With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing each position on the New York Jets' roster and examining possible upgrades:
Position: Quarterback
2018 cap hits of top returnees:
Key stat: In three seasons under coach Todd Bowles, the Jets are ranked 29th in passer rating (80.6) and their touchdown-interception ratio (68-53) is 28th. That's a big reason why he's 20-28.
Money matters: Since 2014, the Jets have paid $32.9 million in salary to their quarterbacks, a relatively low figure. If they sign Kirk Cousins, they could be paying close to that amount in average per year.