JetNation Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 By Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) Few things fire up a fan base more than sitting back and watching while their team fills holes up and down the roster during the league’s free agency period. Perhaps the only thing better, is when those players added through free agency are being poached from within their own division. Making your team better, while simultaneously hurting an opponent is the perfect scenario. Conversely, losing a key contributor to another club is rarely a good thing, but it’s only made worse when one of your own players signs on the dotted line to bolt town and play for a team you’ll be facing twice a year. With the Jets slated to have 20 players become unrestricted free agents, JetNation.com takes a look at a few possible departures to Rex Ryan’s Bills, the New England Patriots or Miami Dolphins. NT Damon Harrison- One of the reasons Bill Belichick and the Patriots were so stellar on defense during their Super Bowl runs was the presence of nose tackle Vince Wilfork whom the Patriots cut ties with as his age increased and his effectiveness decreased. Belichick would like nothing more than to find another dominant nose tackle to anchor his front, and Harrison has proven he’s capable of doing just that. Jets NT Damon Harrison could find himself at the top of several wish-lists as he tests free agency. Prior to their late-season match-up earlier this year, Belichick had high praise for Harrison: “He might be the best of all of them against the run,” he said of Harrison, who has 62 tackles and a half-sack. “He’s got great leverage, reads blocks well, hard to block, penetrates. He’s not just a stay on the line of scrimmage guy. He makes plays in the backfield or knocks the blockers back into the backfield so the runner has to either give ground or cut back into unblocked guys and then they clean them up . . . .I’m not saying they’re not good players, but he’s not only disruptive but he’s also been very productive. He’s a major force.” With free agency and the NFL draft still to come, the Jets running back position will likely be far different from it was in 2015, but no matter who’s carrying the ball for Gang Green, their fans don’t want to see Harrison as the brick wall they’ll be aiming to get through against the Patriots for the foreseeable future.. Even with all of Belichick’s praise, don’t rule the Buffalo Bills whose current Head Coach, Rex Ryan, was the man responsible for discovering Harrison. Buffalo is a long-shot however, given the amount of money already tied up in their defensive front. ILB Demario Davis- Davis, a Ryan draft choice, has been a solid starter for the Jets in his four pro seasons, but his presence hasn’t Demario Davis could be heading elsewhere in 2016. yielded the type of results Jets fans had hoped for when he was chosen in the third round (77th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. Davis has undeniable physical skills and is an emotional leader of the defense but his struggles in pass coverage and lack of impact plays make him expendable. In 64 games as a pro (51 starts), Davis has managed just 6 1/2 sacks, 1 interception and no forced fumbles. With Bills linebacker Nigel Bradham set to test free agency, Ryan may attempt to persuade Bills General Manger Doug Whaley to make a run at one of his former pupils in Davis. If Davis departs New York as expected, the Jets will likely look to the man who cut in to Davis’ reps in 2015, Erin Henderson. DB Antonio Allen- An afterthought to some after spending all of 2015 on injured reserve with a torn achilles tendon, Allen was selected in the 7th round of the 2012 draft by then-General Manager Mike Tannenbaum who is currently running football operations for the Miami Dolphins. Miami suffered a major letdown in 2015. After signing defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, expectations were high in South Beach as many expected Suh’s arrival to elevate the play of the defense as a whole. As it turned out, the Dolphins moved up just one slot, from 20th to 19th in points allowed. A defender with the versatility of a player that Allen possesses could appealing to the Dolphins who ranked 21st in the NFL against the pass. The best case scenario for Allen and the Jets would be for the former South Carolina product to stick with Gang Green to find a niche role in Todd Bowles’ diverse defense as a hybrid linebacker/safety, but don’t be shocked Tannenbaum tries to convince Allen to head for the Miami sunshine. Allen had high hopes heading in to 2015 before suffering a season-ending injury during training camp. RB’s Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell- The two most effective runners out of the backfield last season, Ivory and Powell are both slated to hit free agency with the general consensus appearing to be that Ivory’s return has been all but ruled out, and Powell is an unknown. This is where Rex Ryan enters the picture again. Jets fans are well aware of Ryan’s affinity for the running game and despite having a crowded backfield with LeSean McCoy, Karlos Williams and Mike Gillislee, the Bills may be in the market for another back. McCoy’s status is up in the air at the moment as he and some friends were involved in a Philadelphia bar fight with what turned out to be a pair of off-duty police officers. Ivory may have played his last game as a Jet. An arrest warrant has yet to be issued but it’s not out of the question and with or without an arrest, McCoy is likely facing some type of disciplinary action from the league. This, combined with Karlos Williams’ concussion issues and an unproven Mike Gillislee being the next option, Ryan may reach out to Ivory or Powell not only because of what they bring on the field, but Ryan, having swept the Jets in 2015, would like nothing more than to do it again in 2016 with one of their former running backs playing a key role. Depending on just how desperate they are for a feature running back if they should lose Lamar Miller in free agency, Ivory may show up on their radar as well. DL Leger Douzable- A non-starter but a steady rotational lineman who Ryan or Belichick would likely be able to find a role for. