JetNation Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 By Glenn Naughton Still looking to upgrade their roster with just a few months until training camp kicks off, the Jets are meeting with free agent linebacker Gerald Hodges according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Former #49ers LB Gerald Hodges is visiting the #Jets today, source said. Played for the #Vikings before that. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 10, 2017 One of the top free agents still remaining on the market, Hodges is a former fourth-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings where he played his first two-plus seasons before catching on with the San Francisco 49ers. The 6′ 1” 243 lb New Jersey Native turned in his best performance in 2016 when he racked up 80 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions. A former college safety, Hodges is one of the better coverage linebackers in the league and earned himself an overall grade of 82.4 from Pro Football Focus (PFF) with a 73.8 in coverage. Hodges previously met with the Chiefs and Seahawks earlier this off-season. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Other than center, ILB position is still thin...any opinions on this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Sign this beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 He's a former safety? Bowles sez sign him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew007b Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 interesting how these coaches love lighter faster linebackers like lee vs. heavy power hitters.. (random comment sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Matthew007b said: interesting how these coaches love lighter faster linebackers like lee vs. heavy power hitters.. (random comment sorry) The new fad in the league is receiving TEs who can't block . Why not counter that with smaller faster Lbers who don't have to worry about being blocked by players who can't block but can run and cover which gives you the opportunity to negate their strength . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Im surprised no one signed this guy. Former safety at penn state, who converted to LB and was projected as a 2-3rd round pick after running a very fast 40. Bounced around a bit in the NFL but had a solid season in SF, aside from a benching that seems like it may have been related to something off the field, but PFF graded him out very well, especially vs the run. Hes also cheap and only 26 - seems like a guy we could groom behind harris and potentially pair with Lee in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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