Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 12 months, you know what the Jets' biggest area of need is. The team has not had two starting-caliber cornerbacks in a calendar year.
The cornerback issue contributed to the downfall of former general manager John Idzik, who failed to adequately address the issue last year. Now, Mike Maccagnan, Idzik's successor, gets a crack at it.
Maccagnan and new coach Todd Bowles have been honest about the need at the position, with both mentioning it in interviews.
"I'd say there are certain positions, if you look at our roster, based on injuries last year … cornerback would be a position we'd probably address, whether it's the draft or pro free agency," Maccagnan said. "But, overall, we're going to try to address the talent and make the team as competitive as we can be. We're early in the process from that standpoint."
Like Rex Ryan, Bowles needs good cornerbacks to run his defense the way he likes to with lots of man-press coverage and blitzing.
The Jets will have about $51 million in salary-cap space to use, and you can expect a significant portion of that to go toward getting some new corners; they probably need to add more than one in free agency. The debate for the Jets will be whether to spend big money on one cornerback such as Byron Maxwell or spread it among two lesser cornerbacks, hoping to get more of a return on investment. The Jets cornerbacks had four total interceptions last year. They need all the help they can get at the position.
There are two wild cards at the position for the Jets. Old friend Darrelle Revis could end up on the market if the Patriots do not work out a new deal with him. The Jets would have definite interest if he becomes available. The other is Dee Milliner, who is recovering from Achilles surgery and the Jets are unsure of his return date.
Cornerbacks currently on roster
Player Years left* 2015 Cap
Dee Milliner 2 $3.4M
Dexter McDougle 3 $674,719
Marcus Williams 2 $510,000
Darrin Walls 1 $1.1M
Keith Lewis 3 $435,000
Curtis Brown 1 $660,000
Dashaun Phillips 3 $435,000
*on contract
Pending free agents
Kyle Wilson: The 2010 first-round pick won't be back. Maybe he can find a home in Buffalo with Rex Ryan.
Phillip Adams: Started four games for the Jets last year. If he is back in 2015, Maccagnan failed to upgrade.
Top free agent CBs
Byron Maxwell, Seahawks: The 27-year-old member of the Legion of Boom is considered the best cornerback on the market and there is a significant drop-off after him. Expect the Jets to make a run at Maxwell, but his asking price could skyrocket as the top cornerback available.
Kareem Jackson, Texans: GM Mike Maccagnan knows Jackson well from his time as a scout with the Texans. The 26-year-old is one of the younger corners available, making him more appealing. He has 10 career interceptions and is just entering his prime.
Chris Culliver, 49ers: There was a lot of buzz at the Scouting Combine that Culliver is in demand. The question with Culliver is whether he's worth the headaches. He made anti-gay remarks before the Super Bowl two years ago, insulted women on Instagram and was involved in a hit-and-run incident last year. In the end, his talent will trump the trouble and he'll get paid.
Antonio Cromartie, Cardinals: The former Jet has been campaigning for a return to Gang Green for two months. Cromartie played well last season in Arizona under then defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, and the coach may be interested in bringing him with him. The 30-year-old had hip issues in 2013, his last year with the Jets.
Brandon Flowers, Chargers: The Jets passed on signing Flowers when the Chiefs released him last June. He went to San Diego and had three interceptions, including one off Geno Smith. Will the Jets' new bosses feel differently about Flowers this year? Flowers is only 5-foot-9, so he may be a poor fit for Bowles, who likes tall, long corners.
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