The New York Jets have acquired cornerback Antonio Cromartie from the San Diego Chargers for a 2011 third round pick that could become a second rounder on the eve of the start of free agency.Cromartie has one year left on his contract and there are no plans for his deal to be redone now.
Cromartie was an All-Pro in 2007 and will team with Darrelle Revis in the Jets' secondary, making them possibly the best cornerback tandem in the NFL. He replaces Lito Sheppard, who was released earlier in the day after one disappointing season.
Rex Ryan undoubtedly loves Cromartie's physical skills, but he'll have to help him cover consistently, as Cromartie will get plenty of targets playing opposite Revis Island.
Despite 15 interceptions in four seasons, the Chargers were dissatisfied with Cromartie's performance late last season and in the playoffs. General manager A.J. Smith made it clear he would try to trade him.
A great acquisition by the Jets. This could potentially be a huge steal for the Jets, although a still a risky move at this point if Cromartie plays like he did down the stretch last season. However, if he plays like he has in the past, giving up a third round pick for him would make Mike Tannenbaum a genius.
This acquisition gives the Jets maybe the best 1-2 cornerback punch in the NFL. Cromartie is an interception machine and when quarterbacks drop back to pass they can decide if they want to get picked off by Cromartie or have every pass batted down by Revis. Great move by Mike Tannenbaum and the Jets on the eve of free agency!
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