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Lawyers, Guns and Money · 05-18-2012, 12:31 PM

#Jets agreed to terms with former Dolphins S Yeremiah Bell, per Pro Football Talk.

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Lawyers, Guns and Money · 05-18-2012, 12:32 PM

Filed to ESPN: #Jets sign S Yeremiah Bell, formerly of Dolphins, per league source. Veteran depth in secondary. One year, $1.4M: reports.

jetsfan920 · 05-18-2012, 12:32 PM

Love it. He is going to want to destroy Miami & NE, and he knows the division. Sucks Leonhard is basically gone, but I love this.

MagroCrag · 05-18-2012, 12:33 PM

Not a sexy move at all, but it's a position of need. As much as we like to hope guys like Bush and Allen can be our safeties of the future, the reality is we need vets for this upcoming season.

I wonder how much is guaranteed because it can't be a lock that he makes the roster.

Kentucky Jet · 05-18-2012, 12:36 PM

I like the signing. Will Eric Smith be gone? Jim Leonard? I love the way our defense is shaping up.

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Ray Ray19 · 05-18-2012, 12:40 PM

Very interesting...

I would imagine this could mean Leonard is out?

Bell is a beast, but he is a box safety, he will play behind Landry. Bell could also very well be insurance for Landry. Leonard is still a possibility at FS I suppose, and would battle Bush for the starting role.

I don't think this means the end for Smith, Smith is too valuable on ST's, and will also play some box safety.

In Landry and Bell, the Jets brought in some punch to the unit, these guys are nasty players and big hitters.

The way I see it:

SS: Landry, Bell, Smith

FS: (Leonard), Bush, Smith

Deangelo Smith, and the kids, Allen, Wilson will compete for the 4th and possible 5th spot on the team.

Depth chart at S

Landry
Bush
Smith
(Leonard) if signed
Bell
Allen

Jet Nut · 05-18-2012, 12:43 PM

As of now isn't Leonhard out? I thought he was a FA.

KRL · 05-18-2012, 12:44 PM

Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence.
If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits

[url]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/url]

10PennyToColes87 · 05-18-2012, 12:46 PM

Anything is better than Eric Smith. Welcome to the team, Yeremiah.

Trades · 05-18-2012, 12:47 PM

[QUOTE=KRL;4472036]Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence.
If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits

[URL]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/URL][/QUOTE]

He should have a few good years left and he is great vet insurance if Landry misses any time.

Ray Ray19 · 05-18-2012, 12:48 PM

[QUOTE=KRL;4472036]Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence.
If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits

[URL]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/URL][/QUOTE]

Great point and post.

Jordy · 05-18-2012, 12:50 PM

I think it's a good signing, especially in light of Landry's injury history.

But Mainejet will not be happy. He thinks Bell is a JAG.

barkus · 05-18-2012, 12:56 PM

[QUOTE=MagroCrag;4472021]Not a sexy move at all, but it's a position of need. As much as we like to hope guys like Bush and Allen can be our safeties of the future, the reality is we need vets for this upcoming season.

I wonder how much is guaranteed because it can't be a lock that he makes the roster.[/QUOTE]

It is fully guaranteed, he is on the team

Jordy · 05-18-2012, 12:58 PM

[QUOTE=barkus;4472053]It is [B]fully guaranteed[/B], he is on the team[/QUOTE]
Not surprising considering that up to 6 teams were interested.

DDNYjets · 05-18-2012, 01:03 PM

Nothing to be upset about here. Reasonable contract. He is a productive player.

I hope Leonhard is still in the fold. Need a guy with experience in the system.

eaglenj · 05-18-2012, 01:09 PM

How do we think the DB section of the roster is gonna look with this signing?

Definites: Revis, Wilson, Cro, Bell and Landry (Bell is guaranteed so he is on the 53).

Josh Bush, Antonio Allen are young enough that we should want them around, even if its on the practice squad.

Smith helps out a ton on special teams.

Leonhard would be the only experienced "coverage" safety on the team.

And all that is without strickland or coleman as a 4th CB.

How do these numbers work out?

Really seems odd to bring in landry and bell as they are both "in the box players" who struggle in coverage, much like smith???

nycuse · 05-18-2012, 01:14 PM

If Leonard can't find work anyplace else, would be curious to see if the Jets bring him on as an Safety coach, ala what they explored doing with T-Rich.

Who knows what Ryan expects from his safeties better then Leondard and with four new safeties on the team there will be a learning curve for sure.

boxman · 05-18-2012, 01:40 PM

I like the move. Brings depth and veteran presence to an area where we need it.

51JetsFanInPA · 05-18-2012, 01:40 PM

Anyone or Anything > Eric Smith.

GreenWave · 05-18-2012, 01:42 PM

Wow, I have to admit that I'm surprised that there's been nothing but support for this move so far. I'm sure someone will come in to throw salt on the move eventually, but seems that most believe this was a good choice.

Agree with all - Bell brings AFC East experience and might be able to help the team out on 10-20 snaps a game, if not more. He should have a year left in the tank.

