FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A have a look at what’s occurring across the New York Jets:
1. Receiver wished: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a brand new safety element — we’re speaking a revamped offensive line, not the key service — the main target shifts to broad receiver.
When Rodgers arrived 11 months in the past, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, newcomers/previous pals Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and newcomer Mecole Hardman — a deep and balanced group on paper.
It by no means labored out. Wilson and Lazard are the one ones left, and Lazard, who was benched final season, may very well be on skinny ice. Rodgers, who has mentioned in a number of interviews they should add a receiver, is likely to be questioning concerning the state of his weaponry as a result of the Jets failed to handle the place within the first wave of free company.
The choices are quickly dwindling, and there is mounting stress on normal supervisor Joe Douglas to ship for his future Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Douglas, who had a point of curiosity in Jerry Jeudy and Keenan Allen earlier than they have been traded to the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, respectively, nonetheless is exploring the commerce market, a supply mentioned. Tee Higgins has requested a commerce from the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk is rumored to have wandering eyes, however there is no concrete proof to counsel both one is obtainable.
Essentially the most wise plan for the bargain-hunting Douglas is to signal a reasonably priced free agent after which dip into the deep pool of receivers within the draft. Expertise evaluators consider the standard will stretch into the third spherical, when the Jets make their second choose (they traded their second-round selection for Rodgers).
As at no cost brokers, it is a middling group that features a fading star (Odell Beckham Jr.), a star coming off ACL surgical procedure (Mike Williams), a gradual WR3 (Tyler Boyd) and one other Rodgers crony (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Williams is reportedly visiting this week. Additionally regulate Beckham, whom they nearly signed final yr.
Davis, who utilized for reinstatement after opting to take a seat out final season, is obtainable. The Jets would welcome him again to compete for a roster spot, however the sense is that he’ll discover the market and prefers a crew nearer to his dwelling in Nashville, Tennessee.
For now, the Jets’ high three receivers are Wilson and second-year gamers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee, the latter two of whom mixed for 26 catches as rookies. Maybe quickly Rodgers might be on the marketing campaign path — for a receiver.
2. Tyron’s influence: The addition of former Dallas Cowboys left sort out Tyron Smith does three issues: It completes the preliminary part of the offensive line rebuild; it permits the Jets to maintain Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard; and it opens the draft board with the tenth choose.
The Jets’ present beginning 5, from left to proper: Smith, John Simpson (through free company), Joe Tippmann, Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses (through commerce). On paper, it is a considerably higher line than final season.
Earlier than the Smith deal, most people within the mock drafting world had the Jets choosing a sort out at 10, however now they may go broad receiver or tight finish, maybe Georgia’s Brock Bowers. In an ideal world, they’d prefer to commerce down to choose up one other top-100 choose. Proper now, they’ve solely two.
The additions of Smith and Moses will not preclude them from drafting a sort out — they’re 33 years previous, on one-year contracts — but it surely actually reduces the necessity.
3. All-in: The Smith transfer displays the sense of urgency felt all through the group, which was placed on alert by proprietor Woody Johnson after one other disappointing season. Smith is a quick-fix/high-risk participant.
If the eight-time Professional Bowler is on his recreation, the Jets can have their finest left sort out since D’Brickashaw Ferguson a decade in the past. If accidents stay a difficulty (37 missed video games over the previous 4 seasons) and he succumbs to Father Time, it should draw comparisons to the Duane Brown and Ryan Clady disasters. Smith allowed two sacks in his final recreation, Dallas’ playoff loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. Perhaps it was only a unhealthy day on the workplace.
Financially, the Jets protected themselves with an incentive-heavy, one-year contract that features lower than $7 million in ensures.
4. Jefferson memorial: When the Jets signed defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Leki Fotu, the pure assumption was that that they had moved on from Quinton Jefferson. Not so. They wished him again. The Jets got an opportunity to match the one-year, $3.6 million contract supply he obtained from the Browns, however they took too lengthy to reply, two sources mentioned. Jefferson had agreed to phrases with Cleveland by the point the Jets answered. Issues transfer quick in free company.
5. Oldies, however goodies: The Jets is likely to be getting youthful at some positions, however not quarterback.
Rodgers is 40 years previous. Newly-signed backup Tyrod Taylor might be 35 by the beginning of the season. The Jets can have the oldest quarterback room within the league. In reality, they would be the first crew to have two quarterbacks within the 35-and-up class on their Week 1 roster because the 2020 Atlanta Falcons with Matt Ryan (35) and Matt Schaub (39), in accordance with ESPN Stats & Info.
It additionally occurred with the 2016 New Orleans Saints with Drew Brees (37) and Luke McCown (35).
This is not the primary time for Taylor because the junior quarterback. In 2019, he backed up Philip Rivers (38) on the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. Powerful dude, however …: Taylor confirmed final season that he can nonetheless play. With the New York Giants, he ranked nineteenth out of 41 quarterbacks in anticipated factors added/play, based mostly on a minimal of 200 dropbacks. (By the way in which, Zach Wilson was fortieth). The query with Taylor is his sturdiness.
In his 13-year profession, he is had fractured ribs and 4 documented concussions, plus hamstring, wrist and groin accidents. Now he is backing up a quarterback with a surgically repaired Achilles. The Jets are hoping the damage gods smile on them for a change.
7. On the market: Talking of Wilson, his New Jersey rental went available on the market about 10 days in the past, the New York Put up reported. The Jets are looking for a brand new dwelling for him, however the commerce market hasn’t been form.
8. One for the crew: By remodeling his contract and offering cap reduction, center linebacker C.J. Mosley secured his roster spot this season and enhanced his possibilities of returning in 2025. This was essential to their defensive captain, who turns 32 on June 19. He is a heart-and-soul participant who has usually talked about desirous to be round when the Jets break by.
When it comes to fundamental accounting, he took a pay minimize, changing $17 million (nonguaranteed) for the ultimate yr of his deal right into a two-year contract for $17.25 million ($13.25 million assured).
It took some time to get it finished. Talks have been dragging till this previous week, when former Jets linebacker Demario Davis reworked his take care of the Saints — the very same deal Mosley accepted a few days later. The Davis deal supplied a framework.
Mosley’s unique deal (5 years, $85 million in 2019) was at all times an outlier for off-ball linebackers. His new yearly common ($8.625 million) is tied for eleventh at his place.
9. Reed-ing the tea leaves: Cornerback D.J. Reed modified brokers lately, fueling hypothesis that he is searching for a contract extension. One in every of their higher gamers over the previous two years, Reed is because of make a nonguaranteed $10.5 million within the ultimate yr of his contract.
10. Connections: 5 of the six new gamers added by the Jets have ties to the Ravens and 49ers — earlier organizations for Douglas and coach Robert Saleh, respectively. Familiarity carries weight.