Predicted 53 man roster after Preseason Game #2

[Sarge4Tide]

OFFENSE (24)
QUARTERBACK (2)
8 Aaron Rogers QB 6-2 223 California
2 Tyrod Taylor QB 6-1 217 Virginia Tech
3 Jordan Travis QB 6-2 212 (Injured Reserve)

RUNNING BACK (4)
20 Breece Hall RB 6-1 220 Iowa State
0 Braelon Allen RB 6-2 245 Wisconsin
32 Isaiah Davis RB 6-0 218 South Dakota State
25 Israel Abanikanda RB 5-11 215 Pittsburgh (Last 5 to make it) - Not sure he helps on special teams, but he seems to have improved

WIDE RECEIVER (6)
5 Garrett Wilson WR 6-0 192 Ohio State
17 Malachi Corley WR 5-11 210 Western Kentucky
10 Allen Lazard WR 6-5 227 Iowa State
18 Mike Williams WR 6-4 218 Clemson  
82 Xavier Gipson WR 5-8 189 Stephen F. Austin
86 Malik Taylor WR 6-1 220 Ferris St. (Last 5 to make it) - Beats out Charles for the last spot at WR - can contribute on ST

TIGHT END (3)
83 Tyler Conklin TE 6-3 254 Central Michigan
89 Jeremy Ruckert TE 6-5 250 Ohio State
88 Kenny Yeboah TE 6-3 250 Mississippi << Solid contributor and core special teamer

OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
66 Joe Tippmann C 6-6 317 Wisconsin
75 Alijah Vera-Tucker G/T 6-5 308 USC
74 Olu Fashanu T 6-6 315 Penn State
77 Tyron Smith T 6-5 320 USC
78 Morgan Moses OT 6-6 335 Virginia
76 John Simpson G 6-4 330 Clemson
71 Wes Schweitzer G/C 6-4 300 San Jose St.
67 Carter Warren OT 6-5 323 Pittsburgh
65 Xavier Newman OL 6-2 297 Baylor  << Beats out Glaser as the backup C/G

DEFENSE (26)
DEFENSIVE LINE (9)
95 Quinnen Williams DT 6-3 303 Alabama
99 Will McDonald IV Edge 6-3 241 Iowa St.
11 Jermaine Johnson DE / LB 6-5 254 Florida State
72 Michael Clemons DE/DT 6-5 270 Texas A+M
94 Solomon Thomas DL 6-4 256 Stanford
54 Javon Kinlaw DT 6-5 319 South Carolina
92 Leki Fotu DT 6-5 335 Utah
97 Jalyn Holmes DL 6-5 283 Ohio State << The team's best, most consistent defensive player this  Preseason IMHO
93 Takk McKinley Edge 6-2 260 UCLA  << Beats out UDFA McGregor for a spot - Will be gone if/when Reddick shows up
96 Leonard Taylor III DL 6-3 303 Miami (Last 5 to make it) - gets pushed around in the run game but the interior pass rush ability is obviously special - won't make it to the PS
7 Haason Reddick Edge 6-1 240 Temple *** RESERVE - DID NOT REPORT ***

LINEBACKER (5)
57 C.J. Mosley LB 6-2 231 Alabama
56 Quincy Williams LB 5-11 225 Murray St.
44 Jamien Sherwood LB 6-2 216 Auburn
52 Sam Eguavoen LB 6-0 236 Texas Tech  << Has impressed me this preseason
53 Zaire Barnes LB 6-1 232 Western Michigan << MIGHT be on the bubble, but I think he's safe

CORNERBACK (7)
1 Sauce Gardner CB 6-3 200 Cincinnati
4 D.J. Reed CB 5-9 188 Kansas State
30 Michael Carter II CB 5-10 184 Duke
26 Brandin Echols CB 5-10 175 Kentucky  << Another player who has been really strong in the preseason
37 Qwan’tez Stiggers CB 6-0 197 None/CFL
29 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6-1 197 LSU
43 Brandon Codrington CB (KR) 5-9 185 North Carolina Central (Last 5 to make it) - the potential is just too much to let go

SAFETY (4)
22 Tony Adams S 6-0 205 Illinois
21 Ashtyn Davis S 6-1 202 California
36 Chuck Clark S 6-0 210 Virginia Tech
23 Isaiah Oliver S(CB) 6-0 200 Colorado

SPECIALISTS (3)
9 Greg Zuerlein PK 6-0 187 Missouri-Western
6 Thomas Morstead P 6-4 225 SMU
42 Thomas Hennessy LS 6-2 246 Duke

