3 free agents the Jets should avoid in the 2021 offseason

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Free agents the Jets should avoid – RB Aaron Jones

There are plenty of needs on the Jets’ roster and running back ranks pretty high on the list. The Jets cut Bell during the season and finished the year with 37-year old Frank Gore as their primary ballcarrier, which is not ideal for a rebuilding team.

Ty Johnson and La’Mical Perine showed flashes of talent but the Jets need more options in the backfield. One player the Jets will be linked to is Packers’ running back Aaron Jones, who is coming off consecutive 1,000 yard rushing seasons and ran for a combined 23 touchdowns in the regular season.

Green Bay likely won’t overpay Jones to stay after drafting A.J. Dillon this year, making a potential fit with the Jets possible. There is no question that Jones would massively upgrade the Jets’ offense but it wouldn’t be a wise use of the franchise’s resources since the depth chart has so many holes on it.

Douglas will likely avoid the big splash here and look to bring in an established back with a cheaper price tag, such as Marlon Mack or Jerick McKinnon, while adding to his running back room in the draft once again. Giving Jones a big contract would prevent the Jets from using some of their salary cap space to address other areas that are harder to fill, such as the offensive line or cornerback.

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