C Mart Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 The Jets have signed unrestricted free agent defensive back Shamarko Thomas and have waived undrafted free agent linebacker Jevaris Jones. Thomas (5'9", 205) was Pittsburgh's fourth-round selection (111th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. He had been with the Steelers until this offseason, playing in 48 regular-season games (two starts) plus three playoff games. He has 38 defensive tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He also contributed 29 special-teams tackles in his four seasons. Jones, a product of Shorter University, was signed last month after participating as a tryout at the Jets’ rookie minicamp. He tallied 106 tackles last season with 15 stops coming behind the line of scrimmage and forced four fumbles, sixth-most in Division II. DETAILS → nyj.social/2sultny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 The Jets have now officially "jumped the Shamark" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Did the Jets cut Jevaris because Shamarko has a cooler name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Super Bowl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jet Blast Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 25 minutes ago, C Mart said: The Jets have signed unrestricted free agent defensive back Shamarko Thomas and have waived undrafted free agent linebacker Jevaris Jones. Thomas (5'9", 205) was Pittsburgh's fourth-round selection (111th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. He had been with the Steelers until this offseason, playing in 48 regular-season games (two starts) plus three playoff games. He has 38 defensive tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He also contributed 29 special-teams tackles in his four seasons. Jones, a product of Shorter University, was signed last month after participating as a tryout at the Jets’ rookie minicamp. He tallied 106 tackles last season with 15 stops coming behind the line of scrimmage and forced four fumbles, sixth-most in Division II. DETAILS → nyj.social/2sultny You can't make this stuff up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jet Blast said: You can't make this stuff up! I think he was at Tiny High School before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 "Thomas is a very good special teams player, good enough that the units suffered whenever he was injured and unable to play. But for the Steelers, that’s all Thomas ever will be – a special teams player. If he wants to play on defense, that will have to be elsewhere, based on his history with this team." https://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Steelers-dont-plan-to-re-sign-Shamarko-Thomas-51925941/Amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Tough safety with a linebackers mentality and good thickness throughout his frame. Used around the line throughout his career, but also possesses the closing speed to make plays from a two-deep look. Attacks run plays when his recognition skills tell him to come downhill, makes jarring stops by flowing through traffic and lining up his target. Will finish tackles when at his best, wrapping with authority and even throwing running backs of similar size to the ground. Mixes it up in the box despite his size, wont back down from lineman blocks and will extend his arm to keep them at bay. Effective blitzer off the edge using his speed and change of direction ability to make plays. Speedy and athletic enough to stay with slot receivers down the seam, can show blitz off-tackle and get back to handle slot coverage responsibility. Covers a lot of ground in the secondary when deep, can change directions effectively to get angles to prevent explosive plays. Strong enough to win 50/50 scenarios with receivers in coverage. Leader and communicator in the secondary. Aggressiveness and speed should make him an outstanding special teams coverage player early in his career. WEAKNESSES Lacks ideal height for a defensive back, though his arm length appears to be more than adequate. Has been a safety/linebacker hybrid through most his career. Leaves his feet on some tackles trying to make the big hit or swipe down defenders instead of taking them on. Gets jumpy and needs to use his hands more effectively when pressing in the slot, can be head-faked at the line to give up inside leverage though he has recovery speed, length, and toughness to stay in the play. Must prove he possesses the hands to play the ball in the air and to make more difficult interceptions. Lack of height makes him a potential liability in downfield coverage against NFL receivers and tight ends. NFL COMPARISON Quintin Mikell BOTTOM LINE Thomas lost both his parents before his sophomore year in college, and is now the head of a family including six children. The hard-hitting and speedy safety considered leaving for the NFL early, but returned to get closer to achieving his degree and increase his value to NFL scouts. Though his lack of height is not ideal for a pro defensive back, his coverage skills and ability to support against the run make him a potential starting strong safety who is likely to be selected in the middle rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 LOL @SickJetFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 56 minutes ago, HessStation said: LOL @SickJetFan Awe didn't realize I had a fanclub..I promised myself iwouldnt.....awe my eyes are peeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 2 hours ago, C Mart said: "Thomas is a very good special teams player, good enough that the units suffered whenever he was injured and unable to play. But for the Steelers, that’s all Thomas ever will be – a special teams player. If he wants to play on defense, that will have to be elsewhere, based on his history with this team." https://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Steelers-dont-plan-to-re-sign-Shamarko-Thomas-51925941/Amp For the Steelers he's nothing more than a serviceable special teamer. So for us he now becomes our shut down corner.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 thank God. We needed another safety. Can never have enough Tebow safeties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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