New York Jets: 5 Biggest needs in 2018 NFL Draft, pre-free agency
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4. Wide Receiver
Robby Anderson showed some promise on the field in 2017. It appeared as if he was turning the corner to become a true No. 1 target in the NFL. Then the incident in Florida happened, and things changed. The Jets should be in the market for someone to replace Anderson during the free agency period, and if they land someone, it could spell the end of his days in green.
Whether or not they are able to land a targeted receiver in free agency shouldn’t deter the Jets from targeting one in the draft too. 11 personnel (one back, one tight end) seems to be trending toward the norm as far as base offense is concerned, and that means the Jets need to get a slot receiver.
There will be an abundance of slot receivers in the middle rounds. They also have players who can help out on special teams, which is a plus. The Jets need help in that area, big time.
When times get tough, you need a guy you can rely on over the middle, whether it’s the tight end or the slot receiver. The Jets got their tight end of the future in last year’s draft. Now they must target a good slot guy to round out the options for whoever their quarterback will be.