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In Part II of Dan’s breakdown of the Jets myriad roster moves this weekend, he looks at Mardy Gilyard, the unfortunate treatment of Trufant, and so much more . . .
While Mardy Gilyard is a talented receiver, a bigger reason the Jets claimed him was for his kick returning ability.
Let’s be honest, Jeremy Kerley isn’t the answer as a kick returner. Punt returner yes, kick returner no. Kerley is a little small for kick returner (he could get hurt) and he doesn’t have good enough top end speed. Kerley’s game is top-shelf quickness, not speed, and that is more condusive to success as a punt returner. His laternal quickness is outstanding.
Gilyard was a sensational kick returner at the University of Cincinnati.
His 2,664 yards gained on kickoff returns established a Big East record. His four kickoff returns for touchdowns set the school record.
Gilyard is another potential Rex reclamation project. He can be a knucklehead at times, but he has a lot of talent . . .
One issue for center Robby Felix, who was released, on the final cutdown, was his size. He didn’t have a lot of mass in the ass, as they say.
But that is what makes the claim on Colin Baxter a little strong – he has the same issue – under 6-3, and under 300 pounds . . .
Remember something about all these Tannenbaum claims – some of them are just around for a look-see this week, and could be gone shortly.
Tannenbaum thinks he has to do this every year (multiple waiver claims at 53), because he learned it from Bill Parcells.
But you know what, he really doesn’t.
Maybe it makes sense early-on in a rebuilding process, but why now?
Look at his history of claims at 53, there really isn’t a lot to show for it.
Just because Parcells did it, doesn’t make it a necessity every year.
We will see how this current crop works out . . .
Why did Tannenbaum claim Isaiah Trufant on waivers early this week, just to cut him today? What was the point? That wasn’t very nice.
I think the Jets could use Trufant to help them at the nickel spot. He’s perfect for the slot corner spot with is amazing quickness and recovery speed. He was dominant in the UFL . . .
Getting back to Baxter. He is very, very smart, so he should pick things up quickly. His ideal role is swing backup (both guards and center), and that is something the Jets need now with Rob Turner out . . .
The Jets claim of Kevin O’Connell was necessary because of Mark Brunell’s calf. Say Mark Sanchez got hurt; Brunell has the kind of injury, a strained calf, where he could go out for a few plays, re-injure it, especially at his age, and then the Jets would be in an awful spot. Rex brought up Kerley was a possibility as an emergency QB, but the Jets don’t want to go there.
This is where Brad Smith (pictured) would really come in handy as #3 QB. The Bills love him, and have big plans for him this year . . .
The Jets really like guard Trevor Canfield, who they signed to their practice squad. He’s a brawler . . .
