Hayden Smith

Beercules · 03-05-2013, 11:00 AM

Didn't see this posted, thought it was interesting...

Per Rotoworld...

Former GM Mike Tannenbaum said on NFL Network that the Jets' defense couldn't cover TE Hayden Smith in practices last season.
Former Australian rugby star Smith spent most of 2012 on the Jets' practice squad. He could be a player to monitor in 2013 training camp, Smith's second year of organized football. "We could not cover this guy in practice," Tannenbaum said. "It would drive Rex (Ryan) up a wall. We could not cover this guy. He got better and better, wound up dressing for five games, and actually caught a pass against the Chargers." The Jets have a hole at tight end with Dustin Keller almost certain to leave in free agency.

I know our defense isn't the best at covering TEs, but this is definitely encouraging insight.

crasherino · 03-05-2013, 11:05 AM

I'm sure having a full season under his belt will be a huge benefit to the guy.

Its still a long shot, but certainly worth keeping an eye on. If he can at least become our blocking TE who can catch a pass occasionally, it would be a successful pickup.

eaglenj · 03-05-2013, 11:14 AM

This guy has a lot of potential as a receiver and blocker. It may not even be possible to have him put it all together by 2013, but he could be a legitimate contributor in 2014 with his strength and athletic ability.

RaoulDuke · 03-05-2013, 11:22 AM

Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice?

Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

shuler82 · 03-05-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RaoulDuke

Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice?

Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

Well we did have Bart Scott and Eric Smith covering him.

kennyo7 · 03-05-2013, 11:31 AM

I would not count on this guy as Keller's replacement. He is a nice story and probably has talent and incredible athletic ability. But, he is very raw. Another training camp will help and the new TE coach is a good one. But still a long shot to be anything more than a PS player this year. At 28 hes a bit old for a raw prospect.

RaoulDuke · 03-05-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shuler82

Well we did have Bart Scott and Eric Smith covering him.

Soon as I hit 'enter' I knew it was coming.

petejet · 03-05-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyo7

I would not count on this guy as Keller's replacement. He is a nice story and probably has talent and incredible athletic ability. But, he is very raw. Another training camp will help and the new TE coach is a good one. But still a long shot to be anything more than a PS player this year. At 28 hes a bit old for a raw prospect.

PS players and draft picks are all the Jets can afford this year.

EM31 · 03-05-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RaoulDuke

Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice?

Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

Especially odd given the amount of games where other TE's were injured.

I wonder which of our QBs it was who were throwing the passes to the 5th string TE. I bet it wasn't Sanchez.

JFB · 03-05-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by petejet

PS players and draft picks are all the Jets can afford this year.

i don't understand. what else is there?

SINYJets · 03-05-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RaoulDuke

Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice?

Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

I remember reading at draftinsider recently that some Jets veterans were confused at how little playing time the younger guys were getting, especially towards the end of the year. J. White was singled out in the blurb as a guy who dominated practices but never played in games. I guess Smith was another.

EM31 · 03-05-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SINYJets

I remember reading at draftinsider recently that some Jets veterans were confused at how little playing time the younger guys were getting, especially towards the end of the year. J. White was singled out in the blurb as a guy who dominated practices but never played in games. I guess Smith was another.

Mounting evidence of discrimination against the White man?

BleedGreen314 · 03-05-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Beercules

Didn't see this posted, thought it was interesting...

Per Rotoworld...

Former GM Mike Tannenbaum said on NFL Network that the Jets' defense couldn't cover TE Hayden Smith in practices last season.
Former Australian rugby star Smith spent most of 2012 on the Jets' practice squad. He could be a player to monitor in 2013 training camp, Smith's second year of organized football. "We could not cover this guy in practice," Tannenbaum said. "It would drive Rex (Ryan) up a wall. We could not cover this guy. He got better and better, wound up dressing for five games, and actually caught a pass against the Chargers." The Jets have a hole at tight end with Dustin Keller almost certain to leave in free agency.

I know our defense isn't the best at covering TEs, but this is definitely encouraging insight.

...............................Impressive

JetinHuntersville · 03-05-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RaoulDuke

Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice?

Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

No, our D just can't cover ANY TE's.

jetsman51 · 03-05-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shuler82

Well we did have Bart Scott and Eric Smith covering him.

Bingo.

Grain of salt fellas, Tannenbaum is trying to put a nice spin on things for a reason (i.e. there's a plan in place re: salary cap issues). Guy wants to have another GM job some day, at least I would imagine so.

revischrist · 03-05-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsman51

Bingo.

Grain of salt fellas, Tannenbaum is trying to put a nice spin on things for a reason (i.e. there's a plan in place re: salary cap issues). Guy wants to have another GM job some day, at least I would imagine so.

Definitely and I would assume he would have gotten more PT if he was that dominating in practice, but I'm not sure Mr. T would just make up the stuff about Hayden dominating in practice when it could be easily refuted by any coach orplayer that attended practice.

JamesR · 03-05-2013, 04:25 PM

Getting open is one thing.

Catching the ball is another.

BleedGreen314 · 03-05-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsman51

Bingo.

Grain of salt fellas, Tannenbaum is trying to put a nice spin on things for a reason (i.e. there's a plan in place re: salary cap issues). Guy wants to have another GM job some day, at least I would imagine so.

Bingo, I'm not buying the story because it would be the first honest thing Tannenbaum said in 6 years.

SCITSCAT · 03-05-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shuler82

Well we did have Bart Scott and Eric Smith covering him.

SCITSCAT · 03-05-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesR

Getting open is one thing.

Catching the ball is another.

Yep, remember Johnny Lam Bam Jones...

03-05-2013, 11:00 AM	#1
Beercules Waterboy Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 23	Hayden Smith Didn't see this posted, thought it was interesting... Per Rotoworld... Former GM Mike Tannenbaum said on NFL Network that the Jets' defense couldn't cover TE Hayden Smith in practices last season. Former Australian rugby star Smith spent most of 2012 on the Jets' practice squad. He could be a player to monitor in 2013 training camp, Smith's second year of organized football. "We could not cover this guy in practice," Tannenbaum said. "It would drive Rex (Ryan) up a wall. We could not cover this guy. He got better and better, wound up dressing for five games, and actually caught a pass against the Chargers." The Jets have a hole at tight end with Dustin Keller almost certain to leave in free agency. I know our defense isn't the best at covering TEs, but this is definitely encouraging insight.

03-05-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,803	I'm sure having a full season under his belt will be a huge benefit to the guy. Its still a long shot, but certainly worth keeping an eye on. If he can at least become our blocking TE who can catch a pass occasionally, it would be a successful pickup.

03-05-2013, 11:14 AM	#3
eaglenj All League Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,834	This guy has a lot of potential as a receiver and blocker. It may not even be possible to have him put it all together by 2013, but he could be a legitimate contributor in 2014 with his strength and athletic ability.

03-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
RaoulDuke Son of Ham Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 11,869	Odd that he only dressed for 5 games if he was killing it in practice? Or he was making huge mistakes on every other play.

03-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#6
kennyo7 All Pro Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,401	I would not count on this guy as Keller's replacement. He is a nice story and probably has talent and incredible athletic ability. But, he is very raw. Another training camp will help and the new TE coach is a good one. But still a long shot to be anything more than a PS player this year. At 28 hes a bit old for a raw prospect.

03-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#17
JamesR All League Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 4,806	Getting open is one thing. Catching the ball is another.