WATCH: Jalen Ramsey is answer to unlocking full potential of Jets' defense

The 2017 All-Pro reportedly wants out of Jacksonville and would be an immediate upgrade to New York's vulnerable secondary.

The New York Jets (0-3) have been absolutely shredded through the air this season (286.7 yards passing allowed per game, No. 26 in the NFL) and if they want even the slightest chance of turning their season around after the bye, they’re going to need to fix things up in the secondary. 

Internal adjustments can only go so far, however, but an ideal fix may be a trade for a disgruntled All-Pro away.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has made headlines over the past two weeks due to his demands for a trade. On Monday, Ramsey coincidentally called in sick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

If Ramsey is actually sick of the Jags and they're willing to part with their star defensive back, he would be an excellent fit in New York - if the organization is bold enough to swing a deal, that is.

A 2017 First-Team All-Pro selection, Ramsey has built a reputation as an elite man-to-man cover cornerback that is capable of completely locking down opposing No. 1 receivers, which is the kind of cornerback that’s sorely needed by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

Williams has seen a considerable amount of success throughout his career when he’s had a lockdown corner patrolling his secondary, highlighted by his Samari Rolle-led Tennessee Titans defense that finished the 2000 season first in total defense.

Team	Year	Role	Yards Allowed Ranking	Points Allowed Ranking	Takeaways Ranking
Tennessee Titans	2000	Defensive Coordinator	1	2	14
Buffalo Bills	2003	Head Coach	2	5	32
Washington Redskins	2004	Defensive Coordinator	3	5	22
New Orleans Saints	2010	Defensive Coordinator	4	7	20
Washington Redskins	2007	Defensive Coordinator	8	11	25
Los Angeles Rams	2016	Defensive Coordinator	9	23	23
Washington Redskins	2005	Defensive Coordinator	9	9	15

Williams would also have a little more flexibility with his defensive scheme if Ramsey is locking down one half of the field, and would be able to blitz with minimal to no risk on almost any play.

Seeing Ramsey in “Gotham Green” would provide New York with a huge boost, but what a possible trade may cost is still undetermined. 

Some sources have indicated that Jacksonville’s initial asking price for the stud cornerback is two first-round round picks, but while Ramsey is one of the league’s best at a premium position, the Jags’ asking price is a little unrealistic, as it could set back a franchise back for years.

That being said, a Ramsey deal may cost something closer to what the Pittsburgh Steelers gave to the Miami Dolphins for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (a 2020 first-rounder, a 2020 fifth-rounder, and 2021 seventh-rounder).

The Jets won’t be able to swing a deal without parting with their 2020 first-round pick - at the very least - but they may be able to keep a little more draft capital if they include a player in a possible deal. 

Luckily, Gang Green just may have the right player to trade away: Leonard Williams.

Trading Williams away would be a popular move with the fanbase and it would make plenty for both sides. Gang Green would acquire a franchise-changing cornerback without mortgaging their entire 2020 draft and making a possible deal would finally give rookie Quinnen Williams the starting role he deserves. 

In exchange, Jacksonville would receive a talented player at a position of need and the draft capital necessary to adequately replace Ramsey in next spring’s draft, if they choose to do so.

This is all speculation at the end of the day, but it’s definitely an option that the Jets' brass should consider during the bye. Trading for Ramsey may not be a cure-all, but it’ll be a strong enough move to potentially turn the season around.