The New York Jets are in prime position for a rapid turnaround in 2019.
They have their quarterback in place. Now they must take the next step.
That means arming him with as much protection and weapons as
they possibly can. The great news is they have the resources to do this. Not
only do they have favorable draft position to acquire a higher-end talent in
the 1st round. They also have a boatload of spending money for the upcoming
free agency. There really is no limit in terms of who they can go after. They
have the space to get any of the top free agents available.
It’s a matter of figuring out who. Will they try to grab a
top pass rusher? Or maybe a top offensive lineman? Perhaps they could try to
swing a trade for one of the big wide receiver names that are rumored to be
available like Antonio Brown or Odell Beckham Jr. However, NFL insider Marc
Sessler seems to think their focus will be on a different part of the offense.
Among the many teams who could be courting star running back
Le’Veon Bell this March, the Jets stand out as the ones who should win
the race.
NEW YORK JETS HAVE
TO SEE WHAT BELL CAN DO FOR SAM DARNOLD
The key factor in this entire equation is money. The entire
reason Bell sat out the 2018 season was because he didn’t feel the Pittsburgh
Steelers were paying him the money he felt he deserved. That means if the Jets
want to lure him to New York, they’re going to have to open the checkbook. They
have the cap space to do it and it will likely require more than they would
usually be comfortable with. Still, the potential payoff would be huge.
Bell is arguably the most versatile running back in the game
today. Not only can he tote the ball 20-25 times on the ground, but he’s also a
natural receiver who can catch 5-10 passes every week. That kind of reliability
is something a young quarterback like Sam Darnold needs. The sort of player
that can be leaned on as he tries to digest a new offense under Adam Gase.
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