NFL Free Agency 2019: Best wide receivers available

3. Robby Anderson

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to the impending free agency of now New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson. He’s an extremely talented player, and at one point had the makings of a star. He’s also been in major legal trouble and once said some not-nice things to a South Florida police officer. Giving him a huge contract would no doubt be a risk, but his talent is undeniable.

Another issue we’re dealing with here is Anderson falls under the restricted free agent designation. That means he’s not going to be had for free, but he can still be had. The Jets just have the chance to match any contract offer. If the team is looking to start over with new head coach Adam Gase, Anderson could no longer be part of the plans.

Anderson has said he wants a long-term deal with the Jets, but with such a massive overhaul in the offseason, who knows which way he is leaning. A team could come in and give him a better deal, and he will likely follow the money.

What that money could be is a different story. Anderson could be a consistent 1,000-yard receiver in the right offense, but he was supposed to take that step this season, and he didn’t. After recording 63 catches for 941 yards in 2017, injuries caused him to only have 50 catches for 752 yards.

With the wide receiver market so barren, someone is going to be asking about the price for Anderson. If he comes at something above reasonable, some team will be willing to put their money where their mouth is. If the Jets are ready to move on, then it should be a fairly easy transaction, even with the restricted free agency rules in their way.