Jets offseason position analysis: Cornerbacks and safeties

New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall celebrates after breaking up a pass on fourth down against Houston on Nov. 28, 2021. Credit: AP/Eric Smith

The Jets’ perceived biggest weakness heading into last season was the cornerback position, which was young, unproven and inexperienced.

It’s fair to say the group, led by second-year player Bryce Hall, fared better than expected and grew up during the season. It was a starting point, but this is a position general manager Joe Douglas needs to spend more attention on this offseason.

The Jets believe that Hall, Brandin Echols and nickel cornerback Michael Carter II will continue to grow and develop. They still need more, like a true No. 1 cornerback, that…