2022 NY Jets mock free agency plan 2.0: Joe Douglas builds a monster OL

[Bronx]

https://jetsxfactor.com/2022/03/07/2022-ny-jets-free-agency-plan-joe-douglas-ol/

The New York Jets use their cap space to complete a mauling offensive line in this 2022 mock free agency plan.

 

Joe Douglas fixates upon the offensive line in this New York Jets mock free agency plan

The 2022 NFL free-agent market is set to open up in a week on Monday, March 14, when the league’s legal tampering period will begin at 12 p.m. ET.

It is a big opportunity for the New York Jets to improve their roster.

General manager Joe Douglas is currently set to work with $48.8 million (per Over The Cap) which gives the Jets the fourth-most cap space in the NFL.

How will Douglas and the Jets utilize their cap space? Let’s go through a mock free agency plan for New York.

Releases

Expect the Jets to move on from some cap casualties. In this plan, we will release four players to open up $21 million in cap room:

• Greg Van Roten ($3.5 million added)
• Ryan Griffin ($3 million added)
• Connor McGovern ($9 million added)
• Sheldon Rankins ($5.5 million added)

These four cuts are accompanied by a minimal dead-money hit of $2.3 million.

Greg Van Roten and Ryan Griffin are no surprise.

If it were not for the recent rumors suggesting that the Jets may look to upgrade at center, Connor McGovern would not be added here. However, in light of those rumors, we decide to cut ties with McGovern in exchange for the $9 million in cap room that is freed up by his release.

Sheldon Rankins brings good leadership qualities to the team but the Jets decide to aim for an upgrade with a younger defensive lineman.

Re-signings

With those releases, the Jets are now at $69.8 million in cap space heading into the free agency process.

In this mock, we’re only going to re-sign two Jets:

• Dan Feeney (one-year, $2.75 million)
• Eddy Pineiro (one-year, $1.1 million)
• Mike White (RFA original-round tender: $2.54 million)

Dan Feeney can bring reliable depth to the interior of the offensive line.

The Jets have had struggles at kicker. Eddy Pineiro did a good job when he was acquired last December (8-for-8 on field goals). Re-signing him would be a good move for the Jets.

Mike White is a restricted free agent. Here, the Jets give him an original-round tender to retain him on a one-year, $2.54 million deal.

Free-agent signings

We’re going to bring in nine new players through free agency. Out of the nine new players, six are added to the offense to help Zach Wilson and Mike LaFleur as they enter their second year together. Three new defensive players are signed for Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich.

Bears RG James Daniels (4 years, $42 million)

James Daniels just had the best year of his NFL career and will be turning only 25 years old in September.

Daniels started all 17 games and played 100% of the Bears’ offensive snaps (1,122) in 2021. He is a great athlete with upside to keep improving. His athleticism makes him a great fit in the Jets’ zone running scheme.

In addition, Daniels did some good things as a pass blocker, giving up only three sacks. Penalties were an issue that will have to be cleaned up, as he had eight in 2021, but he should be fine in this category as he only had eight penalties over his first three years combined.

For the year, Daniels got a 71.0 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking ninth-best among qualified guards.

Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen (3 years, $36 million)

As of late, there have been rumors that the Jets have interest in 2021 Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen.

Availability and toughness are two of the few biggest attributes Jensen would bring to the Jets. Since 2017, he has not missed a start (81 games).

Jensen earned an overall PFF grade of 70.3 for the 2021 season, placing 12th among centers. He was solid in terms of both sacks allowed (2) and penalties committed (5).

In Jensen, the Jets would be adding an experienced, successful center. Although he will turn 31 in May, Jensen still has a lot in the tank and would bring a competitive edge to the Jets’ offensive line while representing an upgrade at the center position.

Vikings TE Tyler Conklin (2 years, $15 million)

It is no secret the Jets must add a proven veteran pass-catching tight end for Zach Wilson in free agency

Tyler Conklin finally got an opportunity in 2021 to be a featured target and delivered. He played in all 17 games, catching 61 of his 87 targets for 593 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Availability is not a concern with Conklin. He has missed one game in his career.

Conklin will be turning 27 in July. With continued, consistent opportunities in the passing game, he should build on what he did last season.

Cowboys SS Jayron Kearse (2 years, $11 million)

Defensively, the biggest need the Jets have is at safety. The free-agent safety market has too much quality depth for the Jets to not add at least one new starter.

