Running Back
Free Agent
Idaho
"J.C. was signed as a free agent. A durable fullback type runner, he was named All-Big Sky Conference twice while starting for three seasons. He rushed for 1,582 career yards on 334 carries, a 4.7 average and 18 touchdowns. Chadband ranks fourth in all-time rushing and would have been Idaho's second 1,000-yard rusher as a junior, but a hip pointer limited his action to nine games (758 yards). He was co-captain in 1974.
Studying journalism and public relations, he hopes for a career as a sports writer or sports information director. J.C. works as a bartender in the off-season. 'J.C.' stands for James Craig. As a prep wrestler, he won the state championship in the freestyle and finished fourth in the junior national freestyle (1972). His hometown is Ketchum, Idaho."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, May 30, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Greg Buttle
Linebacker
3rd Round
Penn State
"Drafted third, Buttle is a strong player with quick feet and 4.85-4.9 speed in the 40. Scouts like his quick reaction and movement to the outside as well as his reading of the offense. His natural instincts are a big part of his football success.
Buttle's career stats include 341 tackles (178 solo, 157 assists), five fumble recoveries and five interceptions. His best year was 1974, with 86 solo tackles and 79 assists.
His honors include seven All-America teams: AP, UPI, NEA, Football Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News and Football News. He was All-East, both AP and UPI. Greg was a participant in the Japan, Sugar, Cotton, Orange and Hula Bowls and played in the 1976 College All-Star Game.
Greg majored in arts and sciences, his hobbies include flying and rowing, and his ambition is 'to be the best at whatever.' His father is an FBI agent. His hometown is Linwood, New Jersey."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
3rd Round
Penn State
"Drafted third, Buttle is a strong player with quick feet and 4.85-4.9 speed in the 40. Scouts like his quick reaction and movement to the outside as well as his reading of the offense. His natural instincts are a big part of his football success.
Buttle's career stats include 341 tackles (178 solo, 157 assists), five fumble recoveries and five interceptions. His best year was 1974, with 86 solo tackles and 79 assists.
His honors include seven All-America teams: AP, UPI, NEA, Football Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News and Football News. He was All-East, both AP and UPI. Greg was a participant in the Japan, Sugar, Cotton, Orange and Hula Bowls and played in the 1976 College All-Star Game.
Greg majored in arts and sciences, his hobbies include flying and rowing, and his ambition is 'to be the best at whatever.' His father is an FBI agent. His hometown is Linwood, New Jersey."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Don Buckey
Wide Receiver
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just ahead of his twin brother Dave, Don was a four-year starter. Scouts were impressed by his fluid moves, sure hands, body control and ability to make the big play against zone defenses. He's not the fleetest receiver (4.7 in the 40) but always seems to make the big play and the tough catch against the coverage.
Don set NC State career records for catches (102) and yards (1,735) and also had five touchdowns and a 17.0 average. He finished his career with his best season, 34 catches for 551 yards, a 16.2 average and a touchdown. He was named to the 1975 Football Writers' All-America first team and named All-ACC. Don played in two Peach Bowls and in the Liberty, Astro Bluebonnet, Hula and Japan Bowls.
An economics major, Don is five minutes younger than his brother Dave but was drafted five minutes earlier. His biggest thrills include his four bowl appearances and defeating Penn State. His hometown is Akron, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just ahead of his twin brother Dave, Don was a four-year starter. Scouts were impressed by his fluid moves, sure hands, body control and ability to make the big play against zone defenses. He's not the fleetest receiver (4.7 in the 40) but always seems to make the big play and the tough catch against the coverage.
Don set NC State career records for catches (102) and yards (1,735) and also had five touchdowns and a 17.0 average. He finished his career with his best season, 34 catches for 551 yards, a 16.2 average and a touchdown. He was named to the 1975 Football Writers' All-America first team and named All-ACC. Don played in two Peach Bowls and in the Liberty, Astro Bluebonnet, Hula and Japan Bowls.
An economics major, Don is five minutes younger than his brother Dave but was drafted five minutes earlier. His biggest thrills include his four bowl appearances and defeating Penn State. His hometown is Akron, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, May 19, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Dave Buckey
Quarterback
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just behind his brother Don, a wide receiver, the Jets' trade with Philadelphia enabled Coach Holtz to tab this twin brother combination in back-to-back selections because 'they are winners and they put the ball in the end zone.' The Buckeys started for four years.
