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As Jets fans have pointed out, Jones is a limited player with no upside and only one move while Coples is a far superior player who just came into the league raw and has tons of more upside.
To be fair, Coples is a different player from Jones. Coples needs 2 things to succeed:
1) A direct path to the QB. He isn't ideally suited to get around the edge or change direction. Get him inside and he is very disruptive. The Jets aren't using him to maximum effect. Before his career is over, he will find a situation (Jets or elsewhere) that will run a system he thrives in.
2) Proper structure and motivation. He simply isn't a self-starter. This is the main problem with placing him on the Jets. They needed a player to add energy to a fadiing defense...not someone that requires energy to reach his potential. Adding Coples to this circus is like their offense adding Santonio Holmes and expecting...um, nevermind.











