flgreen Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Jets notes: Team holds first practice in pads Friday, August 5, 2011 The Record Popping the pads It finally seemed like a Rex Ryan camp Thursday afternoon. That’s because, per the new NFL rules regarding player safety, the Jets were permitted to hold their first practice in pads, which meant hitting was back in vogue. Even better news was the fact that the new CBA finally was ratified by the players shortly before 5 p.m., meaning that Jets who had signed new or restructured contracts could get on the practice field after sitting out the first three days. Only wide receivers Plaxico Burress (ankle) and Santonio Holmes (not warmed up) didn’t participate at all. "It was a great practice," Ryan gushed afterward. Quarterback Mark Sanchez joked that having Burress on the sidelines, but not participating, was like "staring at [a luxury car] in the dealer window, but it’s got a flat tire." Making an impression With the Jets facing a shortage of wide receivers during practice, the opportunity was there for someone to take advantage. And for one day, someone did. Jeremy Kerley, a fifth-round draft choice from TCU, was the most impressive skill-position player during the afternoon session. Kerley, who projects as a slot receiver and also is part of the competitions to return kickoffs and punts, showed good route-running ability, soft hands and a burst of speed. With the current uncertainty at the position, Kerley could have a chance to rise up the depth chart. Briefs Ryan talked up the performance of rookie defensive linemen Muhammad Wilkerson and Kenrick Ellis after the afternoon practice, saying each had "about two or three sacks." Of course, practice sacks are estimated because defenders aren’t allowed to hit the quarterback. … The Jets will have an open practice today at 2:15 p.m. — J.P. Pelzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Steal of the draft, I've been saying it for a while...just wait, kid can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Will take place of Brad Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Problem solved. Kerley is gonna come off the edge and pass rush??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hope he can step up and continue to impress. I haven't seen any of him in college so I literally know nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 showed good route-running ability, soft hands and a burst of speed. NOT IMPORTANT. CAN HE BLOCK DOWNFIELD???!!!!???!!!!ONE1111!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 NOT IMPORTANT. CAN HE BLOCK DOWNFIELD???!!!!???!!!!ONE1111!!!!!! I don't know but he can backflip and get sacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmikeisback Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 This guy isn't some UDFA. He was an impact player at a big time program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hope he can step up and continue to impress. I haven't seen any of him in college so I literally know nothing. Really? I feel like TCU was on all the time. Saw a bunch of their games, and that guy always stood out as someone who would be a perfect little slot WR with tons of versatility. One game I watched, he caught a TD pass, took a hand off, took a direct snap, and was returning kicks. Wont lie, didnt follow the draft as much as I typically do this season with the lockout and all...but I remembered his name instantly when we drafted him and thought...damn, dude fell to the 5th? Same thing with Powell (who Casserly thinks is the best value pick in the entire draft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Really? I feel like TCU was on all the time. Saw a bunch of their games, and that guy always stood out as someone who would be a perfect little slot WR with tons of versatility. One game I watched, he caught a TD pass, took a hand off, took a direct snap, and was returning kicks. Wont lie, didnt follow the draft as much as I typically do this season with the lockout and all...but I remembered his name instantly when we drafted him and thought...damn, dude fell to the 5th? Same thing with Powell (who Casserly thinks is the best value pick in the entire draft). I literally watched a total of 20 minutes of college football last year. 2nd half of the "civil war" game here in Oregon and dismissively wanked the entire time. I loathe college ball. But good to hear he's a baller with talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Really? I feel like TCU was on all the time. Saw a bunch of their games, and that guy always stood out as someone who would be a perfect little slot WR with tons of versatility. One game I watched, he caught a TD pass, took a hand off, took a direct snap, and was returning kicks. Wont lie, didnt follow the draft as much as I typically do this season with the lockout and all...but I remembered his name instantly when we drafted him and thought...damn, dude fell to the 5th? Same thing with Powell (who Casserly thinks is the best value pick in the entire draft). I remember the Jets going to see him workout, and everyone thought they were there to see Dalton. Jets came right out and said they were there to see Kerley, and no one believed them. I wasn't surprised when the Jets made the move up to take him. I like the Powell pick, too. I think he's going to push Greene to be better, or he's going to replace him in short order. Was hoping to hear about him in these early practices, but maybe he's not as up to speed with the playbook as Kerley. Kerley has obviously shown up to win a job. Good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I literally watched a total of 20 minutes of college football last year. 2nd half of the "civil war" game here in Oregon and dismissively wanked the entire time. I loathe college ball. But good to hear he's a baller with talent. Didnt know that, for someone reason I thought you followed college ball. I love it...well, Football in general..but I have a lot more free time than you. I remember the Jets going to see him workout, and everyone thought they were there to see Dalton. Jets came right out and said they were there to see Kerley, and no one believed them. I wasn't surprised when the Jets made the move up to take him. I like the Powell pick, too. I think he's going to push Greene to be better, or he's going to replace him in short order. Was hoping to hear about him in these early practices, but maybe he's not as up to speed with the playbook as Kerley. Kerley has obviously shown up to win a job. Good sign. The kid's timing was impecable. I hope he see's the opportunity in front of him and takes that #3 spot. Feel like I remember reading that he doesnt want his rookie season to be just on ST's...the kids goal is to be a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I remember the Jets going to see him workout, and everyone thought they were there to see Dalton. Jets came right out and said they were there to see Kerley, and no one believed them. I wasn't surprised when the Jets made the move up to take him. I like the Powell pick, too. I think he's going to push Greene to be better, or he's going to replace him in short order. Was hoping to hear about him in these early practices, but maybe he's not as up to speed with the playbook as Kerley. Kerley has obviously shown up to win a job. Good sign. Powell also has a much more difficult hill to climb in terms of the depth chart. Kerley practiced with the Jets top 2 WRs sitting out and their #3 being released. Not that