kelly Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 As we head into the 2015 NFL campaign, Bucky Brooks is identifying which teams have improved the most in particular position groupings since the end of last season. Today's focus: defensive backfields. ~ ~ 1) New York Jets The Jets' secondary has gone from horrendous to tremendous with the additions of Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, Buster Skrine and Marcus Gilchrist. The combination of Revis and Cromartie on the edges gives Todd Bowles the freedom to attack opponents with bump-and-run coverage on every down. Additionally, the duo gives the defensive wizard an opportunity to match up with elite receivers based on physical dimensions or style of play -- Cromartie can take the big receivers, with Revis handling the short, quick pass catchers. Skrine is one of the best sub-corners in football, exhibiting solid instincts and awareness as CB3. With three premier corners on the field, Bowles' blitz-heavy tactics could make it challenging for quarterbacks to string together completions on the perimeter.Now, Gilchrist's arrival was overshadowed by the cornerback signings, but his presence as the "MOF" safety is a key part of the Jets' defensive plan. With a veteran assuming the communication duties, Calvin Pryor is free to "run and hit" as the box safety on early downs. Given Pryor's success as a thumper in Louisville, the Jets' offseason additions could help him reach his potential as a playmaker. Overall, the Jets' roster retooling in the secondary could make "Gang Green" the top defense in football. rest of above article : > http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000506825/article/jets-chiefs-eagles-boast-most-improved-secondaries-in-the-nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 -- Brandon Marshall knows how to make friends quickly on a new team. In an interview with ESPN's "First Take," which visited the New York Jets' training camp on Thursday, Marshall said Darrelle Revis is the best cornerback in history."I've been around great ones," said the veteran wide receiver, who is beginning his 10th season. "I practiced against Champ Bailey ... Charles (Peanut) Tillman. Played against some great guys. I didn't play against Deion (Sanders), but Darrelle Revis is the best in the league. Ever." That's quite a statement, of course. Revis, 30, is one of the most accomplished cornerbacks in recent years. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. Although Jets fans don't want to be reminded of this, he won a Super Bowl ring last season with the New England Patriots.Marshall and Revis went head-to-head the other day in a training-camp period. Many observers gave a slight edge to Revis. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/52775/brandon-marshall-darrelle-revis-is-the-best-cornerback-in-history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 -- Brandon Marshall knows how to make friends quickly on a new team. Revis, 30, is one of the most accomplished cornerbacks in recent years. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/52775/brandon-marshall-darrelle-revis-is-the-best-cornerback-in-history Two. Four. What's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Marshall so far has been a great teammate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's going to be fun to watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's rather ridiculous when you think about the turnover in terms of just pure RAW talent we now have in the secondary compare to 2014. Downright criminal!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Marshall so far has been a great teammate!! agreed !.. hopefully it won't change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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