Pool steps into starting role: With Jim Leonhard landing on injured-reserve on Monday, Jets DB Brodney Pool will become the starter at safety going forward. Pool has recorded 31 tackles with half a sack in 11 games this season. (Updated 12/12/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Pool was a starter in his younger days with the Browns and has proven in the past that he can put up stats when seeing playing time. Keep an eye on his progress going forward to see how he fares. But since there are only a few weeks left in Fantasy, continue to ignore Pool in the majority of IDP formats. (Updated 12/12/2011).
05/20/2012 12:37 Got a (Big) Nickel? You'll need one to combat hybrid offenses this fall
The defense was introduced by Bill Belichick, but it's the Patriots offense that's sparking a revival. Pat Kirwan looks at the Big Nickel, where an extra safety is the key, and how your team might need it to thwart new hybrid attacks.