New York Jets plan on blowing up their offensive line this offseason

The New York Jets have every intention of blowing up their offensive line this offseason. Here are the details and what it means moving forward.

In the wise words of the late David Bowie, “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes” are coming to the New York Jets offensive line this offseason.

On the Flight Deck Podcast with ESPN’s Rich Cimini, it was noted that we could see as many as four new starters in the trenches from the start of 2019 to the start of 2020:

“How many OL changes could we see next season? Uhm a lot. I could see at least four new starters on the offensive line. The only guy who I think can be back as a starter is Chuma Edoga. I think the current coaching staff likes his long-term potential as a pass protector. He has a lot of interesting traits with his agility, foot speed, and they want to develop that.

I don’t think you can realistically have five new starters on the offensive line in one offseason because a complete overhaul is asking a lot. I think you could see a new right tackle because Brandon Shell won’t be back. You could see a new center with Ryan Kalil leaving. You’ll see a new left guard for sure (Kelechi Osemele is already gone). Brian Winters could be a cap casualty with so many injuries. While Kelvin Beachum is a pending free agent and they could replace him with a top-10 draft pick.”

Fun convo with @7BOOMERESIASON, who talks Fake Spike Game (25th anniversary), Sunday’s debacle, Darnold’s growth and his plan to fix the #Jets. Also accuses Jerry Jones of trying to sabotage Jets’ relationship with Jamal Adams. Strong stuff. https://t.co/kor7DQ89B0

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 3, 2019

If the Jets go through with the plan laid out by Rich Cimini, it’ll be very similar to what the Buffalo Bills successfully pulled off this past offseason.

The only returning starter on the offensive line from 2018 to 2019 for Bills Mafia was left tackle Dion Dawkins.

The other four positions (and depth behind that) were completely overhauled through the 2019 NFL Draft, free agency, and trade.

In 2018 the Buffalo Bills ranked 18th in sacks allowed (41). So far in 2019? The Bills have allowed 28 sacks which is 14th best in the NFL this season.

Despite replacing 80 percent of the starting lineup, the Buffalo Bills were able to improve the trenches. That should be great news for the green and white who hope to copy that formula in this upcoming offseason.

Of course, the secret ingredient for the Jets is actually executing those trades, draft selections, and free agency purchases on the offensive line which hasn’t always been easy.

For context the Jets have seven draft picks in 2020, over $60 million in cap space (with another $20 million possibly coming via cap casualties), and a few tradeable assets on both sides of the ball.