LAST 11 CUTS 

1. 19 Irvin Charles WR 6-4 219 Indiana (PA) << Special Team Star falls to a tough numbers game
2. 61 Max Mitchell OL 6-6 299 Louisiana  << Out Man Out on the OL - Ability to also play Guard MIGHT save him
3. 69 Chris Glaser G 6-4 306 Virginia <<< Versatile Interior Lineman will be a practice squad target
4. 55 Chazz Surratt LB 6-2 233 North Carolina  << Very Solid backup LB
5. 60 Kohl Levao OL 6-5 324 Hawaii << Another very solid and versatile backup O lineman
6. 81 Zack Kuntz TE 6-8 251 Old Dominion  << Could make it on potential - has talent and size
7. 85 Lance McCutcheon WR 6-3 202 Montana St.  << Played well in the preseason, Jets will hope to add him to the PS again
8. 91 Braiden McGregor Edge 6-5 254 Michigan  << Player I really Like, Has outplayed Eric Watts in the Preseason IMHO
9. 16 Jason Brownlee WR 6-2 198 Southern Miss << Talented but just too many options at WR
10. 33 Jaylen Key S 6-0 210 Alabama  << I think he's been great in the Pre Season, COULD sneak in....could be plucked off waivers
11. 31 Tre Swilling CB(DB) 6-0 196 Georgia Tech << He's tough and makes plays, hope he can make it onto the PS
     

 

 

[Jetpain]

Sarge ....What about Eric Watts the D lineman?    At least practice squad ?

[Sarge4Tide]

Just now, Jetpain said:

Sarge ....What about Eric Watts the D lineman?

I can’t see keeping him to be honest. I’d keep McGregor over him. He’s on the bubble and could still make it.  We will watch the Watts, McGregor, McKinley battle very closely vs the Giants 

[Sonny Werblin]

IMO Irv Charles and Chazz Surrat make the roster. I believe the ST coach gets at least one player and that would be Charles. Surrat is a solid ST contributor, fits the mold of a Saleh D LB and Saleh loves him some Chazz. 

[mrcoops]

Good work, Sarge. Can't disagree with much of this.

Maybe Charles over Abanikanda - Boyer loves Charles and will bang the table for him.

I like keeping Newman as the C/G swingman, although the Jets seem to like Glaser so could opt for him instead.

Sam Eguavoen, I think might be one of those veterans who is cut and re-signed after week 1, or a guy the Jets add to the PS and elevate later once injuries open up a spot.

Agree that Brownlee probably doesn't make the 53 - too many other options, and he hasn't shone in preseason games.

[Jimmy 2 Times]

No Peaze? 

[JetsRay]

Great job. I think Adrian Martinez either makes team as #3 with Travis going on IR, or at least is brought back to PS, lot of raw talent there.

Saleh oves Surratt, I go back and forth with him and Eguavoen.

I think Firkser is going to make the team as the FB/HB, who can also play ST's

[mrcoops]

1 minute ago, Jimmy 2 Times said:

No Peaze? 

Neither Peasley nor Martinez has done enough to land on the 53. Maybe one is brought back on the PS until Jordan Travis is healthy.

[slats]

31 minutes ago, Sarge4Tide said:

CORNERBACK (7)
1 Sauce Gardner CB 6-3 200 Cincinnati
4 D.J. Reed CB 5-9 188 Kansas State
30 Michael Carter II CB 5-10 184 Duke
26 Brandin Echols CB 5-10 175 Kentucky  << Another player who has been really strong in the preseason
37 Qwan’tez Stiggers CB 6-0 197 None/CFL
29 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6-1 197 LSU
43 Brandon Codrington CB (KR) 5-9 185 North Carolina Central (Last 5 to make it) - the potential is just too much to let go

Look @Larz, Sarge was kind enough to do the math for me. 🤣

[Jimmy 2 Times]

1 minute ago, mrcoops said:

Neither Peasley nor Martinez has done enough to land on the 53. Maybe one is brought back on the PS until Jordan Travis is healthy.

I guess he'll just keep blowing down the road.  

[slimjasi]

I would be surprised if Charles doesn’t make it, but nice job 👍 

[CTJetsFan]

Pretty spot on Sarge.

I do think that Brandon Smith is making a case for a WR spot on the 53.

I also agree with what some others have said - I think Surratt makes it as a core special teams guy.

[mrcoops]

18 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said:

Pretty spot on Sarge.

I do think that Brandon Smith is making a case for a WR spot on the 53.

I also agree with what some others have said - I think Surratt makes it as a core special teams guy.

I'd keep Smith over Brownlee right now. Smith has impressed me, while Brownlee does well in camp but little in games.

Ultimately, I think neither guy makes the 53 but will be strong PS options.

[Larz]

Charles had a tackle on kickoff coverage I think last night and should have blocked that punt but he was trying to avoid roughing. 
 

he’s making the team. 
 

Third QB is my biggest concern/curiosity rn. 
 

Peasley and Martinez stink. I wonder if they sign a veteran for the 3rd QB rule. JD has to have a plan for a legit 3rd QB. I don’t think that guy is on the roster today. 

[Larz]

28 minutes ago, slats said:

Look @Larz, Sarge was kind enough to do the math for me. 🤣

I guess we are looking at one more preseason before we realize the decision has already been made and doing a thing in a preseason game means nothing 😉

 

Key will make the team before Coddy. 
 

 

[Bronx]

 

[Claymation]

I don’t seeing 4 RBs, I prefer Mitchell’s positional flexibility over Newman.

Brownlee over Izzy.

i have a feeling they will stick with 6 CB and keep another DL.

