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Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via With the Senior Bowl taking place this weekend in Mobile, Alabama, it is mock draft season. I generally don’t put too much stock in specific predictions about which players the Jets will pick, especially this far out. I do think mocks can be useful in giving us a broad idea of how players are valued and where they are currently expected to go. Of course some players will see their stocks rise and fall as we get to the Combine and pro days. Let’s take a look at the players some prognosticators are currently mocking to the...

Photo by Gaelen Morse/ The Jets will be looking for a quarterback this offseason. In fact, the team has taken the unusual step of publicly confirming it is looking for a veteran starter at the position. Plenty of big quarterback names like Aaron Rodgers will be rumored to potentially change teams this offseason. Over the past week plus the rumor mill has heated up about the possibility of the Jets making a move for the future Hall of Famer. The first domino to fall this offseason could very well be Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Carr himself has confirmed he will be...

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via The NFL salary cap has been set for the 2023 league year at $224.8 million per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that the league informed teams Monday that the 2023 salary cap would be a record $224.8 million per club, according to sources informed of the situation. It’s a $16.6 million leap for each club from the $208.2 million cap in 2022. With increased new media deals, the added 17th game and other increased profits, the salary cap is expected to continue its...

Photo by Al Pereira/NFLPhotoLibrary Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Good morning, Gang Green Nation. The weekend is here. Former Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur has landed on his feet. News broke on Friday that the coach was hired as the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams under Sean McVay. This is not a surprise. Ever since LaFleur’s departure from the Jets, there were rumors he would have multiple job offers. He seemed to be the favorite for the Rams job from the outset. LaFleur was not able to make things work with Zach...

Photo by G Fiume/ The Jets have a new offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett spent less than one year as the head coach of the Denver Broncos. Prior to that he had stints as offensive coordinator and in other assistant roles with the Packers, Jaguars, and Bills. The hiring of Hackett will likely raise speculation that the Jets could trade for Aaron Rodgers. Buzz about a possible trade began to rise this week. Hackett and Rodgers reportedly developed a good working relationship during the coach’s three years stint with the Packers. A year ago when Hackett...

Photo by Justin Edmonds/ Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team’s decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett was based first and foremost of the quarterback position. Robert Saleh says the "No. 1 concern" with candidates was the quarterback position — understandably so. Said he stressed to all, including Hackett, that they plan to add a veteran. Hackett will begin prep on who next week. They haven't talked specific names.— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) January 26, 2023 It’s a bit difficult to believe Saleh didn’t discuss names with any candidate. That is...

Photo by Justin Edmonds/ The former Broncos head coach and Packers/Jaguars/Bills offensive coordinator finds a new job. The New York Jets’ search for a new offensive coordinator is over. The job has gone to former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett has led a Top-10 scoring offense three times as a coordinator and his offenses have helped three teams to Conference Championship games.— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 26, 2023 Hackett was fired after less than one season on the job with the Broncos. He has previous stints as offensive coordinator...

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via With the Senior Bowl approaching, mock draft season is upon us. ESPN’s Mel Kiper has his firs mock of the year, and he has the Jets making a somewhat surprising pick at 13th overall. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State I thought about an offensive lineman here, but let’s instead reunite my top-ranked receiver in this class with my top-ranked receiver in the 2022 class. The Jets picked Garrett Wilson at No. 10 last April, and he had 83 catches for 1,103 yards as a rookie. But for the Buckeyes in 2021, it was his teammate...

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Jets’ search for an offensive coordinator continued on Friday as the team interviewed Chad O’Shea, the Browns’ passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. The #Jets interviewed #Browns WR coach/passing game coordinator Chad O'Shea for their offensive coordinator job today, per source.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 20, 2023 O’Shea had a one year stint as Dolphins offensive coordinator in 2019. He was fired after directing a Miami offense that finished 25th in points scored. Before the start of that...

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Jets are continuing their interview process for potential offensive coordinators. The biggest name so far to speak with the team is former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. The New York Jets are currently meeting with former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett for their offensive coordinator position, per sources.— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 18, 2023 Hackett was fired by the Broncos from their head coaching job before the end of his first season. The rationale behind the hire in the first place always seemed to...

ANDRES LEIVA/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK In the week since Mike LaFleur’s departure from the Jets as offensive coordinator, veteran assistant coach Darrell Bevell has been named again and again as a candidate who would interest the team. The feeling is apparently not mutual. #Dolphins pass game coordinator/QB coach Darrell Bevell informed the #Jets and #Commanders he’s declining an interview for their OC jobs, per sources.Bevell is well-respected and figures to have other opportunities in this cycle. But as of now, he plans to stay in Miami.— Tom...

Photo by Adam Glanzman/ The Jets will interview Dolphins quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell for their offensive coordinator vacancy. The news was reported by Ian Rapoport. The #Jets plan to speak with #Dolphins pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell for their vacant OC job, sources say. Bevell has served as OC for three different teams and could serve as a key veteran voice.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 16, 2023 This news is no great surprise. Bevell was one of the first speculated candidates for the job. He...

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar via Imagn Content Services, LLC The Jets have indicated they intend to cast a wide net on their offensive coordinator search. The team has begun the process of interviewing candidates. The #Jets interviewed #Eagles passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo for their offensive coordinator job Friday, per source.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 14, 2023 #Jets coach Robert Saleh is interviewing former #Colts OC Marcus Brady for their vacant OC job today, sources say.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2023 Patullo and Brady...

A plurality want Derek Carr. The 2022 season ended in disappointment for the Jets in no small part because of the quarterback position. Big changes at the most important spot on the field are likely on the horizon. In a press conference the other day, team owner Woody Johnson hinted that the team might be active trying to bring in a pricy veteran quarterback this offseason. On the final installment of SB Nation Reacts of the season, we asked Jets fans their opinion of what the team should do at quarterback this offseason. Just around two-thirds said they want either Derek Carr...

Photo by Jim McIsaac/ It comes as little surprise, but a pair of Jets have been named to the AP’s All Pro First Team. They are defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner. Williams and Gardner become the first Jets non-special teamers to make the All Pro First Team since Jamal Adams in 2019. The honors are well deserved. For Williams it is his first All Pro selection. The defensive lineman had a breakout fourth season in the league as he recorded 12 sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, and 28 quarterback hits. He finally looked like the star the Jets were...