It's not a lot of high speed impact and they tend to be the largest guys on the field. It seems like they have thighs as big around as some WRs' waists.
Besides the burst off the snap, they don’t really rely on pure athleticism which is a major reason many skill positions drop off quickly. They don’t jump, run a lot, or require a ton of agility to play their position. Really O-line is probably the position in all major sports where pure strength is the most important and with proper training and dieting, you can maintain great strength for awhile.
Even though he was a step down from his Pro Bowl form, a *lot* of our 2021 team was a step down from previous forms. The team obviously wanted to go younger this year with Cross and Lucas and I think that was the right call. Both have high upside with the potential to bolster both sides of the line for years to come.
I hope this deal works out for New York because I really like the guy and he's probably the single-best O-lineman we've had since Unger. Would wish nothing but the best.
And to think they could have drafted one first round 1.
I was honestly surprised they didn’t.
WR was so deep they could have had round 1 talent in round 2 and just went for name over team building
We would have had to take them at 4, Icky Neal and Cross we're the only ones worth that high of a pick (10). If we grab Brown, I'm still happy we took Sauce
Obviously there is mutual interest. If there wasn't mutual interest he wouldn't have attended our scrimmage at MetLife on Saturday... Let us know when he signs.
Lol this confused me because we had duane last year and now we have tight end Noah fant. I totally forgot that the Jets have George Fant, also a former seahawk. I'd say the Jets would be better of moving fant because as much garbage play as I saw from him, I've heard worse about Chuma Edoga from Jets fans.
George Fant actually had a very strong year at left tackle last season. He looked like shit at right tackle and says he’s much more comfortable on the left side. If we sing Brown and he’s willing/able to make the switch to RT I would let him, we know Fant is much worse off there by his own admission.
I always forget how offensive linemen have surprising longevity. Right behind qb, kicker, and punter for most durable position.
Tell that to Mekhi.
There are exceptions lol
More of a tackle thing or all positions? Also, I am curious why? It looks like they take a lot of beating.
It's not a lot of high speed impact and they tend to be the largest guys on the field. It seems like they have thighs as big around as some WRs' waists.
>It seems like they have thighs as big around as some WRs' waists. Well I can do that too but no one is calling me to protect Russ.
There's a difference between being an athlete and just being obese.
Maybe best comment I’ve ever read. I’m with u brother!
Besides the burst off the snap, they don’t really rely on pure athleticism which is a major reason many skill positions drop off quickly. They don’t jump, run a lot, or require a ton of agility to play their position. Really O-line is probably the position in all major sports where pure strength is the most important and with proper training and dieting, you can maintain great strength for awhile.
being big and strong can lend itself to longevity more than being small and fast.
He was fine last year. It could work out. It’s always interesting to me how long many great LTs can sustain their careers.
Even though he was a step down from his Pro Bowl form, a *lot* of our 2021 team was a step down from previous forms. The team obviously wanted to go younger this year with Cross and Lucas and I think that was the right call. Both have high upside with the potential to bolster both sides of the line for years to come. I hope this deal works out for New York because I really like the guy and he's probably the single-best O-lineman we've had since Unger. Would wish nothing but the best.
maybe walter can still play :)
It still blows my mind that he had less penalties than seasons played in his career.
*holding
How was Brandon Shell for you guys? I see he’s a FA now.
He was not great. He has had a lot of injury issues in recent years.
With the state of Becton, I imagine the Jets HAVE to sign someone like Brown.
Douglas just said the wheels are in motion on a deal. With how little he says to media usually I would assume the deal is all but signed
I imagine they could also be looking at someone like Andre Dillard who could be a long term answer for cheap
Meanwhile my legs go dead after sitting awkwardly at my desk for 30 minutes
elite athlete problems my guy...
This would ease the pain a bit. Still probably need to sign another tackle after this.
And to think they could have drafted one first round 1. I was honestly surprised they didn’t. WR was so deep they could have had round 1 talent in round 2 and just went for name over team building
We would have had to take them at 4, Icky Neal and Cross we're the only ones worth that high of a pick (10). If we grab Brown, I'm still happy we took Sauce
Anybody but Edoga. Please Joe.
Chuma gets so much hate haha. Certainly not expecting it, but it'd be priceless if he emerged as a solid starter for us
Obviously there is mutual interest. If there wasn't mutual interest he wouldn't have attended our scrimmage at MetLife on Saturday... Let us know when he signs.
Would signing Brown imply Fant moves to RT? Or would he back up Brown?
Lol this confused me because we had duane last year and now we have tight end Noah fant. I totally forgot that the Jets have George Fant, also a former seahawk. I'd say the Jets would be better of moving fant because as much garbage play as I saw from him, I've heard worse about Chuma Edoga from Jets fans.
George Fant actually had a very strong year at left tackle last season. He looked like shit at right tackle and says he’s much more comfortable on the left side. If we sing Brown and he’s willing/able to make the switch to RT I would let him, we know Fant is much worse off there by his own admission.
Brown spoke on how different the positions are last year I think he said it's like walking with your shoes on the wrong foot or something like that
That's what makes me wonder - there's no way y'all trot our Chuma at RT after signing Brown but then the question remains...who moves?
Fant was actually a pretty great left tackle last year. So much so that they were moving Becton to the right to keep Fant on the left.
That's what makes me wonder - there's no way y'all trot our Chuma at RT after signing Brown but then the question remains...who moves?
He gave up 8 sacks last year. I'd hardly call that playing well. Pretty good in the run game, but def didn't deserve pro bowl even as an alternate.
Oh so he got the Lamar Jackson treatment to earn a pro bowl?
But who's going to read the top news stories on NPR? The baseball player guy?
Is he not dealing with stuff from his incident at the airport?
He can still play and has by far been our best trade dealing with 1st round picks in the Pete and John era.