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[TomPatriot]

What do you think about Smoke Monday in the 4th if Devin retires in the offseason?

Win, place or show?

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

I read on an article by tony pauline on pfn that Jets want to part ways with Becton and Mims already after this season.
Becton looked really good in his first season but Fant took over the LT job this year. The article does not say what the issue with Mims is.

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

One guy we need to consider if we want a Davis type of player is Travis Jones out of UConn. He is sth around 6‘4 and 330, really strong anchor in the run defense but also provides pocket push on passing downs which is not really often for those „fatties“. @BaconGrundleCandy or someone else have you looked into him so far ?
He should be available in the second but could be a riser since the DT isn’t the greatest again

 

[Ochmed Jones]

One guy we need to consider if we want a Davis type of player is Travis Jones out of UConn. He is sth around 6‘4 and 330, really strong anchor in the run defense but also provides pocket push on passing downs which is not really often for those „fatties“. @BaconGrundleCandy or someone else have you looked into him so far ?
He should be available in the second but could be a riser since the DT isn’t the greatest again

the biggest question I have with him, is can he 2 gap!

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

the biggest question I have with him, is can he 2 gap!

according to the scouting report he can do that. He lined up mostly in the B Gap but A Gap as well and projects as a 0/1 Tech with some athletic you usually don't see with that size.

Here is another one: Pretty impressive imo if this is true regarding bull rush, speed rush moves and stout smart run defender who can two gap. I think this looks like a rare combination. Most NT's in recent years had mostly strict two down value.

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A good example of his run defense can be found in the UConn Clemson game.
First drive by clemson and they have a Third&1. They are trying and inside zone run on the left side (i believe). Jones (Number 57) gets blocked by the LG and the LT comes in helping his G a bit and going to the second level. But the run lane isn't really there bc Jones does not go backwards and sheds the block, it is looking a bit like he is tossing the Linemen. UConn makes the run stop right there, no first down on.
Clemson then goes for the 4th down try and runs it succesfully..on that play you see right after the Snap Jones is already in the backfield bc he pushed his blocker already 2 yards in their backfield. Good quickness of the snap there

 

[Ochmed Jones]

At this point, anybody that can improve our run defense would be welcome.

Guy is at the end of the line, godchaux plays on skates, Davis is hurt every other play and Hightower is a shadow of his former self.

 

[captain stone]

At this point, anybody that can improve our run defense would be welcome.

Guy is at the end of the line, godchaux plays on skates, Davis is hurt every other play and Hightower is a shadow of his former self.

Don’t forget JaWrong Bentley, who just plain sucks.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Don’t forget JaWrong Bentley, who just plain sucks.

does bb resign Bentley this offseason?

 

[captain stone]

does bb resign Bentley this offseason?

Only if he accepts a one-year, non-guaranteed, vet-minimum deal… Which is still more than I would offer Harvey Wallbangi or Especially Jalopy Tavai… or Brandon the King…

 

[Hammer of Thor]

does bb resign Bentley this offseason?

I’m curious as to what Bentley’s market will be. He’s another big, slow ILB that’s out of vogue with most coaches these days. Elandon Roberts was snagged by Brian Flores so Miami’s off the list. The competition might be Houston with Nick Caserio.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Our roster is among the oldest in the nfl. No doubt our poor drafting for the past half decade or so has a lot to do with that.

at some point, bb has to develop young talent to replace these vets. Continually signing free agents is not practical in the age of the salary cap.

 

[p8ryts]

I’m curious as to what Bentley’s market will be. He’s another big, slow ILB that’s out of vogue with most coaches these days. Elandon Roberts was snagged by Brian Flores so Miami’s off the list. The competition might be Houston with Nick Caserio.

Roberts was a step better than Bentley

 

[captain stone]

Roberts was a step better than Bentley

Yep, he tested Much better than Bentley did, but is also a smaller player too… Roberts’ problem has always been his instincts and his lack thereof… Bentley’s better that way, but is just… too… dam… slow… to take advantage of them.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Yep, he tested Much better than Bentley did, but is also obviously a smaller player too… Robert’s problem has always been his instincts and his lack thereof… Bentley’s better that way, but is just… too… dam… slow… to take advantage of them.

One of the things that stood out to me in training camp was that McMillan had more instinct than either Roberts or Bentley.

McMillan moves slower than Bentley, but plays faster because of the better instincts.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

One of the things that stood out to me in training camp was that McMillan had more instinct than either Roberts or Bentley.

McMillan moves slower than Bentley, but plays faster because of the better instincts.

McMillan ran a 4.61 forty at 240 lbs. Bentley ran a 4.75 forty at 260. McMillan looks faster than Bentley because he is faster than Bentley. I like McMillan too, but he is a little light, but I do not see a guy slower than Bentley and the #s say he is faster than Bentley. Confused by what you mean. McMillan looks faster and tests faster - there is nothing slower about McMillan. Looking forward to next Summer with McGrone, McMillan, and Perkins - we will be adding some speed

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

What do you think about Smoke Monday in the 4th if Devin retires in the offseason?

I don’t know man…it would bum me out and all, but getting high doesn’t really solve the problem.

 

[chief1]

At this point, anybody that can improve our run defense would be welcome.

Guy is at the end of the line, godchaux plays on skates, Davis is hurt every other play and Hightower is a shadow of his former self.

i was shocked to read that godchaux has a cap hit of over $10 mil for next year. They could save $5 mil by cutting him, and $7,5 mil by trading him according to over the cap.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

McMillan ran a 4.61 forty at 240 lbs. Bentley ran a 4.75 forty at 260. McMillan looks faster than Bentley because he is faster than Bentley. I like McMillan too, but he is a little light, but I do not see a guy slower than Bentley and the #s say he is faster than Bentley. Confused by what you mean. McMillan looks faster and tests faster - there is nothing slower about McMillan. Looking forward to next Summer with McGrone, McMillan, and Perkins - we will be adding some speed

40 time probably not the best to look at with linebackers, especially with the injury history McMillan has.

 

[borg]

At this point, anybody that can improve our run defense would be welcome.

Guy is at the end of the line, godchaux plays on skates, Davis is hurt every other play and Hightower is a shadow of his former self.

Of the 14 teams currently playoff bound, NE is 14th in rushing yds/game allowed. (22nd in the NFL)

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

40 time probably not the best to look at with linebackers, especially with the injury history McMillan has.

McMillan is faster in the 10, 20 and 40. The discussion is about speed.