jetfuel Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Pouha: One Challenge Down, New Ones Ahead Published: 06-07-07 By Randy Lange Editor-in-Chief Article Permalink: http://www.newyorkjets.com/articles/pouha-one-challenge-down-new-ones-ahead It's been a while, but Sione Pouha is back. "Yeah, it was like the third or fourth day of training camp," Pouha said today after the New York Jets' OTA practice, reminiscing about when he was last publicly heard from. "I plan to pick up where I left off." That's music to the ears of many Jets followers who want to see players rise up on the defensive line and help the 3-4 become all it can be. Of course, the only glimpse the fans had of Pouha in head coach Eric Mangini's system was the first few days of last year's camp. On Day 2, Mangini had this to say about Pouha: "Sione came back in outstanding shape. He has really worked hard to reshape his body. He spent a lot of time with guys like Kimo and he is working at his craft and I have been pleased with his progress." Then on Day 4 Mangini said this: "Sione will not be practicing today." He didn't practice the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve in mid-August. "Man, it was long," Pouha said of his time away. "But I think one of the things that kept me on track was just taking it day by day. Especially with knee rehab, you've got to make sure you stay on it 100 percent each day and then you're going to get out of it. "That's why I'm not worried right now. You paid your dues during the rehab. Then when it comes time to perform, there's no ifs, ands or buts because you know you prepared during rehab." If it seems that Pouha is even-keeled about this career obstacle, keep in mind he's older than your average third-year player. He's 28 after spending parts of three years away from the University of Utah on a church mission. You may also recall that he received a heroism award from the Mountain West Conference after rescuing a woman from a smoke-filled apartment in the fall of 2002. Pouha is an unflappable dude. But he couldn't be blamed if he's hearing his biological clock ticking. A third-round pick in 2005, he played 14 games in the Jets' fractured '05 season before sitting out last year. "Phew," he said when asked if his maturity helped him deal with his down time. "I just accepted the fact that I was hurt and just went along with it. I talked with other guys who had IR issues, things like that. They kind of walk you through. You just understand that's your new goal, that's your new situation. You've got to get over that and your next challenge is ahead." It would seem Pouha's next challenge is to show he's one of the 3-4 nose tackle widebodies in the Jets' future. Robertson is still the incumbent starter and C.J. Mosley, who finished the season as D-Rob's backup, remains here. But Pouha has the largest program weight among the Jets' defenders at 325 pounds (although he said he probably would want to play lighter). Pouha combines the confidence of a graying NFL eminence with the humility of a Core Jet Values kind of guy when he states his goals for the coming season. "The way I came in last year is exactly the way I want to come in this year," he said of his conditioning, size and state of mind. "I just want to come in ready to contribute wherever they want me to be. I just want to be ready for wherever the coaches put me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am sorry to say this but I really have very little faith that this guy will ever be anything at all in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am sorry to say this but I really have very little faith that this guy will ever be anything at all in the NFL I'm not saying that I do but it would be nice. All they can ask of him is that he gives his all. If that's not enough he'll be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 SIONE POUHA "Yeah, it was like the third or fourth day of training camp," Pouha said today after the New York Jets' OTA practice, reminiscing about when he was last publicly heard from. "I plan to pick up where I left off." Well I guess he'll go back to riding the bench. If he makes the team, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Well I guess he'll go back to riding the bench. If he makes the team, that is. Do you like any jets players? Serious question. Oh, and the backup qb doesn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Do you like any jets players? Serious question. Oh, and the backup qb doesn't count. No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. :shock: :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Do you like any jets players? Serious question. Oh, and the backup qb doesn't count. No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. _________________________________________-__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Do you like any jets players? Serious question. Oh, and the backup qb doesn't count. No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. ___________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. :shock: :shock: No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. _________________________________________-__ No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. ___________________________________________ Pretty sure we got that.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. :shock: \ No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. _________________________________________-__ No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. ________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 No. I hate all Jets players. Every single one of them. ___________________________________________ Darrent Williams, RIP. Peace out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 To answer your questions, I dont hate any Jets. I just dislike the ones that are wastes of roster space (pouha, Chad etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I am sorry to say this but I really have very little faith that this guy will ever be anything at all in the NFL I agree "Expect nothing of others and you will always be inwardly at peace". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 To answer your questions, I dont hate any Jets. I just dislike the ones that are wastes of roster space (pouha, Chad etc etc) Pouha? Yes I agree. A waste of roster space. But Chad? Get real will you. Like we would have made the playoffs last year without him. Post like this from you are a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Pouha? Yes I agree. A waste of roster space. But Chad? Get real will you. Like we would have made the playoffs last year without him. Post like this from you are a joke. Considering he was not even top 15 among nfl QBs in touchdown passes thrown in 2006, I'd say it is possible for a Jets team to make the playoffs with a different QB, other than Chad. I dunno, maybe I'm just delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed3 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 This is borderline ridiculous. A Pouha thread turned-Chad debate. Do you guys have any conscience? Why don't you develop a year-round, "Chad-sucks vs. Chad-is-God" thread and leave it there?! Seriously? Voice your QB opinions on a QB-thread... It's not a difficult concept. Sorry to be the "new guy" telling you how it should be; but come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 This is borderline ridiculous. A Pouha thread turned-Chad debate. Do you guys have any conscience? Why don't you develop a year-round, "Chad-sucks vs. Chad-is-God" thread and leave it there?! Seriously? Voice your QB opinions on a QB-thread... It's not a difficult concept. Sorry to be the "new guy" telling you how it should be; but come on! Back to the topic: Pouha is a f'n joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed3 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Back to the topic: Pouha is a f'n joke. THANK YOU!!! I haven't seen him in action, but I'd hope our lack of NT attention (thus far) in the off-season is an attribute to his play. Recent reports of him showing his 325-lb stature don't leave me impressed as much as I'd like to be; considering he's taller than your average NT. Then again, as always, I'd like to defer to our coach and his decisions. I understand Mosely was coming on, late in the season. So if he has the ability to spell D-rob, when tired...and Pouha can step in on goal-line situations; I'd like to think that the team is okay. You'll hear a lot more out of me concerning this situation if we ignore the postion next draft-season. Fortunately, '08 looks to be a good year for tackle-talent; a few good NT's should still be available when we select in the late 20's . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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