I had a feeling that's what you meant. I suppose I didn't word my reply very well, and I wasn't trying to pan him as a coach. Talent evaluation wasn't the right to put it. I realize that Rex wasn't the GM - and I was a pretty big Rex supporter - but by all accounts he was supposed to be particularly involved with the defensive side of the roster and particularly skilled at coaching up CBs - that was always my impression anyway. But it seemed like that unit really declined during his tenure.
Dumb penalty aside ... I absolutely LOVE what I'm seeing from Skrine so far! This kid is a player, and as noted before, what a TREMENDOUS UPGRADE over Kyle Wilson, wow. Skrine is the real deal, he was a steal. Cromartie won't stick next year unless organization loves his play. Jets are at a good spot at CB.
Kid is a beast and leaves us great options and money saving tactics end of yr if Cro doesnt hold up. Either him or Williams can be interchangeable on the outside and nickel and still be good. BYE BYE CRO
I disagree, when he made the tackle, the guy was in bounds, can you not complete a tackle in that case? Maybe I don't know the rule.
Unfortunately you can't in today's game especially on primetime. I said the same thing though is that a late hit or a guy finishing his tackle. Skrine played well though, he's a hustle guy who flies around. It's like having a third safety out there at times.
He seems like a great fit to play in the slot. He's a strong and quick CB that isn't afraid to tackle. His biggest test should be NE since I think he will be covering Edelman.
http://nypost.com/2015/09/24/the-name-that-brings-a-smile-to-anyone-involved-with-the-jets/ If you want someone to start gushing in the Jets organization, mention Buster Skrine. The nickel cornerback has become one of the most popular players in the locker room and offices in Jets headquarters thanks to his work ethic and the way he plays. “Oh, I love Buster, man,” said wide receiver Brandon Marshall. “He’s a stud. I love practicing against him, that’s the main thing. He makes everyone around him better. He only knows one speed. He’s what you call a football player. There’s wide receivers, there’s cornerbacks, there’s quarterbacks, then there’s football players, guys you can just put on the football field and they’re going to make the play, and that’s him.” The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Skrine does not look intimidating without pads on, with his blond dreadlocks and small frame (for an NFL locker room). But watch him play and you’ll see an aggressive playmaker who is all over the field. Against the Colts on Monday night, Skrine led the team with eight tackles, had a tackle for loss and caused Andrew Luck to throw an interception to Calvin Pryor when he blitzed off the edge. “Pound for pound, he’s the strongest guy on the team,” defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers said. “He works hard. When Buster’s in the game, we don’t really worry about him. From our standpoint, this guy is a starter in every aspect. There’s nothing we don’t mind asking him to do. He works hard. He’s tough. He’s professional. We love the guy.” Modal Trigger Skrine at Jets practicePhoto: Bill Kostroun The Jets signed Skrine to a four-year, $25 million contract with $13 million guaranteed minutes after free agency opened in March. The contract turned heads because Skrine was not a well-known name with fans from his four years with the Browns. The website Pro Football Focus called it one of the worst signings of free agency. Skrine has now emerged from the obscurity of Cleveland. “I think the NFL knew about me,” Skrine said. “But in Cleveland, we weren’t a big-market team. Monday night was my first Monday night game. I always had the stats to back it up, but I just wanted the highest mark of a player. Coming here, that helps with that, too, but I’m just glad we have such a talented team.” Skrine was the first cornerback to sign with the Jets, joined later by Darrelle Revis and then Antonio Cromartie. While Revis and Cromartie are Batman and Robin, getting all the glory on the outside, Skrine is the movable piece in Todd Bowles’ defense that can cause havoc with blitzes and shut down slot receivers. “I love playing in this defense,” Skrine said. “I can play fast. I can play free. Just this defense that Bowles has brought here helps me play fast and I’m more comfortable out there.” A former Jet actually steered Skrine toward Gang Green. Aaron Glenn, the former Jets cornerback who is now the Browns’ assistant defensive backs coach, told Skrine about Bowles when Glenn coached Skrine in Cleveland. Glenn had played for Bowles with the Jets in 2000. Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby, who played for Bowles in Miami and Arizona, also told Skrine he loved playing for Bowles. “I said everyone likes him, so why not?” Skrine said. Skrine now sees what the fuss is about and loves playing for Bowles. The feeling is mutual. “He plays hard. I mean, he really plays hard,” Bowles said. “He practices hard, he’s in great shape, and he’s in great condition. He fights on every play. He just fights every single play. He’s a guy you love watching play and love to have on your team.”
