#Jets agreed to terms with former Dolphins S Yeremiah Bell, per Pro Football Talk. - Page 2 - Jets Insider.com Forums

2nd generation jet fan · 05-18-2012, 01:45 PM

How does this help besides getting rid of smith? We dont have any safteys that can cover. Sorta like last year but better tacklers back there. I like the move, just we need some one to cover back there.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 05-18-2012, 01:47 PM

[QUOTE=GreenWave;4472107]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.
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Dusty Keller will not like this...

SCITSCAT · 05-18-2012, 01:53 PM

[QUOTE=boxman;4472100]I like the move. Brings depth and veteran presence to an area where we need it.[/QUOTE]

This guy can bring wood, we need more depth, this certainly helps.
:yes:

Jordy · 05-18-2012, 01:54 PM

[QUOTE=GreenWave;4472107]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.[/QUOTE]
Simpy put, he's durable, he's better at his position than Eric Smith and he provides a solid back-up to Landry who has a history of trouble staying healthy.

Hard to not like the move.

Mohegangreen · 05-18-2012, 02:01 PM

Yea, baby! He's a beast, one more interchangable part

Limolady · 05-18-2012, 02:07 PM

[QUOTE=SCITSCAT;4472124]This guy can bring wood, we need more depth, this certainly helps.
:yes:[/QUOTE]

Yes, it certainly helps the defense and I understand that's Rex's sweet spot, but IMO the team still needs solid, viable back ups at QB & Center.

JetsCrazey · 05-18-2012, 02:13 PM

sign Jim Leonhard and cut Eric Smith and we are ok

JetPotato · 05-18-2012, 02:14 PM

[QUOTE=2nd generation jet fan;4472113]How does this help besides getting rid of smith? We dont have any safteys that can cover. Sorta like last year but better tacklers back there. I like the move, just we need some one to cover back there.[/QUOTE]

That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith.

Solid move, happy with it. Who's next? There's still cap room ;)

Otagwe is still out there, no?

Yankeejet22 · 05-18-2012, 02:25 PM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472153]That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith.

Solid move, happy with it. Who's next? There's still cap room ;)

Otagwe is still out there, no?[/QUOTE]

Good post. Solid depth, with starting experience. And I do think they're done signing Safeties. 6th rounder Josh Bush & Deangelo Smith will be the FS's.

JetPotato · 05-18-2012, 02:29 PM

[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4472166]Good post. Solid depth, with starting experience. And I do think they're done signing Safeties. 6th rounder Josh Bush & Deangelo Smith will be the FS's.[/QUOTE]

IMO that's a bit risky asking those guys to step in and start. I think a guy like Otogwe would not only play decently enough, but would be a good mentor for the kids.

JetsNeedNewton · 05-18-2012, 02:33 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]

Wow, he's down from his peak in 2008 but his numbers last year were better than his 1st 4 years combined.

JetsNeedNewton · 05-18-2012, 02:38 PM

[QUOTE=JetsCrazey;4472152]sign Jim Leonhard and cut Eric Smith and we are ok[/QUOTE]

Agree. For everyone whining that Leonhard sucks just wait until he brings all his knowledge of our defense and experience to Beladick and company, who have a history of picking up the guys we screw. IMO it would be disloyal not to bring him back and I wouldn't blame him for jumping at a chance to play and spill it all.

JETFAN1 · 05-18-2012, 02:38 PM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472153]That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith.
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That's true. The thing is in the 3-4 and specifically Rex's defense you don't really have a FS, more like two SS. There basically the last line of defense and need to be good tacklers and hitters. Before the league became pass happy it worked but can be a liabilty now if you don't have a good pass rush let alone good corners or a safety like Ed Reed. Notice how over the last ten years a safety was picked in the first round? That was unheard of before that. Teams are looking for the next Ed Reed, who's not only an excellent SS but he also can cover on the weakside which makes the Ravens defense so good.

The Jets don't have a player like that and compound it with an average pass rush the safeties become exposed. Makes you wonder how this defense would be without Revis..

