With free agency approaching (March 9), we're analyzing the biggest needs on the New York Jets' roster, examining possible upgrades:
Position: Offensive line
2016 cap hits of top returnees (offensive-line rank/average per year):
D'Brickashaw Ferguson -- $14.1 million (4/245)
James Carpenter -- $5.6 million (42/245)
Nick Mangold -- $8.6 million (46/245)
Brian Winters -- $1.9 million (147/245)
Breno Giacomini -- $5.6 million (43/245)
Brent Qvale -- $525,000 (220/245)
Wesley Johnson -- $600,000 (213/245)
Key stat: Pass protection wasn't a problem last season.