DB-94 Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 Bills | J. Martin works out with team Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:52:45 -0700 KFFL has learned free agent FB Jamar Martin (Jets) worked out with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, March 14. What do we know about him??
stuckincincy Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 Bills | J. Martin works out with teamWed, 14 Mar 2007 18:52:45 -0700 KFFL has learned free agent FB Jamar Martin (Jets) worked out with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, March 14. What do we know about him?? Dunno. The Jet's starting FB, B.J. Askew, signed with TB a week or so ago.
FightClub Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 From NFL.com's 2002 draft analysis (seems about the age player Marv likes to bring in...3 or 4 years experience): ANALYSIS Positives: Has a thick, compact frame with solid arms, hips and thighs … Has the short-area explosiveness to gain advantage on the defender as a lead blocker … Shows the strong forearms needed to sustain his blocks in pass protection and delivers a crunching hand punch to jolt his man back … Very light on his feet, displaying good acceleration to the perimeter … quick to get out front and cut block the linebackers on the move. Negatives: More of a straight-line runner, showing poor hip snap and wiggle … Lacks the ability to find the rush lanes, as he tends to run with his head down, which results in balance problems … Does not have the leg drive needed to consistently break tackles … Shows no explosion when getting to the second level (loses steam past the line of scrimmage) … Will sometimes get careless running with the ball and needs to do a better job of shifting the pigskin away from the defender … Shows overall body stiffness trying to adjust to the ball in passing situations, as he rarely opens his hips … More of a body catcher who fights for the ball too much due to poor hands … Works well as a lead blocker, but does not pick up the blitz properly, appearing helpless as he stands around due to poor play recognition … Loses his balance quite a bit running to the outside … May be too top-heavy to maintain a proper leg base. CAREER NOTES Co-captain who is big, strong, tough, talented and packs a wallop when he hits, whether carrying the ball or clearing the way for one of the tailbacks … A complete football player and one of the most underrated players on the team … Has been used chiefly as a blocker throughout his career, but is also regarded as a fine receiver … Build is in the mold of some of the great Ohio State fullbacks of the past … Finished his career with 61 carries for 226 yards (4.0 avg) and four touchdowns in 47 games (29 starts) … Caught 22 passes for 211 yards (9.6 avg) and a pair of scores. Linky The things I liked: - Co-captain who is big, strong, tough, talented and packs a wallop when he hits, whether carrying the ball or clearing the way for one of the tailbacks - also regarded as a fine receiver ...and not so much... - More of a body catcher who fights for the ball too much due to poor hands - Works well as a lead blocker, but does not pick up the blitz properly, appearing helpless as he stands around due to poor play recognition
Sketch Soland Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I love it. You are not a "fine receiver" if you have "poor hands".
BoondckCL Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I love it. You are not a "fine receiver" if you have "poor hands". They were talking about a different kind of receiving.
The Jokeman Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 Another man's trash... He's been trash to a lot of teams per his profile at tsn.ca: 20-Sep-06: Released by the New York Jets. 12-Aug-06: Claimed by the New York Jets off waivers from the New Orleans Saints. 26-Jul-06: Signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints. 06-Sep-04: Claimed by the Miami Dolphins off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. 21-Apr-02: Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round (129th overall) in 2002. In terms of analysis, also found at said profile: Assets Good lead blocker. Adequate pass blocker. Runs fairly well. Flaws A poor receiver. Doesn't block well in space. Has had weight issues in the past. Career potential Adequate role player. Also from his CNNSI predraft bio: Jamar Martin | FB | Ohio St. | Big Ten Conference Selected by Dallas Cowboys in round 4, pick 31 (129 overall) Height Weight 40 Grade 5'10½ 245 4.87 3.39 Three-year starter that also saw extensive playing action as a true freshman. Rushing totals were 22/86/3.9/0 as a senior when he also caught 12/101/8.4/1. Totaled 39 cumulative carries the prior three seasons. Hard nosed blocking fullback best in a straight line. Tough, aggressive and looks to hit someone or take opponents out of the play. Strong at the point of attack blocking or carrying the ball; opens holes for his backs or breaks tackles taking the hand-off. Not quick out of his stance, stiff and does not redirect well or show good body adjustment. Runs with an upright style, does not break down well or display good footwork in pass protection. Inability to play outside the tackles coupled with his limited possibilities as an offensive threat pushes him into the late rounds. Late Seventh Round. 2001 Rushing Statistics Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns 86 22 3.9 0 2001 Receiving Statistics Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns 13 120 9.2 1
I 90 Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 From NFL.com's 2002 draft analysis (seems about the age player Marv likes to bring in...3 or 4 years experience): The fascination with Ohio St. continues.
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