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Now the Jets have a little bit of cap space to work with, we can turn some attention to free agency which starts on March 9th.

The Jets secondary was shredded last year and in the NFL in the 21st century, you can't have a pass defense that is beaten like a drum on a regular basis. So I think it's safe to say that we'll be seeing a lot of changes to this unit.Revis is gone already, and how Gilchrist is still on the roster is a mystery. His place doesn't warrant his cap hit. With the Jets looking to go into reboot mode, it would make sense to cut ties with Gilchrist sooner rather than later. There have also been rumours that the Jets may look to trade Calvin Pryor, possibly during the draft.

The only way to improve the unit, is to ensure you're bringing in better players than you're letting go, and one of the players the Jets are going to seriously consider, is Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson, according to a source who spoke to Connor Hughes of NJ.com.I don't think anyone would be disappointed if the Jets landed Jefferson. He's well known to Jets current head coach Todd Bowles, who coached him in Arizona in 2013 and 2014. PFF ranked Jefferson as the 5th best safety in the league in 2016, as the undrafted man out of Oklahoma established himself in both the run and pass game.

Jefferson is coming off a highly impressive season that saw him record 96 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles and 5 pass defenses. In his 4 year career he's racked up 225 tackles, 5 sacks, 11 passes defended, 2 interceptions and 6 forced fumbles.Jefferson is the kind of player who can do a little bit of everything, but to get the best out of him, you need to use him in a similar system to Arizona's...it just so happens that the Jets know all about the Arizona system and I have no doubt that both Todd Bowles and Tony Jefferson would be interested in a reunion, and at only 25, Jefferson is the kind of player you can build around.

Teams are allowed to contact free agents as early as March 7th, and sign them when free agency officially opens on March 9th. If I were Mike Maccagnan, I'd have Jefferson's agent on speed dial and he'd be one of my first calls.

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Maccagnan: Jets Would Like to Move Back in Draft

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Jets GM Tells Media “All Options Are on the Table” at QB


The Jets are scheduled to have seven selections in April's NFL Draft including four in the first three rounds. But GM Mike Maccagnan, who wants to build his team through the draft, wants more picks."We would like to move back and acquire more picks in this draft if possible because in my mind it affords you at least the opportunity to expedite the process of trying to improve the talent base on our roster," he told reporters Friday here at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN.

The No. 6 overall selection could be coveted by suitors, but Maccagnan is not limiting his stockpiling approach to Round 1.

"We're open for business every round. If somebody wants to move up in any particular round and we have a pick in this round, call us up," he said.Maccagnan has had a busy couple of weeks as the Jets released five prominent veterans including WR Brandon Marshall, C Nick Mangold and CB Darrelle Revisicon-article-link.gif. After making those difficult football decisions, OvertheCap.com projects the Jets have $34 million in cap space.

"Unfortunately you have to make tough decisions to try to move this team forward," he said. "It's also not just that we like some of the young guys behind some of the guys, but it's also freeing up resources to go out there and add other pieces and parts at other places we might not be quite as strong at."
 

 

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Maccagnan indicated a big focus this offseason would be the quarterback positon, but he mentioned other needs including LT, a pass-catching TE, pass rushers and cornerbacks. Head coach Todd Bowles said both Bryce Pettyicon-article-link.gif and Christian Hackenbergicon-article-link.gif would have a chance to start, but the Jets will explore what is out there on the market and in the upcoming Draft.

"All options are on the table. We're going to do everything possible to make every position competitive in particular that position whether it's pro free agency or the college draft," Maccagnan said. "We do like our two young quarterbacks, but they're both young and they both have to go out there and earn whatever position they may eventually have on the team."

While the Jets have created financial flexibility, Maccagnan made it clear he will not overspend when free agency commences on March 9."There are a lot of players that we have targeted going into free agency that are good players, but also we feel — from intangible standpoint —are good people. Those are the guys we are going to be aggressive to go after, but we have to be careful not to overspend or overshoot the market in terms of what the compensation is. We're not going to necessarily mortgage the future for now."

Note : On the same day the Jets officially announced the release of WR Brandon Marshall, Maccagnan said WR Eric Deckericon-article-link.gif needs a few months for his surgically-repaired shoulder to heal. Then the Jets will evaluate where he's at, but the third-year GM said he expects Decker will be ready for Week 1.

 

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The NFL Scouting Combine serves to display the physical attributes and skills of the upcoming draft class.It also gives teams an opportunity to meet with their top targets to speak and gauge the traits of a player that cannot be measured at the combine.

Here is a list of players the Jets have met, or are scheduled to meet with, so far, according to NJ.com...

North Carolina QB Mitch Trubisky

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson

Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer

Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs

Florida State RB Dalvin Cook

Miami OG Danny Isidora

Western Kentucky OT Forrest Lamp

USC OG Damien Mama

Illinois State OG Cameron Lee

Kutztown OT Jordan Morgan

William & Mary OT Jerry Ugokwe

Indiana OG Dan Feeney

Ohio State C Pat Elflein

TCU OT Aviante Collins

Florida OT David Sharpe

Utah C J.J. Dielman

Oregon TE Pharaoh Brown

South Alabama TE Gerald Everett

Clemson TE Jordan Leggett

Washington TE Darrell Daniels

Alabama TE O.J. Howard

Arkansas TE Jeremy Sprinkle

Louisiana State WR Malachi Dupre

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With the NFL scouting combine in the books, let's examine the results from a New York Jets perspective -- i.e. how the combine might affect their decision with the sixth overall pick in the draft.

