2015 Finish: 6-10
2016 NFL Draft (Rounds 1-3)
Round 1: FS Jalen Ramsey (Florida State) - 82
Round 1: LB Myles Jack (UCLA) - 76
Round 2: HB Derrick Henry (Alabama) - 74
Round 2: WR Braxton Miller (Ohio State) - 71
Round 3: DT Hassan Ridgeway (Texas) - 68
2016 Free Agents & Acquisitions Added (Top 3)
LB Brandon Marshall - 90 (free agent)
CB Sean Smith - 88 (free agent)
LE Vic Beasley Jr. - 79 (trade from Atlanta)
2016 Projected Starters (Offense)
QB: AJ McCarron - 73
HB: David Johnson - 83
FB: Jalston Fowler - 88
WR1: Tavon Austin - 80
WR2: Devante Parker - 77
TE: Coby Fleener - 84
LT: Riley Reiff - 83
LG: Marshal Yanda - 97
C: Travis Frederick - 91
RG: Zach Martin - 92
RT: Brandon Scherff - 78
2016 Offensive Preview
Best interior offensive line talent in NFL history. McCarron needs to revert to Alabama days with ball security while allowing defense to win games (behind strong running game). David Johnson, Derrick Henry, and LeGarrette Blount should each see 15+ carries per game. Team needs to take page from 2015 Dolphins playbook with such an outstanding defense leading the way. Austin/Fleener can be utilized specifically and in timely ways after establishing the run.
2016 Projected Starters (Defense)
LE: Vic Beasley Jr. - 79
DT: Aaron Donald - 98
DT: Kawann Short - 92
RE: Dante Fowler Jr. - 77
LOLB: Myles Jack - 76
MLB: Brandon Marshall - 90
ROLB: Navarro Bowman - 88
CB1: Sean Smith - 88
CB2: Joe Haden - 86
FS: Jalen Ramsey - 82
SS: Kam Chancellor - 91
2016 Defensive Preview
Three 'least accomplished' players on defense are former Top-10 NFL Draft picks. On paper, scariest/nastiest defense to be assembled in last 30 years. Beasley, Jack & Ramsey are matchup nightmares for opposing offenses. Combination of Donald & Short best DT duo in NFL. Haden is the #1 corner on 90% of teams in NFL. Only weakness: AJ McCarron's lack of experience.
2016 Team Preview
If team had established quarterback leading the offense they would be looking at AFC's #1 seed. Regardless, team will compete for AFC East title. Team should be 8-5 at minimum heading into final 3-weeks against all AFC East opponents. Finishing home against Miami, on the road against the Patriots, and then home against Buffalo, the Jets will control their own destiny.
2016 Projection: 10-6, 2nd AFC East
Looking Towards 2017
Team set up for 5-year run of dominance with youth and talent assembled. Kawann Short could be out of the door in 2017 due to some salary cap issues, but team's history of drafting/finding talent can potentially replace the Pro Bowler (Hassan Ridgeway's growth may impact the offer New York sends to Short's camp).
