New York Jets Sign DaJuan Morgan

by John B on Aug 2, 2011 8:11 PM EDT

The Jets signed a safety today, DaJuan Morgan.

Morgan was a third-round pick by Kansas City in 2008. He was with the Colts last season.

The tendency might be to view him as a replacement for James Ihedigbo, but he has not really accomplished enough to just waltz into a roster spot. He is likely camp fodder who might stick on special teams.

Morgan fails one of my key tests. Despite being a third round pick, the Chiefs gave up on him after two seasons. Teams do not give up on high picks unless all hope is lost because they are such big investments. For Kansas City to cut ties so soon is striking. He did not see much action in 2010 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

He is mainly a run stopper. In two career starts, it is worth noting that he registered 14 tackles. His path to the roster goes through Mike Westhoff, though.

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If he's cheap, I don't care.

Its one more guy fighting for a roster spot that may have an answer. If he’s useless there is the door, here’s your pink slip.

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 2, 2011 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

don't know how to feel about this signing gonna have to trust Tannebuam on this one

by 2xtheBully on Aug 2, 2011 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

either rex's call for d or westhoffs call for special teams

either way i believe in what they see

C&C.......Formerly Known As SLAUGHTERHOUSE

by CR00KS & C4STLES on Aug 2, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing says he'll make the team

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

by GreenBeer on Aug 2, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

i was replying about him saying tannenbaum liked him

it was rex or westhoff…..i believe he will make the team but i wont lose sleep if he doesn’t

C&C.......Formerly Known As SLAUGHTERHOUSE

by CR00KS & C4STLES on Aug 2, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, looks like a DB for special teams

He had some injuries for the Chiefs. Then his tenure with the Colts was a short pump and dump before the Colts played the Chiefs.

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

by GreenBeer on Aug 2, 2011 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

Da Who?

by Crackback on Aug 2, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Just some quick notes I found on Morgan, I did recognize his name...

was the #2 ranked S coming out of the 2008 draft (behind Kenny Phillips) from NC State, although it was a very weak S class. Before the draft was expected to go late first early second, but dropped to the 3rd. NFL comparison before the draft was Sean Jones, and was well rounded in all areas of his game. Has had a number of injuries both in college and HS (car accident). Listed at 6’0" 200lbs, and a 4.5 40.

by Judgegavel on Aug 3, 2011 9:37 AM EDT reply actions