If you could steal one player from the Jets..

by Csigs on Oct 7, 2011 12:28 PM EDT

I know, I know. With every ounce of our beings, most of us would agree that we would never want to root for some of the star players of the Jets. Their brash antics are everything that the hoodie does not stand for.

Yet I think it would be a little fun to speculate, if we could steal one player from the Jets, who would it be? You can take this question however you'd like, factoring age into the equation or no. Let's take a look at my top candidates.

Darrelle Revis, CB - While he may be the source of much frustration, and the Patriots may have a stable of talented CBs already, there is no doubt that Revis is one of the best at his position. I didn't choose him because I don't believe CB is the problem with our defense and Revis alone would not be able to solve things. However, I could understand anyone who wanted to make the case for him
Santonio Holmes, WR - Holmes has big play ability and always seems to come up in the biggest situations. He may have more swagger than Pats fans would like, but if we can tolerate Ocho on the team with his little production (To be fair, I am a believer in Ocho and think he'll pick it up) then I'm sure we could deal with Holmes, who no doubt would be amazingly productive with TB throwing him the ball and Wes/Gronk/Herndo already occupying the defense.
Nick Mangold, C - Not the sexy option, but this is where I think I'm leaning. The offense runs through the line, and Mangold is one of the top three, if not the best center in the game. While I love Connelly, Mangold could be a rock at center for us for a while.
Calvin Pace, ROLB - A playmaker on defense, Pace usually gets 6-8 sacks a year and a handful of forced fumbles. He isn't the tackle machine that Mayo is and I can't honestly say I know how he plays in coverage (he only has 2 career INTs) but I think he'd be a valuable member of our LB core.

I go with Mangold, but who would you take?

Poll

Who would you steal from the Jets?

Darrelle Revis

88 votes

Nick Mangold

27 votes

Santonio Holmes

7 votes

Calvin Pace

5 votes

Other (Mention in Comments)

5 votes

132 votes | Poll has closed

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How about Sexy Rexy running the Defense as an option?

by Brady's Revenge on Oct 7, 2011 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

Belichick is far better defensively than Rex Ryan in my opinion.

It’s just that the Pats defense, other than a few exceptions, is really lacking talent. The Jets have talent across the board.

It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.

by BigRussNovak on Oct 7, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Uhhhh

Vince Wilfork, Jerod Mayo, Albert Haynesworth, Brandon Spikes, Devin McCourty, Leigh Bodden, Gerard Warren, Shaun Ellis, Rob Ninkovich, Mike Wright and Ras-I Dowling would all beg to differ about the defense “really lacking talent.” They’re only really thin on talent at safety.

I think the defensive coaching staff could use a boost. The talent is there; something is just not clicking.

by nbradley07 on Oct 7, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I said other than a few exceptions.

My exceptions are Wilfork, Mayo, Haynesworth and McCourty. Spikes is good, but isn’t recognized by most teams as someone to keep an eye on, and has only played in 15 games in his career. Bodden used to be quite good, but has been injured this year and hasn’t really produced anything. Gerard Warren is a shell of his former self, and albeit he’s performed fairly well, he is just a rotational player. Ellis hasn’t done much at all this season, and has been abused on some plays by lesser O-linemen. Ninkovich is solid, and has some games where he’s on fire, but he’s not a very good player, at least not yet. Mike Wright can’t seem to stay on the field, so although he’s very good while playing, he misses almost as many games as he plays. And Ras-I has been one of my favorite players since he was very young at Virginia, and I hoped the Pats would draft him, but he has yet to see significant playing time due to injuries. Until he can stay on the field, his talent is doing nothing to help the team. Now, I’m not knocking any of these guys and saying the Pats should get rid of them, but you get my point.
Also, I would include Chung in the talented player on D.

It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.

by BigRussNovak on Oct 7, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I disagree about Spikes

I think he is recognized by other teams. He’s very physical, and effective against the run.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 7, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotta go Revis

Best in the game at his position, and of the options listed only he and Mangold are really in that conversation. Since our O-line is already very good, and our pass D is struggling, I’m going for the DB.

