Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Washington
"Signed as a free agent, Whitacre played both tackle and center but will be tried at tackle because of his size. His strength is good but work is needed on his speed and quickness off the ball. John joins Washington teammate James Anderson on the free agent list.
An English major, John works as a shoe salesman in the off-season. His hobbies include photography and English literature, with a special interest in Greek and Latin culture and literature. His hometown is Tacoma, Washington."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Lincoln Welles
Punter
Free Agent
Bloomsburg State
"Welles was signed as a free agent after punting for the WFL's Philadelphia Bell in 1975. Known for his high kicks and coffin corner accuracy, he also played defensive back in spot situations.
In college in 1973, Welles led NCAA Division II with a 43.8 average and was named to the All-Eastern division team. He also played defensive back. An excellent baseball player, Lincoln was first team all-conference and ranked nationally in hitting in 1973 and 1974.
Lincoln holds a B.S. in education with a major in secondary education-social studies. He works for a milling company and as a substitute teacher in the off-season. Born in San Angelo, Texas, his hometown is Wyalusing, PA."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Bloomsburg State
"Welles was signed as a free agent after punting for the WFL's Philadelphia Bell in 1975. Known for his high kicks and coffin corner accuracy, he also played defensive back in spot situations.
In college in 1973, Welles led NCAA Division II with a 43.8 average and was named to the All-Eastern division team. He also played defensive back. An excellent baseball player, Lincoln was first team all-conference and ranked nationally in hitting in 1973 and 1974.
Lincoln holds a B.S. in education with a major in secondary education-social studies. He works for a milling company and as a substitute teacher in the off-season. Born in San Angelo, Texas, his hometown is Wyalusing, PA."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 18, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: John Taylor
Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Pacific
"Signed as a free agent, Taylor spent 1974 and 1975 with Portland of the WFL. He converted from tight end to tackle as a pro.
He was a two-year letterman as a tight end after transferring from El Camino JC, primarily as a blocker. He caught one touchdown pass in two seasons.
John majored in psychology. He attended Mira Coast High School in Inglewood, California, his hometown."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Pacific
"Signed as a free agent, Taylor spent 1974 and 1975 with Portland of the WFL. He converted from tight end to tackle as a pro.
He was a two-year letterman as a tight end after transferring from El Camino JC, primarily as a blocker. He caught one touchdown pass in two seasons.
John majored in psychology. He attended Mira Coast High School in Inglewood, California, his hometown."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Ken Strayhorn
Running Back
Free Agent
East Carolina
"Signed as a free agent, Strayhorn is a durable runner with solid statistics in rushing, receiving and kickoff returns. He gained 2,162 career yards on 421 carries, a 5.1 average and 24 touchdowns; his career receiving includes 14 catches for 153 yards, a 10.9 average; and his career kickoff return stats list 43 returns for 787 yards, an 18.3 average.
Strayhorn played in both pro set and wishbone style offenses. His biggest season was his sophomore year when he finished third in the Southern Conference in rushing with 823 yards on 194 carries and nine touchdowns, when his school won its second straight SC title.
A physical education major, Ken is the brother of former Dallas halfback Les Strayhorn, now playing Canadian football with Hamilton. He works as a disc jockey at a Greenhorn, North Carolina radio station and also as a disco DJ. Ken hopes for a career in pro ball and in the broadcasting industry. His hometown is Trenton, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
East Carolina
"Signed as a free agent, Strayhorn is a durable runner with solid statistics in rushing, receiving and kickoff returns. He gained 2,162 career yards on 421 carries, a 5.1 average and 24 touchdowns; his career receiving includes 14 catches for 153 yards, a 10.9 average; and his career kickoff return stats list 43 returns for 787 yards, an 18.3 average.
Strayhorn played in both pro set and wishbone style offenses. His biggest season was his sophomore year when he finished third in the Southern Conference in rushing with 823 yards on 194 carries and nine touchdowns, when his school won its second straight SC title.
A physical education major, Ken is the brother of former Dallas halfback Les Strayhorn, now playing Canadian football with Hamilton. He works as a disc jockey at a Greenhorn, North Carolina radio station and also as a disco DJ. Ken hopes for a career in pro ball and in the broadcasting industry. His hometown is Trenton, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
1976 Free Agent Profile: Jim Stock
Linebacker
Free Agent
Notre Dame
"Signed as a free agent, Jim was a three-year starter at either defensive end or linebacker and is a versatile player with strength and speed. He will be tried at linebacker where he played as a senior captain.
In 1974 Stock broke Walt Patulski's Notre Dame record with 19 tackles for 120 yards in losses, and in his career recovered nine fumbles. He started on the 1973 national championship team, played in the Orange Bowl twice and played in the Sugar Bowl. Stock was honorable mention All-America in 1975 and won the Herring Award for leadership. He played in the 1976 Coaches All-America Bowl.
Jim majored in economics. As a high school baseball player he earned all-conference and all-state honors and won six prep letters. His brother Mike is the offensive backfield coach at Wisconsin. His hometown is Barbeton, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Notre Dame
"Signed as a free agent, Jim was a three-year starter at either defensive end or linebacker and is a versatile player with strength and speed. He will be tried at linebacker where he played as a senior captain.
In 1974 Stock broke Walt Patulski's Notre Dame record with 19 tackles for 120 yards in losses, and in his career recovered nine fumbles. He started on the 1973 national championship team, played in the Orange Bowl twice and played in the Sugar Bowl. Stock was honorable mention All-America in 1975 and won the Herring Award for leadership. He played in the 1976 Coaches All-America Bowl.
Jim majored in economics. As a high school baseball player he earned all-conference and all-state honors and won six prep letters. His brother Mike is the offensive backfield coach at Wisconsin. His hometown is Barbeton, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, December 2, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Wally Sonnie
Linebacker
Free Agent
Ohio
"Signed as a free agent, Wally was an aggressive tackler as a defensive end with good pursuit. He sacrificed possible postseason honors in 1975 by moving to defensive tackle after All-MAC honors as an end in 1974. He's an agile player with the intelligence to read offenses.
With 88 solo tackles and 72 assists in his final two seasons, and five tackles for losses in '75, Wally won three letters and was a member of the men's junior honorary club. He was named All-MAC academic two times with a B-plus average in mathematics.
Wally holds a B.S. in mathematics with plans for law school. At Cleveland's Collinwood High School, he lettered four years in football and track and was named to the Plain Dealer's 'Dream Team' as both a junior and a senior. His hometown is Cleveland."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Ohio
"Signed as a free agent, Wally was an aggressive tackler as a defensive end with good pursuit. He sacrificed possible postseason honors in 1975 by moving to defensive tackle after All-MAC honors as an end in 1974. He's an agile player with the intelligence to read offenses.
With 88 solo tackles and 72 assists in his final two seasons, and five tackles for losses in '75, Wally won three letters and was a member of the men's junior honorary club. He was named All-MAC academic two times with a B-plus average in mathematics.
Wally holds a B.S. in mathematics with plans for law school. At Cleveland's Collinwood High School, he lettered four years in football and track and was named to the Plain Dealer's 'Dream Team' as both a junior and a senior. His hometown is Cleveland."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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