Veterans Mentor Bilal Powell

by John B on Aug 10, 2011 7:57 PM EDT

Jets rookie running back Bilal Powell has been learning from Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson.

With some coaching, many believed the 5’10", 204-pound Powell could become a productive back in the NFL. Since entering camp, the Jets' two RB incumbents have helped Powell potentially become an impact player.

"Every little detail counts on this level," said Powell. "I think LT and Shonn are doing a great job of teaching me the offense."

These guys can help the rookie in many ways. They can help him with the playbook. They can teach him technical things like how high to run and protecting the ball. Greene might be an especially valuable guy who can teach from the mistakes he made as a fumble prone rookie. They can teach him how to work off the field and in the film room.

Powell does not figure to see much time, but Greene did not either two years ago. Then Leon Washington got hurt, and Greene played himself into the top spot on the depth chart. I am not sure Powell is going to be a star, but I think fans are going to love the way he fights for every last yard and runs tough.

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Good piece.

Nice to see we have alot of depth in the RB department. LT and greene will hold up fine but if not i guess we have this promisiing young guy.

by Jt Malley on Aug 10, 2011 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

In hindsight I really like the Powell move.

It sets us up for a three headed hydra attack ala Baltimore. Two powerbacks and then one finesse back (with the capacity to run betwixt the tackles). Since these guys are so young we’re locked down for years.

by Rockin Bobbyn on Aug 10, 2011 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

and

if all of them show promise, then we can pick witch one to trade, which one we can turn into picks or players. i think mcknight will good in the role that they give him

"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
he's gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OLLIE PEREZ IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by rexthejet on Aug 10, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, by next year I think we will see

Greene as the bell cow, Powell as the two and McKnight as the 3rd down back with LDT in retirement.

This year though, it will be interesting to see who plays the two… McKnight or Powell?

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on Aug 10, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget we have Connor if we need to have him break a leg.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald

by Noble_Lance on Aug 10, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Or Lead the Revolution against an Army of AI Machines

by SeanI on Aug 11, 2011 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions

We can

stay with him if we want to live

Proud to root for the Jets, Mets, and Islanders!!!

by CharlieIsles on Aug 11, 2011 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions

You guys might not be worried about injuries

but I am. LDT will be lucky to replicate last year and Greene runs too hard to not expect more fumble issues or at least 1 or 2 missed games due to small injuries. This kid is gonna get his touches this year. Im glad we have him.

by Can'tWait on Aug 11, 2011 8:38 AM EDT reply actions