There are many unknowns after this season, but going to do my best to give an example of what may happen with this roster:
Players that will be released:
Antonio Cromartie - no guarantee money makes this a must opening up $8 M more $$$s for 2016
Jeff Cumberland - no guarantee money and no role on offense makes this an easy move opens up $$$s for 2016
Zac Stacy - with 1 year left on his rookie contract and suffering a season ending injury basically sealed his fate
Players that COULD be released:
Brick Ferguson - his play has diminished this season and his dead money isn't big (trade value?)
Nick Mangold - like Brick his contract allows the Jets to move forward (trade value?)
Brandon Marshall - contract has no guarantees and depending on how he finishes this season will determine his fate
Players that won't be re-signed:
Demario Davis - hasn't developed into a dependable inside presence
Jaiquawn Jarrett - with the emergence of Dion Bailey there is no need to bring Jarrett back
Antonio Allen - even tho AA has potential but don't see a spot for AA
Steven Ridley - wow what a bust signing, since off the PUP has done nothing on the field
Ben Ijalana - who? yes he is on the roster just collecting a pay check basically inactive on the active roster
Players that SHOULDN'T be re-signed:
Darrin Walls - good special team's player but limited in coverage
Willie Colon - time to retire
Chris Owusu - should retire from football before he gets killed
Calvin Pace - the old guy, time to put him to the pasture
Chris Ivory - 50/50 guy, hard worker but will be 28 and can't be dependable for a full season
Players that COULD be on the trading block:
Sheldon Richardson - loaded defensive line, he could be the odd man out
Geno Smith - Clearly not a TB guy might be worth trying to get a pick for him
Dee Milliner - Durability issues, could see if someone will offer a late round pick for him
Breno Giacomini - Impact blocker not of this regime should be shopped
Tommy Bohanon - Another position not a factor on offense he has value
Brick Ferguson - Even tho his play has diminished he still has starter value
Nick Mangold - Like Brick play has fallen off but is still a heady center
Jace Amaro - Every player needs a role on this team but we don't use TEs
Brandon Marshall - he could be shopped but he has stipulated that NYJ is his last stop
Players that MUST be re-signed:
Bilal Powell - a true all around option at RB, need that veteran option on the field
Julian Stanford - should contend for active roster spot next year
Damon Harrison - our anchor on the defensive line
Muhammad Wilkerson - contract dispute, but is worth every penny
Erin Henderson - Henderson's come back is a success but deserves more playing time
Jamari Lattimore - has earned his role on this team
Draft focus, positions of need and possible free agent targets:
RB (2) - one RB could be UFA Chris Polk currently of Houston Texans
WR (1) - there is plenty of talent at this position but ex-Petty teammate Corey Coleman could be there
CB (1) - sleeper prospect William Likely from Maryland fits a Bowles' secondary b/c of his diversity able to play inside or out
DE/LB (1) - can go many ways through FA or Draft, Devonte Fields from Louisville could be the target
OG (1) - FA Brandon Brooks currently of the Houston Texans is a Maccagnan guy
OT (1) - Draft would be the smart move
Thoughts???
Players that will be released:
Antonio Cromartie - no guarantee money makes this a must opening up $8 M more $$$s for 2016
Jeff Cumberland - no guarantee money and no role on offense makes this an easy move opens up $$$s for 2016
Zac Stacy - with 1 year left on his rookie contract and suffering a season ending injury basically sealed his fate
Players that COULD be released:
Brick Ferguson - his play has diminished this season and his dead money isn't big (trade value?)
Nick Mangold - like Brick his contract allows the Jets to move forward (trade value?)
Brandon Marshall - contract has no guarantees and depending on how he finishes this season will determine his fate
Players that won't be re-signed:
Demario Davis - hasn't developed into a dependable inside presence
Jaiquawn Jarrett - with the emergence of Dion Bailey there is no need to bring Jarrett back
Antonio Allen - even tho AA has potential but don't see a spot for AA
Steven Ridley - wow what a bust signing, since off the PUP has done nothing on the field
Ben Ijalana - who? yes he is on the roster just collecting a pay check basically inactive on the active roster
Players that SHOULDN'T be re-signed:
Darrin Walls - good special team's player but limited in coverage
Willie Colon - time to retire
Chris Owusu - should retire from football before he gets killed
Calvin Pace - the old guy, time to put him to the pasture
Chris Ivory - 50/50 guy, hard worker but will be 28 and can't be dependable for a full season
Players that COULD be on the trading block:
Sheldon Richardson - loaded defensive line, he could be the odd man out
Geno Smith - Clearly not a TB guy might be worth trying to get a pick for him
Dee Milliner - Durability issues, could see if someone will offer a late round pick for him
Breno Giacomini - Impact blocker not of this regime should be shopped
Tommy Bohanon - Another position not a factor on offense he has value
Brick Ferguson - Even tho his play has diminished he still has starter value
Nick Mangold - Like Brick play has fallen off but is still a heady center
Jace Amaro - Every player needs a role on this team but we don't use TEs
Brandon Marshall - he could be shopped but he has stipulated that NYJ is his last stop
Players that MUST be re-signed:
Bilal Powell - a true all around option at RB, need that veteran option on the field
Julian Stanford - should contend for active roster spot next year
Damon Harrison - our anchor on the defensive line
Muhammad Wilkerson - contract dispute, but is worth every penny
Erin Henderson - Henderson's come back is a success but deserves more playing time
Jamari Lattimore - has earned his role on this team
Draft focus, positions of need and possible free agent targets:
RB (2) - one RB could be UFA Chris Polk currently of Houston Texans
WR (1) - there is plenty of talent at this position but ex-Petty teammate Corey Coleman could be there
CB (1) - sleeper prospect William Likely from Maryland fits a Bowles' secondary b/c of his diversity able to play inside or out
DE/LB (1) - can go many ways through FA or Draft, Devonte Fields from Louisville could be the target
OG (1) - FA Brandon Brooks currently of the Houston Texans is a Maccagnan guy
OT (1) - Draft would be the smart move
Thoughts???