Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn avoided superstars like the plague during their first offseason as a duo. From dumping Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams to signing only one of the NFL’s top 25 most expensive free agents who changed teams (based on total guarantees), the New York Jets’ new regime had no interest in adding proven names to the depth chart.
Instead, New York has elected to search for production from unexpected places. At many positions, the Jets are trusting their coaching staff to unearth hidden gems. The goal is to get bang for their buck in the short term as they reset the team’s culture and long-term cap picture.