Do Not Get Too High or Low About Cuts

by John B on Sep 2, 2011 10:01 AM EDT

Some of the names of guys getting cut in the next few days might surprise you. The Jets were fortunate enough to get several standout performances by players in preseason games, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. The team has to make some tough choices.

Do keep in mind the level of competition. The guys at the back of the depth chart were doing it against third and fourth stringers. It might mean something, but it is also entirely possible it was a coincidence.

I expect Aaron Maybin to make the roster following an impressive showing against the Eagles. He might not, though. The coaching staff might not feel he is worth developing despite that performance. Remember, Vernon Gholston had a big final preseason game against the Eagles in 2009.

Even if a guy stood out in a game, there is a lot in practice we do not see. Practice offers the coaching staff a daily look into how certain guys are developing and their ability.

It is surely a fan's right to question any front office move, but do not go overboard if you see a guy deep on the depth chart cut despite a strong preseason.

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I've been wanting to make a similar point about Maybin

It’s awesome that he did so well and it can only be a good thing and I am hoping beyond hope that it translates to when it matters, but we gotta keep things in perspective. He did it against the Eagles’ backups, and their starting o-line is mediocre to begin with. Still, I hope he makes the team because at the very least he showed a hunger Gholston never did.

by Exystence on Sep 2, 2011 10:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'm ready for a good CWash vs Woodhead debate, oh wait that ship has sailed

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by Judgegavel on Sep 2, 2011 10:22 AM EDT reply actions

Lmao totally forgot about that Washington guy, that’s too funny. And just about everyone had a favorite between those two

by nationalist88 on Sep 2, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Rex on Gholston’s preseason sack vs Philly: “It was the first of many”

Yikes.

by nationalist88 on Sep 2, 2011 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

HAHA

Doh!

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by CharlieIsles on Sep 2, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I would probally like to see Joe mcknight replace Ducasse on the O-Line, Vlad is terrible. Mcintyre should make this team, could be a great pick up, those CFLers can playball.

plus the mckinight thing was a joke or was it………

by Kickersarepeopletoo on Sep 2, 2011 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

they moved Ducasse all over the line last night.

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by Noble_Lance on Sep 2, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

though i don't like maybin at an every down guy

he adds a speed rush from the olb position that we don’t have with our other guys.
When i watch maybin i just see an athlete and we can use that in certain situations.

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by Fly-as-a-JET on Sep 2, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Completely agree; if he sticks he’s a situational pass rusher. The guy is just too small to play at LB on rushing downs. Although I haven’t seen enough of him to gauge his coverage skills, it would be an added dimension to his game if we could either drop him back or send him.

by nationalist88 on Sep 2, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions