The Jets can be added to the list of teams poised to part with significant draft capital this year. general director Joe Douglas confirms that the teams’ top two picks aren’t necessarily off the table.
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When asked about the availability of fourth and tenth overall winners, Douglas said: “It depends on who we’re talking about. If it’s the right opportunity, we’ll consider every package.” (Twitter shortcut via Athletic’s Connor Hughes.)
Douglas recently said the team “will go on strike” if the opportunity arises to upgrade its receiving corps – which of course happened in the case of last week Tyreek Hill. While the All-Pro said after arriving in Miami that New York was not a consideration in terms of signing an extension, the process of his exit from Kansas City showed Douglas was willing to trade for established talent.
While the two top-ten picks weren’t in the Jets’ Hill bid, they could be if another significant move becomes available. That follows similar lines of thought published leading up to this April’s draft. Both the Lions and Giants have stated that given the right circumstances, their picks (second and fifth/seventh, respectively) could be in motion. In a draft class praised more for its depth than star power, that’s no surprise, but Douglas’ comments are nonetheless notable.
After a 4-13 season in 2021, the Jets certainly have room to add impact rookies with their current roster of picks. However, by draft time, there may be some significant changes to this combination of choices.