Should the New York Jets Push to Get Back Trevor Pryce?
by John B on Aug 7, 2011 8:14 PM EDT
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Now that Shaun Ellis is in New England, there is a void at defensive end. It behooves the question of whether the Jets will look to bring back Trevor Pryce for some insurance on the defensive line. Pryce was a good pass rusher for the team last year. He tied for second on the team in pressures with 17 according to Pro Football Focus along with 5 hits and 2 sacks (including Playoffs) in just 196 rushes. Even when he was not getting to the quarterback, he was giving blockers a lot of problems and forcing offensive linemen to give extra help.
Ellis was the most productive pass rusher on the team last year. The team needs to replace what he brought collapsing the pocket. There are a lot of potentially talented young guys on the roster on the defensive line who might do anything from contribute in a major way to be cut depending on what happens in camp and preseason. Pryce would give the Jets a bit of insurance in the form of a proven defensive lineman.
There is no telling whether the team could talk him into playing another year, but it might be worth their while to put on the full court press. What do you think?
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No unless there's an injury...
We didn’t resign Ellis cause we are stocked with young talent on the DL now and have no need.
I would like it for depth
On the other hand I’m really interested in what Ropati can do this year as a second guy coming in to spell Devito and Mo. Or perhaps starting along side Mo, which if he does start that means he is really getting after it because Devito is good.
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
Nope.
If injuries mount give him a call during the season
Nope.
Lets roll with what we got. We’re loaded.
exactly
why are some guys on here acting like its 2005? People are actually talking about Trevor Pryce, Shaun Ellis, and Jason Taylor leaving? Really?
The D-Line that needed perfect coverage, and managed to get that in the first two rounds (great job scheming Rex, the way you outcoached Bellicheck was masterful) to get near an opposing QB? The D-Line that got owned by the Steelers? Please…..we get a lick of pressure on that last clock management drive the Steelers were running, just a lick of pressure, and we force a punt and are well on our way to Sanchez delivering a game-winning drive.
"Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect."
The only reason I'd want Pryce back at vet min.
Would be for emergency depth and for experience to help the rookies. I mean most of the guys we have on the roster haven’t been starters for very long, it would be helpful to have someone there to really show the ropes from someone with experience who can both show and teach. But that’s just me and I know people will disagree with that.
And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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*outcoached Bill O'Brien
That was O’Brien’s offence; Belichick was running the D at that stage. Otherwise, no disagreements.
But I have to say, Ellis and that D-line carved up chunks of the elderly 2010 Pats O-line. After his performance in the playoff game (where 30+ players usually start tailing off due to durability concerns), he was at his strongest.
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plain and simple
ellis’ sacks were coverage sacks. Even someone who doesn’t follow football (my mom) commented on much time brady had to throw before he went down.
good luck with a D-linemen who made a grand total of 3 plays last season. Although I do like the Painsworth trade, I believe he’ll be a factor.
"Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect."
Correct
But even so, that was 3 down linemen vs. 5 O-linemen, and the D-linemen won. That shouldn’t happen, especially not up the middle (Pouha/Ellis were especially disruptive through C and RG).
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i think if we can get him for the minimum
it would be nice to have some depth. would like to have veteran presence.
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he's gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OLLIE PEREZ IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll like him back
I think he played good for the Jets last season. He’s not a starter, but he could give the young ones some pointers how to handle certain O-lineman.
absolutely
I was surprised at how good Pryce was at getting penetration last year. If you think you can get the same performance as he had last year, then you definitely sign him. He’s a guy who needs rest so he wouldn’t be playing all the time and taking many reps away from the younger guys.
Why not for minimum?
Just wondering, what will we be spending our cap space on?
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If no S Ellis, then I don't see why they would want Pryce
If they pick up Pryce, then they should have just picked up S Ellis. I can’t see this working any other way.
So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.
If for nothing else, I think he could have a very positive impact on Wilkerson’s development. I still think he’s got a solid amount to contribute on the field too.
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absolutely at the veterans minimum
rex has already said that mo wilk reminds him of a young pryce. i say we bring him back to mentor wilkerson and to also provide some rushing capability. while i like the young talent a lot, the lockout cant have helped their case. veteran presence may be needed
metsjetsknicksrangers.............can it get any worse?
Hell friggin no
If the plan is to infuse young blood on the defence, I dont see any need for Pryce. Defence needs young athletic players. How could we know what talents we have on defense, if we keep the old tired hands and give them more reps and playing time over the young player. Thats just redundancy to me. Not gonna work peeps!
NOT enough room, Already have 7 guys fighting for 6 spots
I think they’ll carry 6 -or 7 at most defensive lineman. 1. Pouha 2. Kendrick Ellis 3. Mohammed Wilkerson 4. Mike Devito 5. Ritepi Pititoa 6. Jeron Gilbert/Marcus Dixon. That leaves 2 guys that were on the team last year fighting for the 6th spot. Maybe they carry 7, but I think they take only 6 because Rex likes DB’s and LB’s.
"Behooves the question"
isn’t a phrase. Behooves means to give advantage to. Sorry to be that guy. Really sorry.
As for Pryce, I wouldn’t mind having him, but only for a reserve’s salary. He’s smart and knows the defense, but I agree with the crowd that it’s time for the young guns.
Ehh maybe.
I wouldn’t mind. He’d be a solid rotational guy. Will help out mo wilks and Ellis. He would add depth, and can contribute with a few sacks and tackles.
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