3 Remaining Free Agents the Jets Should Bring to Training Camp
3 Remaining Free Agents the Jets Should Bring to Training Camp
Efstathios Savvidis|
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New York JetsGeneral manager Darren Mougey didn’t break the bank in free agency, but he did sign several notable free agents, including Joseph Ossai, Demario Davis and Nahshon Wright.
While the Jets’ roster is significantly better on paper than it was last year, the team still lacks quality depth at multiple positions. In a dead period of the offseason, with the offseason programs over and training camp a month away, Mougey should use this window to address these needs in free agency.
New York has $28.4 million in cap space, per Spotrac, and can strengthen their roster by adding numerous players at a team-friendly cost. Here are three signings that could bolster their depth and potentially emerge as impactful contributors. They're also low-risk targets who wouldn't cause cap issues if they didn't make the final 53-man roster.
1. Bobby Okereke, LB
Arguably the biggest weakness on the Jets’ roster is their linebacker room. Outside of Demario Davis and Jamien Sherwood, who badly needs a bounce-back year, Gang Green does not have a dependable backup they can rely on if either of the two gets injured.
That’s why signing Bobby Okereke should be something Mougey considers. The former Stanford Cardinal has proven to be a reliable tackler and a solid player in coverage. Although the seven-year veteran regressed a bit this past season, he still managed to log 143 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions with the New York Giants.
Although head coach Aaron Glenn seems content with Mykal Walker, Marcelino McCrary-Ball, and Kiko Mauigoa as backups, New York has nothing to lose by adding Okereke to the mix. Considering Sherwood’s struggles in coverage last year, Okereke could take his place in passing-down situations alongside Davis.
Additionally, he can serve as a mentor to Mauigoa, who was inconsistent in his rookie season.
2. James Daniels, G
Currently, the Jets’ guard position is set with Joe Tippmann and Dylan Parham as the starters. Yet, similar to the linebacker room, New York doesn’t have reliable interior depth. Anez Cooper is a rookie, Xavier Newman has only played 42 snaps in the last two seasons, and Landon Young didn’t play last year.
James Daniels would be the perfect addition to bolster their depth at the position. Daniels offers much-needed experience and versatility, with the eight-year veteran playing in 91 games (85 starts) and making starts at all three interior positions.
He’s proven to be solid in pass protection, allowing six sacks and 25 quarterback hits in 3,442 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. The only downside to the 28-year-old is that he’s sustained devastating season-ending injuries the last two seasons (torn Achilles and a torn pectoral), which has resulted in him playing in just five games.
Despite his recent injury concerns, signing Daniels is a risk worth taking for New York. While he may not be the starting-caliber player he once was, he can serve as a trustworthy fill-in so long as he’s healthy.
With his value being lower than it was at the start of free agency, Daniels should receive a contract similar to Chris Paul, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Washington Commanders.
3. Curtis Samuel, WR
Currently, Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and Omar Cooper Jr. are the projected starters, while Isaiah Williams is likely the WR4 after a strong offseason showing. With neither Tim Patrick nor Arian Smith solidifying their standing during the offseason sessions, Mougey should add competition to the group by bringing in Curtis Samuel.
While Samuel wasn’t productive last season (posting seven receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown), we can attribute his down season to the Buffalo Bills not utilizing him. The Bills opted to play him more outside than in the slot, where he excelled with the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers.
Additionally, they hardly attempted deploying Samuel in the backfield, where he’s showcased his playmaking ability in years past. Although the nine-year veteran may not be as explosive as he once was and comes with injury concerns, Gang Green could use his receiving upside.
Patrick is primarily a blocker and is only a threat in the red zone, while Smith had a quiet rookie season. With Samuel, he could be a solid depth piece behind Cooper in the slot role.
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EFSTATHIOS SAVVIDISEfstathios is a writer for OnSI covering the New York Jets. With a B.A. in Journalism from Roger Williams University, he's been in sports media for the last two years. Efstathios is also a contributor for Fansided's Local Network.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