Jayron Kearse had a career year in 2021 with the Cowboys. It was his first season as a full-time starter, playing in all 17 games and starting 15 after starting 12 games over his first six seasons. He just turned 28 years old.

Physically, the size Kearse possesses is imposing (6-foot-4, 215 lbs). He finished the year with 101 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, and one sack. In coverage, Kearse had 10 passes defended and two interceptions.

Kearse would help the Jets in the box against the run and pass. His ability in coverage would bring a needed skill set for the Jets at safety.

Seahawks DE Rasheem Green (3 years, $21 million)

After moving on from Sheldon Rankins, the Jets add a younger defensive lineman with versatility. Rasheem Green just had his best year and will only be turning 25 in May.

Green possesses a frame that allows him to work both inside and outside (6-foot-4, 279 lbs). Last year was his first full season as a starter.

Green finished the 2021 season with 6.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits. Impressively, he also had four passes defended.

Even if the Jets select an edge defender early on, it should still not take away from adding a free agent from a deep group of options. Green looks to be an ascending player who would bolster the Jets’ defensive line.

Commanders DT Tim Settle (3 years, $15 million)

With the Jets losing Folorunso Fatukasi in our mock, adding a run-stopping nose tackle will be important. The free-agent market has many quality options for the Jets.

Tim Settle is a young free agent who will turn 25 in July. He has been in an even 4-3 defensive front in Washington, which the Jets run, making Settle an ideal scheme fit.

Availability has been consistent from Settle through the first four years of his career (only two games missed).

Settle has produced both a run defender and a pass rusher. He had five tackles for loss in 2020 and four in 2021. In 2020, Settle recorded five sacks and seven quarterback hits. While Settle failed to record a sack or quarterback hit in 2021, he only played 210 snaps. More playing time could unlock his potential.

It is fair to expect growth from Settle as such a young player who flashed with limited snaps. He was not given many opportunities on the talented defensive line Washington has. Settle would be a savvy addition for the Jets.

Dolphins WR Will Fuller (1 year, $3 million)

With the way this mock has gone, the Jets will need to target a starting wide receiver early in the draft for Zach Wilson. But even with a starting rookie added, depth at wide receiver is still a need for the Jets.

In Will Fuller, the Jets add a true deep-threat with speed (4.32) to mesh with Wilson’s strong arm. The Jets did invest in a similar player last year with Keelan Cole.

Fuller is averaging 14.7 yards per reception in his career, which ranks 12th-best among active wide receivers. He posted at least one reception of 53+ yards in each of his first five seasons before missing most of 2021 with a finger injury.

With his lack of availability (42 games missed in 6 years), being at best a third or fourth receiver is likely what Fuller’s market will consist of. In a more limited role, he can bring some home-run potential to a wide receiver group.

49ers RB Raheem Mostert (1 year, $1.5 million)

The Jets continue to add depth and speed to their skill position groups for Mike LaFleur and Zach Wilson. Raheem Mostert spent four years with LaFleur in San Francisco (2017-20).

In 2019 and 2020, Mostert averaged at least five yards a carry. Mostert has blazing 4.38 speed.

Adding a veteran to have behind Michael Carter would be smart by the Jets. Signing someone like Mostert on a one-year deal would still not take away from drafting another running back to pair up with Carter for the long-term.

The big-play threat ability the Jets add here in Fuller and Mostert is exciting, with their injury concerns landing them in a limited role that suits them best.

Colts OT Sam Tevi (1 year, $1.5 million)

With the Jets slated to lose Morgan Moses in this mock, adding a reliable third tackle becomes significant. Signing Sam Tevi on a one-year deal still allows the Jets to draft a young offensive tackle in the mid to late rounds to ease in early on.

Tevi is a player with a lot of experience (44 career starts). Coming off a torn ACL from last preseason in a deep offensive tackle market, he will likely get backup opportunities from teams interested

In 2020, Tevi only allowed two sacks and committed four penalties. He brings an ideal frame on the edge (6-foot-5, 315 lbs).

Tevi gives the Jets a quality backup tackle as insurance to George Fant and Mekhi Becton. He will be turning 28 in November.

