Possible Replacement for Prioleau

[Romes]

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/15/sports/football/15JETS.html

The Jets have decided to release free safety Damien Robinson on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the team's plans. Robinson's departure was not unexpected. He was brought in by Coach Herman Edwards two years ago to help smooth the transition to a Tampa Bay style of defense. His release will conclude a tenure marked by struggles on and off the field.

I know people have questioned Prioleau's ability to play FS. Robinson might be an improvement over Priouleau. I don't know its the off-season I'm just trying to throw out possible topics.

[ArcticWildMan]

Move Wire to free safety, have Winfield move to strong safety, bump Kevin Thomas to starting CB to take Winfields old place and draft/sign a FA for a nickel back.

[Romes]

Originally posted by ArcticWildMan
Move Wire to free safety, have Winfield move to strong safety, bump Kevin Thomas to starting CB to take Winfields old place and draft/sign a FA for a nickel back.

Or we could draft/sign a FA FS and not have to move anyone around and learn a new position. I also don't think Wire would be any good at FS. He struggled too much in pass coverage. His strength is playing the run.

[Jeff 311]

why would we move Wire to Free saftey, he will get more confused in pass coverage. He is a storng saftey because the "46" likes big SS that come up and play like linebacker. Plus Winfeld ( yes hits had) would not be a good SS in the system. I say Tony Driver ( if he can stay helathy) will take over for PP at FS next year.

[ArcticWildMan]

Winfield would be better than Driver ever could be. IMO, Winfield just isn't that good a cover guy at CB. He has hands of stone and his height is a libality. His coverage ability is average. His strong point is his tackling and hitting. He hits like a truck and that is exactly what we need at safety.

[4thAndLong]

The few i saw of Robinson this year, he looked great...Every game I watched he atleast got 1 INT, he would help us create more turnovers, something this defense desperately needs.

[casdhf]

There's no way you take the teams best Corner and make him a safety. Corners only go to safety when they're too slow, Gary Baxter, or washed up, Rod Woodson. Winfield isn't slow nor i he washed up.

[shelby]

Leave Coy at SS!!! He was a rookie, for :angry:'s sake, of course he is going to struggle. He can tackle, he has shown us that already. He will be much improved next season.

[ArcticWildMan]

I'm not knocking Coy. I think he's going to be one hell of a player for us. I just think that we have too big a hole at FS with Prileau to not explore other options.

[MissBuffalo]

His release will conclude a tenure marked by struggles on and off the field.

We don't need someone whose going to bring "off field" struggles to the team. IMO they should've played Jenkins more. The few games they threw him in, one being Miami I believe, he really stepped up. He played on two Super Bowl teams in this type of D. With that said though, I think Coy will really bring it next season. He's going to be really good.

[Tatonka]

look.. this guy robinson is the one who Turley nearly beheaded after that dirty play on arron brooks.. and this is also the same guy who was arrested for bringing an AK47 submachinegun to the STADIUM!.. and i think this was right after 9/11...

i remember thinking what a tool this guy was.. i would puke if we brought him in... if he was that good, the jets would be keeping him.. it is not like he makes tons of money.

[BADTHINGSMAN]

didnt the Bills extend Prilouaes contract?

[ublinkwescore]

I think so Silent one - I can't remember for sure, but I do think I heard something like that

[ArcticWildMan]

Yes they did. It wasn't for very much and I don't think it had a large signing bonus. I'm sure Clump has the info

[TigerJ]

I wouldn't switch guys around. I think it's tougher to find a great corner than a great safety. That's why so few safeties are drafted in round 1. That's also why average salaries are lower for safeties. There will be free agents around whether Robinson is the one or not. There are also some good FSs in the draft that can be had on day two.