Great job. The Jets have some difficult decisions.

[Testaverde9819]

2 hours ago, Sarge4Tide said:

OFFENSE (24)
QUARTERBACK (2)
8 Aaron Rogers QB 6-2 223 California
2 Tyrod Taylor QB 6-1 217 Virginia Tech
3 Jordan Travis QB 6-2 212 (Injured Reserve)

RUNNING BACK (4)
20 Breece Hall RB 6-1 220 Iowa State
0 Braelon Allen RB 6-2 245 Wisconsin
32 Isaiah Davis RB 6-0 218 South Dakota State
25 Israel Abanikanda RB 5-11 215 Pittsburgh (Last 5 to make it) - Not sure he helps on special teams, but he seems to have improved

WIDE RECEIVER (6)
5 Garrett Wilson WR 6-0 192 Ohio State
17 Malachi Corley WR 5-11 210 Western Kentucky
10 Allen Lazard WR 6-5 227 Iowa State
18 Mike Williams WR 6-4 218 Clemson  
82 Xavier Gipson WR 5-8 189 Stephen F. Austin
86 Malik Taylor WR 6-1 220 Ferris St. (Last 5 to make it) - Beats out Charles for the last spot at WR - can contribute on ST

TIGHT END (3)
83 Tyler Conklin TE 6-3 254 Central Michigan
89 Jeremy Ruckert TE 6-5 250 Ohio State
88 Kenny Yeboah TE 6-3 250 Mississippi << Solid contributor and core special teamer

OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
66 Joe Tippmann C 6-6 317 Wisconsin
75 Alijah Vera-Tucker G/T 6-5 308 USC
74 Olu Fashanu T 6-6 315 Penn State
77 Tyron Smith T 6-5 320 USC
78 Morgan Moses OT 6-6 335 Virginia
76 John Simpson G 6-4 330 Clemson
71 Wes Schweitzer G/C 6-4 300 San Jose St.
67 Carter Warren OT 6-5 323 Pittsburgh
65 Xavier Newman OL 6-2 297 Baylor  << Beats out Glaser as the backup C/G

DEFENSE (26)
DEFENSIVE LINE (9)
95 Quinnen Williams DT 6-3 303 Alabama
99 Will McDonald IV Edge 6-3 241 Iowa St.
11 Jermaine Johnson DE / LB 6-5 254 Florida State
72 Michael Clemons DE/DT 6-5 270 Texas A+M
94 Solomon Thomas DL 6-4 256 Stanford
54 Javon Kinlaw DT 6-5 319 South Carolina
92 Leki Fotu DT 6-5 335 Utah
97 Jalyn Holmes DL 6-5 283 Ohio State << The team's best, most consistent defensive player this  Preseason IMHO
93 Takk McKinley Edge 6-2 260 UCLA  << Beats out UDFA McGregor for a spot - Will be gone if/when Reddick shows up
96 Leonard Taylor III DL 6-3 303 Miami (Last 5 to make it) - gets pushed around in the run game but the interior pass rush ability is obviously special - won't make it to the PS
7 Haason Reddick Edge 6-1 240 Temple *** RESERVE - DID NOT REPORT ***

LINEBACKER (5)
57 C.J. Mosley LB 6-2 231 Alabama
56 Quincy Williams LB 5-11 225 Murray St.
44 Jamien Sherwood LB 6-2 216 Auburn
52 Sam Eguavoen LB 6-0 236 Texas Tech  << Has impressed me this preseason
53 Zaire Barnes LB 6-1 232 Western Michigan << MIGHT be on the bubble, but I think he's safe

CORNERBACK (7)
1 Sauce Gardner CB 6-3 200 Cincinnati
4 D.J. Reed CB 5-9 188 Kansas State
30 Michael Carter II CB 5-10 184 Duke
26 Brandin Echols CB 5-10 175 Kentucky  << Another player who has been really strong in the preseason
37 Qwan’tez Stiggers CB 6-0 197 None/CFL
29 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6-1 197 LSU
43 Brandon Codrington CB (KR) 5-9 185 North Carolina Central (Last 5 to make it) - the potential is just too much to let go

SAFETY (4)
22 Tony Adams S 6-0 205 Illinois
21 Ashtyn Davis S 6-1 202 California
36 Chuck Clark S 6-0 210 Virginia Tech
23 Isaiah Oliver S(CB) 6-0 200 Colorado

SPECIALISTS (3)
9 Greg Zuerlein PK 6-0 187 Missouri-Western
6 Thomas Morstead P 6-4 225 SMU
42 Thomas Hennessy LS 6-2 246 Duke