Yankeejet22 · 05-18-2012, 02:40 PM

[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472171]IMO that's a bit risky asking those guys to step in and start. I think a guy like Otogwe would not only play decently enough, but would be a good mentor for the kids.[/QUOTE]

I see your point, but how many S's can you have?

[B]Landry, LaRon SS
Smith, Eric SS/FS
Allen, Antonio SS
Bush, Josh FS
Bell, Yeremiah SS
Smith, DeAngelo FS[/B]
Wilson, Tracy
Adams, Royce
Lynn, D'Anton

Bolded will be on the team IMO. That's six.

shuler82 · 05-18-2012, 02:41 PM

Leonard may not be ready to play until August with his injury... If ever. Patella tendon ruptures are not fun to come back from

brady's a catcher · 05-18-2012, 02:50 PM

Good to add more vet safety help. Would rather have a proven RT (Bell, Carey) than Tebow +4th and Bell (1.1 guaranteed) though.

JetPotato · 05-18-2012, 02:53 PM

[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4472181]I see your point, but how many S's can you have?

[B]Landry, LaRon SS
Smith, Eric SS/FS
Allen, Antonio SS
Bush, Josh FS
Bell, Yeremiah SS
Smith, DeAngelo FS[/B]
Wilson, Tracy
Adams, Royce
Lynn, D'Anton

Bolded will be on the team IMO. That's six.[/QUOTE]

Obviously you'd then cut Smith

Buzzsaw · 05-18-2012, 02:56 PM

Not a bad signing but if something happens to Landry and we have Bell and Eric Smith as the starting safeties, it could get ugly. Gronk and Hernandez could set records.

lageman4ever · 05-18-2012, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to see Landry play some LB in passing downs.

chillywilly · 05-18-2012, 03:22 PM

Nice depth signing.

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05-18-2012, 01:45 PM	#21
2nd generation jet fan is back in the game kids Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Altamonte springs florida Posts: 432	How does this help besides getting rid of smith? We dont have any safteys that can cover. Sorta like last year but better tacklers back there. I like the move, just we need some one to cover back there.

05-18-2012, 01:47 PM	#22
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,487	[QUOTE=GreenWave;4472107]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. [/QUOTE] Dusty Keller will not like this...

05-18-2012, 01:53 PM	#23
SCITSCAT Hoping Idzik is the GM we've Needed! Am Hopeful. Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,076	[QUOTE=boxman;4472100]I like the move. Brings depth and veteran presence to an area where we need it.[/QUOTE] This guy can bring wood, we need more depth, this certainly helps. :yes:

05-18-2012, 01:54 PM	#24
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	[QUOTE=GreenWave;4472107]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.[/QUOTE] Simpy put, he's durable, he's better at his position than Eric Smith and he provides a solid back-up to Landry who has a history of trouble staying healthy. Hard to not like the move.

05-18-2012, 02:01 PM	#25
Mohegangreen Truth, Justice and The American Way Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,313	Yea, baby! He's a beast, one more interchangable part

05-18-2012, 02:07 PM	#26
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,402	[QUOTE=SCITSCAT;4472124]This guy can bring wood, we need more depth, this certainly helps. :yes:[/QUOTE] Yes, it certainly helps the defense and I understand that's Rex's sweet spot, but IMO the team still needs solid, viable back ups at QB & Center.

05-18-2012, 02:13 PM	#27
JetsCrazey All League Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,674	sign Jim Leonhard and cut Eric Smith and we are ok

05-18-2012, 02:14 PM	#28
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,192	[QUOTE=2nd generation jet fan;4472113]How does this help besides getting rid of smith? We dont have any safteys that can cover. Sorta like last year but better tacklers back there. I like the move, just we need some one to cover back there.[/QUOTE] That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith. Solid move, happy with it. Who's next? There's still cap room ;) Otagwe is still out there, no?

05-18-2012, 02:25 PM	#29
Yankeejet22 You didn't show them, Mark :( All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern jersey Posts: 2,501	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472153]That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith. Solid move, happy with it. Who's next? There's still cap room ;) Otagwe is still out there, no?[/QUOTE] Good post. Solid depth, with starting experience. And I do think they're done signing Safeties. 6th rounder Josh Bush & Deangelo Smith will be the FS's.

