Is there a safety out there for the Jets to sign ?

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  1. dcm1602

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    With safety already being one of if not the biggest weaknesses on our team is there anyone on the open market we could pick up ?

    Especially if our safeties have a tough time vs Brady and co I could see Tanny looking to add someone.

    What are our best options ? What about that guy from the 49ers, did he ever resign anywhere ? Or do you think Ihedigbo/Smith/Pool are all were gonna have from here on out even with their injury problems (Pools always injured, Smith/Ihedbo have been banged up)
     
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    I honestly feel that the best way to go is to slowly switch Lowery into a safety. I think thats where he fits best. What's his biggest weakness? Lining up one on one at the line with a receiver and running down the sideline with him. Besides that (which is obviously BIG for a cornerback), I really think he is effective in the zone schemes and he obviously makes plays. Maybe its too late in the season to do that, but I definitely see it as a good move for the future.
     
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    I am with the Lowery switch as well. If Eric Smith is as smart as those articles claim (which I doubt, btw) then he will have Lowery lined up at where he needs to be.
     
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    This isn't the MLB or the NBA.

    You can't just plug in some random guy off a couch or practice squad and expect him to make an impact.

    We've already had some coverage breakdowns this year, what would happen with some guy days into the system?
     
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    heard Donnie Abraham is available I'm sure he wouldn't mind switching to safety since his speed has surely declined in his old age.
     
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    No one is out there that can step in and perform as far as I'm aware.

    I think Eric Smith will take over Leonhard's duties as he probably has the most experience of: Ihedigbo, Pool, and Lowery in this defensive scheme. I think Lowery and Ihedigbo get increased playing time with Lowery playing a hybrid CB/S role and dig at a hybrid LB/S spot to rush Brady. That terminology may not be correct but that's what I see happening.

    As far as the entire defense goes I think it'll be a mix of the conventional 3-4 set on first and second down but we'll see a 4 man front with 2 LB and a slew of DBs in passing situations.
     
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    We're definitely going to need Lowery to spend some more time at safety because Pool, Smith, and Dig certainly aren't enough (depth-wise).
     
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