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New York Jets: 5 Most Important Free Agents

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Chris Ivory (33) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Chris Ivory (33) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Jets had a very good team in 2015, as they totaled a 10-6 record, and just narrowly missed making the playoffs.

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Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Chris Ivory (33) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

It wasn’t long ago that the Jets had a miserable record and year in 2014, but Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles turned things around in 2015. In the offseason, Maccagnan made a few big trades to acquire Brandon Marshall and Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Acquiring the star receiver and veteran quarterback really turned things around for the Jets’ offense, as Marshall and Eric Decker became one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL. Fitzpatrick had his best season of his career and made Jets fans forget all about Geno Smith.

Free agency was key for the Jets last season, as Maccagnan was able to address all the holes in the secondary left behind by John Idzik. The moves to sign Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, and Buster Skrine had mixed results, but it was surely an upgrade over what they had.

Heading into 2016, the Jets have a few key players that are set to be free agents, as Maccagnan and Bowles will have to make some tough decisions this offseason.

Here are the five most important free agents for the Jets this offseason, as it will be interesting to see if the Jets have all five back next season.

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