Jets meeting with Marlin Jackson (signed with Philly)

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  1. Keeper1125

    Keeper1125 Member

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    As per a Ravens beat writer: http://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/10242472503

    He's recovering from a torn ACL and probably could be had cheaply. Played safety, nickel and outside corner for the Colts, though my guess is the Jets would be looking at him as a safety, possibly moving him to nickel in some packages.
     
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    Did Jackson get cut or lowest tender or something ?

    Because looking at this guys salary, we almost definitely cannot sign him
     
  3. Vorrecht

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    Is this a trend?
     
  4. The Uniform Bomber

    The Uniform Bomber Spivey's Agent

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    I didn't realize he suffered an ACL injury. I remember when he came outta (Michigan?) that he looked like a solid CB. Having played in that Colts Cover 2 scheme, I wonder how well he'd fit in Rex's scheme. Could he be another possible CB-switch-to-S?
     
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    Considering that he's basically already switched from CB to safety, I'm thinking... maybe?
     
  6. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    isn't he michael jackson's brother? yeah,yeah...
     
  7. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    Don made a funny.
     
  8. Keeper1125

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    Did he though?
     
  9. Miamipuck

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    True story, I caught a Marlin last year. It didn't demand a signing bonus though.
     
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    I find perciform fish are generally amenable to restructuring their deal.
     
  11. Jetfanmack

    Jetfanmack haz chilens?

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    He was an RFA who didn't get tendered at all a la Wallace Wright. Does that mean we can sign him?
     
  12. WhiteShoeWillis

    WhiteShoeWillis Well-Known Member

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    Possible replacement for Strickland?
     
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    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    I find that deadpan sarcasm fits when I'm describing Don.
     
  14. Keeper1125

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    Yeah I follow.
     
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    huuurrrrrr
     
  16. The Uniform Bomber

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    Ah, well that makes sense.
     
  17. pats-hater

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    Is that a fish story?
     
  18. He's been a solid spot starter for the Colts for a few seasons now. He was counted on to step up and be a full time starter this past season but had the aforementioned injury.

    He's another physical Midwestern type corner...Physical,good hips, smart and good technique. He has decent feet but you can beat him deep.

    Much like Poole he's another low risk high reward type guy. Still young, ALOT of talent and would come cheaply due to some health concerns. With Revis and Cromart we can afford to take the risk.
     
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    I believe so.
     
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    Yeah and I am going to name my first kid Bluefish............... Flounder would be too mean.
     

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