Bronx Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/joe-tippmann-adjusting-to-the-speed-of-the-nfl Jets OL Coach Keith Carter Says Athletic Center ‘Can Rally the Troops and Bring Everybody with Him’ Throughout the spring, Jets rookie C Joe Tippmann got his first taste of the NFL. In addition to learning the new language of Nathaniel Hackett's offense, Tippmann had early engagements with one of the league's deepest defensive lines. "There is definitely an adjustment period," he said. "Overall breadth of the offense, more details that's an aspect, and then speed of the game. "The d-linemen out here are insanely good, fast, twitchy guys so that's something you have to account for. You kind of have to find these little tricks in areas to help you kind of fix that." Tippmann, a Wisconsin product selected in the second round (No. 43 overall) of April's NFL Draft, was an honorable mention All-Big Ten performer last season while allowing a single sack and 5 pressures over 338 pass-blocking snaps. According to PFF, Tippmann posted the Badgers' top run-blocking grade at 78. The Jets' recent OTAs served as an orientation of sorts for Tippmann as the physicality will pick up during training camp. "We're not going to bang obviously without having pads on, but it's a great set-up in my opinion for o-line and d-line to learn from the mental part of it: to go in slow motion and just work on your targeting, work on your technique and work on all that stuff," head coach Robert Saleh said. "So, while we may not be banging, so you may not be getting the physical part of it, he's definitely still going to get the mental part of it." Tippmann, who sported a mullet the night he was drafted, was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. After playing 11 snaps at guard for the Badgers in 2020, Tippmann stepped into a full-time role at center as a sophomore and did not give up a sack while appearing in 687 snaps. Entering the 2022 season, Tippmann earned a spot on Bruce Feldman's annual Freaks Listafter a 635-pound back squat, 455-pound bench, 4.31 pro agility time and 1. 56 10-yard split. "Center is kind of a unique position," said O-line coach Keith Carter. "They have to have great personality because they're kind of the glue of the offensive line, so they bring everybody together. So first and foremost, Joe is extremely personable and he's a guy that can rally the troops and bring everybody with him. He's very athletic, he's smart. So, I'm really excited for him and like all rookies — he's got a long way to go. But it's going to be really cool to see what happens when we put pads on and compete." Tippmann will compete for the center spot with Connor McGovern and free-agent addition Wes Schweitzer. McGovern, the only Jet to play all 1,114 snaps last season and a fixture in the middle from 2020-22, and LG Laken Tomlinson stayed in Tippmann's ear during voluntary workouts. "They really help to slow everything down and kind of tell me what I'm doing wrong and how I can fix it and how they kind of made the adjustment themselves," Tippmann said. "It's been really helpful." At 6-6, Tippmann is a giant on the inside. But he was the first center selected in the draft because the unique skyscraper can bend and he's excellent on the move. "I think I was with Max Unger in Seattle for two years, and Max (6-5, 305) was kind of a taller center," Carter said. "I think the truth is, at 6-6, it's kind of tall for center. But at the end of the day, you kind of know what your issues are and you've got to fight like crazy to get your pad level down and all those things. I think what makes him so special is he bends so well, and he moves so well. I wouldn't say it's as big of a hindrance as maybe it could be." While McGovern and Tomlinson will continue to aid Tippmann, the Wisconsin product will compete to block for the Jets' new quarterback who was making history in Green Bay for most of the past two decades in Aaron Rodgers. "It's been awesome, 18-year veteran," he said. "You can kind of feel it when he's in there. The calmness, the coolness that he has. It's kind of an effect that you can see spread throughout the whole offense." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 My favorite player of this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 good to hear they didn't bang without pads on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal N of Provo Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Bronx said: My favorite player of this draft. I don’t know who you are but the real Bronx would have posted this pic: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Hal N of Provo said: I don’t know who you are but the real Bronx would have posted this pic: I think you are a little mixed up buddy, try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Guard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Please don’t suck lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 I told you so... LMAO! Remember the AI results from the top posters? That bitch knows. @hmhertz @Barry McCockinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 On 7/4/2023 at 10:47 PM, Hal N of Provo said: I don’t know who you are but the real Bronx would have posted this pic: LMAO! Eat it buddy. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 6 minutes ago, Bronx said: I told you so... LMAO! Remember the AI results from the top posters? That bitch knows. @hmhertz @Barry McCockinner Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 1 minute ago, Barry McCockinner said: Huh? Receipts collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really, Jets Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 3 minutes ago, Bronx said: LMAO! Eat it buddy. So far he looks like he has the makings of a 10 yr. starter at RG. The kind of player we never seem to get. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Looking right now to be a home run pick for JD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 Just now, Really, Jets said: So far he looks like he has the makings of a 10 yr. starter at RG. The kind of player we never seem to get. Keep him at G. People are focused on him being at C, but I disagree. I think the center and left tackle will be addressed this offseason. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 3 minutes ago, Bronx said: Receipts collection. What are AI results from top posters and why was I tagged here? Has the homemade Ayahuasca not worn off yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 Just now, Ken Schroy said: Looking right now to be a home run pick for JD. I am rooting for McDonald, let's hope he can also become a starting caliber. Keep recruiting linemen from the Midwest, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas, Michigan, etc. I believe these guys develop stronger than those in warmer weather. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 5 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: What are AI results from top posters and why was I tagged here? Has the homemade Ayahuasca not worn off yet? Yes sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 7/4/2023 at 9:57 PM, Bronx said: Tippmann earned a spot on Bruce Feldman's annual Freaks Listafter a 635-pound back squat, 455-pound bench, 4.31 pro agility time and 1. 