hmhertz Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 NY Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker uncertain he'll be ready for Week 1 in 2024 Yesterday, 07:19 PM NY Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker uncertain he'll be ready for Week 1 in 2024 Alijah Vera-Tucker might not be ready for the start of the 2024 season By Justin Fried | 9:00 AM EST The NY Jets will be looking to make some changes to their offensive line in the future, but one player they're relying on to be an important part of the unit in 2024 is Alijah Vera-Tucker. Vera-Tucker has missed large parts of the last two seasons due to injury, but the former first-round pick remains the team's most talented offensive lineman and is penciled into a starting role next season. The Jets haven't decided where they plan to play Vera-Tucker in 2024, but he will be counted on as a cornerstone of the team's offense. That is, of course, if he's healthy. Vera-Tucker spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since the torn Achilles he suffered in October, and he provided an update of sorts on his injury rehab. It wasn't necessarily a positive update, although it wasn't a negative update either. Vera-Tucker told reporters that doctors have yet to provide a timeline for his recovery from injury and that his status for Week 1 is still up in the air. The former USC star mentioned that his injury was not a "traditional" Achilles tear, in the sense that the tear occurred higher in his calf than the usual spot. This could cause complications with his rehab process and potentially increase the time it takes for him to recover. That much remains to be seen, but Vera-Tucker is happy about one thing. The Jets won't be playing in Denver in 2024. Vera-Tucker has suffered season-ending injuries in consecutive seasons, both of which came on the road in October games against the Broncos. The Jets will actually play the Broncos again in 2024, but this time, it'll be at MetLife Stadium. Jets head coach Robert Saleh made it clear on Monday that the team plans to keep Vera-Tucker at one position next season, suggesting that the constant position switching could've contributed to his injury troubles. A torn triceps ended Vera-Tucker's 2022 season after just seven games, while the torn Achilles cut his 2023 season short after only five. When healthy, Vera-Tucker has been the Jets' best offensive lineman, but consecutive major injuries have some concerned about his future health. The Jets will hope to see Vera-Tucker on the field come Week 1, but there's a good chance he will miss most, if not all, of the summer and potentially some regular-season time. It would be wise for the Jets to have contingency plans. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Carter is the boy o e who can drive a drunk Downing. Give him a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neckdemon Posted January 11 Popular Post Share Posted January 11 vera tucker can't be relied on for next year. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, neckdemon said: vera tucker can't be relied on for next year. Yup. Which means 4 of the 5 OL position needs to be replaced in the off-season. Does anyone think Joe Douglas is up to that task? The guy didn't even attempt to fill the either T position last off-season with capable starters. How can anyone expect him to fill 4 spots on the OL? This with a 41 year old QB coming off a season ending ACL. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, FidelioJet said: Yup. Which means 4 of the 5 OL position needs to be replaced in the off-season. Does anyone think Joe Douglas is up to that task? The guy didn't even attempt to fill the either T position last off-season with capable starters. How can anyone expect him to fill 4 spots on the OL? This with a 41 year old QB coming off a season ending ACL. it's the grim reality. chances are the o-line isn't very good next year either. maybe a bit better, but it's gonna be tough to find 4 quality starters. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I think they need to plan on AVT not being ready for game one. Sounds like he’ll need to be brought along slowly. This just eans Douglas will need to make sure he gets some solid depth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68JET11 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 This solidifies the reality that we're going to have to take at least 2-3 OL in the draft, and 2-3 in FA. Anything less will be a complete disaster. Right now that is the most important position on the team. We can live with the promotions of Brownlee and Irvwin next year along with the courting of other FA's. Rogers should have plenty of time this offseason to practice with the lot. I also think that Ruckert, Conklin, Yeboah, and Kuntz should work out as our TE's, giving us more flexibility to get another WR in FA. If I'm JD and I want to keep my job, this is the direction I'm leaning for my 2024 plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, FidelioJet said: Yup. Which means 4 of the 5 OL position needs to be replaced in the off-season. Does anyone think Joe Douglas is up to that task? The guy didn't even attempt to fill the either T position last off-season with capable starters. How can anyone expect him to fill 4 spots on the OL? This with a 41 year old QB coming off a season ending ACL. I wouldn’t let him pick a parking spot at an all you can eat buffet. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRUNO Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Can't someone invent bionic legs for these guys already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, neckdemon said: vera tucker can't be relied on for next year. Or any other year really. Too injury prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Truth Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 With this news, Tomlinson will definitely be back next season. Ughhh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 34 minutes ago, Green Truth said: With this news, Tomlinson will definitely be back next season. Ughhh Becton too most likely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker89 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 hours ago, FidelioJet said: Yup. Which means 4 of the 5 OL position needs to be replaced in the off-season. Does anyone think Joe Douglas is up to that task? The guy didn't even attempt to fill the either T position last off-season with capable starters. How can anyone expect him to fill 4 spots on the OL? This with a 41 year old QB coming off a season ending ACL. I think we're toast.... warm buttery toast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmhertz Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Maybe we could get Carter to exchange places with Kimmel on the Epstein list. All the bastids who are on the list, I hope they hang tough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFlyer Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 It would be wise for the Jets to have contingency plans.....🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepster Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Having read this, I fully expect the Jets to assume that he's starting week 1 and do nothing to fill the position. By the time he rushed back (week 4), the o- line will be a disaster and he'll be seen as our saviour. He'll tear both achillies and rupture his spleen in week 6 when attempting to play centre, left tackle and right guard on the same play. After another catastrophic year of o-line play sees us collapse to 6-11, Bingo Bob and Jack Daniels will spread their arms wide and say "injuries, what can you do?" JD will promise that he'll concentrate on the o-line next year. Saleh will say that 2025 is going to be the year for the Jets because eagles can't fly backwards and the planets are due to align. Both will sign new 5 year contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustrian Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 It doesn't matter how good he is ... if he only has a minor scratch next year and misses a game after his achilles recovery you have to get rid of this guy ... if he stays healthy 2024, then ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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