Reflections Upon Aaron Maybin's Return

by John B on Sep 28, 2011 8:58 AM EDT

In case you missed it, news broke from Manish Mehta this morning that the Jets have signed Aaron Maybin, who spent time with the team during the preseason and was cut before the opener. Maybin looked good at times in preseason and made a strong case to make the roster. Plenty of Jets fans will likely be happy to hear he is back in the mix.

I hate to play the role of Buzz Killington, but I am not sure how much this move will help the team. It seems to me a shot in the dark that indicates the front office recognizes a problem with the inability of pass rushers to get to the quarterback without sending extra blitzers.

Maybin showed a nice initial burst during the preseason, but he also really struggled to get off any sort of block when he failed to get to the edge untouched. Unless he can learn how to disengage and close on the quarterback, his usefulness will be extremely limited. He is not going to be going against the lead footed backup linemen he faced in preseason. Maybin will be facing starters, and he has as many career sacks as Vernon Gholston. Guys whowere cut in preseason and are still available in Week 4 are usually so for a reason.

I think the best spot for him will be as a spot player on obvious passing downs. The Jets should use him standing up on the outside against slower right tackles and give him a chance to use his burst to win the edge.

The time to add good pass rushers was in free agency, when plenty were available, not now. We can only hope Maybin really does develop into something good.

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I thought the B in your username stood for Butchko

hmph :P

by Exystence on Sep 28, 2011 9:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

lol

by JetsFan718 on Sep 28, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I love this move!

I was just saying the last few days that I couldn’t for the life of me understand why they let him go in the 1st place. He was the only speed we had in our LB group.

Get busy winning or get busy losing.

by GangGreenMag on Sep 28, 2011 9:31 AM EDT reply actions

America #1

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Sep 28, 2011 9:48 AM EDT reply actions

I think he'll give us some pop in the pass rush.

Pace is disappointingly inconsistent, Westerman is invisible (seriously, where the hell is this guy?), Thomas is a lost cause rushing the passer…

At least Maybin is explosive. He can burst off scrimmage and through the line. Couple him with a blitzer and maybe we can make some things happen.

I don’t think he’ll be any kind of savior. But at least he adds a dimmension that we’re missing right now.

by Crackback on Sep 28, 2011 9:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I like what you said in another post, “A one-trick pony is better than a no-trick pony.” I’ve been pretty happy with Pace, Thomas has had a couple good moments, and all I remember so far from Westerman is his whiffed block on Denarius Moore.

America #1

by bobdolethesnapplelady on Sep 28, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Agree with Crack.

This is what it sounds like When Doves Cry- Prince

by PuffDaddy18 on Sep 28, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

He should be used in limited clear passing situations on the right side (e.g 3rd and 15) and that would put him in the best position to succeed as well as limit damage that might be caused if he were relied on in any other capacity.

by Buzzy on Sep 28, 2011 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

I Like It!!

Glad to see Maybin is coming back…I know he doesnt have many Pass Rushing skills but he does have speed, I cant see why Maybin couldnt do what Demarcus Ware does, i mean i watched Ware come in several times UNTOUCHED without making any moves except a speed burst to blow past our O Line and it worked, lets hope Maybin gets the same generousity by other O Lines as we gave Ware..basically Ware stood there and when the ball was snapped he didnt make any moves to get past any of our guys, just a bee-line to Sanchez

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Sep 28, 2011 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

Whoa back there, nelly.

Ware is an athletic freak, even more so than Maybin. Ware can actually run blockers over, but Maybin does not have that ability. I think Maybin’s upside is more of a Dwight Freeny, not someone you want to depend on against a power rushing attack but someone that is a terror on passing downs.

We know what Maybin is not, and that’s an every-down defender. But he could, COULD, yet become a force as a pass rushing specialist.

by psuwxman on Sep 28, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

i wasnt saying..

that Maybin is as good or even remotely close to Wares level, what i was saying is that Maybin couldve done what Ware did against us and what Wimbley did against us…they line up and show blitz and none of our guys cared to block them, basically a free sack …i would love to see Maybin on 3rd down just standing there ready to pounce without worrying about a blocker to shed like Ware didnt have to worry cause no one paid attention to the best sack machine in the league..really makes me shake my head and wish teams would leave our pass rushers unblocked

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Sep 28, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Right on with Demarcus Ware

Aaron Maybin is basically an untapped Demarcus Ware. They’re the same player physically — tall and lean, but strong as a dumptruck and lightning quick. Freeney is a different body type, shorter and stockier.

Rex Ryan is a defensive genius, and I’m sure he has a role in mind for Maybin and knows just how to develop a talent of his magnitude. I mean, look at what he did with Bart Scott and Jim Leonard, who were both undrafted. Then just imagine what he will do with Aaron Maybin!!!

by Munchausen on Sep 28, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

same with Kamerion Wimbley in Oakland

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Sep 28, 2011 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

YESSSSSS

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 28, 2011 10:42 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe this Maybin guy can be developed. Maybe he can’t. But what’s encouraging to me is that Rex is acknowledging, at long last, that lack of a pass rusher is a problem for this team; an issue the FO seemed oblivious to in the offseason.

by nationalist88 on Sep 28, 2011 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

I see him getting pushed out wide, but also see him getting QB hits or maybe a sack, because of his motor

Also, he should help create pass rushing lanes inside the tackles. This may be a desperate move, but just remember Jason Campbell staying in the pocket looking through all his reads TWICE, and then hitting his RB down the field. I count about 5-6 seconds he was back there, and still there was never any pressure. Lets hope Maybin can change that

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 28, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

At this point, it couldn't hurt, but I agree 100% about the FO.

Besides, who out there is worth trading for without costing the Jets a good draft pick?

by Rushthepasser on Sep 28, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybin

needs to get stronger, and develop some inside moves, and be great pass rusher.

This is what it sounds like When Doves Cry- Prince

by PuffDaddy18 on Sep 28, 2011 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

"Those guys up there in Buffalo aren't dumbies"

by CervezaVerde on Sep 28, 2011 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

We may have gotten lucky...

Westerman is not doing what they thought he could (he wasn’t all pre-season either). I think if Maybin was in camp all pre-season he might have beat him out for the job, he now has another chance.

Maybin may never be great, but he certainly may wind up being our best pass rush option we have, and I think develop long term.

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by Judgegavel on Sep 29, 2011 10:35 AM EDT reply actions