Episode 2,700 - Dane Belton & Kingsley Enagbare All-22 Film Review w/Joe Blewett
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The New York Jets' latest free agent additions, Dane Belton and Kingsley Enagbare, are being scrutinized not as starters but as rotational depth pieces with distinct strengths in the run game and special teams. Belton, a former Giants safety, brings physicality, aggression, and a strong box presence—ideal for nickel and dime packages—but struggles with coverage, particularly in deep zones and man coverage, where his footwork and route recognition are inconsistent. Enagbare, a 6'4" Packers defensive end, is a power-based run defender with elite strength and anchor ability, capable of holding the edge against tight ends and handling combo blocks. However, he lacks athleticism, pass-rush variety, and consistency in technique, making him less effective as a pure pass rusher. Both players are seen as valuable depth, especially in a defense under Aaron Glenn and Brian Duker that emphasizes run-stopping and situational flexibility. The episode also critiques the NFL draft discourse on Twitter, highlighting how early-season overreactions to players’ first-year performances are often irrational and short-sighted.
Belton excels as a box safety and special teams contributor but is limited in deep coverage and man-to-man situations.
Enagbare’s strength lies in run defense and holding the edge against tight ends, but he lacks pass-rush variety and athletic fluidity.
Both players are best suited for rotational roles—Belton in nickel packages, Enagbare as a three-technique or outside linebacker in base sets.
The Jets’ defensive scheme under Glenn and Duker benefits from players who can stop the run and play within their physical limits.
Early draft criticism on social media is often irrational, with fans overreacting to limited snaps and rookie performances.
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Intro and Sponsor Tease
The episode opens with a promotional segment for Aldi Nord, followed by a high-energy intro to the podcast 'Play Like A Jet,' setting the tone with a highlight reel of recent Jets plays.
Free Agent Focus: Belton & Enagbare
Scott Mason introduces the episode’s focus on two rotational free agents—Dane Belton and Kingsley Enagbare—both expected to contribute in the box and special teams, not as starters.
Belton’s Strengths: Run Defense & Special Teams
Joe Blewett highlights Belton’s physicality, tackling, run-stopping ability, and special teams value, noting his aggressive style and forced fumbles in the box.
Belton’s Weaknesses: Coverage & Technique
Blewett critiques Belton’s limitations in coverage—early gate openings, poor footwork, lack of deep recognition, and overreliance on short zones—making him unsuitable for deep safety roles.
Enagbare’s Strengths: Power & Run Defense
Enagbare is praised for his size, strength, anchor, and ability to hold the edge against tight ends and combo blocks, with a strong bull rush and power-based play style.
“And again, in the box, if you're just going to ask him to play short zones, play underneath, reroute guys, that type of stuff, then yeah, fine. But if you're going to ask him to play deep at all, I think you're doing him a disservice.”
“It's like, what are we doing here? Like but then but then a week later they'll say, oh, well, you need to give these guys three years for that guy last year. He's a bust already.”
“You don't want DNs or even outside linebackers going to be blocked by tight ends, right? Because then the offense can be more flexible.”
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joe blewett
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new york jets
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kingsley enagbare
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dane belton
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scott mason
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aldo nord
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aaron glenn
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brian ducker
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green bay packers
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giants
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