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5 questions the Jets need to answer this offseason

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  • His career year ended horribly, with a broken right fibula in Week 17. The fifth-year defensive end, who had a team-high 12 sacks, has been seeking a contract extension since last season. Now his future with the organization is unclear. Players already seem resigned to the fact that the Jets' stout defensive line will be broken up. Like Wilkerson, Damon Harrison is a pending free agent. The Jets could place the franchise tag on Wilkerson, keeping him under their control for 2016. That leaves Harrison, arguably one of the best nose tackles in the NFL. Maccagnan should try to lock up both rather than see them be productive elsewhere, but he may opt to trade Wilkerson. Another option: Sheldon Richardson, who could face another suspension in 2016, could be dealt instead.
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  • Bowles would like to see his team get faster, particularly on the defensive line. The Jets tied for 12th with 39 sacks a year after being tied for sixth with 45. The line also failed to generate the pass rush fans expected to see under Bowles.
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Admit it, Jets fans. It was a fun ride while it lasted.

Yes, Sunday’s 22-17 loss to Rex Ryan’s Bills was devastating and knocked the Jets out of playoff contention. But they made huge strides in 2015, hiring general manager Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles and winning 10 games in their first year together. Maccagnan deserves NFL executive of the year honors for upgrading a 4-12 team with key veterans and a capable coach. But now the real test begins.

Though the Jets’ future looks bright, there are concerns surrounding this rebuilding team. Here’s a look at the five biggest questions facing the Jets this offseason:

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