Wilkerson start from day 1?

drunk kid catholic · 04-29-2011, 12:48 AM

Yes or No?

Emotional_Wreck · 04-29-2011, 12:49 AM

He's a man trapped in a beasts body, but starting from day one is asking a lot from a rookie. He's going to contribute for sure this year, that's what should matter.

J-E-F-F · 04-29-2011, 01:26 AM

Defensive linemen are more rotational guys than starters or backups, per se. If the Jets' defense is on the field for roughly 65 snaps per game this season, I'd say he's going to get something like half of them, with an adjustment to his playing time made as the season goes along, based on his effectiveness. It would appear he has more raw talent than any of their current D-linemen (although an aging Shaun Ellis has always been kind of underrated), so the upside could put him on the field for as much as two-thirds of the plays in 2011.

Pavilion · 04-29-2011, 01:30 AM

Based off his size and talent id say yes but he is making a big jump in level of compitition. I'd think he would be in alot of sub packages and pass rushing situations in the beggining of the season and as time goes on and he gets more comfortable he see's more playing time.

Dirtstar · 04-29-2011, 01:30 AM

i really hope we bring back Ellis for another year or two.

Untouchable · 04-29-2011, 01:44 AM

I'm not sure if he'll start from day one, but he'll definitely see a lot of playing time.

It really all depends on what happens with Ellis and Pryce.

Jets Fanatic · 04-29-2011, 01:47 AM

Starter. Trevor Pryce, all due respect, is gone.

Pavilion · 04-29-2011, 01:54 AM

[QUOTE=Untouchable;4013644]I'm not sure if he'll start from day one, but he'll definitely see a lot of playing time.

It really all depends on what happens with[B] Ellis and Pryce[/B].[/QUOTE]

Hoping the Jets bring these guys back on the cheap. Great mentors for Wilkerson and have a little left in the tank. Ellis is always underrated and should simply retire a Jet and Pryce helped get some pass rush from the middle even though he is nowhere what he used to be.

David Harris · 04-29-2011, 01:54 AM

I don't think so. I think it'll take at least a few seasons before he really flashes.

SMC · 04-29-2011, 02:00 AM

DH, "really flashes" has nothing to do with starting, which is the question.

I say the answer is Yes. Rex has demonstrated a propensity to either have key rookies start or be in a position to start. He did it with Sanchez and gave both Wilson and Vlad the chance to star.

The Jets have had a long history of having 1st founders start.

chirorob · 04-29-2011, 02:01 AM

Depends. Do you have a training camp?

If the offseason keeps going as it is, and the rookies don't have the early camps to learn the system, there will be very few rookies doing much the first half of the season.

Jets Fanatic · 04-29-2011, 02:10 AM

[QUOTE=chirorob;4013669]Depends. Do you have a training camp?

If the offseason keeps going as it is, and the rookies don't have the early camps to learn the system, there will be very few rookies doing much the first half of the season.[/QUOTE]
True SAD fact

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04-29-2011, 12:48 AM	#1
drunk kid catholic Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 419	Wilkerson start from day 1? Yes or No?

04-29-2011, 12:49 AM	#2
Emotional_Wreck inside pats fans heads Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 311	He's a man trapped in a beasts body, but starting from day one is asking a lot from a rookie. He's going to contribute for sure this year, that's what should matter.

04-29-2011, 01:26 AM	#3
J-E-F-F Let the rebuilding begin Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Posts: 164	Defensive linemen are more rotational guys than starters or backups, per se. If the Jets' defense is on the field for roughly 65 snaps per game this season, I'd say he's going to get something like half of them, with an adjustment to his playing time made as the season goes along, based on his effectiveness. It would appear he has more raw talent than any of their current D-linemen (although an aging Shaun Ellis has always been kind of underrated), so the upside could put him on the field for as much as two-thirds of the plays in 2011.

04-29-2011, 01:30 AM	#4
Pavilion All Pro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: north jersey Posts: 1,220	Based off his size and talent id say yes but he is making a big jump in level of compitition. I'd think he would be in alot of sub packages and pass rushing situations in the beggining of the season and as time goes on and he gets more comfortable he see's more playing time.

04-29-2011, 01:30 AM	#5
Dirtstar Snubbed a man just to watch him cry. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,793	i really hope we bring back Ellis for another year or two.

04-29-2011, 01:44 AM	#6
Untouchable Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22,409	I'm not sure if he'll start from day one, but he'll definitely see a lot of playing time. It really all depends on what happens with Ellis and Pryce.

04-29-2011, 01:47 AM	#7
Jets Fanatic back after a long hiatus Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrison, NJ Posts: 1,200	Starter. Trevor Pryce, all due respect, is gone.

04-29-2011, 01:54 AM	#8
Pavilion All Pro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: north jersey Posts: 1,220	[QUOTE=Untouchable;4013644]I'm not sure if he'll start from day one, but he'll definitely see a lot of playing time. It really all depends on what happens with[B] Ellis and Pryce[/B].[/QUOTE] Hoping the Jets bring these guys back on the cheap. Great mentors for Wilkerson and have a little left in the tank. Ellis is always underrated and should simply retire a Jet and Pryce helped get some pass rush from the middle even though he is nowhere what he used to be.

04-29-2011, 01:54 AM	#9
David Harris All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Murray Hill Posts: 7,095	I don't think so. I think it'll take at least a few seasons before he really flashes.

04-29-2011, 02:00 AM	#10
SMC Day-to-day Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 22,032	DH, "really flashes" has nothing to do with starting, which is the question. I say the answer is Yes. Rex has demonstrated a propensity to either have key rookies start or be in a position to start. He did it with Sanchez and gave both Wilson and Vlad the chance to star. The Jets have had a long history of having 1st founders start.

04-29-2011, 02:01 AM	#11
chirorob Draft the best available player. All Pro Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In transit Posts: 5,807	Depends. Do you have a training camp? If the offseason keeps going as it is, and the rookies don't have the early camps to learn the system, there will be very few rookies doing much the first half of the season.

04-29-2011, 02:10 AM	#12
Jets Fanatic back after a long hiatus Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrison, NJ Posts: 1,200	[QUOTE=chirorob;4013669]Depends. Do you have a training camp? If the offseason keeps going as it is, and the rookies don't have the early camps to learn the system, there will be very few rookies doing much the first half of the season.[/QUOTE] True SAD fact :(