LAST 11 CUTS 

1. 19 Irvin Charles WR 6-4 219 Indiana (PA) << Special Team Star falls to a tough numbers game
2. 61 Max Mitchell OL 6-6 299 Louisiana  << Out Man Out on the OL - Ability to also play Guard MIGHT save him
3. 69 Chris Glaser G 6-4 306 Virginia <<< Versatile Interior Lineman will be a practice squad target
4. 55 Chazz Surratt LB 6-2 233 North Carolina  << Very Solid backup LB
5. 60 Kohl Levao OL 6-5 324 Hawaii << Another very solid and versatile backup O lineman
6. 81 Zack Kuntz TE 6-8 251 Old Dominion  << Could make it on potential - has talent and size
7. 85 Lance McCutcheon WR 6-3 202 Montana St.  << Played well in the preseason, Jets will hope to add him to the PS again
8. 91 Braiden McGregor Edge 6-5 254 Michigan  << Player I really Like, Has outplayed Eric Watts in the Preseason IMHO
9. 16 Jason Brownlee WR 6-2 198 Southern Miss << Talented but just too many options at WR
10. 33 Jaylen Key S 6-0 210 Alabama  << I think he's been great in the Pre Season, COULD sneak in....could be plucked off waivers
11. 31 Tre Swilling CB(DB) 6-0 196 Georgia Tech << He's tough and makes plays, hope he can make it onto the PS
     

 

 

Substitute codrington for Mitchell and keep 10 olineman. They're not letting go of viable oline depth, especially with an older Rodgers and how much they will run this year 

[Alka]

2 hours ago, Sarge4Tide said:

OFFENSE (24)
QUARTERBACK (2)
8 Aaron Rogers QB 6-2 223 California
2 Tyrod Taylor QB 6-1 217 Virginia Tech
3 Jordan Travis QB 6-2 212 (Injured Reserve)

RUNNING BACK (4)
20 Breece Hall RB 6-1 220 Iowa State
0 Braelon Allen RB 6-2 245 Wisconsin
32 Isaiah Davis RB 6-0 218 South Dakota State
25 Israel Abanikanda RB 5-11 215 Pittsburgh (Last 5 to make it) - Not sure he helps on special teams, but he seems to have improved

WIDE RECEIVER (6)
5 Garrett Wilson WR 6-0 192 Ohio State
17 Malachi Corley WR 5-11 210 Western Kentucky
10 Allen Lazard WR 6-5 227 Iowa State
18 Mike Williams WR 6-4 218 Clemson  
82 Xavier Gipson WR 5-8 189 Stephen F. Austin
86 Malik Taylor WR 6-1 220 Ferris St. (Last 5 to make it) - Beats out Charles for the last spot at WR - can contribute on ST

TIGHT END (3)
83 Tyler Conklin TE 6-3 254 Central Michigan
89 Jeremy Ruckert TE 6-5 250 Ohio State
88 Kenny Yeboah TE 6-3 250 Mississippi << Solid contributor and core special teamer

OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
66 Joe Tippmann C 6-6 317 Wisconsin
75 Alijah Vera-Tucker G/T 6-5 308 USC
74 Olu Fashanu T 6-6 315 Penn State
77 Tyron Smith T 6-5 320 USC
78 Morgan Moses OT 6-6 335 Virginia
76 John Simpson G 6-4 330 Clemson
71 Wes Schweitzer G/C 6-4 300 San Jose St.
67 Carter Warren OT 6-5 323 Pittsburgh
65 Xavier Newman OL 6-2 297 Baylor  << Beats out Glaser as the backup C/G

DEFENSE (26)
DEFENSIVE LINE (9)
95 Quinnen Williams DT 6-3 303 Alabama
99 Will McDonald IV Edge 6-3 241 Iowa St.
11 Jermaine Johnson DE / LB 6-5 254 Florida State
72 Michael Clemons DE/DT 6-5 270 Texas A+M
94 Solomon Thomas DL 6-4 256 Stanford
54 Javon Kinlaw DT 6-5 319 South Carolina
92 Leki Fotu DT 6-5 335 Utah
97 Jalyn Holmes DL 6-5 283 Ohio State << The team's best, most consistent defensive player this  Preseason IMHO
93 Takk McKinley Edge 6-2 260 UCLA  << Beats out UDFA McGregor for a spot - Will be gone if/when Reddick shows up
96 Leonard Taylor III DL 6-3 303 Miami (Last 5 to make it) - gets pushed around in the run game but the interior pass rush ability is obviously special - won't make it to the PS
7 Haason Reddick Edge 6-1 240 Temple *** RESERVE - DID NOT REPORT ***

LINEBACKER (5)
57 C.J. Mosley LB 6-2 231 Alabama
56 Quincy Williams LB 5-11 225 Murray St.
44 Jamien Sherwood LB 6-2 216 Auburn
52 Sam Eguavoen LB 6-0 236 Texas Tech  << Has impressed me this preseason
53 Zaire Barnes LB 6-1 232 Western Michigan << MIGHT be on the bubble, but I think he's safe

CORNERBACK (7)
1 Sauce Gardner CB 6-3 200 Cincinnati
4 D.J. Reed CB 5-9 188 Kansas State
30 Michael Carter II CB 5-10 184 Duke
26 Brandin Echols CB 5-10 175 Kentucky  << Another player who has been really strong in the preseason
37 Qwan’tez Stiggers CB 6-0 197 None/CFL
29 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6-1 197 LSU
43 Brandon Codrington CB (KR) 5-9 185 North Carolina Central (Last 5 to make it) - the potential is just too much to let go

