NFL Rumors: Could the New York Jets be a landing spot for Jairus Byrd?

Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd (31) celebrates his first half interception against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills free agent safety Jairus Byrd is quickly becoming the talk of the upcoming NFL free agency period. Most recently, he’s been tied quite a bit to the Cleveland Browns, but as Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network pointed out this evening. why wouldn’t the New York Jets and a shot to play for Rex Ryan be a good fit?

Talked about Jairus Byrd on Total Access: #Browns are interested. Bills still in play. Doubt Eagles are. What about Jets? Same system.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2014

As he pointed out, Byrd was basically be playing in the same system. Before his short stint with the Bills as defensive coordinator, new Browns head coach Mike Pettine spent s significant amount of time learning from Ryan, who has made a name for himself in the league with his affinity for trotting out great defenses.

With the free agency period right around the corner, the Bills chose not to place their franchise tag on the talented safety, giving him the opportunity to shop his services.

Could this shopping eventually land him in the Big Apple?

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