At first glance, the New York Jets don’t seem to have much of a need at safety. General manager Joe Douglas drafted Ashtyn Davis in the third round this past year, while Marcus Maye has turned out to be a solid player and leader on the Jets’ defense.
However, with the NFL constantly evolving, the Jets need to adapt.
The big nickel and dime packages – which call for a third extra safety on the field – are becoming increasingly common in the NFL. These packages were created to mitigate physical pass-catchers in the slot without hindering the defense’s strength in the run game.