05-18-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Lawyers, Guns and Money Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenwich Village, NY Posts: 2,229	#Jets agreed to terms with former Dolphins S Yeremiah Bell, per Pro Football Talk. #Jets agreed to terms with former Dolphins S Yeremiah Bell, per Pro Football Talk. Cimini tweet

05-18-2012, 12:40 PM	#6
Ray Ray19 Not a SOJF Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 13,797	Very interesting... I would imagine this could mean Leonard is out? Bell is a beast, but he is a box safety, he will play behind Landry. Bell could also very well be insurance for Landry. Leonard is still a possibility at FS I suppose, and would battle Bush for the starting role. I don't think this means the end for Smith, Smith is too valuable on ST's, and will also play some box safety. In Landry and Bell, the Jets brought in some punch to the unit, these guys are nasty players and big hitters. The way I see it: SS: Landry, Bell, Smith FS: (Leonard), Bush, Smith Deangelo Smith, and the kids, Allen, Wilson will compete for the 4th and possible 5th spot on the team. Depth chart at S Landry Bush Smith (Leonard) if signed Bell Allen Last edited by Ray Ray19; 05-18-2012 at 12:45 PM.

05-18-2012, 12:32 PM	#2
Lawyers, Guns and Money Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenwich Village, NY Posts: 2,229	Filed to ESPN: #Jets sign S Yeremiah Bell, formerly of Dolphins, per league source. Veteran depth in secondary. One year, $1.4M: reports.

05-18-2012, 12:32 PM	#3
jetsfan920 Lets Get It Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,606	Love it. He is going to want to destroy Miami & NE, and he knows the division. Sucks Leonhard is basically gone, but I love this.

05-18-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
MagroCrag Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 824	Not a sexy move at all, but it's a position of need. As much as we like to hope guys like Bush and Allen can be our safeties of the future, the reality is we need vets for this upcoming season. I wonder how much is guaranteed because it can't be a lock that he makes the roster.

05-18-2012, 12:36 PM	#5
Kentucky Jet A NY JETS fan! Go Jets! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 10,865	I like the signing. Will Eric Smith be gone? Jim Leonard? I love the way our defense is shaping up. --- I am here: [url]http://tapatalk.com/map.php?yarr0e[/url]

05-18-2012, 12:43 PM	#7
Jet Nut Wise madness is better than foolish sanity.... Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Manalapan Posts: 11,053	As of now isn't Leonhard out? I thought he was a FA.

05-18-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
KRL Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,720	Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence. If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits [url]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/url]

05-18-2012, 12:46 PM	#9
10PennyToColes87 Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoFla Posts: 15,374	Anything is better than Eric Smith. Welcome to the team, Yeremiah.

05-18-2012, 12:47 PM	#10
Trades Jets Insider VIP Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,550	[QUOTE=KRL;4472036]Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence. If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits [URL]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/URL][/QUOTE] He should have a few good years left and he is great vet insurance if Landry misses any time.

05-18-2012, 12:48 PM	#11
Ray Ray19 Not a SOJF Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 13,797	[QUOTE=KRL;4472036]Bell may be old but he's been durable and an excellent physical presence. If we run a lot of 46 looks he really fits [URL]http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4671/yeremiah-bell[/URL][/QUOTE] Great point and post.

05-18-2012, 12:50 PM	#12
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	I think it's a good signing, especially in light of Landry's injury history. But Mainejet will not be happy. He thinks Bell is a JAG.

05-18-2012, 12:56 PM	#13
barkus Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,242	[QUOTE=MagroCrag;4472021]Not a sexy move at all, but it's a position of need. As much as we like to hope guys like Bush and Allen can be our safeties of the future, the reality is we need vets for this upcoming season. I wonder how much is guaranteed because it can't be a lock that he makes the roster.[/QUOTE] It is fully guaranteed, he is on the team

05-18-2012, 12:58 PM	#14
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	[QUOTE=barkus;4472053]It is [B]fully guaranteed[/B], he is on the team[/QUOTE] Not surprising considering that up to 6 teams were interested.

05-18-2012, 01:03 PM	#15
DDNYjets Bye week buh bye Rex Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,210	Nothing to be upset about here. Reasonable contract. He is a productive player. I hope Leonhard is still in the fold. Need a guy with experience in the system.

05-18-2012, 01:09 PM	#16
eaglenj All League Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,834	How do we think the DB section of the roster is gonna look with this signing? Definites: Revis, Wilson, Cro, Bell and Landry (Bell is guaranteed so he is on the 53). Josh Bush, Antonio Allen are young enough that we should want them around, even if its on the practice squad. Smith helps out a ton on special teams. Leonhard would be the only experienced "coverage" safety on the team. And all that is without strickland or coleman as a 4th CB. How do these numbers work out? Really seems odd to bring in landry and bell as they are both "in the box players" who struggle in coverage, much like smith???

05-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#17
nycuse Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,291	If Leonard can't find work anyplace else, would be curious to see if the Jets bring him on as an Safety coach, ala what they explored doing with T-Rich. Who knows what Ryan expects from his safeties better then Leondard and with four new safeties on the team there will be a learning curve for sure.

05-18-2012, 01:40 PM	#18
boxman GENO! Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 856	I like the move. Brings depth and veteran presence to an area where we need it.

05-18-2012, 01:40 PM	#19
51JetsFanInPA I BELIEVE! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 301	Anyone or Anything > Eric Smith.

05-18-2012, 01:42 PM	#20
GreenWave Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,401	Wow, I have to admit that I'm surprised that there's been nothing but support for this move so far. I'm sure someone will come in to throw salt on the move eventually, but seems that most believe this was a good choice. Agree with all - Bell brings AFC East experience and might be able to help the team out on 10-20 snaps a game, if not more. He should have a year left in the tank.