Comments on: Quick Draft Wrapup http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/ Ranting and Raving about the Gang Green Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:20:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Doug from TN http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81199 Doug from TN Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:07:46 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81199 Ainge is a good pick. He has a strong arm. It didnt seem that way because his pinky was broken on his throwing hand, and he had to tape his pinky and ring finger together which made it hard to throw. He did not lose the LSU game. Yes, he had to force passes at the end, but if the receivers steped up earlier in the game they would have not been in the situation where he had to force balls. Chad Pennington, Clemens have not steped up for the team, so Ainge will probably be in the QB competition. But I think Pennington is better than Clemens so I think he'll start. Who knows Ainge might be phoenominal. Ainge is a good pick. He has a strong arm. It didnt seem that way because his pinky was broken on his throwing hand, and he had to tape his pinky and ring finger together which made it hard to throw. He did not lose the LSU game. Yes, he had to force passes at the end, but if the receivers steped up earlier in the game they would have not been in the situation where he had to force balls. Chad Pennington, Clemens have not steped up for the team, so Ainge will probably be in the QB competition. But I think Pennington is better than Clemens so I think he’ll start. Who knows Ainge might be phoenominal.

]]> By: LONGTIMEJETFAN http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81143 LONGTIMEJETFAN Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:26:59 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81143 the OL "projects" the Jets have will do fine with Callahan coaching them...he's one, if not the best OL coaches in the league, i'm sure he had some input with that OL pick this year...they have a year or two to develop... the OL “projects” the Jets have will do fine with Callahan coaching them…he’s one, if not the best OL coaches in the league, i’m sure he had some input with that OL pick this year…they have a year or two to develop…

]]> By: Ilan http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81070 Ilan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:08:31 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81070 Gholston scares me. Keller could be very good but probably not as a TE because he is a poor blocker. I like this pick because it adds a player with athleticism and height to the receiving corps. Lowery is pegged as a CB in a zone scheme but is supposedly not a physical tackler so I doubt he will be tried at safety. The other picks fill needs and the Garner pick for OT depth makes me think that the Jets definitely see Bender as a OG prospect and not as a player who has the potential to move outside. That is at least a little encouraging because it makes me think that the coaching staff could see Bender as a solid run-blocking guard with development. As for Ainge, I do not see it as a wasted pick. If anything he was the safest of the players available. If the Jets have little confidence in Pennington's ability to stay healthy (as I do) then they needed a guy who could come in an run an offense if Clemens does not work out. Woodson will not be ready to play NFL football for at least 2-3 years. Using a pick on a guy like that when the other QBs are questions would have been foolish. Gholston scares me. Keller could be very good but probably not as a TE because he is a poor blocker. I like this pick because it adds a player with athleticism and height to the receiving corps. Lowery is pegged as a CB in a zone scheme but is supposedly not a physical tackler so I doubt he will be tried at safety. The other picks fill needs and the Garner pick for OT depth makes me think that the Jets definitely see Bender as a OG prospect and not as a player who has the potential to move outside. That is at least a little encouraging because it makes me think that the coaching staff could see Bender as a solid run-blocking guard with development. As for Ainge, I do not see it as a wasted pick. If anything he was the safest of the players available. If the Jets have little confidence in Pennington’s ability to stay healthy (as I do) then they needed a guy who could come in an run an offense if Clemens does not work out. Woodson will not be ready to play NFL football for at least 2-3 years. Using a pick on a guy like that when the other QBs are questions would have been foolish.

]]> By: Najy http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81051 Najy Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:43:39 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81051 Very happy with the Gholston pick as everyone who has been on this blog before the draft knows that I wanted Gholston over McFadden anyday. We are going to finally be able to generate pressure on Defense with just 4 or 5 guys which will allow us to drop more guys back in coverage. Very happy with the Gholston pick as everyone who has been on this blog before the draft knows that I wanted Gholston over McFadden anyday. We are going to finally be able to generate pressure on Defense with just 4 or 5 guys which will allow us to drop more guys back in coverage.

