Jets coach Rex Ryan believes OLB Aaron Maybin is ready to take on a bigger role. "I don't think there's any doubt," Ryan said Friday of the Jets' 2011 sacks leader. Maybin was limited to situational pass-rushing duties last season, but estimates he's been added to "eight or nine more defensive packages" in camp. He's also up to 245 pounds after reporting to camp at 228 last season and playing at 240. Maybin's "bust" label is fading further into the past.

Jets coach Rex Ryan says he expects OLB Aaron Maybin is "just scratching the surface" and can have a "big year for us." The Jets desperately need an edge rusher to put heat on quarterbacks in their new 46 defense. "I expect him to have a big year rushing the passer," Ryan said, citing Maybin's improved knowledge of the scheme. Signed in training camp after the Bills cut him a year ago, Maybin notched six sacks and four forced fumbles in 11 appearances off the bench. He's competing to be a starter in 2012.

Already eight pounds heavier, Jets OLB Aaron Maybin says he's looking to add even more weight to his 240-pound frame. Maybin is trying to lock down a role in the team's base package. Currently, he's penciled in as the No. 3 outside linebacker, but projected starter Bryan Thomas is recovering from an Achilles injury. With Calvin Pace, David Harris, Bart Scott, and rookie Demario Davis in the mix at linebacker, starter's reps for Maybin will likely hinge on a Thomas setback.

Jets OLB Aaron Maybin disclosed that he's gained eight pounds and currently weighs in at 241. Maybin often struggled to keep weight on as a Bill. He intends to play closer to 250 during the regular season, but this is a good start. The Jets did not emerge from the draft with an edge-rushing outside linebacker, so Maybin should be given a legitimate shot on the weak side, across from LOLB Calvin Pace.

Jets OLB Aaron Maybin is hoping to weigh in at between 240 and 250 pounds this season.

Jets OLB Aaron Maybin's one-year deal was not a strict signing of his one-year, $1.26 million restricted free agent tender. Rather, Maybin signed a "separate deal with up front bonus money." He'll make a base salary of $615,000. The bonus is likely a mechanism for the Jets to spread the rest of Maybin's cap hit across more than one season.

Jets re-signed restricted free agent OLB Aaron Maybin to a one-year, $1.26 million contract. Maybin was never going to end up elsewhere after being tendered at the first-round level. Maybin was the Jets' most effective per-play pass rusher last season, notching six sacks and four forced fumbles in 239 snaps. Still just 24, the former first-round bust could position himself for a multi-year deal if he takes another step forward in 2012.

The Jets will reportedly tender restricted free agent OLB Aaron Maybin at the original (first-round) level. Maybin was the Jets' most effective per-play pass rusher last season, racking up six sacks and 16 QB pressures in 239 snaps. The team will hold off on a long-term contract until Maybin proves capable of a bigger role.

Jets OLB Aaron Maybin racked up two sacks in the team's Week 12 win over Buffalo, bringing his season total to five. Used sparingly but as a situational pass rusher, Maybin has also forced three fumbles in eight games with the Jets. Extrapolated over a full season, Maybin would be on pace for double-digit sacks and six fumbles forced. Pro Football Focus has also graded out Maybin as a consistent pass-rushing force during his time with the Jets. He's averaging about 18 snaps per game.

Coach Rex Ryan said OLB Aaron Maybin's snap count will rise going forward. Maybin has been reborn with the Jets. Despite limited snaps, he has three sacks and three forced fumbles in four games under Ryan. "Great production," Ryan said. "We need to get him on the field more." After this week's bye, Maybin faces the Bills team that released him in August.