he doesn't deserve a great amount of credit for being so impressive when given the chance, but the opportunity kind of fell in his lap. As for Powell, the Jets are going to make him earn his reps over LT, Greene and yes, even McKnight. I think he'll get there, and agree with you on his presence on this team, but I think he could end up being more like the 2009 version of Greene, in terms of his position on the team. There's a lot of guys ahead of him that the coaches really like, and on top of doing whatever he can to impress them himself, he'll also need to bide his time to an extent. That said, if Greene comes out of the gate slow, that could all change very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Powell also has a much more difficult hill to climb in terms of the depth chart. Kerley practiced with the Jets top 2 WRs sitting out and their #3 being released. Not that he doesn't deserve a great amount of credit for being so impressive when given the chance, but the opportunity kind of fell in his lap. As for Powell, the Jets are going to make him earn his reps over LT, Greene and yes, even McKnight. I think he'll get there, and agree with you on his presence on this team, but I think he could end up being more like the 2009 version of Greene, in terms of his position on the team. There's a lot of guys ahead of him that the coaches really like, and on top of doing whatever he can to impress them himself, he'll also need to bide his time to an extent. That said, if Greene comes out of the gate slow, that could all change very quickly. These are great points. The thing that I think Powell has going for him is that he was it in college. He was their offense. He can catch out of the backfield too. Team would key in on stopping him...and they couldnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick34125 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 the longer it takes Mike to sign a #3 the more opportunity Kerley has to make a case for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hope he can step up and continue to impress. I haven't seen any of him in college so I literally know nothing. I watch much more College Football then the pros, except the Jets. Like Jif I was very surprised and happy to see Kerley come to the Jets late. Kid is real dangerous in space. Hope this link works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hope he can step up and continue to impress. I haven't seen any of him in college so I literally know nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 5th round, smaller school, hopefully he'll play with a chip on his shoulder and bring some excitement to the return and pass game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 5th round, smaller school, hopefully he'll play with a chip on his shoulder and bring some excitement to the return and pass game. TCU isn't really a "small school" anymore. They're major players on the national stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I watch much more College Football then the pros, except the Jets. Like Jif I was very surprised and happy to see Kerley come to the Jets late. Kid is real dangerous in space. Hope this link works I think I messed myself a little when I watched that punt return that started at about the 40 sec mark. That was impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 This guy isn't some UDFA. He was an impact player at a big time program. Well, when they enter the Big East, not so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 These are great points. The thing that I think Powell has going for him is that he was it in college. He was their offense. He can catch out of the backfield too. Team would key in on stopping him...and they couldnt. This is what I like about Powell. I think he can do everything Greene does rushing the football, but he brings the added dimension of being a natural pass catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 5th round, smaller school, hopefully he'll play with a chip on his shoulder and bring some excitement to the return and pass game. TCU is a big league school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I think we've found our elusive White Wes Welker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I think we've found our elusive White Wes Welker. Don't be silly, that distinction belongs to Scotty McWhite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 TCU is a big league school It is, but it's not a name school like the big time programs. They are getting bigger but even Boise St. is a bigger name right now. And they have less than 8K undergrads. That's pretty small all things considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Im going to keep my hopes high for this kid. Alot will be determined once the real NFL hitting starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 It is, but it's not a name school like the big time programs. They are getting bigger but even Boise St. is a bigger name right now. And they have less than 8K undergrads. That's pretty small all things considered. I miss the Southwest Conference. TCU was a major player back in the day. Before conference consolidation and the BCS killed all that was great about college football. TCU has produced the following superstars: Sammy Baugh (the NFL's first superstar QB and the NY Titans' first head coach,) Davey O'Brien (who the award for the best QB in college football is named after,) Jim Swink, Bob Lilly, and our own LaDainian Tomlinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 It is, but it's not a name school like the big time programs. They are getting bigger but even Boise St. is a bigger name right now. And they have less than 8K undergrads. That's pretty small all things considered. Your right as far as student polpulation goes, but not as far as football goes. TCU is currently ranked #15 in the preseason standings ahead of traditional power houses like,Ohio State, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Penn State, and Miami. Hey, Boise State is ranked #7 they have become a power house. of course that's until the first weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Don't be silly, that distinction belongs to Scotty McWhite. I know Scotty has become our favorite whipping boy as "Sanchez's Pet", and he may be, but one thing about the kid his is always open, has decent speed, and catches the ball. i have a feeling he is going to be a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I know Scotty has become our favorite whipping boy as "Sanchez's Pet", and he may be, but one thing about the kid his is always open, has decent speed, and catches the ball. i have a feeling he is going to be a surprise. I do actually think he's got a legit shot to make the team as the #5 WR and if not, is a sure bet to make the PS. You're right, despite his association with Sanchez, the kid is a legit football player and while he's probably never going to be a starting caliber player, he certainly has a chance to be a contributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Why do they play Rap for the black guy and hard rock for the white guy? Odd ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Sanchez is in his 3rd year and is going to be paid about $15 million this year (he hasn't been asked to restructure). It's his job to make it work at WR. If it's Kerley, Turner, or any other young guy. Sanchez, make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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