Wide Reciever

Sam Darnold is still lacking a No. 1 wide receiver.

Robby Anderson is set to test the free agent market and he doesn’t appear willing to take a hometown discount. Even if he were to return, he’s still not a true No. 1.

Jamison Crowder emerged as the Jets’ slot receiver and he instantly became Darnold’s favorite target. Minus Crowder, the Jets don’t have receivers who defenses fear. It’s unclear whether or not Quincy Enunwa will ever play football again. The Jets can make him a cap casualty this spring, as he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis after suffering another neck injury, his second in three years.

If Anderson does indeed walk in free agency, the Jets won’t have viable options on the outside. Vyncint Smith was a nice find off the Texans practice squad, but he shouldn’t be starting for an NFL team that has aspirations of reaching the playoffs next season.

The Jets can look to take Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs III at No. 11 if there is a run on offensive linemen inside the top-10. A.J. Green, Emmanuel Sanders and Amari Cooper could all be on the open market and would easily slide in to be the Jets’ No. 1 receiver. At the end of the day, Douglas has to improve the weapons around Darnold so the young quarterback can elevate his play to the next level.