It’s been a while since the Jets had themselves a dominant pass rusher.

Ever since John Abraham departed in 2006, New York has lacked an elite edge rusher that can consistently get to opposing quarterbacks. Fortunately for general manager Joe Douglas, this year’s free-agent class is loaded with top-tier pass rushers. At the same time, there are some edges who should not receive a serious look from the Jets in free agency.

Who are those players? Let’s take a look.

Everson Griffen

Yes, Griffen earned a Pro Bowl selection last season and was extremely productive throughout Minnesota’s run to the postseason. That doesn’t make him an ideal free agent target for the Jets, though.

If New York was established as a contender, you could argue that Griffen is exactly what the Jets need — a veteran pass rusher who is still producing at a relatively high clip. New York is not there right now. It needs to get younger and handing out a big-time contract to a 32-year-old doesn’t exactly do the trick.

The Jets can’t afford to gamble on how much an aging player like Griffen has left in the tank. He’ll earn himself a nice payday this offseason, but it shouldn’t be with the Jets.