Pre-draft depth chart

With all of these moves, here is what the Jets’ depth chart would look like heading into the draft:

• QB: Zach Wilson, Mike White
• RB: Michael Carter, Raheem Mostert, Ty Johnson, Austin Walter, La’Mical Perine, Nick Bawden (FB)
• WR: Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Will Fuller, Denzel Mims, D.J. Montgomery, Jeff Smith, Tarik Black, Rodney Adams
• OT: Mekhi Becton, George Fant, Sam Tevi, Grant Hermanns, Parker Ferguson
• OG: Alijah Vera-Tucker, James Daniels, Dan Feeney, Dru Samia
• ? Ryan Jensen, Ross Pierschbacher
• TE: Tyler Conklin, Trevon Wesco, Kenny Yeboah, Brandon Dillon
• IDL: Quinnen Williams, Tim Settle, Jonathan Marshall, Tanzel Smart
• EDGE: Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Rasheem Green, Bryce Huff, Kyle Phillips, Hamilcar Rashed Jr., Jabari Zuniga, Bradlee Anae
• LB: C.J. Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Hamsah Nasirildeen, Del’Shawn Phillips, Blake Cashman
• CB: Bryce Hall, Brandin Echols, Michael Carter II, Isaiah Dunn, Jason Pinnock, Justin Hardee, Rachad Wildgoose
• S: Jayron Kearse, Ashtyn Davis, Will Parks, Kai Nacua, Javin White, Jovante Moffatt, Zane Lewis
• P: Braden Mann
• K: Eddy Pineiro, Matt Ammendola
• LS: Thomas Hennessy

 

[Bronx]

Got to love the Vikings, gave us a 4th for Herndon and now we could possibly sign their best TE.

[Hex]

Mostert is fast, but he seems very injury-prone, like CMC. Don't know if he's a good investment, even as a backup or partner to MC. Will Fuller might be ok, but what would be the extend of helping Zach be successful?

[Beerfish]

Feeney....meh

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

Idk who 90 percent of those players are. So probably will come true.

[Bronx]

4 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said:

Idk who 90 percent of those players are. So probably will come true.

Do you mean 90% 2nd and 3rd tier?

[Sperm Edwards]

If they really have issues with McGovern then this is a good OL plan, though I’d prefer a bit stronger OT3. Also I’m not crazy about bringing back Feeney; yeah he can play G or C but he can’t play either position well. Just draft a G/C in round 4 instead (or round 3 if someone truly jumps out value-wise).

Jensen is an insignificant cost difference (though I think people are expecting better than he is in pass protection; Wilson doesn’t get rid of the ball in an average of 2.3 seconds, and Brady hid a lot of potential protection breakdowns by doing that).

Signing a mid-20s guard for ~$10MM, then having all 5 starting OL positions fully locked in heading into the draft means no guards & centers with top 4 and top 10 picks. Use those picks on unique talents, or trade down. 

[DirtyJersey]

33 minutes ago, Bronx said:

https://jetsxfactor.com/2022/03/07/2022-ny-jets-free-agency-plan-joe-douglas-ol/

The New York Jets use their cap space to complete a mauling offensive line in this 2022 mock free agency plan.

 

Joe Douglas fixates upon the offensive line in this New York Jets mock free agency plan

The 2022 NFL free-agent market is set to open up in a week on Monday, March 14, when the league’s legal tampering period will begin at 12 p.m. ET.

It is a big opportunity for the New York Jets to improve their roster.

General manager Joe Douglas is currently set to work with $48.8 million (per Over The Cap) which gives the Jets the fourth-most cap space in the NFL.

How will Douglas and the Jets utilize their cap space? Let’s go through a mock free agency plan for New York.

Releases

Expect the Jets to move on from some cap casualties. In this plan, we will release four players to open up $21 million in cap room:

• Greg Van Roten ($3.5 million added)
• Ryan Griffin ($3 million added)
• Connor McGovern ($9 million added)
• Sheldon Rankins ($5.5 million added)

These four cuts are accompanied by a minimal dead-money hit of $2.3 million.

Greg Van Roten and Ryan Griffin are no surprise.

If it were not for the recent rumors suggesting that the Jets may look to upgrade at center, Connor McGovern would not be added here. However, in light of those rumors, we decide to cut ties with McGovern in exchange for the $9 million in cap room that is freed up by his release.

Sheldon Rankins brings good leadership qualities to the team but the Jets decide to aim for an upgrade with a younger defensive lineman.

Re-signings

With those releases, the Jets are now at $69.8 million in cap space heading into the free agency process.