SAFETY (4)
22 Tony Adams S 6-0 205 Illinois
21 Ashtyn Davis S 6-1 202 California
36 Chuck Clark S 6-0 210 Virginia Tech
23 Isaiah Oliver S(CB) 6-0 200 Colorado

SPECIALISTS (3)
9 Greg Zuerlein PK 6-0 187 Missouri-Western
6 Thomas Morstead P 6-4 225 SMU
42 Thomas Hennessy LS 6-2 246 Duke

LAST 11 CUTS 

1. 19 Irvin Charles WR 6-4 219 Indiana (PA) << Special Team Star falls to a tough numbers game
2. 61 Max Mitchell OL 6-6 299 Louisiana  << Out Man Out on the OL - Ability to also play Guard MIGHT save him
3. 69 Chris Glaser G 6-4 306 Virginia <<< Versatile Interior Lineman will be a practice squad target
4. 55 Chazz Surratt LB 6-2 233 North Carolina  << Very Solid backup LB
5. 60 Kohl Levao OL 6-5 324 Hawaii << Another very solid and versatile backup O lineman
6. 81 Zack Kuntz TE 6-8 251 Old Dominion  << Could make it on potential - has talent and size
7. 85 Lance McCutcheon WR 6-3 202 Montana St.  << Played well in the preseason, Jets will hope to add him to the PS again
8. 91 Braiden McGregor Edge 6-5 254 Michigan  << Player I really Like, Has outplayed Eric Watts in the Preseason IMHO
9. 16 Jason Brownlee WR 6-2 198 Southern Miss << Talented but just too many options at WR
10. 33 Jaylen Key S 6-0 210 Alabama  << I think he's been great in the Pre Season, COULD sneak in....could be plucked off waivers
11. 31 Tre Swilling CB(DB) 6-0 196 Georgia Tech << He's tough and makes plays, hope he can make it onto the PS
     

 

 

This is one of your very best lists.  I think you are very close!  Maybe keep Irvin Charles and release Mr. Converse as the DB?  Reason for this is that Charles can play special teams better than Converse can.  And, do we really need 6 defensive backs?  I mean 5 Db's and 4 safeties is 9 total in the backfield.  Charles has a real high potential level IMO, and I would like to see how he progresses this year.  Converse on the other hand, is what he is.  A quality backup, that will always never be good enough to be a starter, IMO.

I also think that Max Mitchell took a step back last year from his rookie year, and he needed to play great to make this roster.  Personally, I agree with you; Mitchell should be the cut here.

[Jethead]

Thanks Sarge.

Always fine work.

Hard to disagree, but Charles is a lock.

I like Taylor more than Brownlee, but I think both would clear waivers. Same for Surratt so I agree there. I think Key will make the 53, Coddrington to the PSquad. I do expect Reddick but maybe not until week two so McKinley gets a 1-week reprieve.

Agree Mitchell will lose out to either Newman or Glaser.

Levao, Kuntz and MacGregor will make the PSquad. QB3 is not on the roster.

[varjet]

One or both of Martinez and Peasley make the PS.  IF AR8 and and TT are hurt, the season and FO is done.  Either of them should be able to hand the ball to RBs. 

[Joejet]

As always Sarge quality work. If we truly are a go for it team this year I agree with a couple of others that we need a veteran QB for #3 based on Rodgers and Taylors age and injury history. I would keep a close eye on the Cleveland situation as they have 4 QBs with Watson and Winston pretty much locks. That leaves Huntley and Thompson-Robinson fighting for that last position. Thompson-Robinson showed some positive traits when forced to play last year. There should also be a number of other veterans that get the axe.

[Cut Jet Penalty Makers]

Cut Harrell and Winstead on Monday, both dropped  catchable TD passes. Cut Anthony Becht from the booth too.

[Claymation]

 

[mrcoops]

11 hours ago, Cut Jet Penalty Makers said:

Cut Harrell and Winstead on Monday, both dropped  catchable TD passes. Cut Anthony Becht from the booth too.

The Winstead one was bad - I thought Harrell's one was a tougher catch, though, as the DB was in front of him and it looked like he tipped the ball.

I think Harrell is worth keeping around on the PS to see if he can be polished - his speed is world-class.

[Warfish]

I'd be fine if this is how it works out.

Seems like a very good team on paper.  Won't really know how good till the starters actually play in games that count.

Injury risk is obvious and widespread.  Discussed to death already.

Not overly sad about any of the projected cuts.  But I'm less a fringe-fan than many here, obviously.

Looks like a good roster to go into the season with a lot of optimism.

But I remain reserved in my optimism till we see it play for real. 

[JKlecko]

Here's my version of the final 53 and PS.  It's very similar to yours, but with a few differences.

