Analyzing New York Jets’ Next Big Contract Decisions

June 14, 2014   ·   Philip Schawillie   ·   Jump to comments

Muhammad Wilkerson's future contract with the New York Jets has received the most analysis of any upcoming deal. It's unfortunate, because there are big contract decisions that John Idzik can't postpone by invoking a renewal option.
After the last snap of 2014, Idzik must decide the fate of key players whose departure could affect the team's depth almost anywhere you look. Many players will have completed one-year contracts. Some will have been franchise mainstays for years.
The mainstays are where most of the big decisions lie. They have drawn our cheers and boos for most if not all the Rex Ryan era. It's time to forget all that. It's time to put on the general manager's hat and ask the following questions:
How much money does the player want? Idzik would learn that from the player's agent. We outsiders have to check out comparable players. Is the money available? Factors to consider here are the number of roster spots that need filling and the cap room available to fi...

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