Center Ryan Kalil and guard Tom Compton should not return. After his mononucleosis fiasco, he managed to lead the team to a 7-6 record with him as the starter behind an offensive line built of backups and practice squad players come season’s end. This is not a flashy draft class along the inside of the line, rather an experienced one. The draft does not end there. Another who came out of retirement only to struggle before landing on injured reserve. However, left tackle Kelvin Beachum and guard Alex Lewis should be brought back for the right price. Denver Broncos’ Connor McGovern should be at the top of the Jets wish list. A lot of teams wouldn't bench a player with a hefty salary because it takes guts and, well, it's not very cap smart. "There are definitely some things that we have to clean up," Gase said. As fast as Robby Anderson is, there was no time for Darnold to get him the ball given how quick he was under pressure. The Jets cannot settle for Harrison or another center on the market and must make acquiring McGovern or Karras their top priority in fixing the offensive line this free agency. The two other players under contract for 2020 are veteran guard Brian Winters and center Jonotthan Harrison. Michigan center Cesar Ruiz has started 18 games, including all 13 at center in 2019. The Jets haven't seen that player. One of the better right guards in the league, Glasgow is a well-rounded player at both pass and run blocking. In Kalil's case, it would be doubly tough because he's their guy, acquired by first-year GM Joe Douglas. Harrison posted a 51.4 grade by PFF, ranking 37th of all qualifying centers in 2019. Sam Darnold led the Jets to a 7-6 record in 2019 behind an offensive line that could not block for him if his life depended on it – which for a while quite literally did. NFL Week 6 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more. Having a quarterback who can identify the right spots to scramble for big first downs or scores when nothing else is available is invaluable in the NFL. Except if the Jets still have faith in Edoga to develop into a solid starting tackle, it does not make sense to invest heavily in one of these guys. Expect the Jets to invest heavily along the interior of the offensive line. Kalil, 34, is ranked 31st out of 32 centers, according to the analytics-based website Pro Football Focus. Required fields are marked *. Watch on ESPN+ » More », "We're going to work through that this week and kind of figure out what's best for us to do on Sunday," Gase said. One starter and former Pro Bowl guard released over a shoulder surgery dispute. And, of course, score predictions. The Jets should be able to bring him back to compete for a starting job in 2020. This leads the Jets back to Beachum – an established veteran who Darnold is familiar with blocking his blindside. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The old general manager tried to make it better with a big trade, acquiring former Pro Bowl guard Kelechi Osemele. Thus taking them out of consideration. A third-round pick in 2013, Winters has started 79 games over his career. At 27 years old, he can be paired with Darnold for years to come and is one of the best pass blockers in the league. Not when Le’Veon Bell is the team’s running back. Regular season totals, through Week 5 (no Tues) Revised as of 10/13/2020. The center market is not the strongest after a series of contract extensions, but there are certainly upgrades available. Not when Darnold enters his third season. "I would just say this: All those guys know that we're coming in this week, we're competing and we're going to put the five guys that we think give us our best chance out there. Key stats to know. He's playing his heart out, but there's nowhere to run.". He has not done enough to earn the starting job. Arizona won’t let LT DJ Humphries go, Hump is a very good young LT and good O Linemen are just to hard to come by in this league. Will a lineup change reverse the trend? The same goes for New England Patriots’ 27-year-old Joe Thuney, who has established himself amongst the best in 2019. Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Harrison posted a 51.4 grade by PFF, ranking 37th of all qualifying centers in 2019. Osemele, coming off a down season with the Oakland Raiders, was a dominant run-blocker during his best years with the Baltimore Ravens. The same could happen to Harrison but it is unlikely as his contract is team-friendly, especially a player with the starting experience he has. ET, CBS). Unfortunately, the Jets sit at the 11th overall pick. Gase will take a hard look at potential lineup changes this week in preparation for the Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. 2019 third-round pick, The two other players under contract for 2020 are veteran guard, With as many needs as the Jets have, they cannot be throwing money at every fantastic offensive lineman in free agency. It is easy to understand how the New York Jets landed as, The Jets have only five offensive linemen under contract for 2020. According to PFF, not only the Jets averaged 0.7 rushing yards before contact per attempt, but whoever was under center was pressured in under 2.5 seconds on 27.5 percent of … "They've neglected the line for years," Woody said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Douglas' predecessor, Mike Maccagnan, did a terrible job with the offensive line, drafting only three linemen in five years (none higher than the third round). One might wonder why the Jets would even keep anybody from the 2019 line. No matter who Darnold is throwing to or handing the ball off to in 2020, it will not matter if there is nobody blocking up front. » Listen here, "They never got the reps in the offseason and the preseason; that matters," former NFL lineman and current ESPN analyst Damien Woody said. Let’s take a look at the market at each position…. On paper, the New York Jets are starting their offensive line rebuild from scratch. Sure, the starters didn't play together in the preseason, but that doesn't fly anymore as an excuse. At left tackle, the market is very thin when it comes to starters. Center, One of the first moves made by Joe Douglas prior to last season was acquiring guard Alex Lewis from the. The draft does not end there. Peyton's PlacesTo celebrate 100 years of pro football, Peyton Manning travels the country to see the people and places that made the NFL the NFL. In 2018, he surrendered only four in 16 games for the Carolina Panthers. I think they should forgo a Center in free agency and draft him so that he can become the Jets next great Big Ten produced Center – a la Nick Mangold. At right tackle, there are plenty of options. When you watch them, there are too many guys losing one-on-one battles.