Jets 2018 Roster Countdown: Number 51 Brandon Copeland

Brandon Copeland is next in our Jets roster countdown.Name: Brandon CopelandNumber: 51Year with Jets: 1stProjected Role: Linebacker depth and special teamerHis 2017: Copeland missed the entire season after tearing a pec in the preseason opener. He was a member of the Lions from 2015 through last year. He signed with the Jets as a free agent.2018 will be a success if: Copeland can help the Jets on special teams. He has experience lining up as both an edge rusher and an off ball linebacker. He has limited production in either spot. He was Youth Spencer Long Jersey , however, a fixture on Detroit’s special teams in 2016, the last season where he saw action. That year he participated in over 70% of Detroit’s special teams snaps.Odds of making the roster: His experience on special teams gives him a shot at making the roster. With that said Avery Williamson Jersey , it’s tough to carry a 27 year old solely for special teams unless he is one of the top special teamers in the league. It isn’t that hard to find a younger player who can play specials effectively and also has developmental upside. I’ll call Copeland 50/50.5 Questions with Hogs Haven entering Jets-Redskins To get a look at the opposing side entering the Jets’ second preseason game of 2018, I asked Bill Horgan of Hogs Haven a few questions on the Washington Redskins. He gave some phenomenal answers packed with detail. 1. Obviously the Derrius Guice injury was a major heartbreaker. What was his role poised to be, and who will be taking the touches lost with him out?2. I thought it was a curious move for the Redskins to not only acquire Alex Smith to kickstart the post-Cousins era Youth Doug Middleton Jersey , but extend him to a lucrative deal. What was the thought process at making that type of move at the quarterback position rather than starting from scratch?3. Outside of Guice, how has the rookie class looked so far? Who is poised to make the biggest impact year one?4. The Redskins gave up the most rushing yards in the league last season. How have they worked to address that weakness?5. Are the Redskins a playoff team - and what is the longterm state of the franchise?