Jets Journal

Danny Woodhead, punt returner?

May

I know I’m new on the Jets beat, but even I can read the tea leaves on Danny Woodhead. The Chadron State running back has no chance of making the roster as a running back. So today the 5-foot-7 NCAA rushing leader returned punts. It looked like he’ll need a few more reps, but since this is the 8th of the team’s voluntary workouts he’s got some more time.

Jets coach Eric Mangini said he also thought acquisition RB Musa Smith would be used on special teams.

A couple of things from the practice. Quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens are still going 50/50 with the reps in practice. Pennington can’t be happy that he is competing for the starting spot for the second time in three years. Clemens has a great arm—youth and potential versus experience.

No. 6 draft pick Vernon Gholston will rejoin the team on June 6. He has to sit out because of arcane rules that say a college junior can’t practice with the team to draft him until the seniors at his University matriculate. Not sure what point that makes, but it means Gholston won’t be around for the first day of minicamp.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 3:36 pm by Jane McManus.
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3 Responses to “Danny Woodhead, punt returner?”

Thomas Robust May 29th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Good for Danny, if he gets to make the team as a punt returner maybe if he has a good few runs they’ll give him a chance at RB
Jane McManus May 29th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
You know Thomas, I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how intrigued they are about Woodhead. He’s an interesting player and the quintessential underdog (even if he hates that label). Jets brass must sense that, but this is such a bottom-line business and with just 80 roster spots, I’m not optimistic.
Corby June 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 am
I’m glad you have taken notice of Danny. My only advice is, keep watching. I’ve had the good fortune to watch Danny develop his talent since his high school days, and he continues to amaze fans and spectators with his big play making ability. His size generates many skeptics, but he’s used to that. I hope he gets a chance to make the Jets roster, I’m sure fans won’t be disappointed!!

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