One of the critical aspects New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh made clear after his hiring is this: He feels as though he needs pass rushers in order to have a successful defense.
In his first offseason as head coach—paired with general manager Joe Douglas—the Jets were able to land two effective rushers in Carl Lawson and Vinny Curry.
Unfortunately, the team lost both players prior to the start of the 2021 NFL season.