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New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions through the draft

By Michael Pallas

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson (C) poses with new General Manager Mike Maccagnan (L) and new Head Coach Todd Bowles after they were introduced to the media during a press conference on January 21, 2015 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson (C) poses with new General Manager Mike Maccagnan (L) and new Head Coach Todd Bowles after they were introduced to the media during a press conference on January 21, 2015 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Bringing back Seferian-Jenkins is a no-brainer. It a great combination here. His play warrants a return, because with a better quarterback, his numbers would be better. Also, he wants to be here, and fans love it when a player wants to play in New York. He can handle the pressure of being the man here.

Seferian-Jenkins was one of the most reliable tight ends in the NFL in 2017, with a drop rate (per Pro Football Focus Elite) of 3.85 percent on balls deemed catchable, second-lowest in the NFL. Also, that metric by Pro Football Focus Elite showed his versatility, because when playing the slot, he caught all catchable targets and had a catch rate of 76.7 percent total (which was higher than Rob Gronkowski).

Seferian-Jenkins is the best tight end the Jets have had in years, and he’s only 25 years old, which mean he can get even better, as we’ve seen with Demario Davis. His overall numbers are relatively low, but that just means he can’t demand a high price tag, which is good the for Jets when it comes to the cap. He’s definitely worth bringing back, because he can bring so much to the team in 2018 and beyond.

The next step in the offseason is free agency. Free agency begins on March 14 at 4:00 p.m. ET. So, and the Jets are expected to have around $70+ million in cap space.

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