The 2015 squad got a huge jump in not just the number of wins, but in finding several (new) solid contributors. This includes FA signings like Revis, shrewd trades like Marshall, promising picks like Mauldin, and getting value out of once-forgotten players like Powell.
Mike Maccagnan is the Jets GM that no Patriots fan want. He and Todd Bowles ("B&M") have finally got the circus out of town for good.
Lots of personnel decisions for 2016. I've listed them in order of importance (my take):
Mike Maccagnan is the Jets GM that no Patriots fan want. He and Todd Bowles ("B&M") have finally got the circus out of town for good.
Lots of personnel decisions for 2016. I've listed them in order of importance (my take):
- Muhammed Wilkerson: estimated franchise tag for a DE is $14.78m. With 2nd year Leonard Williams on the roster, will B&M retain the All-Pro?
- Ryan Fitzpatrick: a 3-year extension with lots of guaranteed $ in first two seems like a win-win. With Geno pretty much out of the picture and Bryce Petty still learning the ropes, Fitz is a sure-bet to return. But for how much?
- Damon Harrison: not everyone can stay in the crowded & talented front-four, and Snacks seems like the odd-man out. He'll get a decent payday somewhere.
- Bilal Powell: what a revelation. Having Powell out in the final game really impacted the Jets offense, I thought. RBs certainly aren't a huge burden on the cap, but Powell will be on the top of the RB list.
- Chris Ivory: the disappearing act the last few games raise questions about his durability, once again. He'll be 28 come march. This is where Jets could be looking to draft a replacement.
- Antonio Allen: a perfect conversion project back to a safety spot -- a value re-sign
- Demario Davis: what happened to Davis? He was one of the few good, young LB Jets had groomed lately, and he completely fell off the map.
- Calvin Pace: I've been calling for Pace to be off Jets roster every year since 2012. 2016 may finally be the year that happens with Mauldin showing lots of promise
- Darrin Walls: at 27, not as young as people think. Could be a cheap depth re-sign
- Stevan Ridley: showed very little of the burst that he had in NE. This could be it for Ridley, and I feel bad for him. If not for the knee injury last year, he would be on a 2-3 year contract right now.
- Willie Colon: see Calvin Pace
- Ryan Quigley: Jets ST were a drag all season long. Replacing "Shankapotomus Quigs" is an easy step forward
- Kenbrell Thompkins: it's the same KT that almost saved Jets season -- can't hang onto balls, soft as a boiled persimmon
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