Quarterback
Free Agent (1974)
Fisk
"Jones is an extremely promising young quarterback prospect according to Jet coaches. He spent training camp with the Jets before suffering a back injury late in the preseason. John wound up on the injured reserve list for recuperation and was not active at all during the season.
John already has a strong knowledge of pro defenses and was able to help the coaching staff with its film studies during the season. An extremely intelligent quarterback, he has a strong arm.
He was signed as a free agent on July 10, 1974 after a tryout day held by the Jets. John started the preseason opener against Denver and threw two touchdown passes to David Knight. He threw for four touchdown passes in his three preseason games.
John has a degree in political science and economics. He's nicknamed 'J.J.' His hometown is Memphis, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Charles James
Cornerback
10th Round
Jackson State
"Termed a 'sleeper with a ton of courage' by Jets scouts, James can handle punt and kickoff returns as well as play the corner. He has speed of 4.55.
He had a career record of 10 interceptions for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Charles had 26 tackles and 30 assists as a senior and won second team All-Conference mention in 1974.
Charles majored in physical education and his biggest thrill in sports was intercepting a pass and going for the touchdown. His hobby is playing pool. His hometown is Gulfport, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
10th Round
Jackson State
"Termed a 'sleeper with a ton of courage' by Jets scouts, James can handle punt and kickoff returns as well as play the corner. He has speed of 4.55.
He had a career record of 10 interceptions for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Charles had 26 tackles and 30 assists as a senior and won second team All-Conference mention in 1974.
Charles majored in physical education and his biggest thrill in sports was intercepting a pass and going for the touchdown. His hobby is playing pool. His hometown is Gulfport, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Joe Fields
Center
14th Round
Widener
"Fields makes the long snap. 'Good, raw talent ... very durable,' according to the scouting reports. He has never missed a play and played last year despite a painful contused shoulder and a sprained ankle. Fields was All-Conference as a senior.
'The finest I've ever coached,' says his head coach Bill Manlove. Joe graded 89% last year, highest on the squad. He called the blocking assignments.
Joe majored in accounting. He's nicknamed 'W.C.' His hometown is Deptford, New Jersey."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
14th Round
Widener
"Fields makes the long snap. 'Good, raw talent ... very durable,' according to the scouting reports. He has never missed a play and played last year despite a painful contused shoulder and a sprained ankle. Fields was All-Conference as a senior.
'The finest I've ever coached,' says his head coach Bill Manlove. Joe graded 89% last year, highest on the squad. He called the blocking assignments.
Joe majored in accounting. He's nicknamed 'W.C.' His hometown is Deptford, New Jersey."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Bert Cooper
Linebacker
12th Round
Florida State
"The scouts say, 'suited for the middle ... keys and diagnoses well.' Cooper could also be used as a guard. He was a defensive end in 1972, but sat out 1973 and came back to the Seminoles as a linebacker as a senior in 1974.
Cooper won the All Southeast Lineman of the Week Award after the Florida State-Alabama game last year. He played in the American Bowl and the Blue-Grey game. Bert had a medial collateral ligament operation on his left knee in 1971 but has recovered fully.
As a senior he had 94 tackles, 92 assists, an interception (42 yards), two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal. Bert had the most playing time on the team and was a captain. He has 4.8 speed.
His parents are professors at Florida A & M and a brother coaches at Prairie View. Bert's hobbies are water skiing, guitar, photography, motorcycles and racquetball. He majored in math communications. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
12th Round
Florida State
"The scouts say, 'suited for the middle ... keys and diagnoses well.' Cooper could also be used as a guard. He was a defensive end in 1972, but sat out 1973 and came back to the Seminoles as a linebacker as a senior in 1974.
Cooper won the All Southeast Lineman of the Week Award after the Florida State-Alabama game last year. He played in the American Bowl and the Blue-Grey game. Bert had a medial collateral ligament operation on his left knee in 1971 but has recovered fully.
