Gang Green Nation
The Jets’ preseason opening win over the Green Bay Packers was encouraging on many levels. One standout performance came from first round pick Armand Membou.
It should go without saying that 10 snaps in an exhibition game is just a start. Membou has a long way to go to prove himself in this league.
What we can say is his NFL debut went about as well as anybody could have hoped. There certainly are times you watch a rookie offensive lineman and can tell within a few snaps that he’s in over his head. I had that experience with Vladimir Ducasse in 2010. I spent the entire offseason excited that the Jets picked Ducasse in the second round. Then in the first preseason game that year, he looked lost. It was clear he wouldn’t be able to help the Jets as a rookie even based on a few snaps.
Thus Membou holding his own is a positive. As a team with question marks at quarterback and the other skill positions, the Jets will need to lean on their line offensively. Membou is big on potential. If he can play quality football this year, it will be a significant development for the Jets.
