Kris Jenkins Out for Season with Torn ACL
by Matt Birch on Sep 14, 2010 1:42 PM EDT
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PrintJust when we thought it couldn't get any worse, Jets fans ---- it did. And it happened just six plays into this young season.
All-pro NT Kris Jenkins, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, suffered a torn ACL in last night's game.
ESPN NY's Rich Cimini provided the news:
Jenkins went for an MRI exam Tuesday morning, confirming the tear. The previous injury to that knee also involved the ACL. It was repaired in October with a graft, using a tendon from his hamstring. He made a strong recovery, dropped more than 30 pounds and reported to training camp in terrific shape at 359 pounds.
Jenkins has favored the knee in training camp and preseason, and many questioned his durability this season. No one will ever question his work ethic or integrity, he is a locker room leader and the glue that holds together the Jets' defensive front. Now, they will have to do without him, and a leader will have to emerge. NT Sione Pouha was solid in filling in for him last year, and he will have to continue to be as Jets move on with their season. DE Shaun Ellis will have to provide the veteran leadership that Big Jenks provided.
The 31-year-old veteran injured the same knee which he had reconstructive surgery on last season. If we remember, at one point in the offseason, he was unsure if he was to return this year. After the recent events, as sad as it is, it may be time for him to hang up the cleats. He had an excellent career, and made a name for himself in the NFL. A talented player with an electric personality, he certainly made his presence felt in this league.
We'll miss you, Big Jenks. No one worked the cookie diet as well as you did...
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Good thing that Sione Pouha can play
The Jets were the top run defense with Sione Pouha in there last year, and they can be again. He did recover both Ravens fumbles last night.
I love Big Jenks, but...
Honestly, we didn’t miss him at all when he went out. The D looked great against the run, and would have made their offense tap out in the first half if our offense was at a higher level than a high school JV.
We didnt get time to miss him he went out early last year and he goes out in the first quarter last night. The man was a beast and was almost impossible to block even when doubled. Even thought unlikely I would really love to see him return but I see him retiring and i cant blame him. Maybe Rex can work some more magic he was the one that got him to return this year. Overall sad situation. Get well Big Jenks.
I disagree...
We crushed Flacco to open and we were getting faster penetration with him. I noticed a pretty sharp change when he went out.
Mind you, our D still tore it up but… it wasn’t the same.
i agree the pressure up the middle was not the same without big Jenks
How could somebody say We won’t miss him
by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 14, 2010 2:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
of course he's missed
Pouha & DeVito filled in admirably, but opponents don’t have to devote as much resources to account for them as they do for Jenkins. no team loses a talent/leader of that caliber and doesn’t feel it.
by ghost of Darko on Sep 14, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Next move?
I am really against this move, but do the Jets go after Hanesworth now? I mean the guy is lazy, self-centered and flat out cancer, but he is one of the best tackles in football. Do the Jets stand pat with the D-line they have or do they inquire about getting him. IMO I think Pouha is more than solid, I just hope the Jets org feels the same way.
Im a pro Haynesworth guy but i don’t think we need him. They d-line was dynamite last night. We do need another body though; our d-line was on the thin side before Jenks went down.
i agree… we lost the big man early but our run d was awesome last night. I’m just against bringing in another guy with a volatile personality.
by airamerica11 on Sep 14, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure about this move, but let’s just say they do show some interest, what kind of money is Haynesworth making?
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Go ugly early.
This...
sounds good to me… but what would they want in return? They are asking for 2 picks, possibly more. That makes it “Not a good look at all.”
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You see, it's not about how you won the game, it's about how you played the game.... there's a difference.
Thats the rub King A. We really don’t need him, so i can’t see us giving up too much to get him. But the Skins might just want to be rid of him at this point so maybe its a possibility.
Its not too much of a risk when you think about it, bc if he acts stupid you cut his ass and just bring up a body from the practice squad. But you could get a guy that can absolutely beast to try to prove to the world how good he is.
He’s more of a risk next year, if he beasts, than he is this year, IMO. Thats when his attitude probs would surface i think.
if we can get him at a nice discount, the money is not that bad. I think this year we would get a 2008 effort out of him when he had that monster year. But like I always said about T.O., its only a matter of time before that attitude surfaces and he causes more problems than he’s worth.
by airamerica11 on Sep 14, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would he play for us.
He refuses to go into a 3-4 scheme all he gives a crap about is getting stats he could care less about a team. If you don’t play for Mike Shannahan who will you play for. I never want to see him in a jets uniform
by vinnyandthejets on Sep 14, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I agree, he does not want to play the very position we would be looking for him to play. Bad attitude aside, this is still a bad move!!!
I guess I heard wrong
I thought for some reason he was 330 lbs.
"Sorry bro, he Jason Bourned me"- Drama
Anybody up for calling Ozzie Newsome?
I wouldn’t mind dealing for Ngata. As long as it doesn’t involve Revis or Harris…
wow -- are you serious? He's the Ravens anchor on their line and they have
big aspirations for this year. The Jets line is fine without Jenkins. I’m a Dolphins fan and I thought the Jets D was very good last night, just too many blitzes on 3rd down which led to too many penalties. More discipline is needed — Jets may lead the league in defensive stats, but if discipline isn’t there and a little change up on 3rd down at times, it won’t translate into wins. Sanchez needs to get his act together — that should be Jets fans biggest worry right now.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 14, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Throw in them both
And Ozzie may consider.
"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer
Pouha should be ok
I still think we need to get younger at D-Line and maybe missed a chance in this draft. Of course if the offense doesn’t get better we could probably just draft Cameron Heyward.
by vinnyandthejets on Sep 14, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
I dont even want this guy anymore
next year, lets cut him. its stupid to praise him so much and work a defense around him when he hasnt played 5 games for us in two years. Sione Pouha is the future.
You’re acting like he’s choosing to get injured. He worked his ass off to get back and just got a tough break
However...
Reality is… I don’t think he’s gonna make it anymore. He was considering retiring before.
This sucks though. He’s such a good presence and I can’t imagine what it must be like going through all the rehab and such that he did, play six plays and realize you get to do it all over again.
Jet King....
Dude, back away from the keyboard.
GANG GREEN ALL DAY!
You see, it's not about how you won the game, it's about how you played the game.... there's a difference.
Sione Pouha is the future.
You do know how old he is right?
by Bob_The_Friendly_Baker on Sep 14, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You won't need to cut him
Like Flav, he knows what time it is. Give the man some props and dignity. Two ACL injuries in two seasons in his 30s, he’ll step aside and help train Pouha. None of us could train that hard and live on cookies (well, maybe the cookies for a while).
Regarding fat ass Haynesworth, don’t touch him. He’s a cancer wherever he goes and goes against the Jets grain of TEAM. I think even Dan Snyder wouldn’t make that mistake again.
Are u serious?
just because we got good players this offseason doesnt mean we can go and get Ngata. He is their best defensive player.
Rogers from Cleveland?
Not sure what his status is but I saw somewhere that he was on twitter last night saying he wanted to get traded. Thoughts?
España 2010 Campenoes del Mundo!!!
I know he was one of your guys in the off season
So I am expecting a full report from you by 8pm tonight lol
España 2010 Campenoes del Mundo!!!
WHY WHY WHY!!!!
Why in the world wasn’t Kris wearing a knee brace? He just came back from surgery to repair the knee, and yet he didn’t wear a knee brace. Hell, i play softball with a knee brace. What was he thinking?
We have amazing backups at this position
but the D just doesn’t have the same teeth without him.
If he doesn’t retire it’s time for us to say goodbye at the end of the year. I know it’s rough, but it’s over.
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