Free agency is just a couple of days old and the Jets have handed out new contracts to nine different players with financial terms available on seven of them. As any fan knows, free agency isn’t just about spending money, but spending it wisely. Let’s take a look at each player who has been signed to this point, what their presence means for Gang Green and whether or not Maccagnan paid “market value” or spent a bit too freely.
QB Josh McCown, 1 year/$10 million: Poor Value
While the term “overpay” is a subjective one as a player’s value is truly determined by what a team is willing to pay on the open market, this still looks like a bad deal.