05-18-2012, 02:29 PM	#30
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,192	[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4472166]Good post. Solid depth, with starting experience. And I do think they're done signing Safeties. 6th rounder Josh Bush & Deangelo Smith will be the FS's.[/QUOTE] IMO that's a bit risky asking those guys to step in and start. I think a guy like Otogwe would not only play decently enough, but would be a good mentor for the kids.

05-18-2012, 02:33 PM	#31
JetsNeedNewton Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,769	[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] Wow, he's down from his peak in 2008 but his numbers last year were better than his 1st 4 years combined.

05-18-2012, 02:38 PM	#32
JetsNeedNewton Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,769	[QUOTE=JetsCrazey;4472152]sign Jim Leonhard and cut Eric Smith and we are ok[/QUOTE] Agree. For everyone whining that Leonhard sucks just wait until he brings all his knowledge of our defense and experience to Beladick and company, who have a history of picking up the guys we screw. IMO it would be disloyal not to bring him back and I wouldn't blame him for jumping at a chance to play and spill it all.

05-18-2012, 02:38 PM	#33
JETFAN1 Bored Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,782	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472153]That's not what's he's going to be asked to do primarily. This really has little impact at the FS position, but provides us solid depth at SS where we have a health risk and a disaster named Smith. [/QUOTE] That's true. The thing is in the 3-4 and specifically Rex's defense you don't really have a FS, more like two SS. There basically the last line of defense and need to be good tacklers and hitters. Before the league became pass happy it worked but can be a liabilty now if you don't have a good pass rush let alone good corners or a safety like Ed Reed. Notice how over the last ten years a safety was picked in the first round? That was unheard of before that. Teams are looking for the next Ed Reed, who's not only an excellent SS but he also can cover on the weakside which makes the Ravens defense so good. The Jets don't have a player like that and compound it with an average pass rush the safeties become exposed. Makes you wonder how this defense would be without Revis..

05-18-2012, 02:40 PM	#34
Yankeejet22 You didn't show them, Mark :( All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern jersey Posts: 2,501	[QUOTE=JetPotato;4472171]IMO that's a bit risky asking those guys to step in and start. I think a guy like Otogwe would not only play decently enough, but would be a good mentor for the kids.[/QUOTE] I see your point, but how many S's can you have? [B]Landry, LaRon SS Smith, Eric SS/FS Allen, Antonio SS Bush, Josh FS Bell, Yeremiah SS Smith, DeAngelo FS[/B] Wilson, Tracy Adams, Royce Lynn, D'Anton Bolded will be on the team IMO. That's six.

05-18-2012, 02:41 PM	#35
shuler82 Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: hoboken Posts: 5,683	Leonard may not be ready to play until August with his injury... If ever. Patella tendon ruptures are not fun to come back from

05-18-2012, 02:50 PM	#36
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,724	Good to add more vet safety help. Would rather have a proven RT (Bell, Carey) than Tebow +4th and Bell (1.1 guaranteed) though.

05-18-2012, 02:53 PM	#37
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,192	[QUOTE=Yankeejet22;4472181]I see your point, but how many S's can you have? [B]Landry, LaRon SS Smith, Eric SS/FS Allen, Antonio SS Bush, Josh FS Bell, Yeremiah SS Smith, DeAngelo FS[/B] Wilson, Tracy Adams, Royce Lynn, D'Anton Bolded will be on the team IMO. That's six.[/QUOTE] Obviously you'd then cut Smith

05-18-2012, 02:56 PM	#38
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,338	Not a bad signing but if something happens to Landry and we have Bell and Eric Smith as the starting safeties, it could get ugly. Gronk and Hernandez could set records.

05-18-2012, 02:56 PM	#39
lageman4ever Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,153	I wouldn't be surprised to see Landry play some LB in passing downs.

05-18-2012, 03:22 PM	#40
chillywilly Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 116	Nice depth signing. [URL="