Popular Post 32EBoozer Posted September 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2021 https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-jets/tim-ward-jets-next-franklin-myers/ Jets Claim Tim Ward From Kansas City Chiefs Although his name doesn’t come with a catchy acronym, Tim Ward’s upside potential reminds me of the Jets’ new starting edge rusher. As team reporter Eric Allen tweeted, head coach Robert Saleh told Jets media that Ward has “freakish ability” during a press conference on September 1. He elaborated: “[Ward is] long, he’s big, he’s got great bend, he’s got tremendous lower half and it’s just a matter of getting him into our wide-nine style of play and seeing if we can take the harness off him.” The 6-foot-6 pass-rusher didn’t graduate from the biggest college in the nation (Old Dominion), but neither did Franklin-Myers who went to Stephen F. Austin. The only difference is that Ward went undrafted. The NFL situation also struck me as similar to JFM’s. Ward is coming from a stacked Super Bowl roster that made it to the championship game in back-to-back seasons. Similar to the Rams, the Chiefs had to make some tough decisions and the hawkish Douglas swooped in at an opportune moment. Ward only played in one game his rookie campaign, but started it and received 57 defensive snaps. He finished with one sack in the contest off two quarterback pressures, adding five solo tackles which included one that was for a loss. An eye-opening debut to say the least. Ward’s Preseason Numbers Were Ridiculous If you thought the ex-Chief had good statistics during his only regular-season appearance, take a look at his preseason numbers in 2021. According to Pro Football Focus, Ward earned an all-encompassing 75.6 grade on defense with outstanding 78.6 pass-rush marks and solid 63.6 scores on run defense. The ferocious prospect accumulated three sacks and six total tackles while forcing two fumbles. Michael Nania of Jets X-Factor determined that Ward’s pass-rush grade actually jumped up to a phenomenal 91.1 in “true pass set situations,” or “unhindered 1-on-1 battles.” As Douglas and Saleh always say, they’re looking for edge rushers that can win their one-on-ones and Ward has done so with authority thus far in his career. Watch him fly around the edge in NYJ Matt’s tweet below. This is a special talent that doesn’t just fall into an organization’s lap too often. He’ll have to adapt to first-team offensive lines as he develops his craft, but there’s reason to believe that Douglas may have struck gold on waivers once again 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 [Someone on the Jets] says [Some player on the Jets] has “freakish ability” and clicks gonna click. SAR I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Not saying Ward will work out, and certainly signs are not good for a similarly freakish kind of athlete in Zuniga. But athletes are what you need to look for at EDGE as often as possible, and you just see who sticks. Especially in Saleh’s scheme that requires at least 6 guys who can rush the passer, in rotation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy 2 Times Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 The season is back on!!! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnnyLV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Apparently he was a favorite on the KC board and they were pissed to lose him. Doesn't mean a lot though we all bemoaned the loss of many of the future members of UFCW LocaL 606 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoot-Face Posted September 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, johnnysd said: Apparently he was a favorite on the KC board and they were pissed to lose him. Doesn't mean a lot though we all bemoaned the loss of many of the future members of UFCW LocaL 606 Yeah, but he's no future-Hall of Famer Kenny Yeboah A++ quality. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Our Cam Wake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yeah I lurked around and KC fans were so upset he got cut. Hopefully this guy can be a blessing! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Spoot-Face said: Yeah, but he's no future-Hall of Famer Kenny Yeboah A++ quality. Here in 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Claymation Posted September 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2021 You might know me by my other name…Star Ward. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Ghost said: Yeah I lurked around and KC fans were so upset he got cut. Hopefully this guy can be a blessing! ... and hopefully not a Blessuan! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Leave no turd unstoned, or something like that ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlie Brown Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Ward is a steal.. KC was hoping that he would slip through but due to injuries to the LB group they had to beef up that area. No one wanted Ward gone on KC, he really does have potential! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That’s the kind of player you look for after final cuts. Hopefully he turns into a player that contributes and fills a need. Sounds like he has the physical tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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