The New York Jets used the free agency period to bolster their defense and offensive line.
They brought in Jordan Whitehead, D.J. Reed, Jacob Martin, and Solomon Thomas to limit their opponent’s score.
On the other hand, they also signed tight ends C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin, plus guard Laken Tomlinson.
The Jets can use the upcoming draft to fill other roster holes with those concerns addressed.
As ESPN NFL Nation reporter for the Jets Rich Cimini shared, they may take a hint from their division rivals.
Big WR moves in AFC East:
🏈Bills: Extend Diggs, sign Crowder (gone: Beasley)
🏈Dolphins: Trade for Hill, sign Wilson (gone: Parker)
🏈Patriots: Trade for Parker
🏈Jets: Re-sign Berrios (gone: Crowder)All signs point to #Jets getting WR w/ high pick, if not trade.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 6, 2022
Cimini pointed out the moves that the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots made this offseason.
New England got DeVante Parker while the Dolphins acquired Cedrick Wilson and Tyreek Hill.
Finally, the Buffalo Bills acquired Jamison Crowder and signed Stefon Diggs to a four-year, $104 million extension.
Following that trend, there’s a high chance that the Jets will get a wide receiver with their fourth overall selection.
There’s no sense in drafting a quarterback, especially when they still have Zach Wilson and Joe Flacco.
Likewise, losing Crowder to the Bills opens up a spot in the wideout depth chart.
Who Will The Jets Get?
Luckily, the 2022 wide receiver class is deep, and they may get the best option on the board.
The Jacksonville Jaguars brought in Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, while the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans can go for defensive ends.
In that case, the Jets might draft Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson, who is widely regarded as the best wideout available.
There’s also Alabama’s Jameson Williams and USC’s big target Drake London.
The Jets may also consider Treylon Burks, Chris Olave, Jahan Dotson, Christian Watson, George Pickens, and Skyy Moore.
