"I think the Jets are not too far off, maybe a couple of pieces away, and I hope I'm one of them" -Cam Ward Miami Hurricanes QB also, he looks bigger than I thought at the combine -- also, another fascinating thing about him is that his high school team ran the Wing-T offense, which explains why he didn't get any offers out of high school. That coach, if he hasn't already, should be fired for that
It would sure be tempting if he made it to 7. If so though, please please please do not force him out there week one. Roll with Tyrod and/or another bridge vet until he demonstrates he's ready to start. Every QB and situation is different and this doesn't guarantee success, but I'm tired of seeing rookie QBs thrown into the fire here. He's not a Joe Burrow or Andrew Luck generational-type prospect where you'd feel at least a little better about it
That quote is awesome. On a human level that has to make the Jets front office at least take a second look.
McMIllan opted out of drills, will not run 40. The guy looks slow on film, and without running 40, I would not want the Jets to spend #7 on him. https://tucson.com/sports/college/f...cle_db6dd4c2-f60a-11ef-8a5e-f3a033e1214d.html
If you took the Penn State TE Warren and signed Justin Fields we could potentially have one of the best rushing attacks in the league Warren is a great blocker, he’s almost a fullback. Fields would give you ~800 yards, Breece Hall ~1000, and that’s not even considering Braelon Allen and the ND State kid, whose name escapes me. They can both run too Just line up and run the football, play good defense and be a tough out every week
The Jets are in a good position in terms of options at 7. There are a number of needs and players that match those needs that could be available. Assuming nothing crazy happens and an elite players falls like a Mason Graham or something, I am intrigued by any of these options: -CB Will Johnson: I know he was injured some last year, but its crazy that people forget what a lockdown corner he was in 23. He shut everyone down. Adding him to fill DJ Reed's spot and pairing him with Sauce would be a scary scenario for opposing offenses. Good luck throwing the ball with those two, not to mention Will McDonald, JJ and Quincy WIlliams rushing at you. Reminds me as a Bills fan of when we had to play against Revis and Cromartie. -OT's Banks/Simmons/Campbell/Membou/Connerly: RT is obviously a need and locking in both LT and RT for years to come would be nice, especially when adding the QB of the future in 26 (hopefully). -WR Tet McMillian/TE Tyler Warren: either of these options would not be my ideal, I'd prefer CB Johnson or the OT above as I think you can get a WR or TE later and they are not premium positions. However, they are still needs for the Jets, but I dont think its a wise allocation of resources imo. -Trade down: this may be the best option depending on who's available if there's no elite prospects there. Should be able to get the same value 10-15 picks later while picking up another premium pick.
Plain & simple the Jets need a QB. Right now they have a hole the size of the grand canyon at the most important position in the sport. They literally have nothing there right now.
They have to make a move up for Shedeur. Or another QB in the draft. To me Shedeur is the more exciting prospect because of who his dad is. I believe bloodline matters. The only way the deicison to move on from Aaron Rodgers can make any sense at all is if the Jets do this. For the Jets to bring in another high priced veteran QB to 'replace' Rodgers would defy logic why not keep Rodgers instead? Right now I'm feeling disspirited because of that. I'm not feeling this new regime BUT if they do this the timing is perfect for a move like this new GM, new HC, top QB it would give me some hope for the near future. I wouldn't expect the Jets to do anything in 2025 but I'd have some hope for within the next five years if the stars align. If the Giants were to get Rodgers AND Shedeur or another QB at the top of the draft for their future while we get shut out a all-time low for the franchise? The Jets have to make a move up the board they have to.
Well unless you're wanting to trade up into the top 2, or one of them falls to 7 which I dont think is happening, I'm not sure how that plays into what I said above. I dont anticipate one falling to 7 and I also dont know if this is the class to give up future picks to move up and get one. What are you proposing the Jets do?
