New York Jets Add Andrew Sendejo

by John B on Sep 4, 2011 8:20 PM EDT

The Jets have acquired safety Andrew Sendejo off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. He is a Rice product who spent time in the UFL before going to Dallas.

I view him as a replacement for Dwight Lowery in that he seems to have a knack for making big plays. He is more of a strong safety than a free safety, though. He led the UFL with 48 tackles during his time there in 2010. He also picked off a pair of passes and had seven defenses, two fumble recoveries, and two tackles for a loss. He registered 318 tackles at Rice.

It is tough to expect much from bottom of the roster acquisitions, but he seems like a decent developmental guy. Unfortunately for him, the Jets have a lot of safeties stout against the run. This might limit his playing time. If he can show consistent signs in coverage, he might get a look in subpackages because that is the area Jets safeties are currently weak.

It is also entirely possible the Jets are just going to pump him for information on the Cowboys.

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Interesting Signing

right before we play the ‘Boys. With Rex’s twin being the DC of the ‘Boys, I’m sure he sounded him out for basics on the kid. He seems like a decent prospect. He has some speed and play making ability. It’s puzzling why Dallas would give up on him if he has any real potential, however, since their secondary is perhaps their weakest unit.

He could be just for info, or they may think they can develop him.

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by joeklecko on Sep 4, 2011 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

i think getting these guys for info is foolishness

keep the players you can actually develop.. we dont need another danny woodhead leaving our roster for marginal gain

by NJNETS29 on Sep 4, 2011 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I would have much rathered that Answu-Ansa guy (or whatever his name is).

If we’re gonna develop somebody, might as well be somebody with a high upside.

by Crackback on Sep 4, 2011 8:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Awusu-Ansah!

I think. Whatever, point is, wtf was he cut???

by Exystence on Sep 4, 2011 8:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yep

The Boys cut him and signed him to the practice squad. He’s still poachable. And I think he would be a nice poach.

by Crackback on Sep 4, 2011 9:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Maybe he's an ST guy?

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by Noble_Lance on Sep 4, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Jets have 5 "In the Box Safeties" Who can cover ?

by JetOrange on Sep 4, 2011 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

the news crew watching from the booth

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by Noble_Lance on Sep 4, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

good pickup

I kinda like the scouting report on this kid. I googled him and read loads of info. He may be a nice pick up. my thing is if he can cover, then its a good pickup.

by overloadblitz on Sep 4, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

dallas cut this guy and we have a need a safety..

He didn’t show much in preseason I believe 2nd year udfa Barry church out play this guy .. he was seem as a in the box safety…

He was making strides in training camp early on because he was elevated to rob ryans 1st team dime package but he just faded off…

by lostar2009 on Sep 5, 2011 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Lankster> Sendejo...please

by JetOrange on Sep 4, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

Lankster Doesn't Play Safety

Do you really think you’re a better judge of talent than Rex, Pettine and Dennis Thurman? I think they deserve some trust/respect at least for the moment. Let’s wait and see what happens. The kid sounds like he has some talent and range. Besides, he may be only for a quick look-see, and be replaced by someone else within a few days. Lankster is not all that anyway.

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by joeklecko on Sep 4, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions