An instant starter in the defensive backfield — seriously.
Sauce Gardner would instantly become the team’s best cornerback, and the Jets surely need a star in that area of the field. Gang Green’s defense allowed 259.4 passing yards per game last year, which was good for 30th in the NFL.
Gardner would start on the outside with free-agent pickup D.J. Reed starting on the opposite end. The defensive unit would have notable depth at the cornerback spot as well, given the additional presence of Bryce Hall, Brandin Echols, Michael Carter II, Javelin Guidry, and Jason Pinnock.