In this mock, we’re only going to re-sign two Jets:

• Dan Feeney (one-year, $2.75 million)
• Eddy Pineiro (one-year, $1.1 million)
• Mike White (RFA original-round tender: $2.54 million)

Dan Feeney can bring reliable depth to the interior of the offensive line.

The Jets have had struggles at kicker. Eddy Pineiro did a good job when he was acquired last December (8-for-8 on field goals). Re-signing him would be a good move for the Jets.

Mike White is a restricted free agent. Here, the Jets give him an original-round tender to retain him on a one-year, $2.54 million deal.

Free-agent signings

We’re going to bring in nine new players through free agency. Out of the nine new players, six are added to the offense to help Zach Wilson and Mike LaFleur as they enter their second year together. Three new defensive players are signed for Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich.

Bears RG James Daniels (4 years, $42 million)

James Daniels just had the best year of his NFL career and will be turning only 25 years old in September.

Daniels started all 17 games and played 100% of the Bears’ offensive snaps (1,122) in 2021. He is a great athlete with upside to keep improving. His athleticism makes him a great fit in the Jets’ zone running scheme.

In addition, Daniels did some good things as a pass blocker, giving up only three sacks. Penalties were an issue that will have to be cleaned up, as he had eight in 2021, but he should be fine in this category as he only had eight penalties over his first three years combined.

For the year, Daniels got a 71.0 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking ninth-best among qualified guards.

Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen (3 years, $36 million)

As of late, there have been rumors that the Jets have interest in 2021 Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen.

Availability and toughness are two of the few biggest attributes Jensen would bring to the Jets. Since 2017, he has not missed a start (81 games).

Jensen earned an overall PFF grade of 70.3 for the 2021 season, placing 12th among centers. He was solid in terms of both sacks allowed (2) and penalties committed (5).

In Jensen, the Jets would be adding an experienced, successful center. Although he will turn 31 in May, Jensen still has a lot in the tank and would bring a competitive edge to the Jets’ offensive line while representing an upgrade at the center position.

Vikings TE Tyler Conklin (2 years, $15 million)

It is no secret the Jets must add a proven veteran pass-catching tight end for Zach Wilson in free agency

Tyler Conklin finally got an opportunity in 2021 to be a featured target and delivered. He played in all 17 games, catching 61 of his 87 targets for 593 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Availability is not a concern with Conklin. He has missed one game in his career.

Conklin will be turning 27 in July. With continued, consistent opportunities in the passing game, he should build on what he did last season.

Cowboys SS Jayron Kearse (2 years, $11 million)

Defensively, the biggest need the Jets have is at safety. The free-agent safety market has too much quality depth for the Jets to not add at least one new starter.

Jayron Kearse had a career year in 2021 with the Cowboys. It was his first season as a full-time starter, playing in all 17 games and starting 15 after starting 12 games over his first six seasons. He just turned 28 years old.

Physically, the size Kearse possesses is imposing (6-foot-4, 215 lbs). He finished the year with 101 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, and one sack. In coverage, Kearse had 10 passes defended and two interceptions.

Kearse would help the Jets in the box against the run and pass. His ability in coverage would bring a needed skill set for the Jets at safety.

Seahawks DE Rasheem Green (3 years, $21 million)

After moving on from Sheldon Rankins, the Jets add a younger defensive lineman with versatility. Rasheem Green just had his best year and will only be turning 25 in May.

Green possesses a frame that allows him to work both inside and outside (6-foot-4, 279 lbs). Last year was his first full season as a starter.

Green finished the 2021 season with 6.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits. Impressively, he also had four passes defended.

Even if the Jets select an edge defender early on, it should still not take away from adding a free agent from a deep group of options. Green looks to be an ascending player who would bolster the Jets’ defensive line.

Commanders DT Tim Settle (3 years, $15 million)

With the Jets losing Folorunso Fatukasi in our mock, adding a run-stopping nose tackle will be important. The free-agent market has many quality options for the Jets.

Tim Settle is a young free agent who will turn 25 in July. He has been in an even 4-3 defensive front in Washington, which the Jets run, making Settle an ideal scheme fit.

Availability has been consistent from Settle through the first four years of his career (only two games missed).

