New York Jets: 3 Things Mike Maccagnan must accomplish in 2018

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 31: New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan stands on the sidelines during their preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

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2. Start to rebuild the offensive line

Gang Green has neglected their offensive line for too long now and they need an infusion of youth. It’s been a long time since the Jets enjoyed their gold standard for selecting premier offensive linemen in a draft (2006) when Nick Mangold and D’Brickashaw Ferguson were chosen. It’s time to reshape this line that has fallen into mediocrity.

Center Wesley Johnson really struggled in 2017, so Maccagnan should have Billy Price (Ohio State), Isaiah Wynn (Georgia) and James Daniels (Iowa) on his radar in the second round (picks number 37 and 49 overall). If he wants to go the free agent route, the Jets GM could tab Travis Johnson of the Lions or Ryan Jensen of the Ravens at a reasonable price.

Ja’Wuan Jones of the Dolphins would be an upgrade over Brandon Shell at right tackle and Gang Green has the money to sign him. Guard Andrew Norwell of the Panthers is just 26 and would be a wonderful addition to the offensive line. He’s a top-level free agent though and would be costly. He’d be worth it though. In the draft, Maccagnan needs to keep an eye on guard Will Hernandez of UTEP. He’s projected to go in the second or third round.

The Reconstruction Era in the United States was from 1865 to 1877 following the Civil War. It’s time the Jets begin to reconstruct their O-line. It’s long overdue.

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