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Post by maury77 on Apr 30, 2017 8:28:55 GMT -5
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Post by maury77 on May 2, 2017 7:52:39 GMT -5
I'm surprised no one has posted in this thread yet, so here goes:
* Underrated prospect who would normally go in the second or third round but got overlooked due to a loaded tight end class
* Very good size at 6'5" and 255 lbs
* Good athlete for his size, showing the speed to get downfield and the agility to pick up yards after the catch
* Big target with a good catch radius
* Good hands and sometimes pulls of some very difficult catches
* Played all over the field for Clemson, lining up at the Y tight end, H back and splitting out wide as a WR, so he has some versatility
* As an inline blocker, he was better than expected. He shows some strength and you see him seal off Ryan Anderson on a couple of plays
* Where he really struggles as a blocker is on the move, as he appears unsure of himself and seems to lose interest after the initial pop
* I think this kid can be a day one starter and if he improves his focus on his blocking, can potentially be a very good NFL player
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Post by sec.101row23 on May 2, 2017 8:08:21 GMT -5
LOVE that Bama highlight tape!!
He will be remembered for that catch he made on the final drive, love him for that alone.
But God damn, seeing MW in those highlights is making me sad, love the Adams pick, but fuck it would be nice to have him as well.
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Post by Touchable on May 2, 2017 8:27:54 GMT -5
He was one of my favorites for #70 so I sure as hell can't complain about getting him in the 5th.
I think the things I like about him most are simple...his size and his hands. He may not be a polished route runner or be the best inline blocker at this stage, but at least he's a big, athletic target who will catch the ball if you put it near him.
I'd personally love to sign Barnidge and go into the season with him, Leggett and ASJ on the roster.
But if the Jets feel Leggett can start Day 1, I'm fine with that.
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Post by Dcat on May 2, 2017 10:26:54 GMT -5
How about this tweet, which he claims was a typo?  |
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Post by Dcat on May 2, 2017 10:27:25 GMT -5
He's just so happy to be a Jet.
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Post by Lithfan on May 2, 2017 10:39:37 GMT -5
How about this tweet, which he claims was a typo? We have all fallen victim to auto-correct. I have to give the kid the benefit of the doubt when he said it was a typo. |
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Post by Dcat on May 2, 2017 10:41:14 GMT -5
auto correct does not change Jets to Pats.
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Post by Lithfan on May 2, 2017 10:48:55 GMT -5
auto correct does not change Jets to Pats. The kid said it was a typo -- he probably meant to type Jets, typed something else and it was changed to Pats. Why in the world would he intentionally ask to be photoshopped into a pats jersey the day after he is drafted by the Jets. Like I said, I am going to give the kid the benefit of the doubt. |
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Post by JStokes on May 5, 2017 7:01:26 GMT -5
Probably my favorite draft pick.
I hope a vet takes him under his wing and lights a fire under his ass.
Not sure who that vet would be tho.
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