Settle has produced both a run defender and a pass rusher. He had five tackles for loss in 2020 and four in 2021. In 2020, Settle recorded five sacks and seven quarterback hits. While Settle failed to record a sack or quarterback hit in 2021, he only played 210 snaps. More playing time could unlock his potential.

It is fair to expect growth from Settle as such a young player who flashed with limited snaps. He was not given many opportunities on the talented defensive line Washington has. Settle would be a savvy addition for the Jets.

Dolphins WR Will Fuller (1 year, $3 million)

With the way this mock has gone, the Jets will need to target a starting wide receiver early in the draft for Zach Wilson. But even with a starting rookie added, depth at wide receiver is still a need for the Jets.

In Will Fuller, the Jets add a true deep-threat with speed (4.32) to mesh with Wilson’s strong arm. The Jets did invest in a similar player last year with Keelan Cole.

Fuller is averaging 14.7 yards per reception in his career, which ranks 12th-best among active wide receivers. He posted at least one reception of 53+ yards in each of his first five seasons before missing most of 2021 with a finger injury.

With his lack of availability (42 games missed in 6 years), being at best a third or fourth receiver is likely what Fuller’s market will consist of. In a more limited role, he can bring some home-run potential to a wide receiver group.

49ers RB Raheem Mostert (1 year, $1.5 million)

The Jets continue to add depth and speed to their skill position groups for Mike LaFleur and Zach Wilson. Raheem Mostert spent four years with LaFleur in San Francisco (2017-20).

In 2019 and 2020, Mostert averaged at least five yards a carry. Mostert has blazing 4.38 speed.

Adding a veteran to have behind Michael Carter would be smart by the Jets. Signing someone like Mostert on a one-year deal would still not take away from drafting another running back to pair up with Carter for the long-term.

The big-play threat ability the Jets add here in Fuller and Mostert is exciting, with their injury concerns landing them in a limited role that suits them best.

Colts OT Sam Tevi (1 year, $1.5 million)

With the Jets slated to lose Morgan Moses in this mock, adding a reliable third tackle becomes significant. Signing Sam Tevi on a one-year deal still allows the Jets to draft a young offensive tackle in the mid to late rounds to ease in early on.

Tevi is a player with a lot of experience (44 career starts). Coming off a torn ACL from last preseason in a deep offensive tackle market, he will likely get backup opportunities from teams interested

In 2020, Tevi only allowed two sacks and committed four penalties. He brings an ideal frame on the edge (6-foot-5, 315 lbs).

Tevi gives the Jets a quality backup tackle as insurance to George Fant and Mekhi Becton. He will be turning 28 in November.

Pre-draft depth chart

With all of these moves, here is what the Jets’ depth chart would look like heading into the draft:

• QB: Zach Wilson, Mike White
• RB: Michael Carter, Raheem Mostert, Ty Johnson, Austin Walter, La’Mical Perine, Nick Bawden (FB)
• WR: Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Will Fuller, Denzel Mims, D.J. Montgomery, Jeff Smith, Tarik Black, Rodney Adams
• OT: Mekhi Becton, George Fant, Sam Tevi, Grant Hermanns, Parker Ferguson
• OG: Alijah Vera-Tucker, James Daniels, Dan Feeney, Dru Samia
• ? Ryan Jensen, Ross Pierschbacher
• TE: Tyler Conklin, Trevon Wesco, Kenny Yeboah, Brandon Dillon
• IDL: Quinnen Williams, Tim Settle, Jonathan Marshall, Tanzel Smart
• EDGE: Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Rasheem Green, Bryce Huff, Kyle Phillips, Hamilcar Rashed Jr., Jabari Zuniga, Bradlee Anae
• LB: C.J. Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Hamsah Nasirildeen, Del’Shawn Phillips, Blake Cashman
• CB: Bryce Hall, Brandin Echols, Michael Carter II, Isaiah Dunn, Jason Pinnock, Justin Hardee, Rachad Wildgoose
• S: Jayron Kearse, Ashtyn Davis, Will Parks, Kai Nacua, Javin White, Jovante Moffatt, Zane Lewis
• P: Braden Mann
• K: Eddy Pineiro, Matt Ammendola
• LS: Thomas Hennessy

 

Jfc, Will Fuller?  Any credibility is out the window right there.  Guy has never played a full season.

Yer better off blindly drafting the wr with the fastest 40 time still on the board in round 5.

