5 players who New York Jets need to be great in 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) during the National Football League Game between the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings on October 21, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 23: Trumaine Johnson #22 of the New York Jets reacts against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

3. Trumaine Johnson, Cornerback

When he took the general manager position, Maccagnan brought back a couple of Rex Ryan disciples prior to the 2015 season. Darrelle Revis agreed to terms on a massive contract, and Antonio Cromartie signed a multi-year deal as well.

Revis hung around longer than Cromartie, who was released just a season after he was brought back to New York. Revis lasted two full seasons before he was released in February 2017.

Not only did they both underperform, Maccagnan wasted a lot of money on both players. When they left, there was a black hole at corner.

Last offseason, Maccagnan decided to play that same hand. He went out and signed former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson to a five-year, $72.5 million deal.

Inking a No. 1 corner like Johnson was a must, but his first year in New York had its highs and lows. While an injury limited him to 10 games, he did have four picks during that time.

Johnson was inconsistent, but he did have spurts where he looked like the play-making corner that he was during his days with the Rams. However, the Jets need him to be perform better in 2019.

Morris Claiborne is gone, leaving Johnson as the team’s lone, experienced corner on the outside. Johnson playing to his capabilities is important for many reasons. He would shore up the secondary, and by forcing a lot of turnovers, he can help the team get off the field on crucial downs.

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