jetfuel Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 New article on the possibility of Nick Perry on the Jets. Could Nick Perry Be Jets Answer At OLB? There is no doubt in the minds of anyone who follows the New York Jets that they are in need of a pass rusher at the outside linebacker position. They have been searching for an answer at the position for many years, and now that they have a dominant defensive line, adding a threat on the outside could truly bring this defense to the next level. Even in the event that they bring back unrestricted free agent Calvin Pace for a ninth season with the team, they are going to need to focus on the present as well as the future at the position. Pace is a solid veteran but he no longer poses a legitimate threat to opposing teams’ quarterbacks. He could certainly come back as a veteran leader and role player, helping the younger guys learn the game on the NFL level, but it is time to pass the baton to the next starter at the position. Currently on the Jets roster at the position for 2016 is Lorenzo Mauldin, Trevor Reilly and Josh Martin, Deion Barnes and Freddie Bishop III. Mauldin, who is entering his second year in the league, has shown flashes of excellence and has the inside track for one of the two starting spots. Reilly figures to be nothing more than a special teams ace and a part-time role player. Barnes and Martin have a long way to go in their development and do not appear ready to take on a starting role. Freddie Bishop, who has excelled in the CFL, is still a virtual unknown on the Jets roster. Although there are a number of fascinating possibilities available in the upcoming draft, it is imperative to go into the selection process with the smallest amount of holes on the roster possible. For this reason, the Jets would be wise to scour the free agent market for a solution prior to the draft. One rather interesting option for the Jets in 2016 is Green Bay Packers free agent, Nick Perry. Chosen with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2012 draft, the former USC Trojan has yet to live up to the lofty expectations of the Packers. However, he has proven to be a solid player in his four years with the team, who at the age of 26, still has room to improve on the way to reaching his full potential. During his college career with the Trojans, two years of which he served as a starting defensive end, Perry accumulated 103 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and 21.5 sacks. In his senior season with USC, he had 54 tackles with 13 for loss as well as 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, catapulting him to his first round status in the 2012 NFL Draft. Making the switch from college defensive end to 3-4 OLB in the NFL has not been without its ups and downs for Perry. Most of his playing time over his four years with the Packers has been in a rotational role, and he has only served as a starter in 16 of his 46 games with the team. Nick has also missed 18 regular season games due to foot, ankle, knee and shoulder injuries, although most of them were in his first two years in the league. The good news about his limited playing time and early career injury history is that he should be an affordable option at the OLB position, which is exactly what the Jets need being that they are not too far under the salary cap. On top of that, Perry still has the capacity to grow as a player. In his limited playing time with the Packers, he has posted 99 tackles, 16.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and five forced fumbles. Known mostly as a pass rushing specialist coming out of college, Perry has worked diligently on his run defense and his ability to play in space over the past four seasons, and is poised to break out if given the proper opportunity. While he is still somewhat of a question mark as a full-time starter, the Jets would provide him with a chance to win a starting job. Being that is still far south of 30, and he should be available at a reasonable price, it would be prudent for the Jets to at least kick the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I would think if we're going to pay a FA hes got to be someone who has at least flashed as a pass rushing option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Perry was probably the best pass rusher in the playoffs not named Von Miller. He might get paid big in FA off that playoff run, but he is someone the Jets should definitely have on their radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Good thinking ... Def worth keeping our eye on if a reasonable deal is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 10 hours ago, Jet Nut said: I would think if we're going to pay a FA hes got to be someone who has at least flashed as a pass rushing option. You're not getting Von Miller for $3-4 mill per year, but you might be able to get Perry. He has a lot to prove but his 16.5 sacks as a part-time player shows at least a flash as a pass rushing option and you're not getting much better than him in free agency on a limited budget. He's just an option to consider for the right price, so that they don't have to reach for an OLB when the draft arrives. I'm not saying they have to run out and sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 i don't think he's the answer, but it doesn't hurt to look at a young guy who was a high draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 18 hours ago, SenorGato said: Perry was probably the best pass rusher in the playoffs not named Von Miller. He might get paid big in FA off that playoff run, but he is someone the Jets should definitely have on their radar. WTF? haha He wasnt even the best pass rusher on his team. There were literally 10 guys who rush the passer better than Nick Perry that were in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Pack wouldnt be letting him walk if he could get to the qb. