Con: No more cap space

Clowney reportedly lowered his asking price to $17-$18 million back in April, but signing him would eat up most of the Jets’ cap space. New York currently has about $25 million to spend and the team still has plenty of holes to fill.

Cornerback, wide receiver and offensive line are among the other positions of need for the Jets and they could bolster three positions for the same price as one if they chose not to sign Clowney. Defensive back Logan Ryan wants $10 million and that would still be a better move than giving Clowney $18 million.