Re: Rex & Thurman on Kyle Wilson... not good...
Johnny Morongo
> Wilson, No. 1 pick, disappearing from radar
> By Ian Begley
> Thurman said. "Having to live up to being the No. 1 draft pick and playing close to
> your home town; the expectations from us and probably for himself may have been a bit
> high."
Seems Mr. Thurman is given to bold understatement.
Johnny Morongo
> I've voiced my concern about Wilson, a number of times, as so far he's shown me nothing.
> To me, there's a lot of instinct at CB (I used to play there)...
When did the Bronx host a league for midgets?
Johnny Morongo
Sorry, should say "little people."
Either way, I grin.
Harlan Lachman
buRford <buR...@buR.ford.com> wrote:
> I've voiced my concern about Wilson, a number of times, as so far he's shown
> me nothing.
> To me, there's a lot of instinct at CB (I used to play there), and he hasn't
> shown much.
> I've watched a lot of his college tape that I could find, & even in college,
> it was more
> athleticism that helped him, but he gave up a lot of receptions.
> And now seeing Rex say that he's having trouble finding the ball, when
> passed.
> All very troubling. Man, the signing of Cromartie was a genius move, with
> how they may've
> whiffed on Wilson.
> Maybe they threw too much on him, too soon, & hopefully, he'll get his shat
> together.
> Gholston has disappeared, too... we've possibly wasted two 1st-round picks...
> not good.
> Credit to Rex for telling it like it is, and making the tough decision...
>
>
> Thursday, October 28, 2010
> Wilson, No. 1 pick, disappearing from radar
> By Ian Begley
>
> FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- It isn’t a good sign when your top draft pick is near
> the bottom of
> the depth chart.
>
> But that’s the predicament New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson finds himself
> eight weeks
> into his first NFL season.
>
> The Jets originally thought Wilson could start at corner opposite Antonio
> Cromartie and in
> place of Darrelle Revis, a holdout for the first 36 days of training camp.
> Once Revis
> ended his holdout, Jets coaches penciled in Wilson as their nickel
> cornerback. He
> struggled in the opener against Baltimore, getting burned by Anquan Boldin
> and flagged for
> two penalties in the Jets’ 10-9 loss.
>
> In Week 3 against Miami, Wilson was called for a crucial pass interference
> penalty in the
> red zone that set up a Chad Henne touchdown pass. The Jets won the game, but
> it seemed
> clear at that point that Wilson was overmatched.
>
> That, plus big plays from Jets "closer" Dwight Lowery (interception returned
> for a
> touchdown against Minnesota and late fumble recovery against Denver), have
> led to Wilson’s
> playing time being cut considerably.
>
> "I love Kyle and he’s a first-round pick," Rex Ryan said on Thursday. "It
> would look great
> for the organization that he starts. (But) we’ve said all the time, we’re in
> the win
> business."
>
> Ryan noted that Wilson is struggling to find the ball once it is thrown in
> his direction
> and is having a tough time keeping up with the adjustments in the Jets'
> defensive schemes.
>
> Said Wilson: "Obviously my playing time has changed. But all I can do is
> continue to go
> out there and try to get better and make plays."
>
> The Piscataway product started to watch film with defensive backs coach
> Dennis Thurman
> after the Jets’ win over Buffalo. Thurman has since taught Wilson how to
> properly study
> tape. He's also helped the corner recognize what to expect from receivers
> based on where
> they line up on the field.
>
> "I give him credit," Thurman said. "He may have gotten down on himself, but
> it hasn't
> affected how he's practiced or prepared."
>
> Thurman still has confidence in Wilson, noting that many of the Jets
> defensive backs gain
> a grasp of the team’s defense in their second year. But the coach
> acknowledges that the
> Jets' staff may have given Wilson too much responsibility in training camp.
>
> "In our aggressiveness to put him out there, we probably put him out there a
> little too
> soon," Thurman said. "Having to live up to being the No. 1 draft pick and
> playing close to
> your home town; the expectations from us and probably for himself may have
> been a bit
> high."
Burf, the best thing to be said for Kyle is that based on Drew Coleman's
growth, it is possible that Rex and Company can groom him to be useful
next year or the year after.
Drew Coleman was on my all-time "break a leg please" team. Not any
longer. His coverage skills have improved immediately and he seems to
excel in man for man coverage. His transition, zone D, and blitzing
skills leave too much room for improvement, but Drew has proven to me
there are ways to use him effectively. Since Wilson's speed and starting
skills were perceived to be better enough to warrant the high draft
pick....
harlan