The New York Jets’ second-round pick continues showing flashes of his talent
Prior to taking his first preseason snap, Joe Tippmann was the subject of increasing scrutiny in the land of New York Jets fandom. Some fans started growing concerned with Tippmann’s third-string placement on the depth chart and apparently slow progress in training camp.
Now with two preseason games under his belt, Tippmann is quelling any concerns about his development. Tippmann looked great against the Cleveland Browns and backed it up with another flash-filled outing against the Carolina Panthers.
The Jets are making it a point to give Tippmann plenty of preseason work. After leading the Jets with 43 offensive snaps (91.5%) against Cleveland, Tippmann again led the team with 51 offensive snaps (75.0%) against Carolina.
Coming in as the second-string center behind Connor McGovern, Tippmann amassed plenty of eye-popping reps during his three quarters of action. He continues to show glimpses of the tantalizing potential that made him the first center drafted in 2023.
A few things stand out from this reel.
The most glamorous takeaway is probably Tippmann’s work on screens. There are two excellent screen blocks in the reel, featuring Tippmann getting out in space and throwing the first key block to facilitate a successful screen play. Tippmann is a smooth mover in space and shows the ability to accurately frame blockers in the open field. On each block, Tippmann does a good job of anticipating the spot he must target to meet the defender and then timing his arrival with precision.
Aaron Rodgers has thrown a lot of screens in recent years. Having athletic blockers who can get out in space will be key for this Jets offense, and so far, Tippmann looks capable of doing it.
Another key for the linemen in front of Rodgers will be the ability to hold up one-on-one for long durations of time so Rodgers can have the time to launch deep throws. In Carolina, Tippmann had some impressive one-on-one reps in pass protection where he stood his ground on an island and did not let his man get anywhere near the quarterback.
Tippmann also showed some good recognition skills in pass protection, providing timely help to his teammates when needed and picking up stunts nicely.
In the run game, I have been impressed with the lateral movement Tippmann creates on zone plays. To boot, he shows flashes of being able to climb straight to the second level and take accurate angles on linebackers.
My primary concern with Tippmann is his snap accuracy. He had some shaky deliveries in Canton and followed it up with a few more in Charlotte. High snaps are too common. This is something he should prioritize working on.
Overall, though, for a rookie in his second NFL game, Tippmann is in a good spot.
It remains to be seen whether the Jets plan to give Tippmann any chance of starting in Week 1, but we do know this: Tippmann has been handling his business under the preseason spotlight so far. His opportunity will come at some point in the future, and if his preseason film to this point is any indication, he will be ready.
I made it a point to pay attention to Tippman and thought he did very well. The above montage makes me comfortable if they decide to start him game one.
The snaps were to be expected based on the O his team ran in college but I have little concern in his blocking to date.
I watched a lot of Tippmann’s play yesterday as I did against Cleveland. As far as I’m concerned he’s ready. He uses his base so we’ll in stopping his man on the pass rush and does a good job in the run. I’d give him most of the game in Tampa and half against the Giants or none at all. He’s one of our five best lineman we have. With Becton the dude can run block but he scares the heck out of me (and probably Rodgers) in pass blocking and I think he’s always been that way as a Jet from his rookie season. He would be far better off as a right tackle but would go unwillingly.
I see what you see, the question on Tippmann is the mental part of the pro game, but it could be there, who knows. Maybe Rogers prefers the Vet at this point? Thanks for sharing your observations from live practices/game.
Ultimately your right it’s probably Rodgers decision. Although he has to see how well Tippmann is playing. Would love sometimes soon for a starting five to be announced for better or worse as they need time to jell and work on stunts and blitz reeds. Buffalo has a formidable pass rush with Miller, Floyd, Oliver and Milano, etc. Have to have time as a unit to know your assignment and communications. Scares me a bit.
I think they are holding off on an “announcement” because Brown’s return is still undecided.
I think McGovern starts early but Tippman evolves into the starting center by year end. I am much more interested in another battle: Becton vs. Turner. I watched every Zach Wilson pass play and Turner shined while Becton looked like a disaster to me. I would love the XFactor view.
I thought Turner played much better than has been reported at LT, not saying those reports are inaccurate but he looked “solid” vs. the disaster he’s claimed to be.
Becton looks very good in the run game, I agree with you on the pass pro, he’s not there yet. I do believe some if it is mental. One play a DL split Becton and the guard on a stunt. I’m not sure who’s responsible but that problem was rampant last season, and Tomlinson was equally bad at it.
My overall take-a-way from the OL was we can exhale a bit. I think after the first joint practice on Wed everybody (including me) was concerned the sky was beginning to fall. The group may be a “work in progress” but I see growth potential. Clearly Tippmann is getting better, Becton too. Perhaps Turner is more reliable than anticipated as he seems to be improving. Schweitzer filled at it RG and looked more than serviceable. I feel better about the “group” than I did mid week. There is still a lot to prove but I don’t think the OL is quite the disaster we all have been “feeling.” I know it’s 1 preseason game but we all “prepared” ourselves thinking Carolina was going to play their “1’s” and it could be a rough early start but with “some 1’s” the Jets did more than hold their own. If, we are being fair, it was better than expected by most.
Good breakdown! We’ve been getting “disaster” articles about the O-line from the Jets beat writers during OTAs.
Turner was getting thrown around like a rag doll, Bechton looks lost and others.
My biggest concern is Tomlinson needs to be better than last year.
He and Bechton got split for a sack last night.
With the depth of the group I think we’ll be ok buy I wouldn’t be unhappy with a trade of Lawson or Huff if we can get a good LT in return.
Don’t want to lose either but both are free agents to be and it’s our deepest position on the team.
Good news/bad news, it was Becton and Colon who got split haha. You are right about Laken he has to be better but I also think they have enough depth this year to keep him on a short leash.
I think Lawson can be traded, IF they can find a good value trade partner. I am still intrigued by Zach Martin. He’ll be a lot of money, and I’m not sure Dallas would trade him leaving a big hole in their OL but they may decided getting something for him is better than nothing. We’ll see.
Give them Tomlinson in the trade and those concerns about a big hole would be lessened.