Read my post above. One can talk all they want about how the Jets are not that far away yada yada yada. They have NOTHING at QB right now. Tyrod is nothing more than a decent backup qb at this point in his career and they're not going to find a better veteran starting QB in free agency than they had in Rodgers. The Jets don't have a choice they put themselves in this situation by announcing they are not bringing back Aaron Rodgers.
Putting the draft picks it would take and whether that’s a good decision aside, I worry about shedeur specifically to the jets because he brings the circus with him. His interviews, his dads interviews, all the negative press that goes with them, and if shedeur struggles guess who’s dad is going to be first in the media to blame the jets, their oline, their coaches? All of Deions friends in the media (Shannon sharpe, Steven A Smith, Keyshawn Johnson, etc) are going to spout off excuses for shedeur and blame the jets organization when he struggles, all their social media stuff they do, his brash and cocky interviews that will happen in weekly press conferences…. Other franchises me be able to take that on but the jets media market will make that twice as worse as they did with Aaron Rodgers, and if you’re the new HC and GM, is that really how you want to start off your tenure? I think their priorities are trying to make the circus a thing of the past .
Not to mention that Warren is not just a good receiver, but a damned good runner too, arguably with a lot of power.
Ahhhhhhh.... OLE' SKOOL baby!!! Can see Wishbone and Power "I" formations in my dreams! LOL! Pistol nothing, .357 Magnum!!! lol
The size of the Grand Canyon? Yeah, I would agree with that. And you will have a fan revolt the size of Manhattan if this team picks EITHER of those two QB's at the 7 spot. I'm sorry, but this team has needs EVERYWHERE and WASTING a top 1st round pick on a position group that SHOULD start in the 2nd round is not my idea of value. Not only that, if they draft one of these "2nd round picks" the team will fully ignore the position for the next 2, maybe 3, years. That cannot happen.
I heard once that Travis Jordan was on the roster. Somehow, in most of these threads, I NEVER hear his name mentioned. You know he IS on the roster so he's a part of the equation. Just want to make sure we don't forget that he's a variable and stranger things have happened.
For me, in a WR I like not just performance, but speed. That is why last year I really liked Brian Thomas who both preformed well in College and had amazing speed. In NFL speed for a WR matters a lot. I had concerns about McMillan's speed before the draft. And him not running 40 basically takes him out of the running for top 10 for me. I think I would probably take Warren over him at this point.
My two cents. I think everyone and his brother knows we need a long-term solution at QB. Everyone that remotely follows NFL football, starting with the new leadership. Period, end of story. We dont need to be reminded of that. But I emphasize long term solution, not extending a one/two-year aging vet band aid at some significant cost, and not monetary, but at the detriment of the rest of the team, having to suboptimize the entire offense, running game and play calling to fit some short-term goal. Enough of that BS. However, for once can we not jump on the same ridiculous approach of demanding to move up on the draft for a QB at all costs. Have we not learned anything. First off, the leadership needs to do massive due diligence on this year QB class, much weaker by definition, and determine which candidate if any fits our vision, has the traits we want and relative level of readiness. Picking a QB is already a crapshoot, and moving up for one is extremely risky. if they are sold on the top two guys and available at seven then by all means go for it. if not move on. I remind you we need a vet even if we get a QB with the first pick. But just because we need a QB doesn't mean we draft one because he is there. If they like a prospect with some serious development needed it might be the best to pick one in the later rounds and have him sit and learn. We made that mistake with Sanchez, with Darnold and with Zach. Let's not do it again. IM humble opinion, trading up for this year's crop is very risky. Not a good way for this leadership to start. Build a team via the draft and get a mobile young vet QB behind center for year one. I see zero risk with starting Fields for example and start building a no shit offensive game plan that is not vintage 2000 predictable. Let the young ones learn the system in practice. Not watch a future HOF play a system that does not fit the future in many ways.
Sanders measured 6-1.5, 212. Not big arm. I don't know guys, but I can make an exception for someone small like that when he is remarkable, but I am just not sure Sanders is it. Anyone under 6-2 faces extra bad odds against them. Anything can happen of course, but the odds to me are not there when it comes to Sanders.
