The
New York Jets 2011-2012 season was an unsuccessful year and has left the
organization with a lot to think about including re-signing players, free
agency and the NFL draft. This seasons 8-8 record is something that head coach
Rex Ryan and the rest of the organization see as a “bad” year and for those of
you who watched them play this year, you know that there is a lot of room for
improvement on both sides of the ball. Here are the top 3 needs for the Jets in the off-season:
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| (#90 Mario Williams Sacking Jets QB Mark Sanchez) |
#1) Pass Rush:
The Jets finished last season with 35 sacks, which tied them for 17 in the league.
With the type of defense the Jets run, blitz heavy, those numbers should be
much higher. Allowing quarterbacks to sit back in the pocket killed the Jets
Defense this season. There best Option would be to get Mario Williams in free
agency. He is able to play both d-end and outside linebacker, this flexibility
will give Ryan and his defense more options when calling plays. Other
possibilities include Robert Mathis and former Jet Jon Abraham.
#2) Replace Wayne Hunter:
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| (Where he should be. On the sideline.) |
Right
tackle Wayne Hunter was referred to as a revolving door many times this season.
Not only did he give up sacks and allow unneeded pressure on Mark Sanchez but
the Jets run game was also not the same as it has been in the past two years.
In 2009 the Jets were first in rushing offence and fell to just fifth in 2010.
However, last season the team finished in 22nd, which put extra
pressure on the teams’ young quarterback. I think the Jets should look to free
agency for this position. They don’t need a pro-bowl tackle (although it would
be nice). All they need is someone who will at least slow or redirect the
rushers pass, unlike Hunter.
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| #4 Mark Barron Alabama SS |
3) Secure the Secondary:
Its
no secret that Jets corner Darrelle Revis is the best cornerback in the NFL
right now and his partner in crime, Antonio Cromartie, has done a good job with
the added plays he’s asked to defend because teams are afraid to throw on
Revis. The big issue has been the play of the safeties. Jim Leonhard has not
finish either of the last two season because of injury and has become a hazard
on the team. If the team replaces Leonhard, it is a good year to find a safety
in the draft. With the 18th pick in this seasons draft I would take
Mark Barron out of Alabama if he were to fall in their lap. Another option
would be Antonio Allen, however they could most likely wait until the second
round to pick up the Strong Safety out of South Carolina.
-Scott Burgess
Hofstra University '13
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