Scott said that that crap would not happen in this defense simply because of the peer pressure the guys put on each other. I tend to agree with that. I've always felt like that the defense over in San Diego didn't have the pressure to produce that this defense does because of the obvious difference in offensive firepower.
A few things to remember: 1) Cromartie is a corner, not a safety. His position doesn't require him to lay big hits on people. It's nice when you can find corners who do that, but that's not on the top of their desired skill set. 2) Revis is a rare player. It's highly unlikely you're going to find someone with his ability to cover and tackle in the same player. Even with Asomugha, he's a solid technician with his tackles but he's not the type of player to lay a big hit. 3) Matchups are going to dictate what plays he has to watch out for. I don't think anyone is expecting Cromartie to pull the screen-catching WR too many times. He's going to take the speedy deep threat while Revis, Wilson and Lowery are getting the the receivers that require a more physical approach.
I'll just go ahead and say that one and pretend you didn't suggest a sumo wrestler and a probable transexual that can't stop saying how bored she is of tennis.
I really think Cromartie is going to excel in this defense. Even if he does only as well as he did last season in a zone/low-pressure defense that didn't play to his strengths he will still be a big upgrade over what the Sheppard/Lowery combo gave us at #2 CB. He was right up there in the list of QB passer rating against CB chart last year despite all the negative press. If he can get back to the player he was last time he was in more of a man defense with pressure it's a ridiculous upgrade. Then consider the upgrade Wilson should give us at CB #3 and by default Lowery at CB #4 and this secondary has a chance to be special. Think about that - the guy who spent about half the season as our #2 CB last year when we were by far the best pass defense in the league, will be our #4 corner this year. I think the key is Pool. If Pool can be solid for us QB's are going to have shit running down there thighs when playing the Jets considering the CB play I'm imagining. Oh, and we get that Jerkins or Jenkers or whatever his name is guy back too. The INT's could be through the roof.
With Revis, Cro, and Wilson, the Jets can play 8 on 8 football... its unfair. I'm surprised Goodell didn't dock the Jets a draft pick for an unfair defensive roster.
I think Cro is going to fit in really really well and will be a stayer. I just can't wait until the season starts, any team with a piss poor running game is going to get swallowed up. Which will we get as a team, more sacks or more INTs ??? :up: Did someone shave a lump out of Revis' hair?
its things like this that get us all sorts of excited. I simply can't wait for the season to start. I actually feel horrible for Sanchez, if he doesn't throw 20 INT's in TC this year I will be shocked....
Probably the only reason we lost to high passing teams (NE+Colts) was an injury to our 3rd CB (Strickland) and, in one game, a rookie QB. Well we upgraded our 2nd CB, our 3rd CB AND our 4th CB, AND our Safety so I don't see how we don't completely own everyone on our schedule.
I wouldn't expect to own everyone on the schedule until we have a dominant 4 man rush. I think the rotation will be solid, and I think Rex will scheme it wisely to mask who is rushing, but in the end the defense will be smoke and mirrors until we can be effective sending 4.
I really like the fact that Rex asks the leaders on the team for their input regarding personnel changes and players that they want to bring in. It deflates the argument that all the moves are "ruining team chemistry." If anything, I see the locker room getting stronger.
