In a depressed market, it makes the Jets kings. Whatever they want, they at least have the ammunition to get.

So what – and whom – do they want? Here’s a look at some of the free agents who could or should be on their radar when the market opens in March...

WR Allen Robinson

It’s not clear yet if he’ll be the Jets’ top target, but it’s hard to find a better possibly available receiver than this reliable, 6-2, 220-pounder. In the last two seasons, playing with shaky quarterbacks, he’s averaged 100 catches, 1,300 yards and seven touchdowns. He rarely drops passes. He’s strong enough to win the contested catches. If he ever has a good quarterback throwing to him, he could be the best receiver in the league. That’s why he could end up getting more than $21 million per year with $50 million or so guaranteed. And that’s if he’s free. The Bears could use the franchise tag on him (for about $16.5 million) and then try to trade him. Also, by the way, he wants to play for a contender, and several should be interested in him.

WR JuJu Smith Schuster

His down year last season still resulted in 97 catches for 831 yards and nine touchdowns, even though the Steelers had a middling passing attack and their lineup was crowded with receivers. What makes him more attractive is he’s only 24 and back in 2018 he had 111 catches for 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns, showing he’s got an enormous ceiling. He’s 6-1, 215 and is the receiver most often linked to the Jets. He probably won’t need Robinson money, but still could fetch $16-17 million per year.

WR Will Fuller

The Jets were enamored with Henry Ruggs in the draft last year because of his 4.27 speed. That’s why they’re likely to be enamored with Fuller, too, since he once ran a 4.33 in the 40. The problem is that his speed has never led to comparable production. He had 53 catches for 879 yards and eight touchdowns last year – all career-highs in his fifth NFL season. Thanks to injuries and a drug suspension he also hasn’t played more than 11 games in a season since he played 14 as a rookie back in 2016. By the way, that suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, includes the first game of next season. That could keep his price down a little, but $12-15 million per year might still be required.

G Joe Thuney

The Jets had eyes on him last offseason before the Patriots hit him with the “franchise tag” – something New England is unlikely to do again. Instead, the Jets mostly went bargain hunting as they rebuilt their offensive line last offseason and … well, they got what they paid for. With all their cap room, they have to shop on the top shelf this time and this durable 28-year-old, who has started all 80 games of his five-year career, is the top guard on the market. He made $14.8 million on the tag last season. Presumably the bidding with him will start in the $16 million per year range.

DE Matthew Judon

The Jets’ pass rush was simply non-existent last year, and Saleh knows he needs a fast defensive end to make his defense work. The 6-3, 261-pound Judon could be a perfect fit. The Ravens will surely let either him or Yannick Ngakoue go, and since Judon is three years older he figures to be the odd man out. He had only six sacks last year, but 30 ½ over the past four seasons is enticing. Pass rushers are expensive, but he could be in a second tier at maybe $14-16 million per year.

LB Shaq Barrett

He is a better option than Judon, though surely more expensive -- and that’s if he actually hits the market. The Bucs seem intent on keeping him if they can to help with another run at the Super Bowl in the Tom Brady Era. If they can’t do it, though, the Jets have to jump in. Barrett had “only” eight sacks last season, down from an incredible 19 ½ the year before. At 6-2, 250, he’s not really the defensive end that fits Saleh’s defense. Then again, Nick Bosa thrived and he’s only 6-4, 266. It doesn’t matter, though. He’s such a defensive weapon, they’ll make it work. The downside? He might cost $25 million per year. The upside to that? The Jets are one of the few teams who could afford that this offseason.

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