Jets' Pierce Pursuit: High Cost, Low Chances

0:00For the NFL, it's March 8th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The New York Jetspace major roster gaps heading into the offseason, especially at quarterback and wide receiver. They need a franchise quarterback, which will be tough to land, but wide receiver options abound. One name that fits well is free agent Alec Pierce from the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce stands out as a young, deep threat receiver who topped a thousand receiving yards last season on fewer than 50 catches. That averaged more than 20 yards per reception, making him an exciting addition for the Jets offense. Jets insider, Zach Rosenblad recently downplayed the chances of signing Pierce. He noted the team plans to avoid splash and cash on top free agents and hunt for value deals instead. The sticking point is Pierce's expected price tag, close to $30 million per season. While the Jets have about 75 million in cap space, handing that much to one receiver, which

1:00strained their budget with so many other holes too, Phil instead expected Jets to target second and third tier bargains under their new leadership. Without a solid quarterback or defense, a pricey wide out alone won't turn them into contenders anyway. Coming in in this sponsored by our partner, when you want calm, do not reach for your phone, lay back and listen, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.