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This man just keeps finding ways to get paid. I cant believe he made it through his 27 million dollar contract and is now seeing a third one with a pretty lucrative amount. He's always done just enough to keep his job around these parts, and now he's turned that into another payday.

8.5 million guaranteed? That's more than he made a year on average here! He's got to give his agent a steak dinner for life.

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NFL free agency: Who could fill Jets’ sudden holes at CB with Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine leaving? Bryce Callahan, Ronald Darby, Jason McCourty, more

Updated Mar 11, 7:53 PM; Posted Mar 11, 7:35 PM
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14, left) greets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) at the start of practice on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14, left) greets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) at the start of practice on Thursday, December 6, 2018. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media )
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By Matt Stypulkoski | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Jets entered free agency with a whole bunch of roster holes. Now, after one day of the negotiating window, they have another big one – cornerback.

General manager Mike Maccagnan will reportedly let Morris Claibornewalk and Buster Skrine has already agreed to a deal with the Bears. That means the Jets will be without two of their three starters at the position moving forward.

So who could Maccagnan get to replace Claiborne and Skrine and plug that hole?

Here are a handful of options for both spots:

Parry Nickerson, Jets

The Jets took Nickerson in the sixth round in 2018 with the hopes that he could become their next slot corner. Now they have an opening there. Could they simply slot him in? It’s possible, but it remains to be seen if he’s really ready for the full-time role. That’s especially true because he’s still learning the position; he played outside in college and spent last year studying his new spot.

Bryce Callahan, Bears

Perhaps the Jets and Bears could simply swap slot corners. The 27-year-old has posted four interceptions, three sacks and seven tackles for loss over the past two years. That said, the Bears decided to let Callahan go in part because they have durability concerns, so that could be a potential stumbling block for the Jets, too.

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Bradley Roby, Broncos

This season was Roby's first as a full-time starter, despite the fact that he's 26. But he's made the most of his slightly limited time over a five-year career, tallying seven interceptions (including two returned for touchdowns) and five forced fumbles. He isn't a No. 1 corner, but the Jets wouldn't need him to be -- that's what they have Johnson for.

Ronald Darby, Eagles

Darby had been considered the top cornerback option in this free agent class, but his value took a hit when he tore his ACL this past week. That could make the Darby, who turns 25 in January, slightly more affordable, though. He has six interceptions through three-plus NFL seasons. That said, the fact that he’ll likely miss the start of next season could be a bit of an issue.

Steven Nelson, Chiefs

The Chiefs’ secondary was largely horrific this past season, but Nelson was the lone silver lining. He intercepted four passes, broke up 15 and tallied 68 tackles, including two TFLs. That playmaking streak would be beneficial for a Jets defense that suffered a brutal takeaway drought this past year. Nelson is only 26, which is a plus, too.

Rashaan Melvin, Raiders

He would be a cheaper option for the Jets. He just turned 29 in October. He has just four career picks, including one this season. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and has bounced around, including two years with the Colts before joining the Raiders this season. He’s struggled to stay healthy and play full seasons, but that could make him a more affordable option.

Pierre Desir, Colts

Desir, 28, had a breakout season in 2018. He forced two fumbles, picked off one pass, broke up eight passes and notched 79 tackles. He's good in man coverage and has the speed to recover when he gets beaten, too. A lot to like about the late bloomer.

Jason McCourty, Patriots

Sure, McCourty is 32, so he certainly doesn’t fit the profile of a younger replacement. But McCourty also just proved his value by being a key cog in the Patriots’ Super Bowl victory. And stealing talent from the Patriots while also bolstering his own roster could be a nice added sweetener for Maccagnan.

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2 hours ago, BornJetsFan1983 said:

did we cut him and he was a FA? I didn't realize, that would have been cool to get a late round pick for him. I dont like all the hate on Skine he plays some good and some bad, but I think he played alot more good than bad on our team especially compared side by side to the rest of the D.

No. His contract just ran out. The could have cut him a few years back but Macc actually compounded his mistake of that signing by moving his money around and making him uncuttable. One of the worst signings by Macc and that’s saying something because he’s awful. 

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Skrine has always been under-rated by Jets fans.

Nickel is  a tough position, and he is a good nickel.

Yes, he got penalties. But he generally covered well and was a tough little SOB.

Fans had similar issues with Ray Mickens, who was also a very good nickel.

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