Practice Squad shaping up

[Jetsfan80]

CB/S Brian Jackson, OLB Cody Brown, DE Jarron Gilbert, WR Larry Taylor, OLB Rickey Foley all confirmed so far. No word on RB Chauncey Washington or any of the other fringe 53-man roster guys who were recently cut. The links:

http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/39029045/ns/sports-player_news/

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/09/ex-bear-gilbert-joins-jets-practice-squad.html

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Agent-Cody-Brown-joining-the-Jets-practice-squad.html

http://fwix.com/boston/share/1bc6e27428/cody_brown_heading_to_jets_larry_taylor_to_jets_practice_squad

http://onthefringe.nfl.com/2010/09/06/foley-lands-on-jets-practice-squad/

[#27TheDominator]

Some talent there. Brown was a 2nd round OLB prospect (moving from DE @ UConn) in 2009 and Gilbert was a 3rd rounder in the same draft. Gilbert had other offers, but allegedly chose the Jets because he liked Ryan and felt he fit the scheme. He may be right, he never fit in as UT and later dropped weight to play DE in Chicago. Either he was being misused or he's a major dog. He might not be too far from the active roster. He just has to jump Kroul and even if he doesn't, the team is so thin at DE that if anybody is dinged he might be called up. Brown was on IR last year, so I'm surprised they gave up on him so fast.

[Jetsfan80]

If I'm not mistaken, 6 players get on the PS, correct? If so, there's 1 spot remaining.

[Larz]

thanks 80 !

[#27TheDominator]

If I'm not mistaken, 6 players get on the PS, correct? If so, there's 1 spot remaining.

I'm pretty sure that it's 8.

They currently have two CFL guys listed,Taylor and Foley. I'd be interested if either of them runs back up there. They'll probably keep extras at WR and DE considering that those are positions that are thin.

[stoicsentry]

Still kinda confused about the idea of a practice squad in general, how do you practice with just 6 guys????

[aec4]

Washington was confirmed by Jody mac on 1050.

8 players Nd they practice with th 53 to make 61 at practice

[Jetscode1]

From the free archives of the Huddle Report...btw...love seeing the props giving to our coaching staff...what a difference since Rex arrived...

Cody Brown LB Connecticut

STRENGTHS

Cody shows good strength and athleticism to play the OLB position in a 3-4 defense for the next level. He does an excellent job rushing the passer and shows the ability to get to the QB, even if he is double teamed. The excitement in Cody's play when it is time to rush the passer as compared to when he is defending against a running play is very noticeable. There is no doubt about Cody's athletic skills to be a LB for the team that drafts him; however, there is, in my mind, a question mark if Cody wants to be a starting LB or just a pass rushing LB specialist!

NEEDS TO IMPROVE

Cody was a DE for his college team and has not developed the instincts to be a complete LB. I wonder if he will be overwhelmed by the responsibility that will all of a sudden be thrust upon him at the next level as a complete LB. Rushing the passer is easy compared to defending against the pass, working in tandem with other LB's, tackling RB's in the hole and shedding blocks as well as the dynamic of working with NFL teammates. Cody can do it, but will he want to?

TALENT BOARD ROUND 3

As a pass rushing LB/DE specialist, this kid should be an excellent draft pick. I am convinced that because of Cody's success as a DE it will be hard for him to accept the transition to LB, which will affect his LTI. Cody's play on the field as a DE has been outstanding, but learning to be a complete OLB could be a humbling experience. I say this because of Cody's success as a DE. Think about it: you're a kid that plays at a high level and just because of your size, someone tells you that you have to start all over. I remember when I was young -- if someone tried to tell me that I was going to move positions because of my size, I would have told them what they could do with that thought. Look at the problems Pat White (QB/WR West Virginia) is having! If you are playing any position at a high level, it is very difficult to move to another position emotionally more than physically. Will Cody impact in the NFL? If he is used as a pass rushing specialist, then I think he can. I like this kid's talent, but I don't have the overall confidence in the coaching of most NFL teams to capitalize on this kid's talent. I will say this...the Patriots, Steelers, and maybe now the JETS do have the coaching staffs that will know how to use this kid so that he can be productive as he learns to be a starting LB. Let this kid impact as a pass rushing specialist as he learns to be a complete LB and you will have a very good player. Try to make him a starting LB right away and this kid will shut down and become just another player.

http://thehuddlereport.com/Free/archive/2009DRAFT/PlayerProfiles/Cody.Brown.htm

[ECURB]

Some UConn guys on the JETS, Uconn is starting really pump out some prospects now.

Good stuff.

[Jets Voice of Reason]

Still kinda confused about the idea of a practice squad in general, how do you practice with just 6 guys????

It's not like those 8 guys practice amongst themselves. They act like a scout team and play against starters and backups similar to training camp. Anyways, their main function isn't even as a practice team, it's a way teams can improve developmental projects and gives a player a better chance to make the active roster.

[idahojetsfan]

practice squad used to be 9 spots

now its 8

[Jetsfan80]

Washington was confirmed by Jody mac on 1050.

So it's CB/S Brian Jackson, OLB Cody Brown, DE Jarron Gilbert, WR Larry Taylor, OLB Rickey Foley, RB Chauncey Washington, with 2 more spots to be filled?