Jets accomplishing ‘primary’ offseason goal comes with huge risks
NY Post
ORLANDO, Fla. — Priority No. 1 for the Jets this offseason was a makeover of their offensive line.
That was clear to anyone who watched the offense struggle in 2023 as the Jets went through 13 different starting combinations up front.
General manager Joe Douglas addressed the line in the first week of free agency by signing left tackle Tyron Smith and left guard John Simpson and trading for right tackle Morgan Moses.
Douglas reflected on those moves this week at the NFL owners meetings.
“I think the primary objective of the offseason was fortifying the offensive line,” Douglas said. “That was goal one. I feel good about what we were able to accomplish there and a few of the other objectives leading into the offseason. But [there’s] still a lot ahead.”
The Jets added talent. Smith is an eight-time Pro Bowler who should be in Canton someday.
Any and every NFL draft is replete with questions about needs and priorities and rankings and roster construction, with the status of the general manager and the head coach (are they secure or are they on the hot seat?) and the forecast for the franchise all weaving their way into the many potential scenarios.