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AGOP: Building Around Greg Dortch

Cuts: Hendry Anderson, Josh Doctson, Alex Lewis, Ryan Griffin, Josh Malone, Tanzel Smart

Franchise tag: Marcus Maye (10.5M)

Updated cap space: 74 million.

Trade: Jets trade Sam Darnold to the 49ers for the 43rd pick. Kyle Shannahn believes he can turn around Sam Darnold's career in his home state, and likes his reasonable 5th year option of 18M for '22. This allows the 49ers to save significant cap space by releasing Jimmy G and gives the 49ers a legit opportunity to bring back Trent Williams. Jets are able to acquire another premium draft pick.

Free Agency:

Corey Linsley - 3 years, 36, 22 million guaranteed. Linsley is one of the best centers in the NFL, and only turning 30 years old in July. Offensive lineman are one of the few positions where players can continue to play at a high level in their early 30's. This allows McGovern to kick out to guard where he already has experience. An experienced and elite center will go a long way towards the development of a rookie quarterback.

Joe Thuney - 4 years 64 million dollars, 37 million guaranteed. The Jets make another splash on the offensive line and complete the offensive line overhaul. 16 million a year for an offensive guard is a tough pill to swallow, but Thuney is only 28 and one of the premier offensive lineman in the NFL. An offensive line of Becton-Thuney-Linsley-McGovern-Fant on paper is a top ten offensive line, something the Jets haven't had in a decade. The best part is the whole offensive line is also under contract for 2022, so it would give the Jets multiple years of continuity.

Carl Lawson - 5 years, 50 million dollars, 28 million guaranteed. Still only just 25 years old and only 1 year as a starter, Lawson is still a pretty raw talent. His sack numbers won't blow anyone away, but by other pass rushing metrics he isvery underrated. It's a gamble for a player who has never had more than 6 sacks in a season, but the Jets desperately need a good pass rusher. Hopefully Robert Saleh can turn Lawson into a double digit sack player.

Kyle Juszcyzk 2 year, 6 million dollars, 3 million guaranteed. Robert Saleh brings back a familiar face and can be a nice piece on the offense. A jack of all trades that can do a variety of different things.

Richard Sherman - 1 year, 7 million dollars, 5 million guaranteed. At 33, Sherman is getting a little long in the tooth, but played at a high level in limited action in 2020. A natural fit on a Robert Saleh defense. Playing majority of zone should benefit Sherman in the case he has lost a step or two. Would also be extremely valuable to the young DB's on the roster.

Neville Hewitt - 1 year, 3 million dollars, 2 million guaranteed. A liability in coverage, Hewitt is a good tackler coming off a solid season

Sheldon Rankins 2 years, 10 million dollars, 7 million guaranteed. A cap casualty by the Saints, the former 12th overall pick is an excellent run stuffer and only about to turn 27 years old in April.

Updated cap space: 18 million

Draft:

Round 1, pick 2: Zach Wilson (QB, BYU). As someone who admittedly didn't watch much of Wilson last year, I struggled choosing between Fields and Wilson. From what I have seen/read, Wilson has slightly more upside. It does worry me was pretty average the first two years he started, before his elite 2020 season. I also wonder about the level of competition he faced. With that being said, the Jets get to reset the rookie QB contract window, and Wilson can be the QB for the next 15 years

Round 1, pick 23: Jaycee Horne (CB, SC). One of the best cornerback prospects in the draft, Horne could immediately compete for a starting spot on the Jets at corner. At 6'1/205, he's got a great frame for competing against bigger NFL receivers. Bryce Hall and Jaycee Horne is an exciting CB duo to build around on defense.

Round 2, pick 34: Rashod Bateman (WR, MINN) One of the best receivers in the country with good size and is able to catch the ball at the point of attack. I personally prefer receivers who can go up and make plays like Mims and Bateman. It's important for the Jets to do everything they can to make Zach Wilson's life easier.

Round 2, pick 43: Najee Harris (RB, Alabama). I generally don't like the concept of taking a RB this early, but with so many picks and a rookie QB I felt like it was justified. A stud running back can go a long way towards creating a balanced offense. Harris's pass catching ability makes him a dangerous weapon.

Round 3, pick 66: Rondale Moore (WR, Purdue). One of the most explosive playmakers in the entire draft. He does have an injury history and his small frame (5-9, 180) is an area of concern. His playmaking ability adds another element to the offense, and he can take over the slot for Crowder after Crowder's contract expires at the conclusion of the 2021 season.

Round 3, pick 86: Andre Cisco (FS, Syracuse). One of the best ballhawks in college football history with 13 interceptions in only 24 career games. He did tear his ACL in October, but should be completely healed by training camp. Cisco gives the Jets the opportunity to play 3 safeties at once, and offers insurance in the case Maye leaves in free agency following the 2021 season.

Round 4, pick 107: Hunter Long (TE, Boston College) With the release of Ryan Griffin, and Chris Herndon a year out from free agency, the Jets could use another tight end. Long is a very capable blocker and at 6-5/253 he has the size to be a red zone threat. I'm not sure Long will ever be a TE 1, but forms a capable tight end duo with Chris Herndon. The ability to run two tight end sets and create mismatches is underrated. It gives Lefleur more options, and a security blanket for Wilson.

Round 5, pick 146: Quinn Meinerz (C/OG, Wisonconsin Whitewater, DIII) One of my favorite stories in this years draft. Really strong showing at the senior bowl, although he did not have a 2020 season due to Covid. He can sit behind McGovern/Linsley for a year or two and then eventually take over as a starter at center, or guard.

Round 5, pick 154: RoEvan McPherson (K, Florida) Taking a kicker in the 5th round might seem crazy, but when I look around the league at kicker salaries and seeing kickers make 3-5M a year it makes sense. The turnover rate for kickers is also higher than ever, so having a solid kicker locked into a cheap 4 year salary is a savvy move. McPherson has shown for 3 years he was one of the best kickers in college.

Round 6, pick #185: Traded for a 2022 5th round pick

Current cap space post draft: 8 million dollars

Roster: QB's: Zach Wilson, James Morgan, Mike White (3)

RB's: Najee Harris, Ty Johnson, La'Mical Perine, Kyle Juszcyzk (4)

WR's: Jamison Crowder, Denzel Mims, Rashod Bateman, Rondale Moore, Braxton Berrios, Lawrence Cager (6)

TE: Chris Herndon, Hunter Long, Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown (4)

Offensive lineman: Mehki Becton, Joe Thuney, Corey Linsley, Connor McGovern, George Fant, Greg Van Roten, Conor McDermott, Chuma Edoga, Cameron Clark, Quinn Meinerz (10)

DE's: Quinnen Williams, Carl Lawson, Nathan Shepherd, Kyle Phillips (4)

DT's: Foley Fatukasi, Bryce Huff, John Franklin-Myers, Sheldon Rankins (4)

LB's: Jabari Zuniga, CJ Mosley, Blake Cashman, Hewitt, Noah Dawkins (5)

CB's: Bless Austin, Bryce Hall, Jaycee Horne, Richard Sherman, Javelin Guidry, Lamar Jackson (6)

FS/SS's: Marcus Maye, Ashtyn Davis, Andre Cisco, Mathias Farley (4)

K:Evan McPherson (1)

P: Braden Mann (1)

LS: Thomas Hennessy (1)

It's no secret the majority of the resources went towards the offense, but with how the NFL is catered towards offense nowadays, I figured that's how I should build the team. The offensive line is extremely solid, and there's playmakers at every level on offense. The defense isn't great, especially at inside/outside linebacker, but the secondary has a ton of potential. Any feedback is appreciated

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