Offense (25)

QB (2) – Rodgers, Taylor

RB (3) – Hall, Allen, Davis

WR (7) – Wilson, Williams, Corley, Gipson, Lazard, Brownlee, Charles

TE (3) – Conklin, Ruckert, Yeboah

OL (10) – Smith, Simpson, Tippman, AVT, Moses, Fashanu, Schweitzer, Warren, Levao, Newman


Defense (25)

DL (10) – JJ, Q, Kinlaw, Clemons, McDonald, Foku, Solomon, McKinley, Taylor, Watts

LB (5) – Mosely, Q Williams, Sherwood, Barnes, Surratt

CB (6) – Sauce, Reed, JBC, Stiggers, Echols, MC II

S (4) – Adams, Clark, Davis, Oliver


STs (3)

LS - Hennessy

K - Zuerlein

P - Morstead


PS (16) This is the wildcard. Any of the following players could be claimed by another team. JD also usually signs a cut or two from other teams. I think the Jets should keep both QBs as one could get signed off the PS, but think they'll probably only keep 1. Without the players with question marks after their names and with only 1 QB, I have 14 of the 16 spots filled. The other 2 could either be from those with question marks, players cut from other teams, one from another team and one with the question mark,or if the Jets do sign a camp cut or two, the players who were cut to make room for the addition of the camp cuts. I don't remember a deeper, more talented roster in a long time, maybe ever.

QB - Peasley and/or Martinez

RB - Izzy, Valladay? Deon Jackson?

WR - Malik Taylor, Tyler Harrell, Brandon Smith

TE - Kuntz, Sefcik? Firkser?

OL - Latham, Mitchell

Edge - McGregor, Holmes

LB - Eguavoen

DT - Hector

CB - Codrington

S - Oliver, Key? Monroe?

*Foreign Exemption - Obinna Eze (doesn't count in the 16 PS players)

[#27TheDominator]

On 8/18/2024 at 11:31 AM, Claymation said:

I don’t seeing 4 RBs, I prefer Mitchell’s positional flexibility over Newman.

Brownlee over Izzy.

i have a feeling they will stick with 6 CB and keep another DL.

Great job. The Jets have some difficult decisions.

Newman can snap.  He did it last year and I'm pretty sure that he was playing C on Saturday night.  I was wondering if they considered him over Schweitzer.  He is one guy that Carter seems to like.  I also think MItchell makes it.  I think guys that can play tackle are valued more than guards if they are going to stash guys on practice squads or using poached guys it will more likely be at G than T.

I think that the original list makes sense, but I think they will do a bunch of odd stuff to keep/stash guys.   Lat year they cut the K and P while they sorted the roster.  WIth the first game Monday night I'd expect plenty of shenanigans.  I think they like Eguavoen and he will very likely play in games on specials, but they will probably cut him and bring him back on the practice squad.  I don't think during the frenzy of the mini-draft that he will be poached.  Surratt is only 27 and was a college QB that has only been playing LB since 2019.  He was a 3rd rounder of the Vikings who moved on when they dumped ZImmer and switched systems.  Eguavoen is a 31 year old special teams LB.

Others have said it, but Charles seems like a lock.  He is a special teamer and he was shining on specials.  Almost blocked a punt.  Sarge had Taylor in that spot and Taylor will probably be on IR, so whatever.  Stiggers has looked good and looked good as a gunner which will be a big help.  They have only been carrying 5 corners and only lost Hall.  I don't see them adding that many, particularly if they carry Oliver at S.  

Don't know what to make of Brownlee.  They seem to like him, but he doesn't exactly shine.  I like Izzy and think he has generally looked good, but I don't think he plays cover teams and they haven't had him on returns.  Not sure what everyone sees in Davis being so much better, but the team sure seems to agree with everyone.  Smith has made some catches, but usually on broken plays and he seems lumbering.  Kuntz also has not looked good.  To me he is not so much looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane, as looks like Frankenstein, plays like Frankenstein.

Leonard Taylor has looked good to me.  Seems like they would want him Watts and McGregor around.  Blades too, though he did drop an easy pick.  

[addage]

As an aside, if you are getting tired of us telling you that you're a great resource to the forum, let us know.  But thanks!!

The obvious roster questions are Reddick and 3rd string QB.

Reddick will or won't.  Screw him if he doesn't.

And I think there will be a new 3rd string QB brought in.  But no clue who it might be.  Add to PS after final cuts?

I love drafting Jordan Travis.  But I think he should stay on NFI.  This is a sabbatical year. 

JD needs to be creative.  There has to be somebody available if either Roger or Taylor miss some games!

[JKlecko]

On 8/18/2024 at 10:08 AM, Sarge4Tide said:

OFFENSE (24)
QUARTERBACK (2)
8 Aaron Rogers QB 6-2 223 California
2 Tyrod Taylor QB 6-1 217 Virginia Tech
3 Jordan Travis QB 6-2 212 (Injured Reserve)

RUNNING BACK (4)
20 Breece Hall RB 6-1 220 Iowa State
0 Braelon Allen RB 6-2 245 Wisconsin
32 Isaiah Davis RB 6-0 218 South Dakota State
25 Israel Abanikanda RB 5-11 215 Pittsburgh (Last 5 to make it) - Not sure he helps on special teams, but he seems to have improved

