The NFL Scouting Combine is set to take place this week, where college prospects will showcase their talents for NFL decision-makers. However, the event also serves as an NFL convention, with general managers, agents, coaches, and sometimes owners discussing free agents and trades in backroom discussions at bars and coffee shops. The New York Jets consider this week a critical one, with GM Joe Douglas and his scouting team attending the event, while head coach Robert Saleh and most of his coaching staff remain at home to work on other things. Saleh will participate in player interviews virtually.
The Jets will not be drafting in the top 10 for the first time in three years, making it difficult to predict which areas they will focus on in April’s NFL draft. Instead, the focus is on the intrigue surrounding the team’s veterans. The biggest question remains the quarterback market, with Aaron Rodgers being the subject of much speculation. If Rodgers announces his openness to a trade, the Jets’ discussions with the Green Bay Packers could get serious. Derek Carr’s agent will also be present at the combine, potentially heating up his market.
While quarterbacks will likely dominate discussions, the Jets’ GM also needs to address other matters. He plans to meet with Quinnen Williams’ agent, Nicole Lynn, to discuss a potential extension for the defensive tackle, who she also represents. Nicole Lynn also represents Quinnen’s brother, Quincy, a Jets linebacker scheduled to hit free agency. Teams also get a better idea of the market for free agents during the combine, with plenty of quiet talks taking place. Joe Douglas needs to get the Jets’ salary cap in shape through cuts and contract restructures, with names like Corey Davis, C.J. Mosley, and Braxton Berrios to watch.
The Jets need to bolster their offensive line in the draft, with a focus on tackles and centers. Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski, Ohio State’s Paris Johnson, and Georgia’s Broderick Jones are the top tackles to watch, while Minnesota’s John Michael Schmitz, Michigan’s Olusegun Oluwatimi, and Ohio State’s Luke Wypler are the top centers. Overall, this week marks a significant moment for the Jets’ offseason, with much to discuss and decisions to be made.
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