[Barton]

8 penalties and 3 sacks for Daniels the OG isnt really impressive. Wayyy too many penalties. Drive killers. 

[Adoni Beast]

36 minutes ago, Beerfish said:

Feeney....meh

[Larz]

McGoverns pff was 5 points higher ???

why is everyone trying to get rid of him ?

[Paradis]

so how 'dem "We ain't gonna draft no Linderbaum" convos going now?

[BurntDice]

4 minutes ago, Paradis said:

so how 'dem "We ain't draft gonna draft no Linderbaum" convos going now?

Good considering these are all opinion pieces. Ps we ain’t draft gonna draft no linderbaum 

[Hal N of Provo]

15 minutes ago, Larz said:

McGoverns pff was 5 points higher ???

why is everyone trying to get rid of him ?

I don’t know.  He seemed ok at the end of the season, but PFF is taking a shot in the dark like we are.

The Jets know who was missing the blocking assignments up the middle and maybe some of that was on him.  He may not grade well internally, and with a 1 year deal in the 10 million range, he could be cut.  

[BurntDice]

Just now, Hal N of Provo said:

I don’t know.  He seemed ok at the end of the season, but PFF is taking a shot in the dark like we are.

The Jets know who was missing the blocking assignments up the middle and maybe some of that was on him.  He may not grade well internally, and with a 1 year deal in the 10 million range, he could be cut.  

Im not sure how his contract is worked out, but if you can find someone better for the same price then can cut him after then why not. The only loss is comp picks 

[sourceworx]

I love the idea of beefing up the line some more.

[Larz]

13 minutes ago, Hal N of Provo said:

I don’t know.  He seemed ok at the end of the season, but PFF is taking a shot in the dark like we are.

The Jets know who was missing the blocking assignments up the middle and maybe some of that was on him.  He may not grade well internally, and with a 1 year deal in the 10 million range, he could be cut.  

It’s more likely he’ll be extended I think. He’s JDs solution to the center position 

[Hal N of Provo]

Just now, Larz said:

It’s more likely he’ll be extended I think. He’s JDs solution to the center position 

I’d be happy with that.   They know how he’s doing and it would be one less question mark.  

[Paradis]

14 minutes ago, BurntDice said:

Good considering these are all opinion pieces. Ps we ain’t draft gonna draft no linderbaum 

I think work has caused a stress-related version of CTE

I would speculate with confidence that Linderbaum is on "the board" for the Jets. He's competing with a couple DBs (I'm forcasting Elam is on his way up boards) and maybe an OT. Will depend on how FA/and those first 10 picks play out

[PepPep]

 I'm fully on board with this. I don't see why you can't just stick with McGovern. He'd probably restructure/extend his deal to stay longer now that he's more settled in with this system and QB. 

But bringing in Daniels to plug up that hole with a young starter and Green for depth would be a very solid moves. I like the addition of Mostert. A vet with speed and familiarity with the system. Yes, he has an injury history but thats why he will be splitting carries and coming in on the cheap. Frankly., it doesn't prevent us from drafting a RB. Love Conklin as an addition. Especially if we end up snagging McBride. What a difference at the TE position. 

I honestly don't know much about the other guys. I know what Fuller brings to the table but don't know how good he is at this point in his career and am very meh about the signing. I guess on a 1yr 3mil deal I have no problem with it. But I might as well resign Berrios and give Mims another shot and/or draft a WR a bit later on in the draft like Watson, Doubs, Pierce, Ezukanma, Drummond, Robinson, etc.    

[JohnnyLV]

33 minutes ago, BurntDice said:

Good considering these are all opinion pieces. Ps we ain’t draft gonna draft no linderbaum 

He could slip to the top of the second and if he does we would be foolish to not take him,

[Untouchable]

I like most of it, with the exceptions of Will Fuller altogether and Conklin if he’s going to cost $7.5 million a year.

And the Jets sure as sh*t better be either making a trade for a wideout or taking Wilson at #10.

