While the slew of recent roster moves made by New York Jets General Mike Maccagnan has fans and many in league circles talking about the team preparing to “tank” in 2017, the fact remains that the Jets now have a surplus of salary cap room , and it wouldn’t take all that much to elevate the team from doormat, to being at least competitive next season. Parting ways with cornerstones Nick Mangold, Darrelle Revis and Brandon Marshall have grabbed headlines as the team has created just over $33 million in salary cap space, and there are still plenty of moves that could possibly be made, some more likely than others, that could easily put the team in the $50+ million range.
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Mangold release could spell end of Brandon Marshall with Jets
The release of Nick Mangold by the Jets over the weekend signaled that the great rebuild of 2017 is on. If the Jets wanted to patch things together for another season of chasing 8-10 wins, they probably would have tried to bring Mangold back at a reduced rate.
Exploring the New York Jets-Kirk Cousins scenario
… to the Pro Bowl this year. Should the Jets trade for him if he becomes available? Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Of course, Washington will still never let Cousins become a free agent. In all likelihood, we are looking at a classic tag and …
Jets’ Wilkerson: There was no plan for ankle entering season
The New York Jets defensive end wasn’t his usual playmaking self, unable to move around the field the way he has for most of his career. “It sounds like an excuse,” Wilkerson said Thursday.
Will Todd Bowles’ Fate Rest in Hands of Rex Ryan?
As the Jets prepare to play the final game of their disastrous season, one that will see them win no more than five games if they manage to pull out a week 17 victory, there’s one story line that will loom much larger than the game itself, that being head coach Todd Bowles’ job security, or lack thereof. Having lost 3 of their last 4 games by a combined score of 116-26, you can’t help but wonder if the fate of current head coach Todd Bowles will rest in the hands of the Jets former head coach, Rex Ryan.
New England Patriots vs New York Jets: 5 Matchups to Watch
Nov 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Jonathan Freeny causes New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to fumble during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots play their final regular season home game on Christmas Eve as they host the New York Jets on Saturday afternoon.