Vernon Gholston News

New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston struggling to adjust
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August 15
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Early in training camp, Jets coach Eric Mangini recalled when he first started to watch tape of linebacker Vernon Gholston prior to April's draft. He marveled at how the Ohio State product "popped" off the screen. Mangini said Gholston seemed to make eye-catching plays every time he turned on the film. Soon, Gholston became the player the Jets had to have to ignite their pass rush, an area they feel they desperately need to improve if they are to dethrone Tom Brady and the Patriots (see Giants, Super Bowl XLII). But through three weeks of training camp, Gholston, selected sixth overall, is still swimming up stream as he tries to learn a new system -- or "drowning" as Gholston says -- ..."
Gholston Feeling Jet Rookie Pains
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July 30
New York Post
 
"Vernon Gholston is being realistic, even if his goals for the time being probably won't excite Jets fans. "I always have high expectations for myself," Gholston said. "Maybe it comes a little slower than others expect, but one day I hope to be a good player." So, he doesn't consider himself one already? "Definitely not," said Gholston after practice yesterday at Hofstra. The former Ohio State defensive lineman isn't being modest, just accepting the realities of making the transition to the NFL and to a new position. When told Eric Mangini had said it looked as if Gholston was "swimming" during training camp, the linebacker-in-training responded, "Swimming? Closer to drowning." That's what ..."
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