rollingrock49 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Another Rex project but bringing in more DL bodies can never hurt. 6-5 300 lbs http://www.thejetsblog.com/2010/03/16/jets-sign-dl-rodrique-wright/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 that bum used to play for the fins. I thought he was such a steal when we snagged him int he 7th rd., ended up being a bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 that bum used to play for the fins. I thought he was such a steal when we snagged him int he 7th rd., ended up being a bum. Yep, and what sucks is he's one of those guys with all the talent in the world too. Hopefully he can turn it around. Still so young definitely worth a shot. A very good signing imo. Low risk with a possible high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 well if anyone can get him to play well it would be ryan. so let's see what he's got. this is basically a shot in the dark. if he shows something great he gives us some depth. otherwise he's a goner an no big deal. it won't change our drafting at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 well if anyone can get him to play well it would be ryan. so let's see what he's got. this is basically a shot in the dark. if he shows something great he gives us some depth. otherwise he's a goner an no big deal. it won't change our drafting at all. improvement over Potoitua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 improvement over Potoitua Maybe so. Maybe not? The Pot showed me a little something in very limited time last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Maybe so. Maybe not? The Pot showed me a little something in very limited time last year. I don't recall one play from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 y'know i'm at the point where even though i think you definitely need talented players....you also need a system. much like the patriots have been able to maintain a high level of play due to their system even with losing many players.......i truly believe in ryan's system. if this guy has anything at all to give to an nfl team then ryan will get it out of him and maybe we got ourselves a decent player for depth at least. if ryan can't get it out of him then he's likely toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 The middle of the defensive line played exemplary during the absence of Jenkins. There were a few games where the Jets gave up big rushing totals, but as a whole, that went better than anyone could have expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 y'know i'm at the point where even though i think you definitely need talented players....you also need a system. much like the patriots have been able to maintain a high level of play due to their system even with losing many players.......i truly believe in ryan's system. if this guy has anything at all to give to an nfl team then ryan will get it out of him and maybe we got ourselves a decent player for depth at least. if ryan can't get it out of him then he's likely toast. UNlike what we saw from Gholston last summer when Rex was telling him "hey Vern go in there, cut this gap and blow the play up" Nothing happened. Like lighting off dud firecrackers that cost way too much $$$ to just throw away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Rodrique Wright Position: Defensive Tackle School: Texas Status: Senior Height: 6-5 Weight: 330 40-Yard Dash: 5.00 (est) Positives: When you watch Rodrique play, you'll notice he is often the first player off the ball. Combine that with his good speed for a 330 pound lineman, and you have many sacks and tackles for loss. He's also a very strong player, which allows him to push linemen into the backfield. Wright can also drop back and cover a small zone once in awhile, and his good jumping ability allows him to knock down some passes. He also takes up a lot of space, and draws double teams due to this fact. Negatives: Once in awhile, he'll take a play off. While it rarely occurs, if he continues to do this at the pro level, he won't be the player he's capable of being. He will also occasionally be over aggressive, and overrun a play, or get a costly penalty at a crucial point in the game. Overview: Just like when he was entering college, Wright will be the top DT prospect available. He should definitely be a top-10 pick. His size, speed, and strength make him a constant threat to get into the backfield. And he has proven he can play very well against top offensive linemen. It will more then likely take him a couple of years to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. But he will quickly learn that he can't over-pursue plays and still have positive results like he did on occasion in college. With the right coaching and a better work ethic, he could be one of the better DTs in the game. Excellent info! Rep'd! Very intriguing pickup. It's all upside. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I don't recall one play from him Ok. Sorry to hear that. I watched him close the pocket at least on one big play he drove the OT back into the QB for a pressure. Maybe Carolina? Don't know. You don't have to believe me or care to. He got some decent playing time in a few games though. And he didn't look too bad from what I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok. Sorry to hear that. I watched him close the pocket at least on one big play he drove the OT back into the QB for a pressure. Maybe Carolina? Don't know. You don't have to believe me or care to. He got some decent playing time in a few games though. And he didn't look too bad from what I saw. no I beleive you I just can't remember him out there-I always saw him walking to the LR after games on SNY-usually not in uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 no I beleive you I just can't remember him out there-I always saw him walking to the LR after games on SNY-usually not in uniform LOL, I know. He is an enormous dude. I just remember noticing him on a few plays towards the end of the season and that it looked like he was holding his own. And he definitely did collapse the pocket at least that one time. It was a pretty big down too, I believe. I'm saying that because I remember saying something like wow, "Pot just made a big play." