Jets To Unleash 'The Kraken'
by David_Wyatt on Apr 21, 2010 2:34 PM EDT
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PrintAs David pointed out in his flight connections today, ESPN reports that Vernon Gholston has been working with the defensive lineman for weeks. When Rex was asked last night about JT, he talked about a rotation of Pace/Thomas and Taylor, leaving Gholston out. I guess it's easy to forget someone who never shows up on the field, but it's likely that the Jets now see Gholston as a defensive lineman. His problem has been getting off blocks, and a 3-4 needs to engage people, so it seems like a natural move.
What we want to know is if you think this is a good move or not. Does he have the size to sub in for Ellis, can he maintain his blocks to allow his linebackers to go to work, and will his speed help him seal the edge against any run plays heading his way.
The overall question we want answered though, is this Rex Ryan releasing 'The Kraken'?
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I don’t mean to be a smartass or anything but in “release” you mean unleash? When I first saw the headline I thought they were releasing him as in cutting. As far as moving him on the line, I guess it’s a good idea. Obviously they are trying to get something out of his massive contract.
Sounds good
I’m a huge Jets fan and with that said, I don’t want to have this guy be a bust (too late?) So if we put him in the rotation as a DE but that gives him another chance to play and possibly be successful, then I’m all for it. He has had a lot of expectations on him since he got into the league, as a DE who would expect him to excel? Maybe the low/no expectations will help him. I hope that he does well.
by David Leininger on Apr 21, 2010 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
Polishing a bust
Still makes him a bust but it would be smart of our personel to at least get some use out of him to save face.
Right now, Gholston doesn’t necessarily have the size to sub in for Ellis, but he’s retard strong and could hold his own and tie up blocks for sure. We’ve seen him do that already. I just worry that we’re moving him too hastily perhaps—after all, it is said that it takes 3 years to make the transition or whatever. Or maybe not, perhaps it’s the perfect time. Who knows.
Maybe he ends up being the next Bruce Smith! LOLOLOLOL who am I kidding
I was so excited when I read this headline
I thought that schmuck was gone once and for all.
Imagine my disappointment. We’re keeping his ridiculous contract and just moving him to another position to suck at.
I love this move.
i’ve wanted this to happen for a while with Gholston.
In a 4-3 front, you must be afraid…He can penetrate and get to the passer to force the throw. Starting him on the line, will improve his game, going to be tough to get a sack, but definitely have the hurries that cause those INTs!
REX RYAN! WOO!
Strauss
good to see you back over here. how’s the site coming along?
...you're a jet all the way.
by OnceYoureAJet on Apr 21, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
oh,
btw i agree.
...you're a jet all the way.
by OnceYoureAJet on Apr 21, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
A while back I was talking to a friend and I said this is something I expected would eventually happen. Maybe this will work out…I certainly hope he reverts back to the guy we see in all those highlight reels from his college days. Other than that I wonder if he knows his new nickname yet…if he does I hope they chant it at a game and he gets hyped up and wreaks havoc on our opponents…I would really like to see this guy succeed while he wears a Jets uniform!
light and strong
If VG is as strong as people say he is the I think he can handle the DE position without bulking up or if he does 10-15 lbs would be OK. Speed, power and desire makes up for more bulk. But he must have the desire. If the O lineman on the other team has to step aside to offset a quick move by a DE, it would open a hole for a linebacker to make a big play. Bottom line VG has to have the DESIRE!
4-3?
how many of you think we will be seeing alot of a 4-3 defense this year? if gholston can excel he and taylor coming off the edges with big jenk and pouha in the middle…. that would be dangerous IMO
The mortals must pay!!!!!
RELEEEEAAAASSSE THE KRAKEN!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE2y_ypR9wQ
by Crackback on Apr 21, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
what happened last time VG got significant playing time???
oh yeah every team in the first four games ran right at VG with alot of success. the main difference btw shaun ellis and VG is that ellis can not only rush the passer, but he can get off of blocks and sniff out the running back if its a run or screen. VG cant!!! He lacks football sense. if you watch tape of him, he is constantly running after the rb right after he zooms past him, instead of meeting the rb in the hole.
i think we should just save 21M over the next 3 years and release this fool, or at least trade him for a draft pick…raiders are good at trading for worthless line men (excluding seymore)
by servantofchrist on Apr 21, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
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