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NFL Power Rankings: Post-NFL Draft Edition

By Jon Dove

Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jamal Adams (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 6 overall pick to the New York Jets in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jamal Adams (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 6 overall pick to the New York Jets in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

32. New York Jets

Key Additions: Kelvin Beachum, Morris Claiborne, Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, ArDarius Stewart, Chad Hansen and Jordan Leggett

Key Losses: Darrelle Revis, Ryan Clady, Nick Mangold, Brandon Marshall

The current state of the New York Jets depth chart doesn’t paint a pretty picture for the future. They don’t have a long-term answer at quarterback, lack a true playmaker at wide receiver and have several holes along the offensive line.

Defensively, they have talent up front but the cornerback position will be an issue. It promises to be a long year in New York with the Jets in the early running to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

There’s obviously a lot of negativity surrounding this team, but there is also some reason for optimism. The addition of Jamal Adams gives the Jets a young core of defensive stars. He pairs with high-upside players like Leonard Williams, Muhammad Wilkerson and Darron Lee.

That’s four former 1st round picks who all have a chance to be really special players.

The issue is that the offensive side of the ball doesn’t have anyone to crow about. Their quarterback situation is a complete mess after last year’s 2nd round pick, Christian Hackenberg, failed to take a regular season snap.

New York’s lack of confidence in Hackenberg doesn’t bode well for his long-term future. It also doesn’t help that the rest of the offense is lacking high-end talent.

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