The Jets are seeking some pass-rush help, and they’re eyeing some of the top names on the market. Sources tell Connor Hughes of The Athletic that “the Jets are doing their homework on Jadeveon Clowney” and are among the teams “in on him.” The Jets are also planning to “actively pursue” Rams pass rusher Dante Fowler.
The team could alternatively look to the trade market for help. Hughes writes that the Jets are expected to make a call on Ravens defensive end Matt Judon, who is expected to receive the franchise tag after finishing 2019 with a career-high 9.5 sacks. However, Hughes cautions that the organization may be wary to give up too much draft capital, especially when they’re looking to fill holes via the draft.
Hughes also expects the Jets to be in on a number of offensive lineman, including Joe Thuney and Graham Glasgow. We heard yesterday that the organization was planning on pursuing Redskins lineman Trent Williams. The front office could even pursue cornerback James Bradberry, according to the writer.
The Jets will have a whole lot of money to throw at a pass-rusher, as they’re currently sitting with more than $60MM in projected cap space. Hughes notes that the organization could easily move on from the likes of cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson, lineman Brian Winters, and others, which would open up an additional $20MM to $27MM in cap space.
Clowney isn’t all that. Which is why he was traded for 2 BU’s & a low pick, while having Houston pay half his salary. Now Seattle is fine to let him walk. But of course, teams will ignore all that and pay $15m or more for the next 4 years!
He was traded for 2 BU’s and a low pick because Bill O’Brien is ABSOLUTELY clueless.
Bill has 4 division titles in 6 years. 1 2nd place finish and 1 4th place. I agree he’s not a GM, but he’s also not clueless. And why are Seattle letting him walk?
Are we sure Seattle’s letting him walk?