Jets Top Five Minicamp Stories
Here are the top five stories coming out of the Jets rookie minicamp so far:
1. The New Wayne Chrebet: The Jets beat writers can’t stop talking about Danny Woodhead, who is the all-time NCAA rushing leader. Woodhead played at Chadron State, which is a Division II school in Nebraska. The guy is a burner (he ran a 4.38), yet he stands at only 5 foot 7, 197 pounds which means he can fit into Vernon Gholston’s pocket. Due to the Jets depth at the running back position, Woodhead’s only chance at sticking seems to be as a punt returner/gunner on special teams. Personally, I think he ends up on the practice squad.
2. Finally, Some Height: There is nothing that Jets fans are more tired of than watching fade balls get thrown to receivers under 6 feet. I think the time for that has finally ended because of the addition of H-Back Dustin Keller (6 foot 2) and wide receiver Marcus Henry (6 foot 4). The Jets may have got a steal in Henry. The guy was a beast last year and has the size to contribute in the red-zone right away. I can see him having something like 17 catches, but 4 or 5 touchdowns.
3. The Chris Baker Saga: Rich Cimini wrote an interesting piece in his blog about Baker’s situation, which sides with the organization. I don’t think there is a major market out there for Baker right now, which will likely force his hand to participate in training camp. He hasn’t threatened to miss any mandatory events. The bottom line is that Baker is the 20th highest paid starting tight end in the league, and had the 19th most catches of any starting tight end…his contract sounds about right.
4. Punter Battle: Yes, minicamp isn’t that exciting when punting is a topic but Jeremy Kapinos has impressed so far. Many people expect him to take the starting job from incumbent Ben Graham this year.
5. Eric Mangini Was on Treadmill: The head coach commented he first saw Vernon Gholston on TV, while running on his treadmill. The Jets were better in 2006 when Mangini was overweight and struggled when he got into shape last year. Personally, I think he needs to get off the treadmill, invite D’Brickashaw Ferguson over for an all you can eat buffet and pick up the fork!
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3 Responses to “Jets Top Five Minicamp Stories”
May 6th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
i think the jets offense will be great this year and very much improved if u think about it all they need is a QB and they might have the solution in their lap
my concern is on defense. you got a solid DT but who r ur DEs shaun ellis is ok but u cant play the 3-4 with bad DEs hopefully they can solve that. i think the LBs are the strongest point on their D for this year, but eric bartons getting old and they need another standout MLB to go with gholston,harris,and pace in a year or 2.
then the secondary, u got a solid safety corps for this year in rhodes and a bunch of different guys to play next to him, but at corner, who goes with revis? i know miller was hurt last year but is he the guy, i believe in him, but we need another huge standout and i think brandon flowers was the answer at 30. well at least more than keller
May 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Re: Woodhead
You referred to the Jets’ depth at the running-back position, but I’m inclined to ask, “What depth?” They’ve got Thomas Jones, who’s 30 years old, and Leon Washington. That’s it. The rest of the backs are scrubs.
On another note, Woodhead’s size is insanely overrated. Barry Sanders entered the league at 5-8 and 197 pounds—essentially the same size as Woodhead. If Leon Washington and Maurice Drew can succeed as NFL backs, so can Woodhead.
In fact, I’d consider him for a significant role.
But here’s what will happen: the Jets will cut him, and he’ll become Dave Meggett for another team.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Well I hope Woodhead pans out, and the depth i was referring to is because Thomas Jones is a 1200 yard back, Leon Washington was the team MVP last year, and Jesse Chatman ran for almost 600 yards last season.
The Jets clearly still have a major hole at corner, they need justin miller to step up in a big way.
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