As a senior he had 94 tackles, 92 assists, an interception (42 yards), two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal. Bert had the most playing time on the team and was a captain. He has 4.8 speed.
His parents are professors at Florida A & M and a brother coaches at Prairie View. Bert's hobbies are water skiing, guitar, photography, motorcycles and racquetball. He majored in math communications. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Monday, August 24, 2015
1975 Free Agent Profile: Jerry Bond
Safety
Free Agent
Weber State
"Bond will be back for another try with the Jets after spending 1974 on the injured reserve list. He was having a good preseason at safety before suffering a back injury and going on reserve on September 10. Jerry had two fumble recoveries against Denver in the opening preseason game, setting up a touchdown and a field goal.
Jerry had been a 15th round draft choice of Los Angeles in 1973 but was cut in the preseason. He spent '73 as a safety for the Westchester Crusaders before coming to the Jets as a free agent.
Bond set a Big Sky 100-yard dash record and also ran in the 220 and 880 relays. He enjoys working with youth development programs for the underprivileged. His hometown is Brownsville, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Free Agent
Weber State
"Bond will be back for another try with the Jets after spending 1974 on the injured reserve list. He was having a good preseason at safety before suffering a back injury and going on reserve on September 10. Jerry had two fumble recoveries against Denver in the opening preseason game, setting up a touchdown and a field goal.
Jerry had been a 15th round draft choice of Los Angeles in 1973 but was cut in the preseason. He spent '73 as a safety for the Westchester Crusaders before coming to the Jets as a free agent.
Bond set a Big Sky 100-yard dash record and also ran in the 220 and 880 relays. He enjoys working with youth development programs for the underprivileged. His hometown is Brownsville, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Sunday, August 23, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Jon Bradford
Running Back
11th Round
Central State (Ohio)
"Bradford compiled over 2,000 yards in his career in his career at Central State. He was an All-District NAIA selection in 1974. As a senior he rushed 177-for-1046, a 5.9 average and 13 touchdowns and caught 13-for- 140 and six touchdowns.
'Good body control, breaks tackles and a good leader,' say the reports. Jon has 4.75 speed.
Jon played in the Buddy Young Football League in New York. He played in the All-Ohio Shrine Bowl in 1974 and his biggest thrill was beating Dayton by scoring a touchdown in the final two seconds and also gaining 1,000 yards as a senior. His hometown is New York, New York."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
11th Round
Central State (Ohio)
"Bradford compiled over 2,000 yards in his career in his career at Central State. He was an All-District NAIA selection in 1974. As a senior he rushed 177-for-1046, a 5.9 average and 13 touchdowns and caught 13-for- 140 and six touchdowns.
'Good body control, breaks tackles and a good leader,' say the reports. Jon has 4.75 speed.
Jon played in the Buddy Young Football League in New York. He played in the All-Ohio Shrine Bowl in 1974 and his biggest thrill was beating Dayton by scoring a touchdown in the final two seconds and also gaining 1,000 yards as a senior. His hometown is New York, New York."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Friday, August 21, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Mike Bartoszek
Tight End
17th Round
Ohio State
"'Good athletic ability ... comes off the ball well ... good crack back blocker ... catches over the head well,' read the reports. Bartoszek is a strong blocker who can handle the short yardage work. He can also play wide receiver.
Mike played in three consecutive Rose Bowls, playing both wide receiver and tight end in college. His career stats: 20-for-323, a 16.2 average and three touchdowns.
Bartoszek majored in industrial relations. His hometown is Erie, Pennsylvania."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
17th Round
Ohio State
"'Good athletic ability ... comes off the ball well ... good crack back blocker ... catches over the head well,' read the reports. Bartoszek is a strong blocker who can handle the short yardage work. He can also play wide receiver.
Mike played in three consecutive Rose Bowls, playing both wide receiver and tight end in college. His career stats: 20-for-323, a 16.2 average and three touchdowns.
Bartoszek majored in industrial relations. His hometown is Erie, Pennsylvania."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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