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Glorified tryout.... lets not go nuts... remember we'll need some bodies for the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Rodrique Wright has been a guy that looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane since high school. Always looked like he should be more productive than he was. Those types of guys don't do anything for me. Give me a Mike Devito or Jamaal Westerman type that plays above his ability and I get jazzed. We always talk about how good a guy could be if someone could light a fire under him. How often does that fire ever get lit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Rodrique Wright has been a guy that looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane since high school. Always looked like he should be more productive than he was. Those types of guys don't do anything for me. Give me a Mike Devito or Jamaal Westerman type that plays above his ability and I get jazzed. We always talk about how good a guy could be if someone could light a fire under him. How often does that fire ever get lit? Almost never, agreed. However there is major talent their...and youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 . How often does that fire ever get lit? Bryan Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Bryan Thomas? The only thing that lit a fire under his butt was a chance for a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Almost never, agreed. However there is major talent their...and youth. Agree as well BUT, I think the Jets might see something in him to sign him so early. We can't overlook the timing of the signing. They signed him before any of the OTA and offseason workouts. So unless he's a total a-hole, that means he'll be with the team at least until minicamp in June. That's at least 3 months in the system, physical training in the Jets facility, working with the coaches, getting along with prospective teammates, etc. This gives Wright the opportunity to get into "Jets shape" before camp. A "tryout" like the Doctor mentioned would be a signing around minicamp in the beginning of summer or even training camp in late July. I'm not suping this guy up or anything. It's just obvious to me that with Rex's success with UDFAs and the like, the team has taken the approach of, "Let's get this guy in here early and working with us and let's see what happens." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Your right. It seems the Jets want him to go through the conditioning program to decide what they have. He was out of football last year, and most likely isn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 rod wright isn't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 rod wright isn't very good. How does he compare to Vernon Gholston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 He sucks. But is he a PUSSWAH??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 How does he compare to Vernon Gholston? ..or Dwayne Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 we can try to make this a bryan thomas, vernon gholston or drob thread but none of that changes what rod wright brings to the table... and the answer is not much. if he's on the 53 man roster when the season starts I'd be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 we can try to make this a bryan thomas, vernon gholston or drob thread but none of that changes what rod wright brings to the table... and the answer is not much. if he's on the 53 man roster when the season starts I'd be shocked. Ok but seeing he had a better college career than thomas, gholston or drob... He's only 25, was a 4 year starter, All American, Lombardi finalist, National Champion in college. He dropped due to tearing his rotator cuff, missing his entire rookie season. He had a pretty good first year as a rotaional player and starter before injuring himself again. So based on 13 games which was essentially a rookie year for him, and a superb college career, he stinks? Nobody is claiming he's the second coming but it's a really good low risk signing. Don't really know why you need to rip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Agreed, and well said. I expect nothing from this guy, but when you see what his potential might have been, then see a video. Of course of only his high lights, you have to think. Why not? The guy at one time seemed to have a lot of quickness, and certainly strength. More then likely Bit is right, and he won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I wonder what he weighs now. From what I read he was 330 at the combine. The Dolphins had him drop 20-30 lbs to play 3-4 DE. I'd be interested to know what weight he's carrying and what weight they want. O494WSyP3Oc&feature=player_embedded Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 One more thing. He has had as many sacks in his first 13 games as Thomas, Drob and Gholston had combined. LOL, sad but true. I hope he's healthy and focused. Could be a dark horse for a roster/rotational spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 But is he a PUSSWAH??? The Dolphins only draft pusswah type players. So yes, he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I wonder what he weighs now. From what I read he was 330 at the combine. The Dolphins had him drop 20-30 lbs to play 3-4 DE. I'd be interested to know what weight he's carrying and what weight they want. Bad Religion! Have to assume he is nowhere near football shape. That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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