Jets: LB more important than CB in 2015

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  1. JetsVilma28

    JetsVilma28 Well-Known Member

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    You guys don't see value in trying to bring back Harris?

    He must know Rex Ryan playbook inside out. He would be a great Vet to have in the defense. The younger guys respect Harris, and he has long time as a member of the Jets.

    I would try to bring back Harris, probably get a hometown discount too.
     
  2. freemantoon

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    only if he's on the bench in obvious passing situations.
     
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  3. Jake

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    Sure but what does knowing RRs playbook have to do with anything? That's no longer applicable.
     
  4. Jetsfansince95

    Jetsfansince95 Well-Known Member

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    Meaning he could sort of help mentor the defense to the guys etc...? I think :)
     
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  5. Axel3419

    Axel3419 Well-Known Member

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    When he signed his last contract, Harris was literally the highest paid LB in the history of the NFL. In essence, he was overpaid. If he can come back on a cheap-ish contract, I would take him, but Harris is pretty slow and I like what Demario has done over the past few years.
     
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  6. JetsVilma28

    JetsVilma28 Well-Known Member

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    You don't see value in having a reference to RRs defense, the Jets old defensive play book?

    The one that pitched 6 sacks against Brady and 7 to close out Miami

    Edit: totally throwing out that Harris was a great member of the New York Jets. One of my all time favorite.

    "If I was a NFL linebacker I would just watch videos of lions hunting". That's Davis Harris. I will miss him most.

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  7. Jetsfansince95

    Jetsfansince95 Well-Known Member

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    Betcha Rex takes him to the ATL just as he took Bart Scott with him from Bal
     
  8. Jetsfansince95

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    And I pray he takes Kyle Wilson lolol
     
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  9. 24McNeil

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    harris just doesn't make enough impact plays. at a reasonable price tag, yes bring him back, but not the highest priority as of now. depending on our future system, we might be able to slide Demario in his place and possibly get better results.

    as for cb, we are in dire need for fresh and talented bodies to enter the picture. we cannot rely on one single person on our roster, injured reserve or not. certainly not in this passing league in which the nfl has become.

    just look at our past season and if we get another stretch(of games) of murderers row qb's like we did in '14 we won't survive it next year either, unless we address what I consider our weakest position on the team - the cb position.
     
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    It will all depend on the scheme we end up running.
     
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  11. Jake

    Jake Well-Known Member

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    Maybe a little. But you think the looks we gave them Week 16 are some kind of blueprint? No. They will adapt, they are great for a reason. This shit's chess not checkers. I think not having Rex will set us back big time in our match ups against NE. He knew how to mix things up.

    Also, Demario has spent two years in this defense and plays 3 downs. I'm sure he knows the playbook just as well.

    I like Harris though, great Jet. I wouldn't be opposed to him coming back if we keep a 3-4 base.
     
  12. James Hasty

    James Hasty Well-Known Member

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    Harris is a free agent. Babin and Pace were pretty good this year but are getting up there in age.

    As much as we all want to fix the offense, linebacker and corner back are big needs.
     
  13. Red Menace

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    I would rather have an elite LB than an elite CB, I hope the next guy that comes in does not build his schemes needing elite corners.

    I would rather he focus on DL, OLB, safeties and good CB.

    That being said if we can find a better QB, that would help turn this team around quickly.
     
  14. Jetsfansince95

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    Would be nice to add Brooks Reed or Brandon Graham since Pace and Babin are likely done
     
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    if we have money to spend (and we do) I would way prefer them to spend it sorting the OL and getting some cornerbacks and THEN see if there is anything left to deal with Harris.
     
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    Harris is a pros pro...sure tackler and run stuffing type guy. 2 down LB. I would bring him back only if he wasn't in the game in passing situations because he's pretty slow and not really a coverage LB. Doesn't have the instincts to be in coverage. I'd bring him back at a lower cost if need be and get a younger guy in there or another LB though.
     
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    Of course they need another cornerback. But re-signing Harris who is coming off of a good year is one of the reasons Idzik probably didn't kill his cap on players not as good as Harris.
     
  18. Imagesrdecieving

    Imagesrdecieving Well-Known Member

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    I would agree that LB'r is pretty damned important and a need but more so OLB.

    MLB as a need is up in the air until a coach and system is in place. If we wind up going to a 4-3 a need for Harris (or any MLB) drops way low as a priority.
     
  19. jdon

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    Have we signed a new HC yet?
     
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    I dont have a problem with the Jets bringing him back. But it has to be at a way reduced price.
     

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