http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/story/406313p-344071c.html Didn't see this posted earlier...we're working out Cutler and Leinart privately, and seeing Young in Houston. No new information really, but it's good to see the new FO exploring all available options in the draft. Jets go all out for QBs In 10 days, the Jets will embark on The Great Quarterback Search, a cross-country tour in which they will meet with the top quarterback prospects in the April 29 draft. The Jets have scheduled private workouts with Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler and Southern Cal's Matt Leinart. They will work out Texas' Vince Young April 20 in Houston, his agent, Major Adams, said last night in an E-mail. Team sources, however, confirmed only the Cutler and Leinart workouts. Starting the week of April 16, team officials will huddle with Cutler. From there, it's on to Los Angeles, where they will meet with Leinart April 18. Presumably, they will hook up with Young on their way back to New York. It's far from a slam dunk that the Jets, picking fourth, will select a quarterback, but they're evidently intent on gathering as much information as possible. If the Jets remain at No. 4, they likely will have a choice of at least two of the three top quarterbacks. They're also believed to be very interested in Virginia left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams. After re-working Chad Pennington's contract (his $3 million in 2006 is guaranteed) and trading for Patrick Ramsey, the Jets might be content with their current quarterback situation. But there's a good chance that Leinart, Young or Cutler will be available with the fourth pick, and that would create an enormous decision for the Jets' new regime. "Obviously, they're coming off a tough year," Leinart said of the Jets, "but with a new coach and one of the top picks in the draft, it could help them start a new chapter." Rich Cimini Originally published on April 6, 2006
Rich Cimini is like the master of the obvious. Of course if we have the 4th pick in the draft we are going to do as much research as possible about any player that could go in the top 10. Maybe Cimini should do a mock draft or at least tell us who he thinks the Jets should draft.
I hope the Jets are also planning to look at some other QBs, guys they could take in the 2nd or 3rd round as an option to using the 4th overall pick. For instance, while they're out at USC, they could take a run over to Fresno State and get a first hand look at Paul Pinegar, who also looked pretty good against USC this year. The Jets should be examining all scenarios, particularly the one that has Ferguson or Williams as our 1st pick.
This is very true. Just because we don't take a QB at #4 doesn't mean we ignore the QB pick in this draft. We should take someone in the 3rd to 4th round.
if omar jacobs is available grab him if omar jacobs is available in the second or third round ,grab him
They should be working out Hawke or Williams. There more likely to take a defensive player than a QB.
Are we going to carry 4 QBs this year? Do we boot Brooks. Too much money tied up in Chad for the year and Ramsey is not going anywhere. I dont see us taking a QB this year. Worst case, Chad gets hurt again, Ramsey doesnt work, we go after a FA next offseason and draft a QB (Quinn hopefully). I can not see us carrying 4 all year.
I can't see Tannenbaum wasting valuable pre-draft time interviewing QBs if we're not serious about taking one. I just don't see it. You bet your boopie we're looking for one of the top three and I think we carry all four. Chad won't be ready in September, no way. And I don't think Brooksie is anything but a decent backup QB. Ramsey will start and either Leinart or Young will be sitting on the bench, learning the system and preparing for his start in '07.
I wouldn't label throwing out smokescreens and increasing the value of your #4 pick as wasting pre-draft time. Every team in the top 10 will be taking a close look at the top QB's, but that does not in any way indicate the team's plans.
I understand that, but we're doing private workouts with all three and even travelling to Houston for Young's workout on April 20th. I don't consider all that a "smokescreen." True, part of the job description and duties involve exploring all avenues, but if this is a "smokescreen" it's not much of a ruse. I can't see smokescreening ourselves with smokescreens. Did I just say that? What the hell am I talking about?
haha, yeah what the hell are you talking about? Showing this much interest in all 3 QB's is most likely a smokescreen. There is a good possibility that the FO is looking to trade down.
Brooks can either be the 4th string or cut. Ramsey is a FA after this season, and Pennington's health status is a big unknown and can potentially be cut next offseason. While we may have enough bodies this year, we're not secure at the position. You don't know if you'll be in a high enough posiition to land Quinn next season, plus QBs typically take time to develop. Why wait to get your potential franchise/future QB and extend the rebuilding process? Other positions are much easier to find guys in the draft who can start from day 1, and those are the positions we should look to fill next year.
I subscribe to "smokescreen" theories only so far, after that, you become an Oliver Stone, dreaming about scenarios that don't exist. (1) We're going to need a QB. Chad Pennington is not the long term answer, neither is Ramsey. (2) There is one Excellent RB in the draft who will probably be selected #1. (3) There are also 3 Excellent QB's in the draft. (4) We have the #4 pick in the draft. (5) We're working out all 3 QB's in private workouts days before the draft. Some smokescreen, huh?
I think we need a smokescreen to cover our smokescreen. Ricky Williams, where are you now that we need you?
227, um.... 'scuse me, but aren't you with Rickey now? :smile: This is all due diligence. Especially Young. You can bet that the scouts are looking at potential latter round QB's too. I think it's highly unlikely that they won't take a QB, the question is where. With N.O. trading their starting LT today, I suspect they might well take Ferguson now, at two, or may be trying to get the Jets to trade up for Leinart. Any guess right now is as good as another. In fact, I seriously doubt that team Tangini even knows what they will do yet. They are weighing all the options that have been discussed on boards like this one. I'd think they are leaning in one direction over another, but still very subject to change.
I think it is just to get a good idea of what these guys are capable of, basically so Manigini can gameplan against them when he does face them at some point. i am sure they rare putting together files on each of these guys. Information is the most important commodity after all.
The Jets are sitting at 4. They are obviously going to work out most of the top prospects in this draft. And they will work out other players besides just QB'S. All teams in the first round will try out players, it's what happens leading up to every draft year. Does this mean we will take any of them? NO, it just means that we are gathering info so we can better position our selfs come draft day. Will we trade up, sit still, or trade down? Nobody knows! lol
Just because they are working them out does not mean they will take them with the 4th pick. They might be leaving their options open and preparing themselves in case they recieve a trade offer to move down to between 7-15. They might also believe that if any of the QB's blow them away in their private workouts there is a chance they would take them with the 4th or attempt to trade down and take them.
