Joe Douglas has said he wants to sign Jamal Adams to a long-term deal. However, if the Jets are offered a top-20 pick this year and two second-round picks (this year and next year), do you think the Jets should make that deal, given all the holes on their roster and because Adams will likely cost them around $14M a year in a long-term deal (a lot for a safety)? — Joe Fiore

The Jamal Adams trade debate has been stirred up again by some recent speculation out of Dallas that the Cowboys might again be making a run at their hometown player. I believe the Jets really do want to sign Adams long-term. They’re not just blowing smoke. However, the offer you lay out is awfully tempting. That is what the Jets were seeking in October for Adams at the trade deadline, and the Cowboys did not go for it.

Let’s say the Cowboys now have a change of heart and really want Adams. They have the No. 17 pick in the first round and their second-round pick is No. 51 overall. If the Jets did that, they would have six picks in the top 80, giving Douglas the chance to fill several holes. He would be creating a new one by trading Adams, but I think I would make that deal.

The Jets’ kickers struggled mightily throughout last season. I know they have many holes to fill, but whom do you see the Jets bringing in to shore up the kicking game? — Luke Schweickert

You are right. The kicking situation was a problem all season. Sam Ficken was 19-for-27 on field goals and missed three extra points. Ficken remains on the roster. The Jets also brought in Brett Maher on a futures deal right after the season ended. I could see those two competing for the job this summer or maybe the Jets will add someone different before training camp.

With a few decent and seemingly affordable edge-rushers still on the market, do you think the Jets take a flier on [Vinny] Curry or [Markus] Golden? Or do they wait until the third round of the draft to address it? Additionally, do you think they take a flier on Jason Peters and view him as a [Steve] McLendon type for the offense? — Daniel Kurtz

Cornerback remains a position of need. There are still a fair number of competent CBs on the free-agent market. Would you expect the Jets to pursue any of them? — Sam

Teams often release players after the draft is completed in order to better manage their cap. How much cap space do the Jets have currently, and do they have enough space to pursue additional free agents as well as sign their own draft picks ? — Michael Flaherty

I am going to group these three questions together because they are all similar. First off, I believe the Jets have about $10 million in cap space, maybe a little less. It is hard to know for sure because all of the contracts from free agency have not been filed yet. They will get an additional $11 million in June when Trumaine Johnson comes off the books. They need about $9 million for their draft picks, and teams like to keep some cap space for in-season moves.

So I think the Jets are mostly done with free agency. I do think Douglas might add a few cheap pieces after the draft to fill any remaining holes. These players will be cheap, though. Don’t expect any major names. Edge-rusher and cornerback are major needs now. If Douglas does not fill them in the draft, some of the players mentioned could get a look.

Should the Jets take a chance on Josh Gordon? — Andy Alexander

No. Douglas is emphasizing building a culture. The Jets are not in a position to take a risk like that.

Will there likely be a better OT or WR available for a Round 2 pick? Normally in a situation like this, our past moronic GMs would take neither with the first pick and screw up the whole draft. But I have confidence in Joe Douglas, but I think I would have trouble deciding which to pick first. — Howard Fuchs

Wide receiver. The tackle market drops off considerably after the top four tackles, who will all be gone in the top 15. This is a very deep wide receiver draft, and the Jets should be able to get one on Day 2.

What is a reasonable expectation of getting a legitimate third-down pass-rushing threat? — Joe Collins

Don’t hold your breath. It is hard to find elite pass-rushers outside of top of the draft. That is not to say it does not happen. This will be a test of Douglas and his personnel to see if they can solve this problem in the middle rounds or by picking someone off the scrap heap in post-draft free agency.