The Jets are transitioning from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 scheme under new coach Robert Saleh, the 49ers’ former defensive coordinator.
They also need edge rusher help in free agency, which begins Monday.
So who is the best scheme fit for Saleh?
ESPN’s Matt Bowen attempted to answer that question and came up with Ravens edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue, who had eight combined sacks last season with Minnesota and Baltimore, equaling his 2019 total in Jacksonville.
Here’s the rationale from Bowen:
Ngakoue has the best pass-rushing traits of any edge defender on the market. We can point to his quickness off the ball, the natural bend or the disruptive ability to create impact plays. He would fill a major need for the Jets in Robert Saleh’s defense, where they can scheme one-on-ones for Ngakoue to win edge matchups. Keep an eye on the Colts here, too.
As for offensive free agents, Bowen likes Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as the best scheme fit for the Jets’ new Mike Shanahan-style West Coast offense, led by coordinator Mike LaFleur, formerly of the 49ers. The Jets definitely need a No. 1 receiver.
And here’s why Bowen thinks Smith-Schuster is such a good fit:
Smith-Schuster, who caught 97 passes in the Steelers’ Air Raid system last season, would fill an obvious need at the position in New York, plus I really like the scheme match with new offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, who left Kyle Shanahan’s staff to join the Jets.
Smith-Schuster can run the in-breakers on the defined play-action throws, create after the catch on crossers/quicks/screens and attack the intermediate windows on deep overs. In addition to the physical playing style Smith-Schuster would bring to the Jets, I see him as volume target who can make himself available for a team that could be starting a rookie quarterback if they decide to move on from Sam Darnold.
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