The New York Jets are in the middle of a serious rebuild, and with no great quarterback prospects in sight, it might take another season to fully turn the corner.
But that doesn't mean the Jets shouldn't keep some of their key players around for long. Garrett Wilson is someone the Jets need to hold on to, and so is running back Breece Hall.
As ESPN's Matt Bowen writes, the best landing spot for Hall in free agency is back with the Jets. Instead of a Super Bowl contender, Hall should return to the Jets and be the focal point of the new-look offense.
Jets named best fit for Breece Hall in free agency
"With his dual-threat traits and home-run ability, he can be the centerpiece of the offense under new coordinator Frank Reich," Bowen writes. "That system will lean on zone runs and using the backs in the pass game."
It wouldn't be a surprise if Hall left and joined a Super Bowl contender, as he looks to make it to the playoffs for the first time in his NFL career.
But, as Bowen notes, the Jets offense under Reich is a great landing spot for Hall in 2026. While he might not be playoff-bound, if the Jets can find a quarterback this offseason or next offseason, then things could begin looking promising very quickly.
Spending on a running back when the team is still looking to build up so much of the roster might not make the most sense, but when it's a dual-threat runner and receiver like Hall, it would be worth it.
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He broke 1,000 rushing yards (1,065) this past season, and although he had only four rushing touchdowns, he was still the Jets' best offensive player.
With a better offense in 2026, hopefully with more stable quarterback play, Hall could have a great 2026 season. The Jets are looking for such a quarterback, so retaining Hall isn't out of the question for New York.
The only question left is whether the Jets franchise or transition tag Hall, or convince him to re-sign when he hits free agency.
The ball could be in Hall's court, and as Bowen notes, the Jets might be the best fit for the 24-year-old running back this offseason despite the chance to sign with a Super Bowl contender.
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