Erik Ainge retired from the New York Jets today after a series of drug related problems. What Ourlads NFL Scouting Service said about Ainge as a pro prospect in 2008: Ainge,Erik Tennessee 6054 225. Started two full years in 2006 and 2007. Had eleven additional starts in 2004 and 2005. Missed parts of first two years with injuries. Tall and angular quarterback. Does a good job of seeing the field. Patient in the pocket. Sees everything in front of him. He takes what the defense gives him. Increased his passing percentage by twenty percent from 2005 to 2006. Plays in both the conventional and shotgun offense. If he has time, he can find the holes in the secondary. Will short-arm passes at times because he drops his right elbow. Classic pocket passer that has limited mobility. Has a deliberate set up. Long strides back to throwing point. A right-handed passer with a quick release. Has the arm strength to throw the deep ball but has been cursed by drops. Generally smart and poised in the pocket.
Can handle the pressure of the position. Has the ability to manage the team from start to finish. Nephew of Celtic General Manager Danny Ainge. Ball velocity 52 mph. OSR:15/17. Fourth/Fifth Round. Ainge was drafted in the fifth round.
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