Go D.

Last year the New York Jets defense was absolutely miserable. Stopping the run is our biggest need for improvement considering we finished 29th in the league. Obviously we weren't scoring anything but field goals but its a good place to start. In looking at the free agent market, I would like to see our front office spend that astounding 28 million wisely.
Breaking down the defense we need better players in a few positions. At this point our roster is very young. Starting with the secondary, we more productivity from our free safety, corner backs.

Darelle Revis has shown great promise having an impressive rookie season lined up against the leagues top recievers. We didn't have anyone else capable enough and Revis stepped up. I see him having a breakout season. To compliment Revis there are a handful of possibilities entering free agency. Chargers CB Drayton Florence may have a chance leaving due to the fact Jammer and Cromartie are playing so well for coach Turner. Florence has the speed, youth, and cover ability to balance out the defense, thus allowing Barrett, Dyson, or Poteat to come in as a third nickle back. There have been talks of Patriots CB Asante Samuel possibly coming to New York as well. Samuel and coach Mangini had very good relationship in New England and the Pats are looking to hang onto the young talent and depth they already have in Randall Gay, and Brandon Meriweather. They may not pay Samuel the big money he's looking for. May be costly for the Jets in terms of monetary value, but no question Samuel would be an amazing improvement and instant impact player.

Towards the end of the season Jets Free Safety Abram Elam did a nice job making plays but I don't know hes capable of being that everyday starter. Another Pats free agent possibility is FS Eugene Wilson. He has the ability and experience to make him paired with Rhodes, a very dangerous tandem in the AFC.

Playing the 3-4 scheme Bob Sutton would also like to see improvement on the D-line and the line backing core. Kenyon Coleman is still young, and very able to settle in for a starting role. On the other side is DE Shaun Ellis, a Jets veteran, but getting up there in age, and lacking considerably in production with only 5 sacks last year, sadly tied for the team lead. The Jets have the 6th pick in the 08' Draft and are projected to take OSU standout DE Vernon Gholston. After seeing pictures of this absolute monster, I could see him drastically improving our run stop and pass rush, if taken. Maybe filling an OLB role a little bit in the 3-4 scheme.

It is uncertain at this point that Johnathan Vilma will return, and David Bowens played awful last year. The Jets really need some improvement in their LB core. Second round pick David Harris played so well at MLB last year he will definitely start next year. Free agents to look for here are Jags OLB Bobby McCray, a great pass rusher, Cardinals talent Carlos Dansby, although unlikely to leave AZ, and obviously the long shot being Ravens Terrell Suggs. He is the best 3-4 choice out there and is a beast pass rusher.

I'm trying to be as realistic about this as possible. I wish Madden trades were possible. It is rare unless through free agency, to see players change teams. Yet this year the Jets have ample money to spend so we can really rebuild and spend the money to improve several areas, and solidify them for years to come.