Who’s Next for the Jets?
Bent and I are sitting in the Mezzanine here talking about needs for the Jets at this point, with them coming up in about 10-15 picks.
We thought that the Jets might make a play for Josh Johnson, the QB from San Diego or the Jets might look for some depth on the Offensive Line. I had noted that Wade Smith (now gone) was the guy who would stand in for Mangold on a play or two, and although Woody could play Center, would you want to move him from Right Tackle for just a few plays?
Bent’s suggestion was to use Dearth the team’s long-snapper and line up the QB way back. I countered that then the team would need to only use Clemens in those situations, as he’s the only one who could throw it back to the line of scrimmage …
34 Responses to Who’s Next for the Jets?
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zenlaw says:
I’m not sure that there is any need for a QB here. Most, if not all, of the “talent” is off the board, and a QB would probably be a waste of the pick. If KC doesn’t work out this year, the Jets will look for a QB next year.
I think the Jets should look towards drafting some help on the o-line or perhaps some LB depth.
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RayD says:
I agree …. wait on the QB. Lets grab LB, OL or even gamble on Michigan’s RB Hart
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Is it time to get a punter yet?!
Put me in the “more O-line depth” camp, if the value is there. I would say an interior linebacker would be nice.
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Damian says:
A QB would be a wasted pick here in my opinion. Much rather see them keep rebuilding the Oline, LB, or more Secondary.
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One other relevant comment….
LET’S GO RANGERS!!!
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dookie jones says:
we got no dline depth…..our next 3 picks need to be focused on exactly that
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MS says:
I’d like to grab Dixon maybe in the 7th round. He will need few years to develop. but he is a heck of an athlete.
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Paul says:
I agree with the O-line, DB, or maybe D-line depth.
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I say Trae Williams CB
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ian says:
owen scmitt–devasting blocker at FB and pretty good runner too. also, he was WVU’s directional/pooch punter down the stretch last year–mangini loves that versatility. seriously, though, richardson is old and schmitt is the best FB in this draft by a lot. he could be our lorenzo neal/mack strong for 8-10 yrs.
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joe says:
Damn it I wanted Dixon
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did I mention I like the Keller pick. I havn’t been this excited since Jonny Mitchell
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Johothan Goff, LB, Pedro Sosa, G, Carl Nicks, OT
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butler goff nicks or rubin!!!
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MEPA says:
OT Carl Nicks, OLB Geno Hayes, OLB Erin Henderson, ILB Jonathan Goff, WR Adarius Bowman
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billvv says:
I need Carl Nicks for my list! I’d have two with him. Anybody else doing well on their list of ten?
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Hey! Erik! Welcome to the bigs!
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wow …. tenn qb ! good pick
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Ainge benefits from having great height, which helps him see the entire field over the line of scrimmage. He has a big arm and the fact he was only sacked three times last season illustrates his ability to avoid the pass rush. He is very accurate and can make all the throws, with good timing. He’s good at reading defenses and he’s proven himself against quality defenses. Scouts love his competitive nature.
The biggest knock on Ainge is his inconsistency. He tends to get sloppy with his mechanics and fundamentals. He doesn’t throw well when forced to move out of the pocket. He isn’t a threat to run with the ball. He needs to add more weight to withstand hits he will take in the NFL. He has a lot of upside, but many questions remain. He could be a starter in the NFL, but his development will depend largely on whether he can find more consistency. The draft will be deep at quarterback, but with strong workouts he figures to be a first-day selection — and may ultimately prove to be a steal.
From FFTools
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Ryan says:
Ainge? Bad choice. Here are some excerpts from his profile on ESPN:
“Lacks the strong arm to drive the ball down the field vertically.”
“Durability has been a problem area throughout his career, including a shoulder injury in 2004, a minor neck injury in 2005, an ankle injury in 2006 and a knee injury in May of 2007.”
Sound familiar? Truly disappointing.
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ramble914 says:
I would have prefered Owen Schmidt or Carl Nicks, but it’s an interesting pick.
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I didn’t want a QB here, but Ainge might be an intriguing selection
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Now we need depth at ILB and OL
I’m very happy with the FO. Now Mangini better do his job. -
seanmac says:
Love the pick. It’s not often that a team takes the guy you want for them in the fifth round instead of a DB from NE Illinois Central or somewhere. I was torn between John David Booty and Ainge, but I’m happy with how things turned out. He’s got good start numbers in the SEC, and his completion percentage jumped radically in his junior season and stayed there for his senior season. Nice prospect.
Plus I’ll never have to hear Sack wax rhapsodic about the need for a big quarterback again.
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Seanmac,
“never have to hear Sack wax rhapsodic about the need for a big quarterback again”, Ay Men Brother! A truer statement has never been made. Lol.
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I agree with Seanmac. Nice pick at this spot in the draft. A kid who played much better over the last 2 years without a real talented set of skill players around him.
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jet4lif says:
Yep… good size, decent arm, good instincts with the pass rush… And being a 5th rd pick we can afford to let him develop rather than rushing him in….
I was torn between booty and Ainge but considering the fact that we cud pick him later and that he played in SEC I’m optimistic……
And forget abt 3rd stringer, her has the potential to start…. -
Broadway12 says:
I agree we can let him sit and just learn and work on his mechanics. You have to like the fact that he was a starter in the toughest conference in the country
I want Josh Johnson. Groom this kid for a few years, refine his techniques, and he’ll be a heck of a talent.