Slauson
Johnctx
about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
younger.
http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-at-starting-lg-job
Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
Randy Lange
By Randy Lange
Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
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05/13 � Matt Slauson does not look at all like a man on the hot seat.
The second-year guard stood in the middle of the Atlantic Health Jets
Training Center locker room on his way to the shower (tastefully
clothed, of course) and talked calmly and coolly about the opportunity
that could be ahead for him in the coming season.
"Right now I'm listed as a starter-slash-backup because I'm competing
for a starting job, obviously with Vlad," said Slauson, "Vlad" being
second-round rookie Vladimir Ducasse and "job" being the left guard spot
vacated with the departure of veteran Alan Faneca. "I don't know how
things are going to play out, but I know know this opportunity and I
plan to make the most of it."
But shouldn't this young man be nervous? The Jets' offensive line, which
had been intact for two full seasons, gained recognition in 2009 as one
of the NFL's best units as it helped pave the way for the league's No.
1-ranked rushing offense. And now there's an opening.
Yet Slauson's quiet confidence has several sources. The 6'5",
315-pounder isn't exactly new to surviving and being adaptable in the
football spotlight, having started 32 games combined at three different
positions (RG, RT, LT) at Nebraska.
And his head coach for his first three seasons at Nebraska is the same
as his line coach for his two seasons as a Jet: Bill Callahan. "He's the
best in the business," Slauson said. "I know how he works, he knows how
I work."
Then there was his rookie NFL campaign, when he saw limited action on
the line but got a lot of guidance from starting guards Faneca and
Brandon Moore.
"I learned a lot playing behind Alan and Brandon," he said. "I was able
to pick their brains and see how things were supposed to be done."
Slauson has a good idea how things need to be done off the field. He was
named the team's sixth Hampton Award winner, which goes to the rookie
"who acts most like a pro in the locker room" and is friendly, courteous
and neat.
And on Wednesday he just made his first "solo" hospital visit to see the
kids at the Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Memorial near the
team complex.
"I really enjoyed that a lot. I just love visiting the kids," he said.
"When I was growing up, I'd kill to meet a football player � college,
pro, it didn't matter. Big, mean, nasty guys. But then I found out that
most offensive linemen are nice guys off the field."
So Slauson's got the split personality part down, because he seems to be
nasty and mean enough on the turf to make a big run at this opening in
the starting lineup.
"I'm very confident. As long as I do what I can do, I know I have a
really good chance," he said. "The cards are going to fall where they
will, and hopefully I'll be on top of the deck."
Michael
> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
> younger.
>
>
> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
> Randy Lange
> By Randy Lange
>
> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>
> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
> change font email article
>
> pro, it didn't matter. Big, mean, nasty guys. But then I found out that
> most offensive linemen are nice guys off the field."
>
> So Slauson's got the split personality part down, because he seems to be
> nasty and mean enough on the turf to make a big run at this opening in
> the starting lineup.
>
> "I'm very confident. As long as I do what I can do, I know I have a
> really good chance," he said. "The cards are going to fall where they
> will, and hopefully I'll be on top of the deck."
I was happy when Jets drafted him for "depth" on the o-line because he
was reported to have been able to play at every spot in the line. He
was also called a throw back to the Huskers of old. After watching
him when he came in for Faneca in the Tampa game last season, I was
all but sure that Faneca's days were numbered. Slauson moved the pile
and the left side of the line had a new identity. He did not get
knocked back on passing downs either. He also seems to have the best
of both worlds as far as his feet and his power above the hips. He
looks as nimble and fast as a tackle on his feet and as brutish as you
need for inside pass blocking. Just a guess on my part, but from that
point on, the writing was on the wall for Faneca. I think Rex really
wants to move the pile more on that side as well as shore up the pass
protection. I agree that they probably see Slauson as the new LG and
Vlad as the guy to take over for Woody at RT after he gets his feet
wet.
MZ
> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
>> younger.
>>
>> http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>>
>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
>> Randy Lange
>> By Randy Lange
>>
>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>>
>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
>> change font email article
>>
>> pro, it didn't matter. Big, mean, nasty guys. But then I found out that
>> most offensive linemen are nice guys off the field."
>>
>> So Slauson's got the split personality part down, because he seems to be
>> nasty and mean enough on the turf to make a big run at this opening in
>> the starting lineup.
>>
>> "I'm very confident. As long as I do what I can do, I know I have a
>> really good chance," he said. "The cards are going to fall where they
>> will, and hopefully I'll be on top of the deck."
>
> I was happy when Jets drafted him for "depth" on the o-line because he
> was reported to have been able to play at every spot in the line. He
> was also called a throw back to the Huskers of old. After watching
> him when he came in for Faneca in the Tampa game last season, I was
> all but sure that Faneca's days were numbered. Slauson moved the pile
> and the left side of the line had a new identity. He did not get
> knocked back on passing downs either. He also seems to have the best
> of both worlds as far as his feet and his power above the hips. He
> looks as nimble and fast as a tackle on his feet and as brutish as you
> need for inside pass blocking. Just a guess on my part, but from that
> point on, the writing was on the wall for Faneca. I think Rex really
> wants to move the pile more on that side as well as shore up the pass
> protection. I agree that they probably see Slauson as the new LG and
> Vlad as the guy to take over for Woody at RT after he gets his feet
> wet.
