Overview
The changing of the guard has meant a guard emphasis for the Jets.
GM Mike Maccagnan used his first free agency to ink James Carpenter to a four-year deal and “Carp” has been the team’s top lineman over the past two years. While Carpenter has manned the left guard spot for the last 32 games, Brian Winters has significantly developed and become a valuable right guard. After starting 13 games this past season, the Jets made sure their starting guards would be together for at least two more seasons as they signed Winters to a four-year extension.