New York Jets: 5 offseason needs in 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 23: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets in action against the Green Bay Packers on December 23, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Jets 44-38 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (10) during the National Football League Game between the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts on October 14, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Re-sign WR Jermaine Kearse

It is possible that the New York Jets could give up on one of the more underappreciated wide receivers in the league after one off-year? In 2017, former Seattle Seahawks standout Jermaine Kearse was part of a deal that had him join the Green and White while defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson was shipped to the Pacific Northwest. In his first year with his new employer, the proven postseason performer finished with a team-best 65 catches, good for 810 yards and five scores.

This past season, he wasn’t nearly as effective and perhaps some of that had to do with a new quarterback at the helm for the majority of the season. But the bottom line was that Kearse played in only 14 contests, caught less than half of the passes (37) that he was targeted (73) for. He averaged a mere 10 yards per reception and found the end zone just once this past year. And his longest pass play all season was a less-than-impressive 29 yards.

Robby Anderson has emerged as the club’s big-play wideout. After missing all of 2017, Quincy Enunwa bounced back a year ago and caught 38 passes in 11 games. Despite an off year in ’18, Kearse will attract some attention around the league. And the Jets would probably be wise not to let the seven-year pro hit the open market.

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