We have a bunch of UFAs, RFAs and ERFAs. It's either gonna take some money to re-sign those guys (including Enunwa and Tomlinson) or we're going to have to sign a bunch of guys. I think the only DE we currently have on the roster is Claude Pelon.
I agree with you. I think we stay at 6. Maybe hope one of the top 4 falls to us but probably go with Chubb or Nelson then maybe trade back into the first round for a qb they like. I think Mac feels the way you feel. Too many holes don't want to give up draft capital.
Well.....I guess it depends on what exactly the plans are for the RB position in general......He's a decent back but I just don't see him necessarily as a starter.....I see him as a compliment. And Powell seemed to be an after thought last year. However on the other hand the Jets do have several other pressing needs. They could go with Crowell, Powell, and McGuire and replace Powell next year after the OL is beefed up..........but my gut says they are going RB in this draft. We'll see....
I think they'll go running back in the draft especially with their interest in McKinnon and I think Powell will be released.
Au contraire, mes amis, Powell was not an afterthought last season. While he had 35 fewer receptions than in 2016, he had 47 more rushing attempts, so he was used about the same way last season as in 2016, and he had two more TDs last season (5) than in 2016. Crowell could be a complimentary back, and the Jets certainly made no long term commitment to him. I have been really hoping the Jets would draft a RB in this draft, and have thought they should, so I definitely would not be unhappy if they did. I like Michel, Guice, Penny, and Chubb a lot, plus in a lower round Bo Scarbrough could be a nice add as a power/short yardage back. They could also look to add a RB who is an excellent PR/KOR. I'm sure there are other good RBs in the draft of whom I'm not aware. When rookie RBs can start so easily, why sign Crowell? I understand they could have just been plugging a hole as insurance in case they didn't get one in the draft, and his contract is designed so the Jets can move on from him after this season, but Crowell is young, pretty good, and with Crowell, Powell and McGuire they have a good RB corps and rotation. They're still getting a quality contribution from Powell. If they were thought to be a definite playoff team, then I'd still want a RB taken high this year, but they aren't, and with 4 RBs, there wouldn't be enough touches to go around unless they run the ball about 80% of the time. Considering all their other needs, at this point, I think it makes more sense to do as you suggest go with those three this year, and wait until next year when Powell's contract is up. I just don't see the point now when Mac did so little to upgrade the OL in FA (We still have a huge need there. He could still sign a player or two, so we'll see what happens, but we need at least one more C and should replace Carpenter), there wasn't really a quality edge rusher in FA and we have such a big need there, we now have a hole at TE, we have a glaring hole at DE (and we know how much the Jets love to draft defensive players, but the problem is, I don't see a lot of quality 3-4 DE prospects in the draft. Most of the DEs are undersized and in the 260-270 range, unless they're gonna try to draft a DT and move him to DE.), and most importantly, the Jets may have to use their #1 and both #2 picks to move up to get a QB. There will still probably be some quality RBs available in the 3rd-6th rounds, but will they use a pick at that point on a RB, or will they take a slot CB, a DE, WR, and a TE? It's gonna be interesting
You see here's the thing....Crowell is a decent RB but the Browns - of all teams - decided to go in another direction...... Now that's not a knock on Crowell - I understand it's a business but I just don't see him as a true #1 guy. The Jets apparently at the very least are choosing to go RB by committee - for now. Powell is 29 years old and did not see a lot of snaps last year......we know the Jets have what 5 picks in the top 107 ? We know the offense as a whole needs a facelift. So I'm gonna guess after these first results of FA are in that the Jets are going offense heavy. Obviously QB is going to be the first pick. Barring a trade up that leaves four more relatively high picks...OL comes into play. So does RB and WR.....I see one, maybe two skill players in the top half of our draft...... On that thought I wonder if a center is drafted ? Long could slide over to one of the guard spots where I think he is a better athlete......
Interesting points.....I agree a center needs to be drafted. I see Long as a guard. EDGE needed - probably second round. And we still don't know if Jets are planning to move up to get their QB which would cost some draft capital........a lot of moving parts... RBs are plentiful in this draft and I'm hoping one of the higher rated backs slips into the third or fourth round
Get the Honey Badger!! The guy can be a building block on this team and we have the money to do so. After that I’d like to see the Jets resign Ealy and fill out the depth on DL. Then it’s draft offense, and then more offense. We would still have a need at edge but can’t fill all the needs in one offseason. It is imperative to infuse the offense with youth and talent.
The 92 million at the start had alread subtracted out the draft pool money. This is usually accurate but the only official contract to hit so far is mccowns so that is all they have included. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/cap/
I hope that you're right about the Jets' emphasis on offense in the draft, but I'll believe it when I see it. With our having needs at edge rusher and DE, I could easily see those two positions being targeted in the first 2-3 rounds. I think they'll have to wind up trading up if they really want one of the top 3 QBs. If so, I wonder how that will affect their drafting. I'm hoping that Mac will still sign a FA OG and perhaps another younger C for depth. I know that supposedly Dozier can back up/play C, but do we want to count on him? I'd rather sign Jensen or draft a C, and have Long play OG and backup the C position.
I hope that if Mac trades up for a QB, he keeps one 2nd round pick and uses it to get Price or Wynn. I can wait until next year to address edge rusher if it means focusing on offense this year.
I definitely agree regarding keeping one of the 2nd round picks. I'd rather trade next year's 1st and 2nd round picks than trade both 2nds this year. If Mac doesn't sign Jensen or another FA C or OG, then I agree that taking Price, Wynn, Daniels or Ragnow to shore up the OL could be a good move. My only caveat to that would be if there aren't going to be any really good edge rushing prospects in the draft next year and/or the Jets really like Okoronkwo or another edge rusher that they could possibly get in the 2nd or 3rd round. Many years the Jets aren't in a position to draft a quality edge rusher. This year, they could be. They are almost always in a position where they could draft a quality OG or C. I want them to either draft a quality OL or edge rusher in the 2nd or 3rd round.
In normal years the Jets would be able to trade from 6 to 3 by just adding our top number 2..but since there is a lot of teams wanting QBs and the early take that QBs over the next two years won't be as good as what is in this draft we probably can't do it with only that.
It has been a long time now. I want to say early 2000's, but the specific year I am not sure of. I remember going to games and there was one that was particularly hot, but the rest were Jersey swamp girls.
They started as flag girls in 2006 replacing the flag guys. The Jets went out of their way to make sure they were considered only as flag girls not cheerleaders. The next year they became the flight crew cheerleaders.
I Think we have 18-28mil left going off of averages by year. Also guessing Brooks & Santos 5-7M total. We could have less if contracts are front loaded. Also Bridgewaters contract is a bit confusing Spotrac has it at 5 mil but I've read on espn it could have a max value upto 15. I guess the other 10 is based on him being the starter and reaching milestones/incentives like games played, snap count, yards,TD playoffs that type of thing but really all just a guess at this point. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/new-york-jets/ http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/03/report-bridgewaters-deal-jets-reach-15-million/
