects, it's a no brainer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, derp said: He was 221 at his pro day. Deon Jones of the Falcons was 222 at the combine 5 years ago and got re-signed to a massive contract. It’s not that small for a linebacker any more. The 49ers starters last year are listed at 228, 230, and 230. He’s playing linebacker and he’s probably going to outplay his draft position by a wide margin. The majority of posters here decried macc for drafting the "Tiny Backer" Darron Lee... who is 6'1 232 lbs. ... whereas JOK is listed as 6'1 215 lbs., if Lee was the "Tiny Backer" what is JOK? the "itsy bitsy backer"? 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Crusher Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 26 minutes ago, jetsons said: easy... he's 215 lbs... he's Not playing LB in the NFL... he'll be playing safety. Dude stop already , we traded him to Seattle 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ElBarrioJets Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just now, jetsons said: The majority of posters here decried macc for drafting the "Tiny Backer" Darron Lee... who is 6'1 232 lbs. ... whereas JOK is listed as 6'1 215 lbs., if Lee was the "Tiny Backer" what is OKC? the "itsy bitsy backer"? The stupidity was drafting Darron Lee to be a 3-4 ILB. He was TINY for a 3-4. JOK is ideal size for a 4-3. JOK is a prototypical 4-3 OLB. We don't have any of those. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Much rather have Ojulari if we were taking a LB'er. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I would prefer offense but he would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. He’s a 4-3 OLB and can cover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, jetsons said: The majority of posters here decried macc for drafting the "Tiny Backer" Darron Lee... who is 6'1 232 lbs. ... whereas JOK is listed as 6'1 215 lbs., if Lee was the "Tiny Backer" what is JOK? the "itsy bitsy backer"? Different D schemes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, ElBarrioJets said: NE is back to running 2 TE sets. We need LBs who can cover. Unless they really love one of the WR prospects, it's a no brainer I was more concerned about this when I thought that Miami was gonna draft Pitts, but the point still stands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Quote Should LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah be on New York Jets’ radar in first round? Apparently not, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, ElBarrioJets said: NE is back to running 2 TE sets. We need LBs who can cover. Unless they really love one of the WR prospects, it's a no brainer With 2 mediocre tight ends. They don't have gronk and hernandez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ElBarrioJets Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, slats said: I was more concerned about this when I thought that Miami was gonna draft Pitts, but the point still stands. Gesicki destroys us in every game too so it's a longstanding problem. As much as I lean toward Teven Jenkins, I feel like the Jets can find someone to sit for a year in Rounds 4-6 and take over for Fant next year. As much as I want a CB, I'm not jazzed about any of these 2nd round guys. Sign Steven Nelson/Poole and roll with the young guys. As much as I want WR, I think you're better served just picking a speed guy in the 4th to complement the existing group. JOK is an instant starter and a massive improvement for the whole unit. Sign me up. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBarrioJets Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ghost420 said: With 2 mediocre tight ends. They don't have gronk and hernandez The Jets can't cover mediocre tight ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, ElBarrioJets said: The stupidity was drafting Darron Lee to be a 3-4 ILB. He was TINY for a 3-4. JOK is ideal size for a 4-3. JOK is a prototypical 4-3 OLB. We don't have any of those. ?... if he gained 10-15 lbs he would be prototypical but as he is now... he is not... I would not be against the pick as we have good defensive coaches who I believe would put him in the best position related to his abilities... If we take him, first drinks on me. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, K_O_Brien said: and JD recoups his 2 3rd rounders. ?... personally I would prefer not trading down that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBarrioJets Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, jetsons said: ?... if he gained 10-15 lbs he would be prototypical but as he is now... he is not... I would not be against the pick as we have good defensive coaches who I believe would put him in the best position related to his abilities... If we take him, first drinks on me. ? Ya he is. Deion Jones plays in the 220s. If we're blown away with a trade offer, by all means, take it. But if we stay, he's the most logical pick for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, jetsons said: The majority of posters here decried macc for drafting the "Tiny Backer" Darron Lee... who is 6'1 232 lbs. ... whereas JOK is listed as 6'1 215 lbs., if Lee was the "Tiny Backer" what is JOK? the "itsy bitsy backer"? Lee was a small pass rushing LB with poor coverage skills. JOK is small but can play multiple roles well. He can rush the passer but also is a very good coverage LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftylarry Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I was wondering if in the wide nine where the off tackle play is hard to defend and you need a run stopping safety , if he could keep slim, he played 216-218 for ND last season and act as an SS for us, he pretty much Jamal ADAMS sized before he added 5-7 lbs for the proday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just now, Leftylarry said: I was wondering if in the wide nine where the off tackle play is hard to defend and you need a run stopping safety , if he could keep slim, he played 216-218 for ND last season and act as an SS for us, he pretty much Jamal ADAMS sized before he added 5-7 lbs for the proday. He would take over where Jamal left off... just hopefully without the insanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, jetsons said: The majority of posters here decried macc for drafting the "Tiny Backer" Darron Lee... who is 6'1 232 lbs. ... whereas JOK is listed as 6'1 215 lbs., if Lee was the "Tiny Backer" what is JOK? the "itsy bitsy backer"? Because one bust the Jets drafted several years ago is indicative of what size you need to be to play linebacker in the NFL. Not sure why what he’s listed at is relevant when he was heavier at his pro day. On top of that, the Jets were playing a 3-4 at the time they drafted Lee, their inside linebackers were taking on guards. Lee was very undersized for that role and soft on top of it. Different scheme, different role, better player, later draft pick. Bad comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertow Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I would rather they take Nick Bolton ,Cox, or Werner later on but if they think he fits the defense I would be fine with it. I do prefer o-line or TE tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, K_O_Brien said: That would be bananas. Recoup those 3’s real proper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, undertow said: I would rather they take Nick Bolton ,Cox, or Werner later on but if they think he fits the defense I would be fine with it. Browning out of Ohio St is a good one too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defense Wins Championships Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I love him but are you kidding me? Jet fans would hate him just like you all hated Jamal Adams because he doesn't get any INTs. He's not big enough for LB so he'd be used as a hybrid Safety/LB. Like like #33. This kid could have 100 tackles, 10 sacks and All-Pro and you guys would still HATE him all because he doesn't get "INTs". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 JOK is probably the consensus highest ranked player on the board. It's soooo tempting but so is Tevin Jenkins to absolutely complete the OL for Zach Wilson plus have an heir to RT when Fant moves on after this year or perhaps in two years. Elijah Moore is a new younger Crowder. Any of these three and I'll be ecstatic. But JOK makes a ton of sense to cover backs and TE's. He's explosive with a great demeanor and is a college captain who will be an NFL captain one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, Shockwave said: How in the world do we pass on this guy? The Link Below has Film stuff. But if we are running a 4-3 this type of player that could stay on the field all 3 downs surely does not come along often. Davis is on a 1 year deal. Mosely is on his way out. We literally have nothing there and this is a team captain. How is this not a slam dunk? JOK is also ranked as a top 15 player by multiple outlets(Pauline and Jermiah). Let's NOT trade down and lock in a stud. https://jetsxfactor.com/2021/04/13/should-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-be-on-new-york-jets-radar-in-first-round-film/ Kid has instincts on the defensive side of the ball you just can’t teach. There will be 31 teams kicking themselves for passing this guy by hopefully the Jets are not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, K_O_Brien said: move down 10 spots and get those picks back. GM of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, elvispookie said: Man.. i dont know about his size though. He is electric.. no doubt.. but like someone else said - "he is best suited for a safety". Everything you read about him talks of him as a "hybrid".. not sure if thats a good thing or not. Jamal Adams 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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