Naturally, the NY Daily News is reporting that the Jets are likely to pursue Lewis but will target Scott should the bidding for Lewis shoot out of their price range.

The Jets have plenty of cap space, having released tight end Chris Baker and moving towards releasing guard Brandon Moore, and Ryan is going to be expected to drastically improve the Jets’ D.

Last year, the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets made a big off season splash by trading for Brett Favre from the Green Bay Packers. This year, with Favre retired (he claims for the last time) and Eric Mangini run out of town following the Jets’ second half collapse, the Gang Green need to establish their new identity.

Although he’s sure to be pricey, a Ray Lewis signing would set the tone early for Rex Ryan’s tenure, and would instantly solidify the Jets as a defense first team.