The Jets could use assistance at cornerback, but New York remains a strong bet to add a wide receiver high in May's draft after meeting with a flock of pass-catching prospects this month.
, , and have huddled with Gang Green's coaches and front office, leading to speculation that the team isn't sitting still with Stephen Hill and Jeremy Kerley.
, the Eric Decker signing was a productive move by general manager John Idzik, but the former Denver Bronco isn't someone you line up as your No. 1. The Jets are going to add talent from the college ranks and pray they can reverse an ugly trend:
Get this: New York hasn't drafted a skill player who went to the as a Jet since , as pointed out by ESPNNewYork.com's Rich Cimini.
Chad Pennington, Santana Moss and Mark Sanchez were productive for stretches, but far from luminary. Laveranues Coles made a trip, but that came with the Washington Redskins -- and the same goes for Moss.
The Jets have long looked to proven veterans to improve their offense. Curtis Martin, Brett Favre, Santonio Holmes, LaDainian Tomlinson and Braylon Edwards all came from other clubs, and too often past their prime.
Idzik has followed suit, adding the aging Michael Vick at quarterback and signing running back after the Titans decided he wasn't worthy of their lead-back role. The Decker pickup could be the best of the bunch, if they surround him with talent -- and maybe a er or two?
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