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Just now, JiF said: WTF? haha He wasnt even the best pass rusher on his team. There were literally 10 guys who rush the passer better than Nick Perry that were in the playoffs. Whoa, slow down Maverick! Context was only a sentence away in that post. Perry picked up 3.5 sacks in the playoffs, second to Miller. While that doesn't take into account pressures and hits among pass rushers, the overall point is that he has a shot to get paid big off that playoff run but shoule otherwise be on the Jets' radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 24 minutes ago, SenorGato said: Whoa, slow down Maverick! Context was only a sentence away in that post. Perry picked up 3.5 sacks in the playoffs, second to Miller. While that doesn't take into account pressures and hits among pass rushers, the overall point is that he has a shot to get paid big off that playoff run but shoule otherwise be on the Jets' radar. Oh, you were specifically referring to his playoff performance? I was like Watt, Ware, Peppers, etc? I'm ok with your comment now. I dont know if he gets a pay day from it. Peppers isnt getting any younger and if Perry was so valuable, GB would find a way to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 16 minutes ago, JiF said: Oh, you were specifically referring to his playoff performance? I was like Watt, Ware, Peppers, etc? I'm ok with you comment now. I dont know if he gets a pay day from it. Peppers isnt getting any younger and if Perry was so valuable, GB would find a way to keep him. He'll get paid. There's a relatively large amount of cap space available this offseason (praised be the owners!) and Perry will be viewed as one of those young FAs who might have an extra gear. He is both young and a pretty rare athelte even in the NFL. I wouldn't be surprised if he got similar money to Bruce Irvin, despite not being as good a player, almost solely on someone buying a perceived upside. In FA, teams are going to pay up for anyone they think might be able to rush the passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 hour ago, SenorGato said: He'll get paid. There's a relatively large amount of cap space available this offseason (praised be the owners!) and Perry will be viewed as one of those young FAs who might have an extra gear. He is both young and a pretty rare athelte even in the NFL. I wouldn't be surprised if he got similar money to Bruce Irvin, despite not being as good a player, almost solely on someone buying a perceived upside. In FA, teams are going to pay up for anyone they think might be able to rush the passer. I think you have to get paid, technically, if you play in the NFL. terrible joke, i know. I dont claim to know the value of FA's. It's not something I really care about or follow. So I dont know what you're definition of "get paid" is but he's not a very good Football player, so I think that factors into his value. I know he had a nice playoff game vs. Washington (the entire D did) but he's been an enormous bust otherwise. Maudlin out produced him on 100 less snaps as a rookie selected in the 3rd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 hour ago, JiF said: I think you have to get paid, technically, if you play in the NFL. terrible joke, i know. I dont claim to know the value of FA's. It's not something I really care about or follow. So I dont know what you're definition of "get paid" is but he's not a very good Football player, so I think that factors into his value. I know he had a nice playoff game vs. Washington (the entire D did) but he's been an enormous bust otherwise. Maudlin out produced him on 100 less snaps as a rookie selected in the 3rd round. Stop! There will be no ground left for you to break if you keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 15 hours ago, jetfuel said: You're not getting Von Miller for $3-4 mill per year, but you might be able to get Perry. He has a lot to prove but his 16.5 sacks as a part-time player shows at least a flash as a pass rushing option and you're not getting much better than him in free agency on a limited budget. He's just an option to consider for the right price, so that they don't have to reach for an OLB when the draft arrives. I'm not saying they have to run out and sign him. Well for one I'm thinking there might be a whole lot of room between what Von Miller would bring and Perry, lol. I'm only kidding, didn't realize that he's had 16.5 sacks, I thought he had a lot less. You're right, they need to look at players like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Calvin Pace Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 23 hours ago, Jet Nut said: Well for one I'm thinking there might be a whole lot of room between what Von Miller would bring and Perry, lol. I'm only kidding, didn't realize that he's had 16.5 sacks, I thought he had a lot less. You're right, they need to look at players like this. For the record, I would definitely prefer Miller, but unless they eliminate the salary cap I don't see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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