Despite the additions of Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye, the New York Jets' secondary was among the worst in the league, statistically. The two safeties experienced rookie growing pains, but the bigger issue was a deficiency at cornerback.
After landing Trumaine Johnson, arguably the top corner in free agency, Todd Bowles is smiling -- well, maybe a half-smile. He's not the giddy type.
"Since I've been here, it's probably the most athletic and versatile secondary that I've had going into the season," the coach said at the NFL meetings in Orlando, Florida.