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| The Jets defense was solid last season and could improve even more with defensive minded coach Rex Ryan now at the helm. Ryan was a highly productive coach for the Ravens defense the last several seasons. He should dial up the pressure for the Jets, who could improve on last season's 40 sacks. The Jets don't have a dominant pass rusher, but a lot of capable options. And the addition of linebacker Bart Scott gives this unit another top playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. Scott should be the anchor of the defense for years to come. Kerry Rhodes is the top playmaker in the secondary. Rhodes is a top safety capable of breaking up the run or pass. He just makes plays. The Jets also added top cover corner Lito Sheppard during the offseason, giving them another playmaker in the secondary. Leon Washington gives the Jets a big-time threat on special teams. He had a kick return touchdown last season and averaged 25.6 yards per kick return. Washington is an electric return man with big-play ability.
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The Jets have become a top fantasy defense/special team. They have a lot of sack potential, especially with Scott now on board. And the secondary is more than capable of shutting down a defense with Rhodes, Sheppard and Darrelle Revis causing havoc. And the return game makes this unit a elite option for fantasy teams. |
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| New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said LB Calvin Pace (cramps) cramped up late in practice. 'I don't know if that's that big of a deal,' Ryan said. |
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| Eric Allen, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performing enhancing substances. Pace said in a statement that the violation occurred because he used an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contained a substance banned by the league that he did not know about. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not good. Pace projects to be a big part of the Jets defense, so he'll be missed early on. |
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| Michael Lombardi, of the National Football Post, reports the New York Jets have restructured the contract of LB Calvin Pace, which saves $4.7 million in salary cap space for the team. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby, an impending free agent, is believed to be seeking a deal worth more than the six-year, $42 million contract that the New York Jets gave LB Calvin Pace last offseason. That contract included about $20 million guaranteed. |
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| Eric Boland, of Newsday, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace said the reason he and the defense have had their sack numbers decrease in recent weeks is because the team is using more players in pass coverage. 'We have been playing a little bit more coverage. I know I have (been playing) more coverage than rushing. Obviously that is not my decision that is more game plan. I guess sometimes that happens, but based on how they see us matching up and how they want to scheme things. We were winning with it. Ideally, me personally, I like to rush a little bit more, but it's not a problem. Whatever is called I am willing to do, but I envision the numbers picking back up. It's not that we are getting blocked up we have just been covering a little bit more,' Pace said. |
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| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace (foot) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 24. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 8 game and will start. |
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| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 23. |
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| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 22. |
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| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace (toe) had to be helped off the field twice Week 7 because of his toe injury. The injury could be a problem for him in the coming weeks, and there is a chance he might have turf toe. |
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| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 17. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 7 game. |
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Injury Concern.