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Why J.J. Wilcox Offers Upgrade Over Rontez Miles

Free agent safety J.J. Wilcox was meeting with the San Francisco 49ers when he received a call that the Jets were interested in his services. He then left the 49ers facility without a contract and quickly signed a 1 year deal worth $1.25 million with New York. His reasoning per Rich Cimini of ESPN was, “I always wanted to play for Coach Bowles. I had the opportunity and I took it.”

Yes, I could see that happening. Bowles used three-safety packages a handful of plays in each game last season. As always, it depends on matchups.