Upgrade offensive line

This should be Douglas’ No. 1 priority this offseason after re-signing any impending free agents. The Jets offensive line was horrid throughout the entire 2019 season because of inconsistent play and injury, and it’s a huge reason why the offense ranked near the bottom in all statistical categories. The unit failed to run or pass block; the Jets ranked 32nd in rushing yards before contact per attempt and allowed the second-highest pressure rate on dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

Ryan Kalil, Kelvin Beachum, Brandon Shell, Tom Compton and Alex Lewis – all starters at some point in 2019 – are all unrestricted free agents, and starting right guard Brian Winters is a likely cut in the final year of his contract. Conceivably, the Jets could open the 2020 season without all six linemen on the roster if Douglas wants a complete overhaul. Tackle Chuma Edoga and center Jonotthan Harrison would be the only 2019 starters still under contract. 

This is a linemen-deep draft class and multiple mocks have the Jets taking either a tackle or a guard with the 11th pick. They also have three picks in the next two rounds, and it wouldn’t be shocking for the Jets to take another lineman with at least one of those Day 2 picks. There are also several solid starting linemen who could hit free agency this offseason. With over $50 million in cap space, Douglas has a great opportunity to give Sam Darnold much better protection with both the draft and free agency.