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowlesMovement Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I thought Rex had nothing to do with rosters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yeah, giving a big contract to a free-agent NT would be classic Belichick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, dbatesman said: Yeah, giving a big contract to a free-agent NT would be classic Belichick. ^main enjoyment for the game of football is the platform it provides to launch sarcastic, snide remarks on unsuspecting dimwits oh.. and repped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 26 minutes ago, dbatesman said: Yeah, giving a big contract to a free-agent NT would be classic Belichick. He did single Harrison out as a play maker THO and someone has to replace Alan Branch in that defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 He did single Harrison out as a play maker THO and someone has to replace Alan Branch in that defense. Pats will use their 1st round draft pick this year on a NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: Pats will use their 1st round draft pick this year on a NT. He knows their defense, any defense, revolves around the NT and the ability to stop the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Snacks to the Pats would piss me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Enjoy it while it lasts, fellas. After next season's latest disaster in Buffalo, Rex will be gone. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, munchmemory said: Enjoy it while it lasts, fellas. After next season's latest disaster in Buffalo, Rex will be gone. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, munchmemory said: Enjoy it while it lasts, fellas. After next season's latest disaster in Buffalo, Rex will be gone. Can't wait. I hope he stays...I want as many bad coaches as possible within the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Other than Harrison - I couldn't care less where the others end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, AFJF said: I hope he stays...I want as many bad coaches as possible within the division. lol I defer to your wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 33 minutes ago, AFJF said: I hope he stays...I want as many bad coaches as possible within the division. ^Suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Pace and Demario Davis going to Buffalo would be pretty amusing. Of course, we don't have a single back or TE that could exploit them, but hey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'd be real concerned about Snacks to NE, except the Pats have less cap space then the Jets do. I guess the Pats can give Brady's business partner more money and have Brady play for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, flgreen said: I'd be real concerned about Snacks to NE, except the Pats have less cap space then the Jets do. I guess the Pats can give Brady's business partner more money and have Brady play for free Wouldn't be shocked if NE made a play for Ivory as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 hours ago, AFJF said: I hope he stays...I want as many bad coaches as possible within the division. This would be funnier if we weren't swept and knocked out of the playoffs by the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 4 hours ago, PatsFanTX said: Pats will use their 1st round draft pick this year on a NT. They don't have a 1st round pick becuase they were caught cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, JetsFanatic said: They don't have a 1st round pick becuase they were caught cheating. As usual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Keep Snacks, maybe Henderson and Bilal...Trade Mo...and let all the others go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 They don't have a 1st round pick becuase they were caught cheating. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: Really? I think your humor escapes him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 that AA injury really did suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Larz said: that AA injury really did suck Why? Pryor and Gilchrist were both very solid this year. And all of the other guys who rotated in like Miles, Bailey, and Martin were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Why? Pryor and Gilchrist were both very solid this year. And all of the other guys who rotated in like Miles, Bailey, and Martin were fine. solid and fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 hours ago, PatsFanTX said: Really? http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/01/03/2016-nfl-draft-order-first-round/78243956/The top of the 2016 NFL draft order is now set. The Tennessee Titans will be on the clock on April 28th when the first day of the draft begins. Tennessee finished tied with the Cleveland Brownsat 3-13 but won the strength of schedule tiebreaker. The rest of the first round won't be sorted out until after the playoffs, but here's a look at where things stand after the divisonal round: 1. Tennessee Titans (3-13) 2. Cleveland Browns (3-13) 3. San Diego Chargers (4-12) 4. Dallas Cowboys (4-12) 5. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) 6. Baltimore Ravens (5-11) 7. San Francisco 49ers (5-11) 8. Miami Dolphins (6-10) 9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10) 10. New York Giants (6-10) 11. Chicago Bears (6-10) 12. New Orleans Saints (7-9) 13. Philadelphia Eagles (7-9) 14. Oakland Raiders (7-9) 15. Los Angeles Rams (7-9) 16. Detroit Lions (7-9) 17. Atlanta Falcons (8-8) 18. Indianapolis Colts (8-8) 19. Buffalo Bills (8-8) 20. New York Jets (10-6) 21. Washington Redskins (9-7) 22. Houston Texans (9-7) 23. Minnesota Vikings (11-5) 24. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) 25. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) 26. Seattle Seahawks (10-6) 27. Green Bay Packers (10-6) 28. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) 29. Arizona Cardinals (13-3) 30. Carolina Panthers (15-1) 31. Denver Broncos (12-4) Note: New England Patriots were stripped of their first-round pick for their role in Deflategate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Larz said: solid and fine Allen isn't better than any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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