New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions, 7-round mock draft, Vol. 2.0

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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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 10: Cornerback Buster Skrine #41 of the New York Jets defends a pass away from wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Cut: Buster Skrine

This is another case of being more trouble than he’s worth, but this is more on the field than off. He had decent production in 2018, with 51 tackles, nine passes defended, a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery. There is one problem, though. He had too many penalties.

Football Database tracks the penalties in the NFL, not only team penalties, but individuals as well. Skrine recorded 10 penalties for 105 yards in 2017. He was one of 11 players to have double-digit penalties and one of nine to rack up at least 100 yards in penalties. That means that production is negated by his penalties. He was called for holding four times out of his 10 penalties, which not only is a five-yard penalty, but carries an automatic first down.

Skrine’s contract is worth a total of $8.5 million in 2018. The penalty for cutting him would only be $2.5 million. So, the Jets can save 76 percent of his salary by cutting him, and with the depth in free agency and the draft combined at cornerback, it’s well worth the savings. Ultimately, it’s not worth keeping a guys who’s going to cost the defense yards, even if he is a quality cover corner.

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