It was because they changed fronts. He performed well and is healthy, but he didn't fit the new scheme.
DT Johnathan Hankins visiting Jets
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It was because they changed fronts. He performed well and is healthy, but he didn't fit the new scheme.
Scheme. Colts are changing from an odd to an even front. That's why they are moving on from him.
I've heard nothing about his attitude. I don't follow all the Colts beat writer stuff, but I don't think I have seen anything about him being a bad influence.
he is a 4-3 defensive tackle that can play 3-4 defensive end... scheme is literally is the best fit for the change... just saying he played with the Giants in their 4-3 defense for his rookie contract... we want him to play as DE in our 3-4/Nickel defense...
He's pretty big, at 325, and could slide inside.
"Hankins, who signed a three-year deal with the Colts in 2017, was the prized acquisition from free agency one year ago but the 26-year-old will hit the market again looking for a new home.
The reason behind his release doesn’t appear to be performance or conduct based but rather because the Colts are switching to a 4-3 defensive scheme, per Indy Star’s Stephen Holder."
"Jabaal Sheard, John Simon and Johnathan Hankins all came in and contributed right away even though Ballard didn’t pay top-dollar deals for any of them. Unfortunately, the Colts were forced to cut Hankins after one season as he does not fit well in the new 4-3 defensive scheme.
Hankins was a major reason why the Colts’ run defense improved from dead last in 2016 to tenth in 2017 according to Football Outsiders. Hankins earned a grade of 85.0 out of 100 from Pro Football Focus as he made a living in opposing offense’s backfields."
I'm happy for Mac to pay him (or anyone) what he believes is fair, not what the agent or player thinks is fair. That said, I hope Hankins's price comes down and we sign him. It would fill a big gap and allow us to not reach during the draft.
Don't worry the Jets will be reaching in the draft.
I bet he can be had for 2 years @ 16 MM ...... 8 MM guaranteed.
Wilkerson and Sheldon are both gone.
Hankins is not a luxury, he's a necessity.
That said, he's a good player in the prime of his career and we have plenty of cap space. I hope we pay him and make him a Jet.
Hankins is not a luxury, he's a necessity.
That said, he's a good player in the prime of his career and we have plenty of cap space. I hope we pay him and make him a Jet.
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I hope so, maybe we should take a look at CJ Anderson as well.