Thoughts on Free Agency + 2018 RB Rankings

It's The Bye Week!

Which means that I cannot talk about the play of the team. I think that after that Bucs game, we could all use a little bit of a break. So, lets look to the future.

SO... We all seem to know that the Jets aren't going to the playoffs this year. It sucks, I know. Let us take into account however that most "experts" thought the Jets were a lock to go 0-16. There was hope after the draft (which is looking like Maccagnan's best), but with no long-term QB option, everyone thought it was going to be a New York plane crash (anyone?).  Well, it's looking like Josh McCown became our Captain Sully and led us to relative safety. Personally, I think Bowles owes him his job. But he was a late free agent get. And the Jets this free agency? Totally bananas!

We released Darrelle Revis, Brandon Marshall, Nick Mangold, Nick Folk, Breno Giacomini, Marcus Gilchrist, and Eric Decker. We also traded Calvin Pryor and Sheldon Richardson. From an organizational standpoint, we fired a whole gaggle of people. Here's a link to all of the 2017 team transactions. 

But we also got a lot of good players that have helped to change the locker room and the trajectory of the franchise. We have already touched on McCown, but Morris Claiborne and Kelvin Beachum are solid. The draft brought in a lot of high character people as well as great contributors on the field. This year has been a pleasant surprise! But there are still some people who I think we should get rid of and people I think we should bring back.

Who We Should Get Rid Of:

Matt Forte, RB: Look, I love Matt Forte. Did you ever play him on Madden 11? This guy was a BEAST. But he is seeming a bit slow now. And people who complain about the offense is not what the Jets locker room is needing. He is a great guy and was an awesome pickup 2 years ago. But Bilal Powell is too good to sit on the bench anymore, and I think that this RB class is surprisingly deep. No need to keep a running back who is over 30. 

Chandler Catanzaro, K: Kickers are going to be kickers. They're gonna miss. Plus, if you don't get a Vinateri or a Gostowski, it's almost constant turnover. Also, DRAFT A KICKER THIS YEAR.

Wesley Johnson, C: We need a new O-Line. Wesley Johnson has been okay, but getting a new, fresh O-line is what we need to be where we want to be in 2-3 years. Not only that, but a lot of mock drafts have the Jets able to get the best center in the draft with their early second round pick. Nobody can be Mangold, but it's our best shot to find the next great center through the draft.

Who We Should Keep:

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE: I don't think that I am alone on this. The guy not only is insanely athletic and was once considered to be the best TE in the country, but listen to how he talks about the Jets. He absolutely loves being here and a part of this team. Plus he is a great TE option and quickly becoming a great number 1 option. Keep this guy.

Kony Ealy, DE: The guy balls out. Plain and simple. The pressure he has put on opposing offenses has allowed the rest of the D-line to do their thing, if only they would. But he is due for a large paycheck. If the Jets can get him for the appropriate value, I think he is a must keep.

Morris Claiborne, CB: We took a shot on an injury prone CB with a lot of potential. It has turned out to be an AMAZING pick up. Our defensive backs were the one of the weakest parts of our team last season. Along with the rookie safeties, Claiborne has brought physicality, defensive prowess, and a strong wining mentality. He deserves to stay.  

Josh McCown, QB: I think that the journey man has finally found his home. He deserves to spend the last few years of his career here. He is smart, he works through his progressions, and is a great leader. Even if he is a backup, he is a great player coach and will be a leader for the rest of his career.

So those are the players I think should be in flux that are on the Jets roster right now. The roster is getting there, but there are still a few pieces that can be moved. Now, what you are waiting for, my 2018 RB rankings!!!!!

1. Saquon Barkley, Penn State

2. Damien Harris, Alabama

3. Akrum Wadley, Iowa

t-4. Nick Chubb, Georgia

t.4. Ronald Jones, USC

6. Bryce Love, Stanford

7. Josh Adams, Notre Dame

t-8. Rashaad Penny, SDSU

t-8. Martel Carter, Grambling State

10. Sony Michel, Georgia

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