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#27TheDominator Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 kill... Dick Butkus... Greg Buttle... Aaron Maybin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Gholston was fast around the edge in college too. 228 is crazy. What did he weigh in college? If he just packed weight on for the combine he might be done, if there is some other issue - thyroid, wrong drugs, maybe he could pack some weight on and be of some value at some point. I find it hard to believe the Bills didn't try to fatten him up, but the GMs comments make it seem like he's not ready to even take Maybin's word for why the weight is so low. That draft video says he played at 235 in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 That draft video says he played at 235 in college. Thanks. The one that DLJ posted. I must have mentioned in the other thread that it had "maintaining his weight" as a question mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Earlier today, the New York Jets signed Aaron Maybin. Maybin, who was a first round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2009, just cleared waivers after being released this week. According to Dennis Wasak Jr. (Associated Press): The former Buffalo Bills first-round pick agreed to terms Wednesday morning, passed his physical a few hours later and signed with the Jets — all in time to be on the field for his first practice with his new team. He says playing for Rex Ryan and the Jets is a perfect fit and he “didn’t want to play for anybody else.” Maybin has drawn comparisons to ex-Jet Vernon Gholston because of his struggles on the professional level. How Rex Ryan will work him into the defense will be interesting. The Bills said that Maybin dropped from 250 pounds to 228 pounds after coming down with pneumonia this offseason. He is reportedly at 242 pounds now and practiced with the Jets today. Here is some more information about Aaron Maybin from the Jets Nation forum. </img></img> View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Why do you think I just booked a trip to Indianapolis for the first week in February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 On Wednesday the New York Jets announced that they have signed recently released linebacker Aaron Maybin. The former first round pick was a disappointment with the Buffalo Bills, but the Jets are hoping that a second chance will reinvigorate the linebacker’s career. Maybin will more than likely be treated as a situational pass rusher until he can prove to the Jets that he can handle additional responsibilities. Here are some quotes from Maybin’s Wednesday press conference: On why he picked the Jets… “Honestly, it was a whole bunch of factors that went into it. Obviously, with me having a relationship with Coach Ryan already, he gave me a call and we had a chance to speak. For him to make that effort to reach out to me (was nice). The things that we talked about, the mentalities that we kind of discussed on the phone and some of the possibilities that we had the opportunity to talk about, I just felt comfortable (with) and I didn’t really want to play for anybody else. Coach Ryan, he has that effect on a lot of players, but I’ve known him for some time. He knows me. He knows my family and he knows the kind of player I am. It just felt like (it is) a great situation for me to come (to), to get a fresh start and for me to be able to help the team win.” On what makes him think he can be successful in Coach Ryan’s system… “Honestly, when you look at his track record, you look at the things that he’s done in this league, the defenses that he’s had (and) the way that they rush the passer, they just don’t rush the passer, they have a great track record of getting home and getting to the quarterback. For somebody like myself, who really tries to take pride in that aspect of my game, there is not a better scenario that you want to come into, especially a coach with that kind of defensive mentality. There are a bunch of factors that I think could end up working in my favor, but at the end of the day, it just comes down to wanting to play football and wanting to win. I felt like those are going to be things that I had the opportunity to do here.” On why he is a better fit with the Jets… “I can’t really necessarily say it’s one particular thing. Whenever you hear anybody talk about the Jets organization so many great things come to mind. They talk about family, they talk about commitment, they talk about loyalty. They talk about so many things that, as a player that’s what you look for in an organization. For myself, from the outside looking in, having an opportunity to choose where it was that I go. You put my checklist up there, and all those are attributes that I was looking for, so it just ended up being a perfect fit.” In my eyes this is a low risk, high reward move for the Jets. Gang Green is not looking for Aaron to come in and be the starter, so anything you can get from him is a positive. If Maybin does not pan out, it is only a one year deal both parties can just move on. Plaxico back in practice- On Wednesday wide receiver Plaxico Burress returned to the practice field after recovering from an ankle injury. The star receiver took part in several drills and is expected to play Sunday night. Plaxico offered the following comments following Wednesday’s practice: On how his first full day of practice felt… “I think it went pretty well. It feels like football and it felt great. It was pretty much everything that I had expected to feel- just to get back out there and get in a groove and to participate in every drill. I just feel from here, I’ll just try to increase the reps day-in and day-out and keep putting practices together and we’ll see what happens.” On how he felt physically during practice… “I really felt great. I didn’t feel any limitations as far as me running and cutting. I was doing just about everything that my mind was telling me to do. Just reacting, not even really thinking about the ankle. I was getting in and out of my breaks pretty good. The times that I had to