[Guilhermezmc]

Mr Personal Fault 15 yards Ryan Jensen is a disaster waiting to happen

[BurntDice]

14 minutes ago, Paradis said:

I think work has caused a stress-related version of CTE

I would speculate with confidence that Linderbaum is on "the board" for the Jets. He's competing with a couple DBs (I'm forcasting Elam is on his way up boards) and maybe an OT. Will depend on how FA/and those first 10 picks play out

Idk man I just don’t see it. Seems like his stock hasn’t been rising very much, and did himself no favors at the combine with measurements. He’s just such an outlier for a team to take a gamble on at 10. The Bradbury comparisons are legit and worrisome 

[BurntDice]

9 minutes ago, johnnysd said:

He could slip to the top of the second and if he does we would be foolish to not take him,

I wouldn’t hate him early 2nd depending on who’s there 

[GreenReaper]

I've said it several times.  This current OL is like fools gold...a meh for me.

I'm all for upgrading the OL into one that can dominate the LOS.  Giving the Jets a chance to compete in the AFCE(0-12 last two years).   Compete against any teams that hover around .500 or better.  A strong running game is an essential ingredient for a Shanahan style WCO.  And last year Jets ranked an unacceptable 27th.   

Don't care how it gets done.  FA only or a combination of FA and the draft is fine with me.  

[JohnnyLV]

5 minutes ago, GreenReaper said:

I've said it several times.  This current OL is like fools gold...a meh for me.

I'm all for upgrading the OL into one that can dominate the LOS.  Giving the Jets a chance to compete in the AFCE(0-12 last two years).   Compete against any teams that hover around .500 or better.  A strong running game is an essential ingredient for a Shanahan style WCO.  And last year Jets ranked an unacceptable 27th.   

Don't care how it gets done.  FA only or a combination of FA and the draft is fine with me.  

Yes our OL was pretty decent at the end of last year but it is very fragile, we will likely lose Moses and Tardiff and it has no depth really.

[NIGHT STALKER]

Well, best of luck JD in trying to attract OL FA to the Jets.  Another team in our division is also fixated in beefing up their O line with about 76 mil in spending money...the Dolphins.  Where there is NO STATE INCOME TAX.

[Paradis]

1 hour ago, BurntDice said:

Idk man I just don’t see it. Seems like his stock hasn’t been rising very much, and did himself no favors at the combine with measurements. He’s just such an outlier for a team to take a gamble on at 10. The Bradbury comparisons are legit and worrisome 

I get it. There's a narrative there to support he's "overrated"... but lots of historical impact playmakers didn’t stuff the measurable sheet; Tom Brady being the poster boy. Arian Foster went undrafted. Keenan tested like he had sand in his drawers... etc etc. 

When look you back on some of those guys who "measurables" didn't define their career -- Linderbaum feels like that kind of juju. 

[BurntDice]

1 minute ago, Paradis said:

I get it. There's a narrative there to support he's "overrated"... but lots of historical impact playmakers did stuff the measurable sheet; Tom Brady being the poster boy. Arian Foster went undrafted. Keenan tested like he had sand in his drawers... etc etc. 

When look you back on some of those guys who "measurables" didn't define their career -- Linderbaum feels like that kind of juju. 

There’s a difference between drafting guys late/udfas vs a top 10 pick. If you strike gold on a late round pick then that’s fantastic. Even if they play good that’s great, because there weren’t premium assets used on them. He NEEDS to blow it out of the water day 1 to not be a failure. Highest drafted C exclusive player in history. Fringe top 10 c salary. Non premium position. Size concerns. With all those things the team needs to be 1000% confident he’ll be an all pro/hof guy. 

[Paradis]

2 minutes ago, BurntDice said:

There’s a difference between drafting guys late/udfas vs a top 10 pick. If you strike gold on a late round pick then that’s fantastic. Even if they play good that’s great, because there weren’t premium assets used on them. He NEEDS to blow it out of the water day 1 to not be a failure. Highest drafted C exclusive player in history. Fringe top 10 c salary. Non premium position. Size concerns. With all those things the team needs to be 1000% confident he’ll be an all pro/hof guy. 

Not disagreeing with you, but the full circle in this convo comes back to the overly weak round 1 draft class. If we slide back to 16 or something, your already looking at borderline round 2 talent in some cases 

[BurntDice]

8 minutes ago, Paradis said:

Not disagreeing with you, but the full circle in this convo comes back to the overly weak round 1 draft class. If we slide back to 16 or something, your already looking at borderline round 2 talent in some cases 

I wouldn’t throw the remote at the tv if he was drafted at 16, but I just see so many other better options like maybe cb, edge, wr, even Lloyd or Brisker/Dax I feel will make a greater impact. I’m definitely biased though because I’m super anti 1st round OL in this draft especially IOL.