WIDE RECEIVER (6)
5 Garrett Wilson WR 6-0 192 Ohio State
17 Malachi Corley WR 5-11 210 Western Kentucky
10 Allen Lazard WR 6-5 227 Iowa State
18 Mike Williams WR 6-4 218 Clemson  
82 Xavier Gipson WR 5-8 189 Stephen F. Austin
86 Malik Taylor WR 6-1 220 Ferris St. (Last 5 to make it) - Beats out Charles for the last spot at WR - can contribute on ST

TIGHT END (3)
83 Tyler Conklin TE 6-3 254 Central Michigan
89 Jeremy Ruckert TE 6-5 250 Ohio State
88 Kenny Yeboah TE 6-3 250 Mississippi << Solid contributor and core special teamer

OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
66 Joe Tippmann C 6-6 317 Wisconsin
75 Alijah Vera-Tucker G/T 6-5 308 USC
74 Olu Fashanu T 6-6 315 Penn State
77 Tyron Smith T 6-5 320 USC
78 Morgan Moses OT 6-6 335 Virginia
76 John Simpson G 6-4 330 Clemson
71 Wes Schweitzer G/C 6-4 300 San Jose St.
67 Carter Warren OT 6-5 323 Pittsburgh
65 Xavier Newman OL 6-2 297 Baylor  << Beats out Glaser as the backup C/G

DEFENSE (26)
DEFENSIVE LINE (9)
95 Quinnen Williams DT 6-3 303 Alabama
99 Will McDonald IV Edge 6-3 241 Iowa St.
11 Jermaine Johnson DE / LB 6-5 254 Florida State
72 Michael Clemons DE/DT 6-5 270 Texas A+M
94 Solomon Thomas DL 6-4 256 Stanford
54 Javon Kinlaw DT 6-5 319 South Carolina
92 Leki Fotu DT 6-5 335 Utah
97 Jalyn Holmes DL 6-5 283 Ohio State << The team's best, most consistent defensive player this  Preseason IMHO
93 Takk McKinley Edge 6-2 260 UCLA  << Beats out UDFA McGregor for a spot - Will be gone if/when Reddick shows up
96 Leonard Taylor III DL 6-3 303 Miami (Last 5 to make it) - gets pushed around in the run game but the interior pass rush ability is obviously special - won't make it to the PS
7 Haason Reddick Edge 6-1 240 Temple *** RESERVE - DID NOT REPORT ***

LINEBACKER (5)
57 C.J. Mosley LB 6-2 231 Alabama
56 Quincy Williams LB 5-11 225 Murray St.
44 Jamien Sherwood LB 6-2 216 Auburn
52 Sam Eguavoen LB 6-0 236 Texas Tech  << Has impressed me this preseason
53 Zaire Barnes LB 6-1 232 Western Michigan << MIGHT be on the bubble, but I think he's safe

CORNERBACK (7)
1 Sauce Gardner CB 6-3 200 Cincinnati
4 D.J. Reed CB 5-9 188 Kansas State
30 Michael Carter II CB 5-10 184 Duke
26 Brandin Echols CB 5-10 175 Kentucky  << Another player who has been really strong in the preseason
37 Qwan’tez Stiggers CB 6-0 197 None/CFL
29 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6-1 197 LSU
43 Brandon Codrington CB (KR) 5-9 185 North Carolina Central (Last 5 to make it) - the potential is just too much to let go

SAFETY (4)
22 Tony Adams S 6-0 205 Illinois
21 Ashtyn Davis S 6-1 202 California
36 Chuck Clark S 6-0 210 Virginia Tech
23 Isaiah Oliver S(CB) 6-0 200 Colorado

SPECIALISTS (3)
9 Greg Zuerlein PK 6-0 187 Missouri-Western
6 Thomas Morstead P 6-4 225 SMU
42 Thomas Hennessy LS 6-2 246 Duke

LAST 11 CUTS 

1. 19 Irvin Charles WR 6-4 219 Indiana (PA) << Special Team Star falls to a tough numbers game
2. 61 Max Mitchell OL 6-6 299 Louisiana  << Out Man Out on the OL - Ability to also play Guard MIGHT save him
3. 69 Chris Glaser G 6-4 306 Virginia <<< Versatile Interior Lineman will be a practice squad target
4. 55 Chazz Surratt LB 6-2 233 North Carolina  << Very Solid backup LB
5. 60 Kohl Levao OL 6-5 324 Hawaii << Another very solid and versatile backup O lineman
6. 81 Zack Kuntz TE 6-8 251 Old Dominion  << Could make it on potential - has talent and size
7. 85 Lance McCutcheon WR 6-3 202 Montana St.  << Played well in the preseason, Jets will hope to add him to the PS again
8. 91 Braiden McGregor Edge 6-5 254 Michigan  << Player I really Like, Has outplayed Eric Watts in the Preseason IMHO
9. 16 Jason Brownlee WR 6-2 198 Southern Miss << Talented but just too many options at WR
10. 33 Jaylen Key S 6-0 210 Alabama  << I think he's been great in the Pre Season, COULD sneak in....could be plucked off waivers
11. 31 Tre Swilling CB(DB) 6-0 196 Georgia Tech << He's tough and makes plays, hope he can make it onto the PS
     

 

 

OL - With all the OL injuries the Jets have had over the last 3-5 years, and with with both Smith and Moses being older and more injury-prone,  I don't see any way that the Jets just keep 9 on the OL, and I don't see either Glaser beating out Levao or Newman.  I thought Glaser looked good last year in preseason, but didn't fare so well during the season, and imo has not looked as good in preseason this year. Levao has the UFL experience, and he got the most snaps last week. I think the Jets are trying to get him ready for the NFL for this season.  Also, as you say at the end, Mitchell's ability to play OG, may keep him on the roster over Newman, but I think the Jets need to keep another IOL who can play C.

