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Jets Sign UFA LB Kassell

The New York Jets announced today the signing of unrestricted free agent linebacker Brad Kassell. The announcement was made by Jets’ General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.


"Brad is an intelligent player who was able to use the opportunity of an undrafted free agent to become a starter in the NFL," said Head Coach Eric Mangini. "He has made significant contributions on special teams and I look forward to his outstanding toughness and competitiveness helping this program."
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http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/
 
Another good signing (yes, they are ALL good).

Mangini is building a team of good players, not superstars.

BZ
 
PatsSuck456 said:
Who is Kassell?
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I have never heard of him until today. Here is some info on Kassell that I got from a Jets web site:

Kassell has started the past two years for the Titans. According to Scouts, Inc. Kassell is in that good backup/adequate starter area.

He is a high intangibles player. He is extremely smart - like the QB of their defense. He is the guy that gets everyone lined up in their front 7. He is aware and alert and has a nose for being around the football. He is an excellent competitor - high motor player that works to get to the ball. He is a tackle to tackle MLB. Willing as a take on player in the hole but would like to see him play with better knee bend in-line. He has long arms to work to separate from blockers. He is not a top athlete - tall LB that does not show good speed, quickness, or COD. Limited to make plays outside the tackle box due to his lack of speed. Limited foot quickness to match-up in coverage.

Sounds like a smart vet who will play on special teams, and most likely play backup middle linebacker, if/when someone gets hurt.
 
I think Mangini is probably using BB's philosophy. You know, bring in players that will flourish under the system.
 
Silverphin said:
I think Mangini is probably using BB's philosophy. You know, bring in players that will flourish under the system.
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Exacly.

Bring in good, hard working guys. Get depth at every position and create a team.

If he half as succesful as BB, I will be more than happy with the 1.5 Super Bowl wins. :)

BZ
 
Bad move, my brother is a Titans fan, he told me that he's too slow and dumb.
 
Phins28 said:
Bad move, my brother is a Titans fan, he told me that he's too slow and dumb.
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Sorry to hear that about your brother.

:)

BZ
 
dominizzo said:
Great Pick up Gang Green!!1 KAssell is a stud
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:yeahthat: Mangini is a Parcells/Belicheck disciple so you guys are probably heading the right direction by signing him and other lesser name players that will flourish under his system. Mangini is probably going to be the best coach you guys have had since Parcells.
 
PhinFan0202 said:
:yeahthat: Mangini is a Parcells/Belicheck disciple so you guys are probably heading the right direction by signing him and other lesser name players that will flourish under his system. Mangini is probably going to be the best coach you guys have had since Parcells.
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Wow... and from a Dolphins fan.

I don't know. He is very young and while he is a P/B disciple, BB didn't do too well with his first HC job.

My worry is it will be the best coach we ever let go in 5 years.

BZ
 
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