FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Joe Douglas guarded the New York Jets' checkbook last season a lot better than his rebuilt offensive line protected the quarterback.
The general manager finished his first full year on the job with nearly $27 million in unused salary-cap dollars, the second-highest total in the NFL -- money rolled into the 2021 cap. That was part of the plan. Instead of spending lavishly on a mediocre free-agent class, Douglas decided to save for a rainy day.
Well, the green and white umbrellas are out. Actually, they have been out for several months.