What's Next?

[mydogisajetsfan]

It's been nearly 48 hours since the news broke that Mac was going all-in on his Jets career by trading up to draft his FQB. Since then, endless articles have been written about how Mac overpaid per the draft points value chart, how many times the Jets have (unsuccessfully) traded up to get their guy, how many other teams traded up with mixed results, et al. I say ENOUGH! We've heard it all. Now it's time to do your job and write about what are the next likely/plausible steps to continue to improve this team. It's time to think rather than hand your job over to ESPN researchers! What may be ahead is of interest, rather than incessantly repeating what has occurred in the past. We're Jets fans! We know what has happened!

• What will Mac do to improve the pass rush? The greatly improved secondary will need the front seven to get to the QB or all that money and resources may be for naught.
• Will Mac add to the receiving corp? I think he needs to. Until Q proves he's healthy and Stewart and Hansen prove their improvement, help is needed. Who knows what is going to happen to Robby Anderson or if he will even be on this team going forward.
• A tight end is needed. Until Leggett even gets on the field, let alone prove he is capable of taking a good portion of ASJ catches, a TE is needed.
• Winters and Beachum can be let go after the season for a savings of almost $15mm in next year's cap. Who will replace them?

 

[NewMFS62]

This?
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/817d...c8075d62e/ss_jets-expected-to-sign-kevin.html

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[BlindsideD'Brick]

Despite the salary cap space that the team had, and still has, I don’t think you’re going to solve every problem you have. Yes, there’s around 40 million left, but the FA pool is getting very thin. All the top players at each position have been (over)paid. Now it’s second and third tier backup types available. I don’t see any of them solving our pass rush issue or TE questions.

The team will have a better roster in 2018. The QB situation is getting better, and will be looking very good after the 3rd pick is made, presumably a young FQB. But we’re going to have to roll with players like DT Pennel, LB Bass,TE Leggett, and WR’s Hansen and Stewart for 2018. Maybe we find a few diamonds in that bunch.

 

[TonyFtLaud]

This?
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/817d2...ign-kevin.html

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Actually not a bad signing. He replaces Stanford on the depth chart. Is a very good special teams player and was a project who had a great combine. Has gotten better every year. Was surprised he was not resigned by the Chiefs.

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

Saw Terrelle Pryor was coming in for a visit. If he is the guy in '16 that had a 1000 yard season with the Browns then I'm interested. If he is the guy in Washington last year then I'm not. Doesn't hurt to look.

 

[NewMFS62]

Saw Terrelle Pryor was coming in for a visit. If he is the guy in '16 that had a 1000 yard season with the Browns then I'm interested. If he is the guy in Washington last year then I'm not. Doesn't hurt to look.

He would be a nice addition to the team (if healthy). I just wish they were looking at players who went to a real institution of higher learning.
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[TonyFtLaud]

I'd say Defensive End is one of our biggest needs right now. I know that's not going to be a popular statement, But WR and TE are much more solid at this point.

 

[mydogisajetsfan]

It's clear we are not going to fill all of our needs in '18. I do think that there will be a second wave of free agency which may provide some potential fixes. I wouldn't mind one year deals with guys approaching 30 if they can help this team this year. Also, I think the third and fourth round picks are key to potentially fill holes in '19 and further. For example, if a solid C falls to the third round, I would grab him and potentially move Spencer to guard to be able to let Winters go next year. Would also love to see a LT project selected, or even signed in the next wave of free agency.

Does Mac give Kony a one year deal? I think he's still out there.

 

[McJet]

Let’s not forget June 1 st cuts.

 

[SackExchange]

I think most major moves are done. The team is in much better shape moving forward.

 

[NewMFS62]

The O-line is still paper thin. It needs some more (competent) bodies.
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[SackExchange]

The O-line is still paper thin. It needs some more (competent) bodies.
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I'd say the OL is deep, but not top-heavy. Long is a legit starter but not a stud. Same for Winters. Beachum when healthy is a good starter. The right side is still something of a question mark. Carpenter, will he be back? Shell at RT? And you have legit backups, if they come back, like Qvale, Johnson, and Dozier. Not legit full-time starters, but good for depth.

 

[NewMFS62]

I'd say the OL is deep, but not top-heavy. Long is a legit starter but not a stud. Same for Winters. Beachum when healthy is a good starter. The right side is still something of a question mark. Carpenter, will he be back? Shell at RT? And you have legit backups, if they come back, like Qvale, Johnson, and Dozier. Not legit full-time starters, but good for depth.

I hope they come together quickly, or whoever plays QB will be looking up at a lot of sky. Another stud would be welcome.
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[NewMFS62]

Another defensive lineman:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/19/jets-bring-back-lineman-xavier-cooper/

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[AFA2017]

I'd say the OL is deep, but not top-heavy. Long is a legit starter but not a stud. Same for Winters. Beachum when healthy is a good starter. The right side is still something of a question mark. Carpenter, will he be back? Shell at RT? And you have legit backups, if they come back, like Qvale, Johnson, and Dozier. Not legit full-time starters, but good for depth.

OL is not deep. The OL IS paper thin. You can sugar coated all you want, but its still a major problem!

 

[cheaterhater]

I hope they come together quickly, or whoever plays QB will be looking up at a lot of sky. Another stud would be welcome.
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I'm with you. Offensive line isn't good enough, defensive line isn't good enough(cant get to the qb). While having a franchise qb is a whole lot of fun, the game is still win in the trenches.

We don't want McCown, Bridgewater, and #3 looking up at the sky counting the stars

 

[SackExchange]

OL is not deep. The OL IS paper thin. You can sugar coated all you want, but its still a major problem!

It is a major problem. But depth is not the issue. They have plenty of decent guys. What they don't have is really top-end guys, particularly on the right side of the line.

So I stand by saying the line has its issues, but depth is not one of them. They have good backups. They have guys who can play at a competent level. What they don't have is the stud, especially on the right side. Hopefully, Shell will be a guy who can do that.

And what I said wasn't sugarcoating it. It was pointing out that depth has a particular definition, and this Jets OL does not lack depth. It lacks higher-end talent.

 

[AFA2017]

It is a major problem. But depth is not the issue. They have plenty of decent guys. What they don't have is really top-end guys, particularly on the right side of the line.

So I stand by saying the line has its issues, but depth is not one of them. They have good backups. They have guys who can play at a competent level. What they don't have is the stud, especially on the right side. Hopefully, Shell will be a guy who can do that.

And what I said wasn't sugarcoating it. It was pointing out that depth has a particular definition, and this Jets OL does not lack depth. It lacks higher-end talent.

I can't argue with you on depth Sack. You may think that Shell, Dozier, Johnson and whoever is there to back up one of the OL positions is Depth. in general, yes. If your OL sucks at almost every position and to say you have depth means you have crap as depth.

 

[SackExchange]

I can't argue with you on depth Sack. You may think that Shell, Dozier, Johnson and whoever is there to back up one of the OL positions is Depth. in general, yes. If your OL sucks at almost every position and to say you have depth means you have crap as depth.

But I don't believe that. I think the guys are good as backups. That list would be among the better backup OL in the league. Johnson may have been a below average starter at center, but he's a solidly above average backup. Shell and Qvale, below average starters at RT, but above average backups.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

I would characterize our o-line as average, with decent depth. We can get by with what we've got, assuming Long is better than Wesley Johnson, and Carpenter/Winters have bounce back years. I mentioned it in another thread, but i was reading that the team is high on Dakota Dozier eventually becoming a starter.