The secondary in Florham Park may be falling apart. After the Jets finished 28th in pass defense in 2020, numerous contracts in and around the team’s defensive backfield are set to expire next month. Cornerbacks Brian Poole and Arthur Maulet could depart, which may force the Jets to address that position in both the draft and free agency.
In the event multiple corners don’t remain, the Jets should utilize either outlet to acquire new talent. But even if they end up drafting a corner in the second round, third round, or even in the back half of the first round (at No.