Every year, I go head to head with R in CT in the draft picks challenge. Still knotted in a stalemate after three years, perhaps this will be the year where one of us separates themselves from the other. Check out our picks after the leap…
Rinky’s Picks:
1. Octo-Mom Nadya Suleman – This year’s “wide receiver” getting the most notice.

2. Yvonne Strahovski, “Agent Sarah Walker” from “Chuck” – The finest “tight end” there is on the American landscape at the moment. (On a sidenote — “Chuck” may be the most enjoyment I get from watching TV on a weekly basis during the NFL off-season — absolutely the most entertaining show on the U.S. air.)

3. Kane – At 6′11, 300 pounds, the WWE’s Big Red Monster is ideal size for a pass-rushing defensive end. Would give him Bart Scott madbacker money to see him chokeslam Tom Brady.

4. Hugh Jackman – He’s from Australia and kicks ass as Wolverine, so he must be able to kick a football, right mate? Crikey!

5. Tyson Jackson – I don’t know if he’s gonna make it to #17, but if he’s there, you’ll see the Jets’ draft card up to the podium faster than when Jon Vilma was available at #12 in 2004.

6. Mr. T – He played a special forces veteran on “The A-Team” so why not on special teams for “The J-Team”? I pity the fool that tries to stop him with the flying wedge!

7. Jonathan Roberts of “Dancing with the Stars” – Has great moves in the open, a championship pedigree and doesn’t whither in the spotlight. Is also 6′0, which is decent height for a running back. Age (35) may hurt as most back are not productive after that age, Tony Richardson notwithstanding.

8. Bear Grylls – Obviously has excellent toughness, unparalleled suvivor instinct and great adaptability, which makes him a fit on either offense or defense — although with his Special Forces background, he seems like a special teamer to me. Also good character guy as he donates much time and money to charities such as The Prince’s Trust.

9. Johan Santana – Has the unquestioned arm strength, fierce competitiveness and smarts you look for in a quarterback. Change up might be a little tricky to bring in; also height (6′0) is a concern (for SackDance99), although he has demonstrated fine control and has won more than half of his starts.

10. R in CT – Have leg, will kick! And I’ll be by the phone all day Saturday and Sunday as I paint our renovated family room.

Bent’s Picks
1. Sammie Lee Hill (DT Stillman) – Because it’s always good to sign guys whose names make them sound like a Playboy bunny.

2. Rey Feinga (G BYU) – Because if someone offers the Jets a lousy player in a trade, they’ll be able to give the other team the Feinga.

3. Glen Coffee (RB Alabama) – Because Peter King would provide regular updates on how good he was – and he could be a value pick in the latte rounds.

4. Bear Pascoe (TE Fresno State) – Because Bear is such a great name…not that that’s something that should matter – I mean, would Bear Von Oelhoffen, Bear Jolley or Bear McCareins have been more attractive picks if that’s the way their parents went?

5. Wes Hofacker (DE Middle Tennessee State) – Because…ahhh, ummm, I don’t have a joke here.

6. Tez Doolittle (DT Auburn) – Because he need only live up to his name to emulate the Vernon Gholston pick last year.

7. Jamarko Simmons (WR Western Michigan) – Because every time he makes a mistake we can say “Yup, this is our receiver.”

8. Anthony Heygood (LB Purdue) – Because, hey, he might be good.

9. Drew Willy (QB Buffalo) – Because, being English, this name essentially means “made some phallic graffiti” and because I am immature.

10. Tyson Jackson (DE LSU) – Because I absolutely, unequivocally, refuse to lose to rinky. And because it might be interesting for the Jets – having already signed the “mad backer” to enter the “Tyson Zone”.

I’ll pass on drafting R in CT…no way we can afford his salary!

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