You've never answered this question: if he was that impressive, why
didn't he get more playing time?
Michael
> Michael wrote:
> > On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
> >> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
> >> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
> >> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
> >> younger.
>
> >>http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>
> >> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
> >> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
> >> Randy Lange
> >> By Randy Lange
>
> >> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
> >> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>
> >> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
> >> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
> >> change font email article
>
> >> pro, it didn't matter. Big, mean, nasty guys. But then I found out that
> >> most offensive linemen are nice guys off the field."
>
> >> So Slauson's got the split personality part down, because he seems to be
> >> nasty and mean enough on the turf to make a big run at this opening in
> >> the starting lineup.
>
> >> "I'm very confident. As long as I do what I can do, I know I have a
> >> really good chance," he said. "The cards are going to fall where they
> >> will, and hopefully I'll be on top of the deck."
>
> > I was happy when Jets drafted him for "depth" on the o-line because he
> > was reported to have been able to play at every spot in the line. He
> > was also called a throw back to the Huskers of old. After watching
> > him when he came in for Faneca in the Tampa game last season, I was
> > all but sure that Faneca's days were numbered. Slauson moved the pile
> > and the left side of the line had a new identity. He did not get
> > knocked back on passing downs either. He also seems to have the best
> > of both worlds as far as his feet and his power above the hips. He
> > looks as nimble and fast as a tackle on his feet and as brutish as you
> > need for inside pass blocking. Just a guess on my part, but from that
> > point on, the writing was on the wall for Faneca. I think Rex really
> > wants to move the pile more on that side as well as shore up the pass
> > protection. I agree that they probably see Slauson as the new LG and
> > Vlad as the guy to take over for Woody at RT after he gets his feet
> > wet.
>
> You've never answered this question: if he was that impressive, why
>
> - Show quoted text -
There are a few reasons I would put forth. A combination of the
following. First off, Faneca knew more of the offensive play book
than Slauson. Yes, Slauson works on a lot of the same stuff, but not
to the degree that Feneca did. Add too that, Slauson can have a good
individial performance, but may be not an ideal at the time to pull
Faneca when he can come back considering how the starting offensive
line worked as a team. They might not have wanted to disrupt the
ballance. Second off... I dont think it set in quite so fast in the
minds of the coaches as to just how good Slauson looked as compaired
to Faneca. Also... There had to be a feeling that they should have
"Alan Faneca" multi pro bowler 32 million dolloar man sitting on the
bench if he was able to play. You can also throw in a bit of player
pressure from guys like Mangold and Brick wanting their friend back in
there. It all contributed. When the dust of the season cleared, so
did their minds.
MZ
> On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>> Michael wrote:
>>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
>>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
>>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
>>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
>>>> younger.
>>>> http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
>>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
>>>> Randy Lange
>>>> By Randy Lange
>>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
>>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
>>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
>>>> change font email article
So you think with a season under his belt and a full offseason working
with the first team that Slauson will be more prepared to start? Does
that also mean that you think that the chance of Vlad actually winning
the starting job is nil? Right now it's being presented like it's an
open competition.
MZ
> On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>> Michael wrote:
>>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
>>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
>>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
>>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
>>>> younger.
>>>> http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
>>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
>>>> Randy Lange
>>>> By Randy Lange
>>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
>>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
>>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
>>>> change font email article
Also, with the money they spent on Hunter, you've got to think that they
project him as the backup OT, which would put Vlad further down the
depth chart. That's kind of a precarious spot to put themselves.
Limited number of draft picks and they select a guy early who won't
really have a chance to start for at least a year, maybe longer if Woody
still plays at a high level.
My thinking, and it's speculation just like yours, is that they're not
so sold on Slauson and that Vlad will end up winning the job.
Michael
> Michael wrote:
> > On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
> >> Michael wrote:
> >>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
> >>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
> >>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
> >>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
> >>>> younger.
> >>>>http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
> >>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
> >>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
> >>>> Randy Lange
> >>>> By Randy Lange
> >>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
> >>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
> >>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
> >>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
> >>>> change font email article
>
> - Show quoted text -
im wondering about hunter... i strongly doubt he can out play slauson
now or a few years down the road. vlad also has the upside to keep
hunter on the bench. if anyone is gonna be in a back-up roll after
everything shakes out, it will be hunter. to me, he looks bush league.
MZ
> On May 18, 12:21 pm, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>> Michael wrote:
>>> On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>>>> Michael wrote:
>>>>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
>>>>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
>>>>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
>>>>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
>>>>>> younger.
>>>>>> http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>>>>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
>>>>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
>>>>>> Randy Lange
>>>>>> By Randy Lange
>>>>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
>>>>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>>>>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
>>>>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
>>>>>> change font email article
You might be right, but if you are, the decision to keep him at that
price is curious. If my numbers are right, they would have saved more
by keeping Faneca and letting Hunter walk. Keeping Hunter tells me that
they're projecting Vlad as a guard and maybe, at best, 4th tackle.
