Reports of the Jets trading for Antonio Cromartie were on and off for a few weeks, but an hour before free agency was slated to begin, the Jets pulled off a trade to acquire the 26-year old cornerback for a 2011 third round pick that could turn into a second round pick depending on how well he plays in New York.
Some people don’t like his off-field antics or his loud mouth, but how can this move go wrong for the Jets? Sure he comes with some baggage, but yhe Jets are getting him for a future third round pick and his contract expires after 2010. If he’s a bust, let him walk. No big deal. All that’s lost is a 2011 third rounder which isn’t the end of the world by any means. They don’t have a third round pick in this year’s draft either.
Cromartie is excellent in man coverage and is better than Lito Sheppard and the corners currently on the Jets roster barring Revis.
Also, acquiring Cromartie means there is one less need to fill in the draft. The Jets needed a cornerback and it looked as though they were going to use their first round pick, 29th overall, on a cornerback. Now they can use that pick on a defensive end, outside linebacker or even a receiver.
The Jets could have stayed pat and used that 29th overall pick on a cornerback, but you don’t know what you’re getting all the time in the draft. With Cromartie, he has NFL experience, unlike draftees, and has four seasons under his belt, including a Pro Bowl season in 2007. I’d rather give the keys to a four-year veteran cornerback rather than the third best cornerback coming out of college.
Cromartie’s act fits in with Rex Ryan and the Jets. Thats part of the reason why the Chargers didn’t want him anymore.
A third-round pick doesn’t always equate to a very good player and Cromartie has shown signs that he can be a very good player. If he becomes a consistent very good player for the Jets, that warrants the third round pick turning into a second rounder. Smart move by the Jets. Hopefully Rex Ryan can make Cromartie’s 2010 season with New York similar to his Pro Bowl 2007 season with San Diego where he had 10 picks and 18 pass deflections.
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Cromartie makes Wilt Chamberlain look prude lol.
Cromartie instantly makes the Jets secondary better. He was the #1 corner on a perennial-playoff San Diego squad and now he’s the #2 on the best D in the league. He’s a solid DB, just needs to fix his off the field issues. Plus, Rex can make any defensive player better (unless your Vernon Gholston).
haha nice use of Wilt. He’s said to have slept with over 20,000 woman right? That’s a good one. Thanks for the comment, you make great points!
Cro has never been the #1 corner in San Diego — that has been Quentin Jammer for years. Good luck with this guy — he really is a head case. Ever since he led the league in INTs, he has looked more like an ultimate frisbee player than an NFL cornerback. ALWAYS looks to make a move on the ball instead of covering his man or tackling (and still only had 5 INTs in the last 2 seasons). Hopefully we see you in the playoffs next season so our running back can get a hand shake as he goes by instead of a helmet to the chest.
You obviously don’t follow the Jets because they aren’t asking him to be their #1 CB. Revis is the #1. Cromartie will be the #2. SD moved more into zone coverage after Wade Phillips left and Cro didn’t do well. He’s better in man coverage, which is what he’ll be playing in more often in Rex Ryan’s defense. Do I sense a bit of bitterness about Cro’s missed tackle on Shonn Greene? Thanks for the comment.
Yes, very much bitterness. That was an embarrassing play that definitely could have changed the outcome. I like the Jets, though — you earned that win, and as a Patriot hater, it’s nice to see a new team emerging in the AFC east.
My response was to the first poster that says Cro was the #1 corner in SD — not true. It will be interesting to see if he does turn it around going to man coverage. Win-win as you get a solid corner and we get your 2nd round pick next year. Good luck!
Oh Ok I didn’t realize somebody said that. I hope it turns into a 2nd round pick because that means Cromartie was on the field a lot and the Jets had a really good season. Thanks again for the comments!
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