Joe Douglas has done a good job patching up a Jets roster in desperate need of talent so far in free agency, but there is still plenty of work for New York’s first-year general manager to do.
With the first wave of free agency in the books, the Jets have a revamped offensive line, a new deep threat to replace Robby Anderson in Breshad Perriman, a new starting outside cornerback in Pierre Desir and two in-house free agents in edge rusher Jordan Jenkins and cornerback Brian Poole. Most of Douglas’ moves to date have been solid, but that’s not to say New York’s roster is set heading into 2020.
Which positions do the Jets still have to address? Let’s take a look at some of Gang Green’s weaknesses with the first week and a half of free agency complete.
Running Back
The Jets are set with Le’Veon Bell as their starting running back, but there’s not much else behind him right now.
Ty Montgomery and Bilal Powell are both free agents, leaving New York with little depth at the position. Backup running back was likely low on Joe Douglas’ list of priorities with so many more pressing needs facing him in the opening days of free agency, but now is the time to find a tailback or two that can spell Bell when needed.