What the Jets did last year should have no bearing on their strategy this year. Trading up all depends on two things: 1) How committed the team is to one particular player and 2) cost. I think you could easily make the case that the Jets don't think Chris Long, Sedrick Ellis or Glenn Dorsey are suited to the 3-4, that Gholston is not worth a #6 pick based on the full body of his work, that Ryan is not the right guy and that no DB grades-out in the Top 10. Then, it simply becomes a one person draft for the Jets with McFadden as THE guy. If that is the case, I say go get him.
The front office did a good job minimizing our needs before this draft tomorrow. We don't have huge holes in our roster. So when we say we need a CB, we need a WR, we need a OLB we're really just saying we want an upgrade over our serviceable starters. Not to mention we already have an improved team from last year, so another impact ILB next to Harris would only elevate the play of our front 7, and I wouldn't be opposed to that.
I totally agree with this statement. I was saying we shouldnt pick someone just because the patriots want that person as well.
Well, I would say that the Jets least serviceable starters in priority order are: 1) Clemens 2) Poteat 3) Elam 4) Moore 5) B.Thomas 6) Slot WR What do you guys think?
I would disagree with Clemens as #1. By your logic we should take Ryan or either Flacco, Brohm or Henne in Rd 2. You cant give the guy 8 games with a bad bad team and make your decision either for him or against him. Plain and simple the jury is still out on Clemens so I would not say he is not serviceable at this point.
We dont have Poteat. I think need and where we draft isnt nice no one imo worth picking there of what I think we do need which is CB and WR then LB then DE then FS.
It is not that I think Clemens doesn't have a chance, but I would be disappointed if the Jets didn't select a QB during the draft. Based on Clemens performance and the fact that he plays the most important position on the field, he is the shakiest of the Jets 22 starters going into the season.
and you are right, but if we just so happen to pick the person NE wants it would be a much sweeter pick, no? There is no way that Clemens/QB is our least serviceable position. CB/OLB both need an upgrade more than QB. . . I won't be mad if we draft ryan, but Clemens has to be given at least full year before we write him off as a bust
No way would I trade up. Right now they're almost assured of getting either Long, Ryan, DMF or Gholston. I'd be happy with any of those guys regardless of whatever blemishes they might have. Having said that, I'd definitely trade down into the 8-15 range if the opportunity presented itself. I'd target McKelvin, Stewart, Mayo and Harvey.
I want DMC if he's there, but if not, a trade down wouldn't be a bad thing. And I mean specifically, down to 8 with the Ravens or 13 w/Carolina for Ryan and take McKelvin or Rodgers-Cromartie. I guess you can tell I see our #1 need being at CB, but no reason to reach for one at #6. All that said, yeah, I would still rather have DMC. But no trade-up.
