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Signing free agent Brian Winters is crucial for the New York Jets

New York Jets‘ 2013 third-round draft pick Brian Winters is set to become a free agent on March 9, and it would be in general manager Mike Maccagnan’s best interest to retain his services.

Despite struggling in his first two seasons as a Jet, in 2015, Todd Bowles decided to switch him from left guard to right guard in which Winters blossomed.

Per Pro Football Focus, the 25-year old had a pass blocking efficiency of 99.4, tied for the best amongst NFL guards in 2016.

Along with fellow guard James Carpenter, who also ranked high with an overall blocking grade of 83.