make a play on the football, I did. It felt pretty normal.” On if he feels like he’s “back”… “I know where I am. I know what I’m capable of doing. Everybody expects (a dropoff because) I’ve been away for two years, and I just turned 34 and all those things. None of those things matter to me. I believe that I’m still one of the best out there competing and I’m not going to lose that mindset. I’m going to go out and my mindset is to dominate one-on-one and that’s what I’ve been pretty much doing throughout my career and I’m not going to stop that mindset now.” On whether he has thought about being out on the field on Sunday… “As far as me running out, it is going to be one of those days that I have been waiting for for a long time, but when we buckle up and drive to the football stadium and Mark’s calling those plays in the huddle, I’m going to be so focused on the game and getting my job done that everything on the outside for that time doesn’t matter. I am just going to enjoy it and play with a smile on my face and have fun. It’s a privilege to play in this business, play in this league. (I’ll) just go out and make the best of it.” It is going to be exciting to see Burress take the field for the Jets as he can add another dimension to the offense. Plaxico’s size and athletic ability will be a tremendous asset to Mark Sanchez and the Jets passing attack, especially in the red zone. Lets keep our fingers crossed that the ankle injury is a thing of the past. </img></img> View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Why do you think I just booked a trip to Indianapolis for the first week in February? As you should have. This guy is the X factor. You'll see. Screw the O line. In Maybin we trust!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 You're not real good at reading the board before you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Why do you think I just booked a trip to Indianapolis for the first week in February? So you can shake your head on TV like a petulant child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 So you can shake your head on TV like a petulant child? Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Didn't even know he was a black dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks. The one that DLJ posted. I must have mentioned in the other thread that it had "maintaining his weight" as a question mark. Amid a training camp illness that has him 15 pounds below his playing weight, Buffalo cut ties with Maybin on Monday. Maybin entered the NFL listed at 250 pounds, but was down nearly 25 from that when the Bills opened camp, he said, due to the offseason illness. Maybin said he is about 240 pounds now and wants to get up to about 255 by the time the season starts. He was in the Jets' practice facility taking his physical by this morning and the team made the signing official later in the afternoon. Maybin got a one-year deal for the league minimum — if he makes the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 You're not real good at reading the board before you post. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 kill... When did we sign the new cornerback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 When did we sign the new cornerback? lol. They'll take him over Rod's Steakhouse and feed him raw strip steak out the back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Apache 51 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 We have got to get behind this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 We have got to get behind this guy! Im on board I think this kid turns out to be the real deal here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He gets a lot of comparisons to Gholston, which is fair enough, but one positive I saw in that regard is that Maybin has at least managed five sacks in two NFL preseasons, while VG had two (I don't remember them either) in three preseasons. There just might be a little bit more there with Maybin. Plus he has the same birthday as my daughter, so I have to root for him. She's something of an underachiever, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Picks like Maybin and Gholston are why Jauron and Mangini are no longer HC's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Picks like Maybin and Gholston are why Jauron and Mangini are no longer HC's They're also the reason why there's a rookie salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 He definitely looks like a corner or safety ....SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 They're also the reason why there's a rookie salary cap. Good point NYM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 He gets a lot of comparisons to Gholston, which is fair enough, but one positive I saw in that regard is that Maybin has at least managed five sacks in two NFL preseasons, while VG had two (I don't remember them either) in three preseasons. There just might be a little bit more there with Maybin. Plus he has the same birthday as my daughter, so I have to root for him. She's something of an underachiever, too. Really? Comparing preseason sacks? Hey slats, who's better, David Clowney or Stevan Ridley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 anyone see merriman play ? sh*t, he looked like it was 2007 Back on the muscle juice? Edit: Just watched preseason highlights. Nice. D'Brick should have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Really? Comparing preseason sacks? Hey slats, who's better, David Clowney or Stevan Ridley? Haha! Listen man, I'm just looking for anything to me a little hope for something with this signing. That was a glimmer. That's all. I mean, Gholston couldn't do it against guys losing work do the the UFL shrinking again. Maybe Maybin has a little more ability than him, and maybe Rex can put him somewhere to get it out of him. The reality is that he's a longshot to make the roster, and if he doesn't the Bills still owe him a couple million. Be interesting to see how hard he works for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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