Jets' $110 million cap space creates premier landing spot for young QBs: 'You should be excited'
Jets' $110 million cap space creates premier landing spot for young QBs: 'You should be excited' originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . In recent days, the moves made by New York Jets General Manager Darren Mougey and Head Coach Aaron Glenn are not just about this season.
The first priority in this NFL Draft was rebuilding the interior defensive line. Mougey brought in defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and rookie Jowon Briggs via trades, and then acquired T'Vondre Sweat in a one-for-one move for Jermaine Johnson. These “space eaters” were added to form a wall in the middle.
The return of defensive line coach Karl Dunbar to the coaching staff may be the biggest offseason move. Dunbar is the same teacher who turned undrafted players like Damon “Snacks” Harrison into Pro Bowlers. On The Official Jets Podcast on Thursday, former Jets defensive end Leger Douzable said: “To have a teacher of the status of Karl Dunbar is second to none—one of the best teachers of the game of football when it specifically talks about D-line work.
” He added, “I thought the Jets, Darren Mougey, and AG did a masterful job of sticking to their board. They targeted certain players, and they were able to get it done. ” MORE: Jets' David Bailey predicted to have an award-winning rookie season The masterclass of the New York Jets draft?
Chris Pedota / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Jets stuck to their board and selected edge rusher David Bailey (Pick #2), a reliable pass rusher. Douzable said: “The most productive pass rusher and the best first-step get-off pass rusher in this draft class - and it wasn’t even close. ” After that, they added tight end Kenyon Sadiq “The Freak” and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.