]]> By: Najy http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81049 Najy Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:40:32 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81049 THE JETS WILL BE IN THE TOP 5 DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE THIS YEAR!!!! YOUR HEARD IT HEAR FIRST! THE JETS WILL BE IN THE TOP 5 DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE THIS YEAR!!!! YOUR HEARD IT HEAR FIRST!

]]> By: DSmizzle http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81044 DSmizzle Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:32:41 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81044 Whether you like the Keller pick or not, it is indisputable that he was one of the best receiving playmakers in this draft. While most of us, including myself, wanted a very tall WR (and there were a bunch in the draft), I admittedly didn't pay much attention to the TE's in this draft, b/c I didn't think there was a shot in hell that the JETS would take one. As it turns out, once I took a closer look at Keller, he isn't so much of a TE as he is a big WR, kind of in the Dallas Clark mold (I'm sure you've heard that comparison a lot since the pick, its all over the newspapers). His highlight reel reminded me a LOT of Jeremey Shockey during his rookie year, particularly the nastiness and when he jumped up to his feet after being hit so hard his helmet went flying (he came down with the ball). Bottom line is that Kellen Clemens and/or Chad Pennington needed at least one offensive weapon to come from this draft and give the offense a boost. It is far from illogical to expect that Keller might have more yards/TD's this year for the JETS than would one of the big WR's we all wanted (myself included). I'm with everyone else who was not thrilled at first but who has grown comfortable, if not happy, with this pick, the more I learn about it. Whether you like the Keller pick or not, it is indisputable that he was one of the best receiving playmakers in this draft.

While most of us, including myself, wanted a very tall WR (and there were a bunch in the draft), I admittedly didn’t pay much attention to the TE’s in this draft, b/c I didn’t think there was a shot in hell that the JETS would take one.

As it turns out, once I took a closer look at Keller, he isn’t so much of a TE as he is a big WR, kind of in the Dallas Clark mold (I’m sure you’ve heard that comparison a lot since the pick, its all over the newspapers).

His highlight reel reminded me a LOT of Jeremey Shockey during his rookie year, particularly the nastiness and when he jumped up to his feet after being hit so hard his helmet went flying (he came down with the ball).

Bottom line is that Kellen Clemens and/or Chad Pennington needed at least one offensive weapon to come from this draft and give the offense a boost.

It is far from illogical to expect that Keller might have more yards/TD’s this year for the JETS than would one of the big WR’s we all wanted (myself included).

I’m with everyone else who was not thrilled at first but who has grown comfortable, if not happy, with this pick, the more I learn about it.

]]> By: The Ed(itor) http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81036 The Ed(itor) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:58:09 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81036 USAToday rated JETS draft a C. I give it a D. Next year I will go away for the weekend and ignore the draft completely. USAToday rated JETS draft a C. I give it a D. Next year I will go away for the weekend and ignore the draft completely.

]]> By: HOZ THE JET http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81032 HOZ THE JET Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:38:01 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81032 you guys are crazy you cant judge a draft until 2yrs. down the road what if all these guys you all are screaming about turn out to be BUMS and all these guys tangini draft become SUCCESS storys you will be back on the tangini BANDWAGON! you guys are crazy you cant judge a draft until 2yrs. down the road what if all these guys you all are screaming about turn out to be BUMS and all these guys tangini draft become SUCCESS storys you will be back on the tangini BANDWAGON!

]]> By: LONGTIMEJETFAN http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81028 LONGTIMEJETFAN Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:12:09 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81028 Very content with the picks made...and kudos to KC for not trading out of the 5 pick with NE! Very content with the picks made…and kudos to KC for not trading out of the 5 pick with NE!

]]> By: JOHN http://www.thejetsblog.com/2008/04/27/quick-draft-wrapup/#comment-81026 JOHN Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:57:49 +0000 http://www.thejetsblog.com/?p=4094#comment-81026 Check that, the 6th TE ! Check that, the 6th TE !

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