With the start of NFL free agency only a few days away and just under $100 million to spend, Jets fans are expecting a bevy of moves to improve the protection around quarterback Sam Darnold while adding some quality targets for him to throw to.
However, it’s on the defensive side of the ball where one name has emerged that may not be a “flashy” addition, but could give defensive coordinator Gregg Williams one of the more versatile defensive fronts in the NFL in Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr.
A former first-round pick, Barr has been used in a variety of roles with the Vikings where he has been asked to play both inside and outside linebacker, while spending a good deal of time in coverage, but still flashing skills from time to time that would make him an impact edge defender if used in that role.