The best and worst from Joe Douglas’ first year as Jets GM

Jets Wire breaks down Joe Douglas best and worst moves in his first year as Jets general manager.

Good: Attacking New York’s No. 1 need

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The Jets entered the 2020 offseason in desperate need of multiple upgrades on the offensive line. How did Douglas approach fixing the unit? By dedicating most of New York’s offseason to adding talent in the trenches.

Douglas kicked off free agency by re-signing Alex Lewis and bringing in George Fant on a three-year deal that is essentially a one-year, $9 million contract with the way it is structured. He followed by adding Connor McGovern, Greg Van Roten and Josh Andrews before selecting Mekhi Becton, New York’s left tackle of the future, with the 11th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Douglas also selected versatile Charlotte offensive lineman Cameron Clark in the fourth round.

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Douglas made it his mission to get Sam Darnold protection given his background. The way he went about building the line is what impressed, though.

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