The Jets spent all offseason upgrading their roster on both sides of the ball, but there are still plenty of question marks surrounding the team entering 2020 — especially when it comes to the starting lineup.
Plenty of starting spots will be up for grabs when New York arrives at training camp in late July. It goes without saying that there will be plenty of competition for these spots. Sometimes, the players who are least expected to earn starting roles are the ones that come out on top in position battles.
So, which four players could be surprise starters for the Jets in 2020? Let’s take a look.
Patrick Onwuasor
There is a reason Joe Douglas plucked Patrick Onwuasor off the open market during the second wave of free agency.
Avery Williamson could become a salary-cap casualty once training camp rolls around, which would open up a starting inside linebacker position opposite C.J. Mosley. If Williamson is ultimately shown the door, Onwuasor is the perfect fit to replace him.
Onwuasor is no stranger to playing next to Mosley as they were teammates with the Ravens. He also thrived in Baltimore’s 3-4 defense, which means there is no reason why he cannot do the same for the Jets in Gregg Williams’ scheme.