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Premium – The Jets met with a top edge pass rusher at the Combine. We look at that and Mike Vick rumors in Whispers . . .
The Jets met with Oregon State defensive end/outside linebacker Scott Crighton at the Combine.
But he’s probably not an ideal fit for their defense.
He’s 6-3, 272 pounds, and ran a 4.83 forty.
He’s a tweener when it comes to the Jets defense.
He’s not big enough to play 3-4 end, and probably not athletic enough to play 3-4 outside linebacker. He has almost no experience dropping into coverage.
I asked if he dropped into coverage at Oregon State, and he replied, “Three times.”
But you know what, he’s got such a great motor, long arms and a knack for making plays in the back field, Rex could figure out a way to make it work.
He’s probably going to go in the second round . . .
NFL.com reports that “according to sources informed of the Jets‘ thinking,” the Jets are viewed as a legitimate landing spot for Michael Vick.
Before I get into the pragmatism of Vick to the Jets, I want to say, I find it pretty amazing that anybody has been “informed of the Jets thinking.”
John Idzik is as tight-lipped as any executive I’ve ever covered.
Not only doesn’t he leak stuff to the media, from what I hear, agents are very frustrated with him, because he’s so close to the vest.
So this idea that one person, let alone “sources,” which constitute more than one person, were informed of his thinking, is hard to believe.
In my opinion, this probably came from Vick’s agent, Joel Segal, who always been a great source for reporters.
A couple of years ago there was a report that the Jets were interested in WR Randy Moss, a Segal client. How’d that work out?
Hey, the Jets might have some interest, but I think some people are just playing “connect-the-dots” because Marty Mornhinweg worked with Vick in Philadelphia, and the quarterback is familiar with the offensive coordinator’s system.
I just don’t think Vick is a very good fit for the West Coast Offense. He holds the ball too long.
I asked one long-term Eagles observer for his thoughts on Vick at this stage of the game.
“I think with the exception of the first 10 games of 2010, he is what he’s always been,” said the observer. “Could he be like Jim Plunkett or Randall Cunningham and do something crazy late in his career? Possibly. But I wouldn’t bank on it. But obviously he has a good relationship with Marty.
“His accuracy isn’t great and he still throws too many picks. Plus, with his height, he gets too many ball batted down. He’s not nearly as elusive (as he was).”
To me, the Jets need to bring in a pure West Coast QB, a player who makes quick decision, who reads defenses well, goes through his progressions proficiently as Geno Smith’s backup/insurance policy.
And as for this mentor angle, enough already.
First and foremost, you need a backup quarterback for his ability as a player, not for his teaching ability
The Jets need somebody who can go in and win games if the starter falters or gets hurt.
Perhaps Vick is that guy.
But let’s chill out with this teacher stuff. That is gravy, a secondary issue. Last year’s plan where the Jets had veteran backups Brady Quinn and then David Garrard, who they didn’t view as game options, but just mentors, was a questionable plan.
February 25, 2014
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