Morris Claiborne signs with the Jets

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  1. JetUp325

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    Kind of signings that we need to be doing. Younger players with upside, not 29-year olds looking for one last payout. Nice move Macc
     
  2. Poeman

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    To be fair Leo was hands down BPA...No one was near him there on most boards when he fell to us.

    Hooker/Lattimore are best at their positions, many guys can be considered BPA at that point.
     
  3. The Dark Knight

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    Yeah, looking more into him it is definitely a risky signing. 4 career INT in 5 seasons. Played 22 out of 48 possible games the last 3 seasons. Sounds like he is a slightly better Milliner.
     
  4. BLottZ

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    Yea I don't disagree with that.
     
  5. JetsVilma28

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    I'm really loving the youth approach to these signings. Risk involved but premium healthy players are hard to sell to bring to the Jets so we will have to take a risk to get a good player....Could be a really good signing if he stays healthy.
     
  7. BrowningNagle

    BrowningNagle Well-Known Member

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    he has played in 47 NFL games and only has 4 interceptions. INTs aren't the end all be all in evaluating corners of course but I thought they were going to start putting an emphasis on generating turnovers. :(
     
  8. Sam Hammer

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    I like this signing. He was a #6 overall pick not too long ago. Could be a huge improvement in the secondary. Didn't he play FS at one point as well?
     
  9. JetsVilma28

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    He didn't split his AC joint signing the contract right?
     
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  11. TurkJetFan

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    I don't think this means we aren't drafting a CB at all. Claiborne is not a sure bet. He may not even be a starter. And frankly, if we pay him more than $6M i'll be pretty pissed.

    He's a good guy to bring in tho and hope he can build on what he seemed to be showing last year.

    But to call him a 'Revis Replacement' or think this means we are set at CB is silly as it comes.
     
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  12. The Dark Knight

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    @JetsVilma28 likes the move. That is good enough for me! :cool:
     
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  13. JetsVilma28

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    Looks like a mixed bag.. been tested quite a bit. Dallas plays a lot of man? Definitely covered some of the best in the league.
     
  14. TurkJetFan

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    sure, we can pick 3 plays any CB has made a on a top receiver. but this isn't representative of him or his career. sure he has upside, but also some pretty massive downside. I don't hate the move, but im not drooling over it like some others are.
     
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  15. JetsVilma28

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    We needed a corner. He looks like he has been tested.. definitely a seasoned corner.
     
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  16. JetsVilma28

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    Depth ... seasoned and tested. Expensive but necessary. I'm all for experience especially at corner and being responsible in man coverage.

    What kind of character or leadership have we added ? ???
     
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  17. nicg4360

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    Ummm w
    I'm not sure why he couldn't replace Revis...My 8yr old kid could have replaced Revis last year.
     
  18. TurkJetFan

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    well sure based on last year. I guess I should say, replacement for what we needed from Revis or thought revis would provide lol
     
  19. The Dark Knight

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    The question should be asked: If Claiborne misses half the season, and is just replaced on an island with a paper box, would that box give more effort than Revis last season?
     
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    Jets rebuilding Memphis Belle. Lol
     

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