Deep in enemy territory

by JeffyB on Oct 7, 2011 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

one thing though i dont think its the secondary thats

struggling.

by brady12mvp3 on Oct 7, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Then how do you explain being last in passing yards given up?

I think your secondary could definitely use help.

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Oct 8, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

It doesn't matter how good your DBs are

if the receivers have an hour to get open.

by indy pats fan on Oct 8, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Fair point

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Oct 8, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

We have an anemic pass rush too.

We’re sixth in pass defense don’t think that’s good enough of an argument. Your secondary isn’t very good.

by Jerrad p on Oct 8, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

This is pretty much what I was thinking

The pass rush gets close a lot. They haven’t been able to cover anybody.

Deep in enemy territory

by JeffyB on Oct 9, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

As long as they make holding legal for the rest of his career

They made the rule to stop the Patsfrom bumping after 5yds – or should I say Polian did – Revis gets away with it because he’s apparently a “star”.
If the league eventually cracks down on him, unlikely due to the commish’s past affiliation with the jets organization, he’s no longer an “island”. Just another excellent tall fast CB athlete that will make the occasional play.

GFY

by TFBismywingman on Oct 7, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

All that is true

But he’s still better than any DB we have. So, yeah. He’s the one I would steal.

Deep in enemy territory

by JeffyB on Oct 9, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

My pick would be Danny Woodhead.

Oh wait! We already have him.
Then I’d say Revis.

It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.

by BigRussNovak on Oct 7, 2011 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

Is that even a question

Revis Island no brainer? If we had Revis we could do exactly what the Jets D does.

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Oct 7, 2011 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

I'd like Sanchez.

Tom Brady is too old.

by Lythos on Oct 7, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Sanchez no doubt!!

We could use an additional mascot. This one doesn’t require a mask!

In GOD I TRUST>In BB i trust......faith where it belongs!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Oct 7, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

ya ripped off my thunder

I also wanted to say Sanchez. Word is our latrines need a good spit shine.

Seriously; Revis. Why was this question even posed?

by SSiewar on Oct 8, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Revis and it ain't even close...

Though it’d be nice to get pinata Sanchez too.

Pedey: Dear Playstation, So MLB the Show '09 says I can't hit the high and inside, huh? That's ridiculous, ask Ramon.
Ramon: Yeah, he can hit it. In fact, if I were to die today and went to some weird...(grabs script) some weird limbo afterlife, where I can gaze at one thing for eternity. Dustin's swing, or my daggers? (DAUGHTERS!) daughter's first steps, I would choose that swing.
Lazer Show: I can hit that pitch!

by BrokenbatGrandSlam on Oct 7, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions

Revis would make me rather excited

Revis and Ngata. Then relax.

by quadruple option on Oct 8, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions

Anyone saying someone not called Revis or Mangold is mad.

"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West

by ISN on Oct 8, 2011 3:24 AM EDT reply actions

Mangold is great

But Revis is definitely the #1 talent on the team. No question.

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Oct 8, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Honestly its close

I literally cant remember Mangold ever messing up. Revis barely screws up to. Both are definitely the best at their position in the league.

by michael28102 on Oct 8, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Mangold also Identifies the D

He’s the one who identifies the Mike LB 90% of the time and controls the Oline protection. he also helps Sanchez call the plays sometimes

And That Is a JET FIRST DOWN!!!
No This is Patrick...

by JetsFanMurphy on Oct 8, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

That doesn't seem to bode well for Sanchez.

"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West

by ISN on Oct 9, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

True points about Mangold

But I think Mangold is extremely important to the Jets as he helps Sanchez identify defenses which Brady doesn’t need. Revis has the ability to take any team’s best receiver (no matter how good) completely out of the game. That frees up the rest of the secondary and makes them better at covering everyone else.

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Oct 8, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

Reply Fail to above

"I just build our guys up. If it's trash talking that I believe in our football team, then, yes, I agree with that statement. I'm the biggest trash talker there is." Rex Ryan

by OldJetsFanatic on Oct 8, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions