Insider Rules out Massive Jets OT Free Agency Spending Spree
For those hoping the New York Jets will solve the offensive tackle issue with big money better not hold their breath.
Connor Rogers of NBC Sports told Jets team reporter Ethan Greenberg that the green and white won’t be able to solve that problem in free agency.
“I just don’t think you’re going to be able to solve that in the pro market. It’s so hard to do,” Rogers explained. “The most recent example I can think of is Terron Armstead who got a monster deal from the [Miami] Dolphins. It was
the right move for the Dolphins at the time and when he is on the field, he has been a great addition for them. But he misses multiple games every single season. That’s the reason he got to free agency. There is always a caveat [as to] why guys like that make it to the market. It’s hard to see a true $20 million a year tackle making it to free agency.
The Dolphins signed Armstead to a five-year deal for $75 million during the 2022 free-agency period. Over the last two seasons, Armstead has missed 11 games due to injuries. The five-time Pro Bowler has never played a full season in his career.
That Puts a Lot of Pressure on the Jets to Deliver on Draft Day
If the Jets can’t fill the offensive tackle void in free agency then they’ll have to rely on the draft.
That can be a dangerous plan as the Jets experienced last year. It became apparent that the Jets were seeking an offensive tackle with its first-round draft choice in 2023. So much so that the Pittsburgh Steelers traded ahead of the Jets on draft day to steal Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones away from them.
