New York Jets’ draft plan becomes clear after the first wave of free agency. – New York Jets Blog

FLORHAM PARK N.J. — The New York JetsDuring the first wave, four boxes were checked: safety, cornerback, guard and tight end. But here’s what happens to teams that lose every single year.

Each offseason feels like the beginning Wordle games — so many boxes.

This week’s positive news for the Jets magnifies the importance and significance of the draft next month. Even though they had a good week, they still need to address two of the most important needs: wide receiver and edge rusher. This can be done with their first-round picks.

Given the many options, it would be a surprise if they didn’t pick an edge rusher with either the fourth or the 10th pick. An edge rusher is as important to Coach Robert Saleh as oxygen. They were attracted to a free agent. Chandler JonesThe actor, who signed a large deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Talent evaluators agree that four candidates could be selected in the top 10. Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan), Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon), Travon Walker(Georgia). Jermaine Johnson (Florida State).

The Jets need one after finishing 25th in sacks. Badly.

“There’s some really cool prospects at the top of the draft,” Saleh said recently. “I get that there’s not that splash name, like a Nick BosaOder Chase YoungThese guys are great. They’re really, really good.”

It’s exactly the same situation at the other end of the ball. General manager Joe Douglas did Zach WilsonYou can be a solid person by adhering to tight deadlines C.J. Uzomah Tyler ConklinYou can also re-up with your slot receiver Braxton BerriosHowever, the second-year quarterback still requires another weapon on the front line.

With the 10th pick, a handful of wide receivers might be in play. Garrett Wilson(Ohio State) Drake London (USC).

Douglas might fall for a player if he falls in love. Cornerbacks are now available D.J. ReedSafety and security Jordan WhiteheadHe can still use a high-ranking position at these positions, but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t. Safety Kyle Hamilton(Notre Dame) Cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner(Cincinnati), are highly regarded as the top-10 talents.

Signing guard makes it less likely that an offensive lineman will be signed. Laken TomlinsonThe $27 million guarantee was given to a woman named Judith.

Jets are in dire need of difference-makers. This means dynamic players who can move the ball. Despite having five consecutive top-11 picks in drafts, they don’t have any of these guys. A few players are capable of doing that. mayThey will become legit stars but they are not yet there. You can find them in the draft, not through free agency.

Douglas acquired five quality players, including Reed, Conklin (Conklin), Uzomah and Reed. All five players are proven starters, ranging from 24 (Whitehead turns 25, Friday) to 30 (30 (Tomlinson), however they won’t change the direction of the franchise.

Pro Football Focus rated Tomlinson as the 13th-rated Guard last season. But guards don’t change the landscape. These are complementary players that should fit well into the schemes and locker room. This is what you need when you venture into free agency.

They’re glue men. Although the Jets have a lot of them, they still need to add impact players. Douglas stated that the Jets will be able to draft four picks in the top 38, which is “a real chance to add four dynamic change-makers to the team,” with no trades.

Let’s just call it an opportunity to transform everything.