LB - I'd be shocked if Eguavoen beat out Surrat.  Surrat has had a good camp and Saleh supposedly loves him. He's a good player, and I think he plays STs, but I'd really be surprised if he makes it over Surratt.

WR - I like Taylor a lot and wish there was room for him on the roster, but I don't see it.  I think Brownlee has had just as a good a TC and has more upside.  Unless it's true that Gunners aren't as important with the new KO rules or unless Charles hip injury is serious, I would be shocked if he isn't on the roster.  He's their best gunner and one of their best STs players.  Codrington has shown a lot of ability and promise, but it would be risky to have a rookie doing those two jobs in an "all-in" season.

DL - I definitely be surprised to see Jalyn Holmes making the team over Taylor or Watts.  Taylor has too much promise, and there's no way he'd make it to the PS.  I don't think Watts or McGregor will make it to the PS either.  The Jets paid Watts too much to sign.  They're not going to risk losing him.  He makes the roster.  McGregor is coming on late in TC.  In a way that's bad news, because it means the Jets will lose him, because I just don't see a spot for him, even if Reddick never appears.  Maybe he beats McKinley, but having a veteran around could help the young Edge group.  Holmes could be that veteran presence.  Both Holmes and McKinley are 28.  Holmes maybe better at setting the Edge than McKinley, as the latter is primarily a speed rusher, so maybe that helps him make the team.  Even though it's an all-in year, I would be surprised if the Jets didn't hold on to younger players who have a higher ceiling/ more upside than a 28 year-old player (Holmes) who hasn't done much in his NFL career.

CB - If the Jets think that Codrington can handle being the top return man and the top gunner, then I'm all for it.  The only reason I would keep Charles is because he is a proven gunner and excellent STs player.  Codrington defintely has more upside.  I think he's faster, and he also has potential of being able to play at CB, whereas Charles has stone hands, and I never want to see him on the field at WR again.

 

[JKlecko]

2 hours ago, Claymation said:

 

Hate to hear that about Taylor.  He looked good early in TC, but hadn't heard much of him lately, nor seen him in preseason.  Do you know when he got injured?  I haven't seen a report that he was injured in practice or preseason.  Thanks!

[JKlecko]

23 hours ago, Alka said:

This is one of your very best lists.  I think you are very close!  Maybe keep Irvin Charles and release Mr. Converse as the DB?  Reason for this is that Charles can play special teams better than Converse can.  And, do we really need 6 defensive backs?  I mean 5 Db's and 4 safeties is 9 total in the backfield.  Charles has a real high potential level IMO, and I would like to see how he progresses this year.  Converse on the other hand, is what he is.  A quality backup, that will always never be good enough to be a starter, IMO.

I also think that Max Mitchell took a step back last year from his rookie year, and he needed to play great to make this roster.  Personally, I agree with you; Mitchell should be the cut here.

Release JBC?  Why?  He's has been great in coverage in both TC and preseason.  There's no way that he should be released.  You have it totally backwards.  Charles has high potential as what?  It certainly isn't as a WR.  He has stone hands.  I never want to see him on the field at WR again.  Converse was injured last year, and has been making great strides this season.  He has a MUCH higher ceiling than Charles.  I disagree that he will never be good enough to be a starter.  I can easily see him or Stiggers being CB #2 when Reed is gone.

[JKlecko]

On 8/18/2024 at 11:16 AM, Larz said:

I guess we are looking at one more preseason before we realize the decision has already been made and doing a thing in a preseason game means nothing 😉

 

Key will make the team before Coddy. 
 

 

I disagree. Codrington has shown potential at DB in TC, and he has looked very good as the return man.  Key has shown little if anything.

[JKlecko]

On 8/18/2024 at 10:39 AM, mrcoops said:

Neither Peasley nor Martinez has done enough to land on the 53. Maybe one is brought back on the PS until Jordan Travis is healthy.

Travis isn't going to play this season.  He will either stay on the NFI or IR list all season.  The Jets need a viable #3 QB who can play.  Who knows when Travis would even be healthy enough to begin practicing?

[JKlecko]

On 8/18/2024 at 10:39 AM, JetsRay said:

Great job. I think Adrian Martinez either makes team as #3 with Travis going on IR, or at least is brought back to PS, lot of raw talent there.

Saleh oves Surratt, I go back and forth with him and Eguavoen.

I think Firkser is going to make the team as the FB/HB, who can also play ST's

Good point about Firkser.  I could definitely see him make the team.  If nothing else, I think he goes on the PS.