http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11479997 Three teams that passed the Test: 3. The New York Jets. Rex Ryan said he would instill the Baltimore Ravens' toughness on defense in his Jets, and he's off to a good start. First, the Jets signed linebacker Bart Scott -- albeit to an inflated contract. Nevertheless, they added experience and talent at a key position. Then they re-signed guard Brandon Moore, which is good for the offense, and traded for cornerback Lito Sheppard, which might be good for the defense. I hedge on Sheppard because he has a history of injuries and hasn't done anything in two years. If they acquired the Lito Sheppard of 2006, it's a great move; if they got the underachiever who was dumped as the Eagles' nickel back in 2008, they have a liability. Finally, they picked up safety Jim Leonhard, an invaluable try-hard guy who can help you in a zillion ways. Good for them, bad for the Ravens. Best of all, I like what the Jets didn't do: Add Terrell Owens. He would've been counterproductive to what Ryan is trying to accomplish, which is make these guys tough, resilient and pull in one direction.
"...they added experience and talent at a key position." Irritating thing to say. What ISN'T a key position? Wedge breaker?
well, this was more or less the opinions of the majority of the boards, but it is nice to hear a writer actually give the Jets some respect...
I think long snapper is a very important position. You never want to hear that players name during the game, because it means he screwed up a snap!
Ryan's 3-4 is dependent on linebacker play more than any other position. So yes, I'd say it's key. Reading an article and nitpicking like this is just silly.
