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The Denver Broncos’ biggest competition for Kirk Cousins

By Sayre Bedinger

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Kirk Cousins
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Kirk Cousins /
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FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 31: Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after suffering an injury during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 31: Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after suffering an injury during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

New York Jets

The New York Jets have some of the most cap space this offseason, as well as a top 10 draft pick. They brought back head coach Todd Bowles, and look like they might have a defense on the rise.

That being said, the Jets’ roster is not where it needs to be in order for this team to be in contention to sign Cousins.

They have enough money, absolutely. They could offer Cousins over $30 million per season and make his decision very difficult.

But when it comes to his desire to win, the Jets are a little ways off, in my opinion. I don’t foresee them being a major contender for him unless they bring a big time offer to the table, and have deals in place with other big name free agents to come in and join him.

As Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell recently said, not even $60 million cash would be enough to get him to sign with the Jets. I think the Jets are going to have to rebuild mostly through the draft or trades, similar to what we saw last year from the 49ers.

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