Ropati Pitoitua done for the season (Manish Mehta)

Damn that sucks, did anyone else see Jenkins carrying him over his back by himself? If it was a serious injury why was he doing that?

 

Man that sucks. Saw Jenkins carrying him on the sideline, and figured, it can't be that serious, but it is.

 

Shit. That's not good.

 

Damn, I liked that kid, figured he'd be a good backup to DeVito this season.

 

That sucks. That dude is H U G E.

 

Tanny will be looking for another Dlineman. Unless Kroul is the answer.

 

That sucks, I haven't heard much about him though. I don't know if that is good or bad (not hearing about him).

 

Now Gholston really has to step the fuck up

 

Thats sucks I feel bad for him going down in a pre season game like that, when I saw Jenkins carrying him I didnt think it would be that serious. He was a nice part of our dept.

 

As much as it sucks ill take us losing him, than being like the pats and losing someone like Warren for the year.

 

Shit. He was coming along pretty well. He'll be back next year.

 

Too bad for a guy who apparently busted his ass to get the respect from the coaching staff.

Get well Ropati!

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/1271/pitoitua-suffers-season-ending-injury

Backup DE Ropati Pitoitua, a promising young player whom the Jets were counting on to provide depth on the defensive line, tore an Achilles' tendon Saturday night and will be lost for the season.

This creates a depth issue for the Jets, who opted not to re-sign veteran DE Marques Douglas, who landed with the Miami Dolphins. Beyond their top four -- Shaun Ellis, Kris Jenkins, Mike DeVito and Sione Pouha -- the Jets have Vernon Gholston, Matt Kroul, Rod Wright, Jason Lamb and Martin Tevaseu.

In other words, they have issues. Did someone say Adalius Thomas? The former New England Patriot and Baltimore Raven, a Rex Ryan favorite from their years in Baltimore, still is looking for a team. Thomas is an outside linebacker, but he has the versatility to play defensive end in certain packages.

 

A loss to Dline depth is never good

 

No way Adalius can step in to fill in for a 3-4 End.

 

He can in packages...but so can Thomas, Pace, and Taylor.

Too bad Douglas signed elsewhere.

Now, Kroul becomes closer to a lock to make the final roster, and Wright's chances definitely go up.

 

That blows chunkz. He was solid depth on the D-Line.

 

This. It'd be nice to see Kroul and Rodrique able to make positive contributions this season..

 

Is Douglas a lock to make the Miami roster? If he comes loose would make sense to bring him in.