In the coming months there will be no shortage of additions to the New York Jets roster, which currently is closer to resembling a CFL team than a competitive NFL team. In today’s 12 pack we are going to sort through every position and outline our “wish list,” “most likely,” and “long shot” outcome for the Jets in free agency, mindful of the salary cap situation. We will also go over a handful of draft prospects they could consider at each position. Let’s have a look -
1. Quarterback
Wish List - Matt Moore - Cheap player who has been productive with limited opportunities around the league. He can manage an offense and is an ideal stop-gap while the Jets yet again begin the search for a franchise quarterback.
Most Likely - Tavaris Jackson - Will be even cheaper than Moore and has ties to new GM John Idzik, who is apparently a big fan of him. Jackson has flashed at times in Minnesota and Seattle but has been generally inconsistent.
Long Shot - Matt Flynn - More of a “name” guy who wi
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PLAYERS:
Ahmad Bradshaw,
Braylon Edwards,
Stephen Hill,
Dustin Keller,
Ben Watson,
Matt Slauson,
Cooper Carlisle,
Sione Pouha,
Kenrick Ellis,
Shaun Cody,
Casey Hampton,
Anthony Spencer,
Rex Ryan,
LaRon Landry,
Darrelle Revis,
Antonio Cromartie,
Jim Leonhard,
Mike Devito,
Austin Howard,
Yeremiah Bell,
Brandon Moore,
Shonn Greene,
Calvin Pace,
Bart Scott,
Jason Smith,
Tim Tebow,
Eric Smith,
Mark Sanchez,
David Harris,
Santonio Holmes
TEAMS: New York Jets, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos
TEAMS: New York Jets, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos
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