why would he want to mess with that defense. it's fine the way it is.
could probably spend more tailoring a suit and tie though.
I can't agree with that after seeing the finished product of 2010, although I love how the D came through more often than not.
Rex did a masterful job against a lot of teams by disguising the weaknesses of the defense, considering he lost his Pro Bowl NT early on, and considering he had JAGs rotating through the d-line, no true threat at pass-rushing OLB (I like Pace as an overall player, but he just isn't a natural pass rusher - which is sad considering he started his career with his hand on the ground) and a combination of pathetic/unhealthy players in the cornerback unit.
But teams like the Phins on MNF (puke), the Pats in game 2 this year, the Jags, the Falcons and the Colts were able to expose the true weaknesses in NYJ's defensive personnel in 2010.
Over the next couple of seasons, if he can land a solid #2 corner opposite Revis, a solid nickel corner that can stay healthy, a true pass rusher and a reasonably young nose tackle that can demand double-teams, the Jets won't have to overload blitz the opposing defense 3 out of every 4 plays from scrimmage to get pressure on the QB. And when that happens, they don't get picked apart when they go to zone, which killed them in many games this season.
This, of course, is in a perfect world, and the Jets only ever experienced that fabled world for one season in franchise history.