Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush runs away from Jets...

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush runs away from Jets defensive end Quinton Coples during the first half. (Oct. 28, 2012) Credit: AP

If the Jets expect to be a contender anytime soon, the QB play has to improve.

Possibilities: Jason Campbell, David Garrard, Brady Quinn.

Intriguing long shot you've heard of: Drew Stanton.

Possibilities: Ahmad Bradshaw, Cedric Benson, Felix Jones.

Intriguing long shot you've heard of: Reggie Bush.

Even bigger long shot you've heard of: Steven Jackson.

The Jets, who cut Eric Smith last month, now have no veteran safeties under contract. Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry signed one-year contracts a year ago and are unrestricted free agents. That leaves only Josh Bush and Antonio Allen on the roster.

Possibilities: Glover Quin, Abram Elam.

Intriguing long shot you've heard of: Charles Woodson.

Bart Scott and Calvin Pace are gone, plus Bryan Thomas turns 34 in June. The Jets need experience, depth and speed.

Possibilities: Connor Barwin.

Intriguing long shot you've heard of: Brian Urlacher.

The Jets could end up re-signing Dustin Keller, Sanchez's favorite target. If not, they'll need to secure another big target who can block in Marty Mornhinweg's West Coast system.

Possibilities: Anthony Fasano, Martellus Bennett.

Intriguing long shot you've heard of: Tony Gonzalez.

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