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New York Jets want to keep lucky 13th pick -- a usual gold mine for bigs

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:

1. Sweet spot for linemen: The Jets don't want to surrender their first-round pick for Aaron Rodgers, and it's not hard to see why. While the 13th overall selection isn't as high as usual for them -- it's their lowest pick since 2016 (Darron Lee, 20th) -- it still holds considerable value. Based on recent history, it's one of the sweetest spots in the first round.

In the last 10 drafts, the 13th pick has produced as many Pro Bowl players (eight) as the No.