56 10-yard split. And good read. Thanks, Bronx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 7/4/2023 at 9:59 PM, Barry McCockinner said: good to hear they didn't bang without pads on. You always, always wear protection when you're gonna bang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 How far we’ve come since the depth chart drama. Tippman has been fantastic since entering the lineup. I think I read somewhere that he’s the highest rated OL rookie. That’s big time to start 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 He looks good. When he locks on, he doesnt get pushed back. Meanwhile, McGovern gets bullrushed into the QB throughout every game, which kills playss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Mcgovern is not good. Tippman would be starting C right now if AVT didn’t have to move to RT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsfaninNorthHollywood Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, pointman said: You always, always wear protection when you're gonna bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, Barton said: He looks good. When he locks on, he doesnt get pushed back. Meanwhile, McGovern gets bullrushed into the QB throughout every game, which kills playss. Mcgovern is a horrible player. Another sh!tty vet this coaching staff just cant get enough of. Tippy is a C. That is his long term position and he should be playing there now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 32 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said: That is his long term position He is dominating the guard position and that's probably more suitable for his statue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MykePM Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 3 hours ago, Sonny Werblin said: Mcgovern is not good. Tippman would be starting C right now if AVT didn’t have to move to RT There’s going to be some tough choices when (if?) Duane Brown is ready to play again. Will Brown stay on the bench, or will they decide that the “best five” includes Brown over Tomlinson or McGovern? If they finally pull the plug on Tomlinson, we could see AVT back at left guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 4 hours ago, MykePM said: There’s going to be some tough choices when (if?) Duane Brown is ready to play again. Will Brown stay on the bench, or will they decide that the “best five” includes Brown over Tomlinson or McGovern? If they finally pull the plug on Tomlinson, we could see AVT back at left guard. I haven’t noticed much good or bad about Tomlinson this season so far, but when a play gets blown up by the D line it seems like Mcgovern is the, or one of the, culprits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really, Jets Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 9 hours ago, Bronx said: Keep him at G. People are focused on him being at C, but I disagree. I think the center and left tackle will be addressed this offseason. McGovern is so atrocious that maybe need to shift Tippmann to C, at least for a few starts. Try Schweitzer at RG when he is healthy. It's difficult to watch McGovern at C. Why is Joe D. so married to this guy?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 11 hours ago, Bronx said: Keep him at G. People are focused on him being at C, but I disagree. I think the center and left tackle will be addressed this offseason. If they address LT, then Becton moves to RT and AVT to LG. That puts Tippman at C where he belongs. At that point, any decent RG will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 28 minutes ago, JetPotato said: If they address LT, then Becton moves to RT and AVT to LG. That puts Tippman at C where he belongs. At that point, any decent RG will do. Isn't he too tall for the position? Will he dominate the C as good as the G position? He is putting pro bowl type of numbers, why derail it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, Really, Jets said: McGovern is so atrocious that maybe need to shift Tippmann to C, at least for a few starts. Try Schweitzer at RG when he is healthy. It's difficult to watch McGovern at C. Why is Joe D. so married to this guy?! Post of the week right here. Put Tippy at Center!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 He’s looking like a home run pick. I think the offseason approach should be 1) resign Becton to play RT 2) Draft LT in the 1st. There are 3 guys who are likely going to be viewed as better prospects than Broderick Jones. We should be able to draft one. 3) Get the best interior lineman we can fine and put Tippmann and AVT in the other two spots. Those guys have the ability to be good at multiple spots. No need to pencil them into a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 12 hours ago, Bronx said: Keep him at G. People are focused on him being at C, but I disagree. I think the center and left tackle will be addressed this offseason. Seriously Dude’s been our best OL over the past two weeks. What the hell is this obsession with him at center when many scouts thought he would be a better fit at OG in the pros anyway? Keep Tippmann and AVT where they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, Really, Jets said: McGovern is so atrocious that maybe need to shift Tippmann to C, at least for a few starts. Try Schweitzer at RG when he is healthy. It's difficult to watch McGovern at C. Why is Joe D. so married to this guy?! The coaching staff decides the lineup not Joe Douglas. It made sense to sign him though as he’s at least an ok backup. Injuries can happen. I agree the coaches should try Tippmann at center though. They basically have to decide who are the best two players between McGovern, Schweitzer, Laken and Brown. Then play Becton, AVT and Tippmann accordingly. My hunch is also that your suggested lineup is best. Becton, Laken, Tippmann, Schweitzer, AVT. The OL is improving though. They looked solid against KC. So I’m also not against just staying pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 9 minutes ago, Untouchable said: Seriously Dude’s been our best OL over the past two weeks. What the hell is this obsession with him at center when many scouts thought he would be a better fit at OG in the pros anyway? Keep Tippmann and AVT where they are. The same type of obsession that this current organization had on Zach WIlson, year one because of his draft pedigree. Unbelievable decision by this organization. I understand that he had all the skills of the world, but with a COVID year and all the variances leading to the draft, and still named him the starter without any QB competition...unreal! Do you know how many fans supported this? I know the above is indirectly connected with Tippman (yes @Joe W. Namath, please stop the Tippy BS pussification), but the fact that we get solely focused on draft position vs off season competition is an atrocious thought process. Edited: Many players have been reposition from their original college position and these players have had pro bowl type of careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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