The only sure thing IMO is a CB or two. Milliner and McDougle are going to come back, but they are both coming off major injuries. We can't count on them for anything. We should know more about their rehab by the draft and that could lead to us drafting another CB, but starting a rookie CB across from last year's scrap heap CBs is a recipe for disaster.
I think to get Thomas you'd have to drop at least a double figure per season with a lot of guaranteed money esp if the Qb is Geno not Manning. He'll have to go back to jumping jacks with balls flying over his head all the time..
Decker and Demaryius are very good friends, so that works in our favor. I can't see him leaving though, especially since he already said he would give Denver a hometown discount. The only shot we would have is if Peyton isn't back. He won't give up a shot at one last title run with Peyton Manning for a rebuild with the Jets.
I will take the other angle on this thread. It is pretty depressing - even though I don't think we should be overshooting our expectations for next year anyway. QB -- I know the Geno hate and I personally don't see him as more than a back up, but are any of these guys really that much better and with an enough upside potential to make them a better option than Geno? I don't think so. Obviously who we draft affects this -- but with the right coaching I think Geno beats out any of the guys on the FA list - so in essence, sign one if we don't draft a QB but I don't give a fuck who it is because Geno most likely will be starting next year (unless you can pull a trade for someone else). RB - Not really a need here and you can pick up a decent RB this year in rounds 3-4. WR - Deep draft this year, We are not in as bad at the position as some here would have you think. Draft one (Amaro or someone in the 2nd or 3rd), keep Harvin and see what you have in Evans. -- If QB position doesn't play better -- it doesn't really matter. I don't think we sign a WR TE - I don't think we sign a TE LB - (Inside) Is a position I think we need to get someone in, not really sure who -- I don't think we resign Harris though (time to retire my Harris Jersey). CB -- Revis or Cromarties are not coming back -- Williams or Maxwell a possibilty OL -- I really believe we draft an OT in the first. I really do not see the Jets doing much more than a couple of moves in Free Agency - I think more important is what kind of trades we will be able to pull off. That and being able to draft well to not only get a couple of immediate impact guys but beef up our pool for special teams.
One thing you can't do is get roped into the Geno is the starting Qb because he played well the last five games. He did the same thing last season and it was a disaster most of the year. Geno is on the team. And could start games. But bring in the vet like Hoyer and hand them the starting job before the season starts. Then if he goes into a swoon (like he did with Cleveland) maybe Geno gets a 3rd (and last) chance.
I really don't know how anyone could want Hoyer under center for the kind of money he's going to get. What's the point? He's not good. Why don't we just not spend money on a player not that good since we aren't competing any time soon and think about Connor Cook in 2016?
Lot of good guards missing from that list like Iupati, Clint Boling and Orlando Franklin; Franklin would seem to be a great mix of talent, age, and price unlike Iupati and I'm not sure it's much of a drop-off if it all. He's probably a more balanced player. I'd like to take advantage of the talent at RB in the earlier to middle rounds of this draft rather than via free agency. I also wouldn't be necessarily opposed to breaking the bank for Justin Houston. He had major numbers this year, but has been a great player every season since being drafted
Wouldn't be opposed to any of these options. Might prefer Tramon Williams from this group despite his age.
If we can draft Duke Johnson in say, the third, I would be very happy. I think he's going to be a solid NFL back... I just don't want to pass up positions of need for him. If we can address OL, LB and CB in free agency and the first two rounds, I wouldn't mind taking a shot on Johnson whatsoever.
I think Hoyer will not get a big deal. Probably around five. Which is in the neighborhood where we paid Vick. He had a slump and isn't a great consistent Qb. But proved he can play the position and was pretty efficient on a team with a new HC and not great talent at the skill positions. Same goes for Shaun Hill who has played well whenever he's had a chance to start. I'd much rather go with one of them plus Geno rather than Cutler.
Competition breeds success, it's what makes the United States of America so great. Geno needs someone to compete against, Simms isn't going to be it (so it seems). I really don't want to see a Rookie starting. The Florida State kid will be a disaster in New York City. The Oregon kid sounds like the first QB that will go in the draft so I doubt he falls to us. I know we have mentioned Bradford in here and I think that would be a great acquisition by the Jets. Unless you have a Luck or Manning or Brady or Rodgers you need an OC that can manage the position. With our backfield we shouldn't always have to rely on the position like so many fans here want to. Fans need to get a grip and realize that we may not/probably won't find our "franchise" QB in the 2015 off season (not the worst thing, patience people).
I feel like OG and CB are the two positions that almost certainly should be addressed via free agency. Two immediate impact starters are needed at both spots rather than rookies.
Unless somehow the Oregon kid falls to us our first pick should not be a QB. Locker is probably the next best thing available, solid competition for Geno. Too bad he is made of glass. They should bunk him with Coples in camp, face your fears bro.
I say sign a veteran QB to compete with Geno (a real competition), if one of the top QBs fall to us or we draft one in the 2nd round then they get added to the pile. It's still not likely to be a position of strength but these are the cards we've been dealt, hopefully if we bring in a vet they surprise or Geno has some miracle awakening....otherwise, long-term, we're pretty much screwed. CB will be minimally shored up by Milliner and McDougle coming back but I'm not comfortable relying on either of them so we have to get a least one CB in free agency, doesn't have to be a splashy guy but someone with experience (and who won't bail on the team). Another rookie would be a mistake. I don't think our WR/TE core is as bad as people think it is, if we can get a Cooper you take it but if not then just decide on if you're keeping Harvin or not (I don't care either way) and if not then you'll have to draft/sign his replacement. RB will have a hole with CJ2K gone but fill it with a cheap veteran or draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round...RB is pretty plug-and-play these days. Based on where we're drafting I think we go OL in the first which helps there, we should pick up a LB or two between draft and FA. With a new coach, improved OL which should help with entire offense, improved secondary and a weaker schedule next season we might have a least a respectable result albeit not one likely to result in making the playoffs.
Almost certainly need a free agent QB and another via trade or the draft to compete in camp. I have preferences now, but it will really depend on who the GM and coaching staff consists of. Then they'll find QBs who fit what they're trying to do on offense.
LB- you guys don't see value in trying to bring back Harris? He must know Rex Ryan playbook inside out. He would be a great vet to have in the defense. I would try to bring back Harris, probably get a hometown discount too.
