Sunday, July 21, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dave Butterfield
Cornerback
11th Round
Nebraska
"Butterfield earned numerous postseason honors in 1976: first-team All-America (UPI, NEA, Kodak, Football News); AP and UPI first-team All-Big Eight; and Academic All-America. He was also first-team All-Big Eight as a junior when he had four interceptions, five fumble recoveries and two quarterback sacks.
He was a three-year starter at cornerback. He played on three Nebraska bowl teams: Sugar (1974), Fiesta (1975) and Astro Bluebonnet (1976). The Jets acquired the draft choice from Oakland last year as part of the Carl Garrett trade.
Dave has overcome a lack of size and great speed (4.7 in the 40) with quickness, strength and agility. Scouts call him 'an instinctive player who's always around the ball.' He's a good special teams player.
A business administration major, Dave was all-state at Sterling (CO) High School where he scored 21 touchdowns as a senior. His birthplace is Emporia, Kansas and his hometown is Kersey, Colorado."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
11th Round
Nebraska
"Butterfield earned numerous postseason honors in 1976: first-team All-America (UPI, NEA, Kodak, Football News); AP and UPI first-team All-Big Eight; and Academic All-America. He was also first-team All-Big Eight as a junior when he had four interceptions, five fumble recoveries and two quarterback sacks.
He was a three-year starter at cornerback. He played on three Nebraska bowl teams: Sugar (1974), Fiesta (1975) and Astro Bluebonnet (1976). The Jets acquired the draft choice from Oakland last year as part of the Carl Garrett trade.
Dave has overcome a lack of size and great speed (4.7 in the 40) with quickness, strength and agility. Scouts call him 'an instinctive player who's always around the ball.' He's a good special teams player.
A business administration major, Dave was all-state at Sterling (CO) High School where he scored 21 touchdowns as a senior. His birthplace is Emporia, Kansas and his hometown is Kersey, Colorado."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, June 2, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Dave Brady
Guard
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A two-year starter at Tennessee along with guard Joe Gallagher, also a Jet free agent, Brady played both guard and tackle. He was honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference. He played in the Gator and Liberty Bowls and in the North-South Game. Dave is one of the strongest players in Jets' rookie camp.
He's an education major and an avid weight-lifter nicknamed 'Bunch.' He played on the Merritt Island High team that won the Florida AAAA title with a 13-0 record. Dave's birthplace is Cheverly, Maryland and his hometown is Merritt Island, Florida."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A two-year starter at Tennessee along with guard Joe Gallagher, also a Jet free agent, Brady played both guard and tackle. He was honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference. He played in the Gator and Liberty Bowls and in the North-South Game. Dave is one of the strongest players in Jets' rookie camp.
He's an education major and an avid weight-lifter nicknamed 'Bunch.' He played on the Merritt Island High team that won the Florida AAAA title with a 13-0 record. Dave's birthplace is Cheverly, Maryland and his hometown is Merritt Island, Florida."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dom Antonini
Place Kicker
Free Agent
Glassboro State
"Antonini is a free agent from Glassboro (NJ) State. An outstanding long-distance place kicker, he booted 14 field goals of 45 yards or longer and six of 50 yards or better during his three-year career. His longest was 62 yards. Antonini also had field goals of 56, 55 and 54 yards. His career totals were 71-for-80 on PATs and 32-for-60 on field goals. He was all-conference three straight years.
A conventional two-step right-footed kicker, scouts like his leg strength, dedication and willingness to make tackles on kickoffs. Also an excellent catcher, Dom has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. He hit .326 with nine homers as a junior.
Dom majored in health and physical education. He played only one year of football at Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. His birthplace is Camden, NJ and his hometown is Bellmawr, NJ."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Glassboro State
"Antonini is a free agent from Glassboro (NJ) State. An outstanding long-distance place kicker, he booted 14 field goals of 45 yards or longer and six of 50 yards or better during his three-year career. His longest was 62 yards. Antonini also had field goals of 56, 55 and 54 yards. His career totals were 71-for-80 on PATs and 32-for-60 on field goals. He was all-conference three straight years.
A conventional two-step right-footed kicker, scouts like his leg strength, dedication and willingness to make tackles on kickoffs. Also an excellent catcher, Dom has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. He hit .326 with nine homers as a junior.
Dom majored in health and physical education. He played only one year of football at Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. His birthplace is Camden, NJ and his hometown is Bellmawr, NJ."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, May 4, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dan Alexander
Guard- Defensive Tackle
8th Round
LSU
"A strong, tough defensive lineman who may also be tried at guard, scouts like his pass rush and lateral pursuit. Dan runs the 40 in 5.1.
He played on the LSU defensive line with AJ Duhe, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick. Dan broke into the starting lineup as a junior and responded with 81 tackles (55 solo) and five sacks. He had 97 tackles (74 solo) and 10 sacks last season and also recovered two fumbles. He played in the Hula and Japan Bowls.
Dan majored in law enforcement and would like to work for the FBI someday. Twice all-city at Houston Lamar High, he starred in the Texas High School All-Star Game. Dan's birthplace and hometown is Houston."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
8th Round
LSU
"A strong, tough defensive lineman who may also be tried at guard, scouts like his pass rush and lateral pursuit. Dan runs the 40 in 5.1.
He played on the LSU defensive line with AJ Duhe, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick. Dan broke into the starting lineup as a junior and responded with 81 tackles (55 solo) and five sacks. He had 97 tackles (74 solo) and 10 sacks last season and also recovered two fumbles. He played in the Hula and Japan Bowls.
Dan majored in law enforcement and would like to work for the FBI someday. Twice all-city at Houston Lamar High, he starred in the Texas High School All-Star Game. Dan's birthplace and hometown is Houston."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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