Boosting the athleticism and coverage talent of the linebacker position must be a top priority for the New York Jets.
In 2020, the Jets allowed the most receiving yards (1,105) and receiving touchdowns (14) to the tight end position while also giving up the eighth-most receiving yards to running backs (673). None of the five linebackers to play a significant amount of snaps for the team (Neville Hewitt, Harvey Langi, Avery Williamson, Bryce Hager, Alec Ogletree) recorded a Pro Football Focus coverage grade that was at or above the league average for linebackers.