Jets Still Have Work To Do

After spending a week on vacation in Cancun, I returned to find that the Jets had a relatively quiet week in free agency. They signed Jim Leonhard, which most of us expected, and brought back Tony Richardson and Jay Feely, both of which are solid moves.

However, despite vastly improving their defense by adding Leonhard, Lito Sheppard, and Bart Scott, the Jets still have some holes to fill on both sides of the ball.

Defensive Line

With CJ Mosley rejoining Eric Mangini in Cleveland, the Jets have some depth issues. It appears both Kenyon Coleman and Shaun Ellis will be back at defensive end, but the Jets could use another player to rotate through with them.

They could also use a backup nose tackle for Kris Jenkins, who could provide an upgrade over Sione Pougha. They are having former Ravens defensive end Marques Douglas in for a visit today. He is a guy who could provide depth at both defensive line positions.

Offensive Line

Obviously the starting five is set, but it wouldn't hurt to add some depth at both guard and tackle. The Jets need to start developing guys who can step in when Alan Faneca and Damien Woody retire or begin slipping off because of age.

Wide Receiver

The Jets have a major hole here. They can't go into the year with either Kellen Clemens or Brett Ratliff throwing to Jerricho Cotchery, Chansi Stuckey, and David Clowney. Another starting quality receiver is needed, whether it is through the draft or free agency.

Torry Holt's name is beginning to come up a lot because he is expected to be released next week and the Jets' new wide receiver coach has previous experience with him. I think signing Holt and then drafting a guy like Percy Harvin to learn behind him for a couple of years would be a smart route to take.

Tight End

The Jets still need a blocking tight end to fill the hole left by Chris Baker.

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