One of the New York Jets‘ biggest needs entering the 2022 offseason is the right guard position. The most well-known right guard set to hit the free agent market is Brandon Scherff, so, naturally, Scherff has been commonly mentioned as a possible target for the Jets.
New York would be wise to spurn the hype and look in another direction.
Contract estimation
Before we dive into the red flags surrounding Scherff, let’s get an idea of what it might cost to obtain his services.
Here are a few contracts signed by similarly-accomplished guards in recent years:
- Joe Thuney, 2021 (KC): 5 years, $80 million (age 28 when signed) – $46.