Jaelon Darden Updates

[MEEN2018]

As a Bucs fan, I figured that I would help create a thread with links to articles to provide updates on Darden throughout the year. I’ll post a link to all articles that discuss how Darden is doing.

[MEEN2018]

Bucs OTA report - 6/1 - Darden Steals the Show

Edited June 1, 2021 by MEEN2018

[El Paso Eagle]

Be nice to your fellow Mean Green😎

 

Later in practice, Darden ran a nasty in-breaking route, spinning around cornerback Nate Brooks in coverage and making an uncontested grab in the middle of the field.

[MEEN2018]

14 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Be nice to your fellow Mean Green😎

 

Later in practice, Darden ran a nasty in-breaking route, spinning around cornerback Nate Brooks in coverage and making an uncontested grab in the middle of the field.

For Brooks and LaDarius, the Bucs are deep enough that the determining factor in either making the team will be almost exclusively based on their special teams play. They will just go with the best special teamer at these positions (CB5 and OLB 5/6). Still hoping both have a great camp on defense as well and make the team.

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

58 minutes ago, MEEN2018 said:

Bucs OTA report - 6/1 - Darden Steals the Show

 a quote in there had JD trying to take kicks back, but a vet saying “HELLL NO we have Tom Brady here man!”

Hahaha that made me laugh😂

[MEEN2018]

Bucs OC compares Darden to Antonio Brown

 

Bruce Arians (Bucs HC) compares Darden to Emmanuel Sanders

[Mean Green 93-98]

 

[greenminer]

Can someone else who follows the NFL tell me, is it typical to see this much praise for 4th/5th rounders? I am inclined to take this as "coach speak", but was wondering what others thought.  Others who see a bigger picture.

[untlynchka1]

2 hours ago, greenminer said:

Can someone else who follows the NFL tell me, is it typical to see this much praise for 4th/5th rounders? I am inclined to take this as "coach speak", but was wondering what others thought.  Others who see a bigger picture.

Of course they are gonna talk up the player they drafted, but it is pretty rare that they dedicate this much column space to a 4th round pick. I.e. haven’t seen a whole lot written about jabril Cox for the Cowboys, and they probably get more written about them than any other team in the league. 
 

So, I would definitely look at it as a positive. 

[UNT 90 Grad]

Byron Leftwich sees some Antonio Brown in rookie Jaelon Darden

[UNT 90 Grad]

Buccaneers: Jaelon Darden draws comparisons to dominant teammate

[Tom McKrackin]

On 6/1/2021 at 6:02 PM, MEEN2018 said:

As a Bucs fan, I figured that I would help create a thread with links to articles to provide updates on Darden throughout the year. I’ll post a link to all articles that discuss how Darden is doing.

Love your profile photo with Joe!

[MEEN2018]

7 hours ago, Tom McKrackin said:

Love your profile photo with Joe!

Thanks! Was fortunate enough to be awarded the Agnes Greene memorial scholarship honoring his late wife a few years ago. Got to meet him and his family and they are all great people! Couldn’t be a nicer family!

[jdennis82]

 

 

[MEEN2018]

Jaelon Darden impressing WR Mike Evans and Bucs coaches

[Harry]

 

[greengal]

 

[greenjoe]

#1 in your program

#1 in your heart

 

[Jonnyeagle]

When it comes down to wide receivers, Tampa Bay has about as deep a unit as any team. The Buccaneers feature Pro Bowlers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. Not to mention the team returns speedster Scotty Miller and tight ends Cameron Brate, OJ Howard. A potential surprise player that may see some time is rookie Jaelon Darden, who played collegiate ball at North Texas. 

Read more:  https://www.hernandosun.com/article/tampa-bay-buccaneers-complete-strong-minicamp

[greenminer]

4 hours ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Read more:  https://www.hernandosun.com/article/tampa-bay-buccaneers-complete-strong-minicamp

THREE CHEERS for Andy Villamarzo for not calling us North Texas STATE.

[meangreen11]

Jaelon Darden rookie card for sale on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363465290427?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D10eb6a2e563847e480157c9460aed364%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D384270336493%26itm%3D363465290427%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DPanini&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

Edited July 12, 2021 by meangreen11

[Green Crazy]

On 7/12/2021 at 8:33 AM, meangreen11 said:

Jaelon Darden rookie card for sale on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363465290427?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D10eb6a2e563847e480157c9460aed364%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D384270336493%26itm%3D363465290427%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DPanini&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

He needs to work on his autograph 

[UNTLifer]

27 minutes ago, Green Crazy said:

He needs to work on his autograph 

At least it is readable.  

[Cr1028]

On 7/14/2021 at 4:53 PM, Green Crazy said:

He needs to work on his autograph 

 

On 7/14/2021 at 5:21 PM, UNTLifer said:

At least it is readable.  

If that is even his writing. Did it have some proof of authenticity? The item is no longer up so I can’t see if it did.

Edited July 16, 2021 by Cr1028

[UNTLifer]

3 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

 

If that is even his writing. Did it have some proof of authenticity? The item is no longer up so I can’t see if it did.