Dave ran 331 times for 501 yards (5.1 average) and 10 touchdowns during his career while passing for 4,286 yards, completing 303 of 524 for 22 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. In 1974, he completed 65 percent of his passes (105 of 162). Dave set NC State single games records for total offense (314 yards) and passing yards (306) and tied the single game (23) and season completion mark (113) which broke his 1974 record of 105. His 4,787 career total offensive yards broke Roman Gabriel's record of 3,267
Pro scouts worried about his size and throwing arm but like his dexterity with the option and play calling intelligence. Dave's honors include top offensive player in the 1976 Japan Bowl, ACC Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks, and AP's Back of the Week in 1974 when he personally accounted for 314 yards of total offense in one game. He was All-ACC in 1975.
Dave majored in business. His parents live in Akron, Ohio, his hometown, and have traveled around the country to see their sons play since their high school days, including all college appearances."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just behind his brother Don, a wide receiver, the Jets' trade with Philadelphia enabled Coach Holtz to tab this twin brother combination in back-to-back selections because 'they are winners and they put the ball in the end zone.' The Buckeys started for four years.
Dave ran 331 times for 501 yards (5.1 average) and 10 touchdowns during his career while passing for 4,286 yards, completing 303 of 524 for 22 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. In 1974, he completed 65 percent of his passes (105 of 162). Dave set NC State single games records for total offense (314 yards) and passing yards (306) and tied the single game (23) and season completion mark (113) which broke his 1974 record of 105. His 4,787 career total offensive yards broke Roman Gabriel's record of 3,267
Pro scouts worried about his size and throwing arm but like his dexterity with the option and play calling intelligence. Dave's honors include top offensive player in the 1976 Japan Bowl, ACC Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks, and AP's Back of the Week in 1974 when he personally accounted for 314 yards of total offense in one game. He was All-ACC in 1975.
Dave majored in business. His parents live in Akron, Ohio, his hometown, and have traveled around the country to see their sons play since their high school days, including all college appearances."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, May 13, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Jere Brown
Linebacker
Free Agent
Villanova
"Jere signed as a free agent after starting for two seasons for the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL. Playing weak side linebacker, he led that team in tackles in 1975 with 87 solos and 22 assists for 109 total in 11 games.
He boasts excellent speed for a linebacker and can cover the deep pass. Brown once ran down Anthony Davis from behind on pass coverage.
In college, Brown was a versatile performer at flanker, safety, linebacker and running back. He rushed for 505 yards on 125 carries in his senior year. He played 30 minutes per game at one position or another during his junior and senior years. A four-year letterman, Jere also ran track.
Jere holds a B.A. in political science. He was named all-county in both track and football in high school and held the school record for the long jump and the triple jump. Jere is employed as a teacher at Conestoga Valley High School in the off-season. His hometown is Lancaster, Pennsylvania."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Villanova
"Jere signed as a free agent after starting for two seasons for the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL. Playing weak side linebacker, he led that team in tackles in 1975 with 87 solos and 22 assists for 109 total in 11 games.
He boasts excellent speed for a linebacker and can cover the deep pass. Brown once ran down Anthony Davis from behind on pass coverage.
In college, Brown was a versatile performer at flanker, safety, linebacker and running back. He rushed for 505 yards on 125 carries in his senior year. He played 30 minutes per game at one position or another during his junior and senior years. A four-year letterman, Jere also ran track.
Jere holds a B.A. in political science. He was named all-county in both track and football in high school and held the school record for the long jump and the triple jump. Jere is employed as a teacher at Conestoga Valley High School in the off-season. His hometown is Lancaster, Pennsylvania."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, May 8, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Paul Brock
Defensive Tackle
Free Agent
Tulane
"Signed as a free agent, Paul was a three-year letterman and a two-year starter at tackle. Scouts like his quickness. He's tough against the run because of his strength.
Paul holds a B.S. in biology. His biggest thrill is defeating LSU in 1973. He prepped at University Military School in Mobile, Alabama, his hometown."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Tulane
"Signed as a free agent, Paul was a three-year letterman and a two-year starter at tackle. Scouts like his quickness. He's tough against the run because of his strength.
Paul holds a B.S. in biology. His biggest thrill is defeating LSU in 1973. He prepped at University Military School in Mobile, Alabama, his hometown."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Bucky Bookhart
Cornerback
Free Agent (1975)
Anderson
"Bookhart signed as a free agent after impressing the coaches in a Jets tryout camp in 1975. Physical problems sidelined him prior to the opening of camp- he's returning for another try. His speed and technique are solid.
A three-year starter at cornerback in college, Bookhart teaches at Highland High School near Anderson, Indiana in the off-season. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and his hometown is Titusville, Florida."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent (1975)
Anderson
"Bookhart signed as a free agent after impressing the coaches in a Jets tryout camp in 1975. Physical problems sidelined him prior to the opening of camp- he's returning for another try. His speed and technique are solid.
A three-year starter at cornerback in college, Bookhart teaches at Highland High School near Anderson, Indiana in the off-season. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and his hometown is Titusville, Florida."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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