Opportunity Knocks for 2009 New York Jets

Former defensive tackle Kareem Brown has been following TE Bubba Franks through workouts as he begins a desperate journey to make the Jets. Between Franks and Dustin Keller, the team has sufficient talent at the top of the tight end depth chart.

What they need is someone to block in short-yardage situations.

If Brown can successfully convert to tight end, he could end up being New York’s goal-line specialist—someone able to open holes off the edge on offense while clogging lanes on defense.

Over time, NFL teams have begun rotating players more often, which means roster spots are at a premium. Players like Philadelphia’s Dan Klecko (who plays fullback after winning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a defensive tackle at Temple) now fill depth charts. If Brown wants a future in this league, he needs to start learning new tricks right now.

At 6-4, 295 pounds, Brown has the size to fill both positions. The skill set, on the other hand, still remains to be seen.



(footballlnewsshare.com)