2011 New York Jets Free Agent Priorities

With NFL free agency set to begin, I’m going to highlight the New York Jets free agent priorities. The Jets are one of seven teams currently above the projected $120 million salary cap in effect this season. This makes it even more crucial for the Jets to re-sign their own free agents and avoid getting into a bidding war with other teams who have plenty of money to spend (ie: Tampa Bay Bucs, who are $59 million under the cap). The Jets are trying to overcome the giant hump that is the AFC Championship Game and re-signing some of their own key players will go a long way in helping them reach the Super Bowl, especially in a shortened off-season where veterans who know the system are coveted more than ever. With all that being said, here’s my top five Jets free agent priorities: