Considering the nightmare the news media, yours truly included, has built up regarding the New York Jets depth chart issues, it is refreshing to hear something positive in this area. It appears that Rutgers product, defensive end-turned-linebacker Jamaal Westerman is the real deal. So much so that ... Read More
I have to admit that I am getting quite tired of it. Every time I turn around someone is talking about how much Vernon Gholston is NOT doing to win a starting spot for the New York Jets defense. What is really sad is that most don’t question his skills or ability. No, it’s far, far wors... Read More
So much for this talk about Vernon Ghoulston getting a chance to strut his stuff during Calvin Pace’s suspension. Rumor mill has the New York Jets looking at former N.E. Patriot defensive staple, linebacker Willie McGinest.
Apparently, Vernon Ghoulston’s reported improvment at position under Rex Ryan, may be some what exagerated as the organization is rumored to be looking to add veteren linebacker to the roster so he can cover Calvin Pace’s 4 game suspension by the NFL.
Pace will be serving a 4 game suspension for violating the leagues banned substance policy. Pace will still play out the pre-season, his suspension is for the first 4 games of the regular season. Read the rest of this entry »
New York Jets linebacker, Vernon Gholston was supposed to be the perfect fit. The 6′ 3″, 266 lb. linesman-turned-linebacker was supposed to terrorize quarterbacks around the league with his speed, strength and “long limbs”.
He was supposed to be the pass rusher from hell. Selected 6th over-all by the Jets in the 2008 NFL draft & signed to a 5-year, $50 million contract with $21 million in guaranteed money, he was supposed to be a beast.
Yeah. Right. The former Ohio State sack machine has produced about as close to nothing as is possible.