Best case scenario for the Jets -- they hit a home run drafting Slauson
and he starts at LG, Vlad has an immediate impact and backs up guard and
tackle and also comes in as a 2nd TE in tight sets.
Michael
> Michael wrote:
> > On May 18, 12:21 pm, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
> >> Michael wrote:
> >>> On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
> >>>> Michael wrote:
> >>>>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
> >>>>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
> >>>>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse develops.
> >>>>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets much
> >>>>>> younger.
> >>>>>>http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
> >>>>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
> >>>>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
> >>>>>> Randy Lange
> >>>>>> By Randy Lange
> >>>>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13
> >>>>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
> >>>>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill Callahan,
> >>>>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
> >>>>>> change font email article
>
> - Show quoted text -
mark...
i'm also scratching my head over keeping hunter at the price they are
paying. it makes no sense to me at all. he does not appear to play
very well now, nor does he appear to be the kinda player that has a
huge upside that can be polished for future use. i just dont get
it. i dont know what the jets are thinking, but i know what i see...
slausun as a staring lg, vlad taking over for woody in two years and
hunter costing money for no good reason. why are they paying
hunter ???
Johnctx
> and he starts at LG, Vlad has an immediate impact and backs up guard and
> tackle and also comes in as a 2nd TE in tight sets.
Mark, I don't worry when a veteran is brought in by a former old coach
as BP & BB have always done. I get concerned if a guy like Callahan who
has suddenly emerged as a genius OL coach obviously picks a young player
over a veteran and it has nothing to do with $. It could have been
Schott and it could have been Ryan. I am just curious what the logic was
in not keeping Faneca around even as a reserve.
I am with you. If they are sold on him as a starter Ducasse would not
have been picked unless he, like Wilson are insurance for a holdout.
Johnctx
http://www.thejetsblog.com/2010/05/18/jets-sign-kia-waive-stommes-and-green/
I like they are bringing guys through. Make a decision & bring in the
next guy.
Johnny Morongo
For the longest time, the Jets have paid lip service to the O-line. Now
they seem to be reinforcing it as part of their long term policy. I'm
very much in favor of this approach. The top rate O-line even allowed
Kellen Clemens to quarterback a win last year. Whoever they keep, at
whatever position they want, I'm just glad that someone has finally
woken up and addressed the importance of this unit.
Now, if they would only do the same for the D-line...
Johnctx
I just like that they keep looking. I think it is harder now with the
prevalence of the spread to find a big man that still has the feet to
get around the field. There may be guys out there that were never
allowed to carry weight & you could get lucky but that won't happen
unless you bring them in.
The Pats stepped up last year & "reached" on the guy Volmer in the 2nd
round. He will be torturing us for years.
papa.carl44
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> Michael wrote:
>> On May 18, 12:21 pm, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>>> Michael wrote:
>>>> On May 18, 11:40 am, MZ <m...@nospam.void> wrote:
>>>>> Michael wrote:
>>>>>> On May 18, 10:36 am, Johnctx <j...@spamtx.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> I forgot all about Callahan's ties to Nebraska. I hope he is right
>>>>>>> about this. If he could win the starter's job while Ducasse
>>>>>>> develops.
>>>>>>> Ducasse could be an answer at RT and an older part of the team gets
>>>>>>> much
>>>>>>> younger.
>>>>>>> http://www.newyorkjets.com/blog/posts/1628-slauson-boldly-takes-aim-a...
>>>>>>> Slauson Boldly Takes Aim at Starting LG Job
>>>>>>> Published: Thu, May 13, 2010 - 1:48pm ET
>>>>>>> Randy Lange
>>>>>>> By Randy Lange
>>>>>>> Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for
>>>>>>> 13
>>>>>>> years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
>>>>>>> File Under: Darrelle Revis, Jason Taylor, Brandon Moore, Bill
>>>>>>> Callahan,
>>>>>>> Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Matt Slauson
>>>>>>> change font email article
Bingo....what I think they think
MZ
I read today that Ducasse was working with the first team in OTAs and
Slauson with the 2nd. May not be Slauson's job to lose after all.
Michael
> papa.carl44 wrote:
> > "MZ" <m...@nospam.void> wrote in message
>
> - Show quoted text -
part of evaluating a brand new guy would involve putting him through
the paces witht he first team
MZ
Haha ok.
Michael
>
> - Show quoted text -
no kidding... that is almost a given...
MZ
So they're doing this at other positions too? We can expect Wilson at
RCB instead of Cromartie? McKnight instead of Greene?
Why isn't Moore playing with the second team so that both young guards
can be evaluated?
Michael
> can be evaluated?- Hide quoted text -
You can be sure that both Wilson and McKnight will be on the field
from time to time during work-outs with the first team. Both young
guards will be evaluated with the first team. It is not needed for
both of them to be on the line at the same time. Probably, it is a
better to evaluate them one at a time with a complete starting line
rather than both young guys on the field at the same time. Hence, no
need for Moore to rub elbows with the second team and absolutely no
need for the coaches to hint to Moore that they wanna replace him with
Vlad or Slauson