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Potential Offseason Additions for New York Jets: Tight Ends

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By @GregSulik

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If there is one position on the New York Jets that is least likely to have a big name addition, it’s probably tight end. The Jets are expecting Jace Amaro to take a huge step forward next season, and they are very comfortable with Jeff Cumberland as his backup. However, they should still be in the market for a quality blocker to round out the position.

Free Agents

We’ll quickly address the Julius Thomas issue, as he is obviously going to attract huge attention if he hits the open market. Don’t get your hopes up, because there is almost no chance that he would end up on the Jets for a number of reasons. That truth isn’t quite as strong when it comes to Jordan Cameron and Charles Clay, but the point stands that the Jets are not going to pursue the big name tight ends.

The Jets need a legitimate blocking tight end to round out their rotation, and there are a couple low priced veterans who could fill that role. Bear Pascoe has played both tight and fullback and makes his money as a blocker, so he makes a lot of sense if he’s interested. Matt Spaeth would be a fit, but it would be a surprise to see him leave the Pittsburgh Steelers. One player who the Jets are very familiar with is Matthew Mulligan, and he is a logical choice to bring in.

Draft

There is no chance the Jets will spend anything higher than a fifth round pick on a tight end (and I doubt they’d even use a pick that high on the position). Massive Texas A&M tight end Cameron Clear (6’6″, 274 lbs.) could be a solid fit late, giving the Jets a big body who could contribute as a blocker and possibly offer a red zone target. Sam Arneson has plenty of experience blocking in a run heavy offense at Wisconsin, making him another potential late round target.

Point is, the Jets aren’t making a major addition at tight end this year after investing a second round pick in Amaro and giving Cumberland a contract extension. Frankly, it would be surprising if they used a draft choice on the position at all. Look for them to add a veteran who is a solid blocker and let him compete with Zach Sudfeld in camp for the No. 3 role. This is a pretty stable position for the Jets, and they’re looking for improvements from within.

Greg Sulik is a New York Jets writer for Rant Sports. Follow him on Twitter@GregSulik or add him to your network on Google

Previously: Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers

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