JetNation Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 This is the first in a multi-part breakdown of each positional unit for the Jets entering training camp. To start off, we will look at cornerbacks, where I believe we may see some serious improvement if all breaks right. Cornerbacks on the Roster Morris Claiborne, Juston Burris, Buster Skrine, Marcus Williams, Darryl Roberts, Dexter McDougle, Corey White, Jeremy Clark, Derrick Jones, Bryson Keeton, and Xavier Coleman. Major Losses Thankfully, the team is only losing one major player and that player happens to be the best CB to ever play for gang green: Darrelle Revis. In his first season back with the Jets in 2015, Revis continued to play like an all-pro, but things seemed to take a turn for the worst in 2016. He was repeatedly beat deep and only recorded 1 INT and 5 PDs in 15 games. So, we are going to call this a major loss, but in reality it may be addition by subtraction. There is a reason Revis remains a free agent after all. Key Additions Other than the rookies, who likely won’t have much of an impact in 2017, the only veteran CBs the Jets added are Morris Claiborne and Corey White. While White is not a lock to make the team, let alone make an impact, Claiborne has the chance to be a key contributor for this defense. Claiborne signed a 1-year deal for $5 million and is expected to be our #1 CB, so long as he remains healthy. When he is on the field, he is one of the best CBs in the game and he showed that over the course of 7 games last season where he didn’t allow a single TD. According to ProFootballFocus, Claiborne graded out as the 9th best CB in the NFL entering week 12. If he stays healthy, which is a big “if”, he should continue to play like a shut down corner. If he gets hurt again, it is still a justifiable signing being that it was only 1-year/$5 million. Player to Watch One player everyone should keep their eyes on in training camp and pre-season is 2nd year CB, Juston Burris. The Jets drafted Burris in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL draft with hopes that he would one day become a shut down corner. As a rookie, he recorded 1 INT and 5 PDs in limited action, which is identical to what Revis did in those categories. The only difference is Revis played the majority of snaps every game, while Burris only saw significant playing time in a handful of games. According to defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers in an article by Connor Hughes of NJ.com, “he probably should have played more last year.” Rodgers also added, “we think he has tremendous upside and he’s competitive.” If Burris lives up to his expectations this season, we may have found a true 4th round gem and a stud CB for years to come. Conclusion On paper, the Jets cornerback unit doesn’t look spectacular, but if Claiborne stays healthy and Burris improves, our #1 and #2 could be studs with Buster Skrine handling the slot corner role and Marcus Williams continuing to be somewhat of a ball hawk in limited time. Those four are likely locks to make the roster and I expect 6-7 CBs to be on the team come week 1. Darryl Roberts and the two rookies, Jeremy Clark and Derrick Jones, have the best chance, but they will all need to show that they can play at a high level throughout training camp and the pre-season. What’s exciting is the oldest CB on the roster is Skrine and he is only 28, while Claiborne is 27 and Burris is 23. If all breaks in the Jets favor, they could go from one of the worst cornerback units in 2016 to having two shut down CBs in 2017 and beyond. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 And if my mother had a PP she would be my father. While you ride the optimism express, just remember who our DC and HC's are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Great read. I'm excited about the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 About the only thing half way exciting about this group of CB's is the development of Burris. But then again, who needs corners when you have safeties galore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Morris Claiborne is bad. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony MaC Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Claiborne is great when healthy, which isn't very often. The fact that we have to rely on him to be our "shutdown" cornerback is what really does a number on my confidence in this position. It wasn't an awful signing in general given the state of the position and the cost, but if we got 14 games out of him it'd be a god damned miracle. Besides the lower round CB's Burris is the only other corner with upside. That said his ceiling is likely as a good compliment to a better Corner more than a shut down man you'd place on an elite receiver. I'll take that from a round 4 guy though. He had moments last year, I think he'll earn his keep in year two. It would really help out if he emereged (Success from he Shell and Jenkins would really help out Mac's credibility) Skrine... having worked in this D for two years (and being the oldest CB) he's officially the elder statesmen of this positional unit for better or worse. He's got fire but he also seems sloppy, (Penalty machine) supposedly he's fine in the slot, but how often will that be when Claiborne is so injury prone? Marcus Williams is a fine dimeback, and backup CB nothing more nothing less. That's nice to have when your best Corner is an injury risk waiting to happen. This might just be because of the poor safety play, but he seemed exposed last year when given a bigger role, but hey he can grab a pick or two out of nowhere, so that's nice. All in all the position is on shaky ground, it could go from good to average to awful for so many reasons. There's a lot for everybody to prove, contracts and careers are on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 3 hours ago, j4jets said: Morris Claiborne is injured most of the time. That's all. fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I like these articles. While all signs point to suckage...there's the 1 in a million hope that a guy who's been lackluster his whole career will miraculously be much better! So don't sleep on them! It *could* potentially happen! Buy your lotto ticket today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Tony MaC said: Claiborne is great when healthy, which isn't very often. The fact that we have to rely on him to be our "shutdown" cornerback is what really does a number on my confidence in this position. It wasn't an awful signing in general given the state of the position and the cost, but if we got 14 games out of him it'd be a god damned miracle. Besides the lower round CB's Burris is the only other corner with upside. That said his ceiling is likely as a good compliment to a better Corner more than a shut down man you'd place on an elite receiver. I'll take that from a round 4 guy though. He had moments last year, I think he'll earn his keep in year two. It would really help out if he emereged (Success from he Shell and Jenkins would really help out Mac's credibility) Skrine... having worked in this D for two years (and being the oldest CB) he's officially the elder statesmen of this positional unit for better or worse. He's got fire but he also seems sloppy, (Penalty machine) supposedly he's fine in the slot, but how often will that be when Claiborne is so injury prone? Marcus Williams is a fine dimeback, and backup CB nothing more nothing less. That's nice to have when your best Corner is an injury risk waiting to happen. This might just be because of the poor safety play, but he seemed exposed last year when given a bigger role, but hey he can grab a pick or two out of nowhere, so that's nice. All in all the position is on shaky ground, it could go from good to average to awful for so many reasons. There's a lot for everybody to prove, contracts and careers are on the line. the position was bad last season because revis was playing poorly and skrine was put in as the other corner when he is best at nickel. and then they didn't start using burris in earnest until he the season didn't matter. moreover pryor and gilchrist were underwhelming. this season things should be better. adams and maye with middleton and miles are better than what was being played last season and better safety play should really help the corners so guys like williams will look much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 6 hours ago, j4jets said: Morris Claiborne is bad. That's all. I think he's going to be a one year wonder. I do think Burris will actually pan out however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 8 hours ago, JiF said: About the only thing half way exciting about this group of CB's is the development of Burris. But then again, who needs corners when you have safeties galore? Even our safeties got safeties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfine Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Should've took a QB in 4th round instead of Burris...and every round before and after....Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdels62 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Get hyped. Our secondary features 2 rookies, 1 guy that's great when healthy and hasn't been healthy in 3 years, 1 guy that is big in the rich housewives community, and 1 guy that was considered a prime candidate to switch to safety in most predraft reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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