QBs Deshaun Watson, Clemson, and Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina: The sense I got before the combine was that the Jets weren't looking to draft a quarterback with the sixth pick. Now I think they have to take a hard look at it, considering Watson's performance. He lit up the combine -- on and off the field. You knew he'd ace his interviews with teams, but the part that jumped out was his performance in the passing drills. Working under center, which he didn't do in college, Watson showed terrific footwork and accuracy. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told USA Today, "Unbelievable. He had a great day. Every throw was on the money." Trubisky was solid in the passing drills and ran a better-than-expected 40-yard dash (4.67), a fraction behind Watson (4.66). You don't want to put too much weight on the "Underwear Olympics," as the late George Young used to call the combine, but Watson's throwing should intrigue the Jets, who, as you may have heard, need a quarterback.

RB Leonard Fournette, LSU: This is a deep running back class, so some teams might be reluctant to pick one near the top of the draft. General manager Mike Maccagnan said he'd "absolutely" take a back with the sixth pick if he felt the player was worth it. Fournette created buzz at the combine -- good and bad. His weight (240 pounds) raised some eyebrows, as did his 28.5-inch vertical jump, the lowest by a first-round running back since 2011 (Mark Ingram). Fournette rallied in a big way, clocking 4.51 seconds in the 40 -- the fastest time by a 240-pound plus running back in 14 years. Clearly, he's a special talent. As far as the Jets are concerned, I think some of their evaluation will be based on scheme fit.

CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State: He blazed the 40 in 4.36 seconds but pulled a hamstring. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be such a big deal, but Lattimore has had a history of hamstring injuries, requiring surgery at one point in his career at Ohio State. The Jets' previous regime got burned by drafting an injury-prone cornerback in 2013, Dee Milliner, who is now out of the league. Lattimore reportedly will be ready for his March 23 pro day.

S Jamal Adams, LSU, and Malik Hooker, Ohio State: Adams, projected as a possible top-5 pick, didn't do anything to hurt his stock. He delivered a solid workout, including 4.56 seconds in the 40. Hooker, who underwent surgery Jan. 16 to repair a torn labrum in his hip, didn't work out. Obviously, the Jets will check him out thoroughly before the draft. His game tape is impressive; that will have to serve as his resume.

LB Reuben Foster, Alabama: The Jets drafted an inside linebacker (Darron Lee) last year, but that won't preclude them from doing it again, I'm told. Foster isn't as fast as Lee, but he'd be a big hitter with the ability to lead a defense, a la David Harris. At the combine, Foster made headlines for the wrong reasons, as he reportedly was sent home after a heated argument with a hospital worker before a routine exam. Foster later apologized in a letter sent to every team. He wasn't going to work out anyway because he's recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Clearly, there are some red flags that need to be checked out before the draft. Me? I'm not drafting an inside linebacker at No. 6 unless I think he's the next Ray Lewis.

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When it comes to quarterback moves, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan is batting .250, including a home run and a strikeout.

He traded for Ryan Fitzpatrick (homer), drafted Bryce Petty in the fourth round (fly out), drafted Christian Hackenberg in the second (ground out) and re-signed Fitzpatrick for $12 million (strikeout).Maccagnan will get one, maybe two more at-bats, starting with free agency. (The "legal tampering" period opens at noon Tuesday.) How he performs will determine whether this rebuilding project will succeed or fail. His quarterback plan will either start the franchise toward prosperity or continue a downward spiral that will cost him his job.

Not too much pressure, huh ?

The Jets are in this predicament, in part, because Maccagnan reached for Hackenberg, who is no less a project than he was on draft day. If Hackenberg were a typical second-round pick, not one who spent his rookie year in bubble wrap, he'd be projected as the opening-day starter or at least in competition for the job.He's not close to that point, so the Jets, without Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith under contract, must acquire a veteran free agent or trade for a player of that ilk.The Jets have been linked to free agent Mike Glennon and potential free agent Tyrod Taylor, among others, but here's the cold truth: Neither is the long-term answer. Except in the rare case where a Peyton Manning becomes available, there are no saviors in free agency. Of the 49 veteran quarterbacks who changed teams over the past five years, only eight posted a winning record in the first season with his new team, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

Maccagnan must acquire a starter without compromising the team's flexibility in the future. If he can rent Glennon or Taylor for a year -- say, a multi-year contract that includes a painless escape -- then, fine, go do it. But if the investment goes north of $15 million in guaranteed money, it will tell us three things:

They're basically committing to the player for more than a year.

They have little or no faith in Hackenberg's ability to develop into a starter by 2018.

They're not going to draft a quarterback in the first round.

Glennon is the flavor of the month because he threw 29 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in his first two seasons with the Buccaneers before becoming Jameis Winston's caddy. He's also the same guy who was benched in favor of journeyman Josh McCown.Scouts say Glennon has a good arm and a good head on his shoulders, but "he's a statue in the pocket," one longtime personnel man told me. "He's not real accurate on underneath and crossing routes. As bright as he is, it doesn't translate into a quick football mind."

Taylor has a higher ceiling than Glennon, but he's only 14-14 as a starter. Scouts say he's not an instinctive passer and that his accuracy issues (career: 62 percent) might not fit into a West Coast offense, which is predicated on accuracy and timing. There's a good chance new coordinator John Morton will employ a West Coast system.That said, Taylor doesn't commit a lot of turnovers (only 12 interceptions over the past two years) and the Jets haven't had a quarterback like that since Chad Pennington.

The Jets should sign a relatively inexpensive bridge quarterback like Brian Hoyer, then draft one of the top four quarterbacks, according to the personnel man. He was referring to Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer and Patrick Mahomes. Maccagnan would love to acquire an extra first-round pick, which would provide the flexibility to pick a quarterback.

Of course, that would be a stinging indictment of Hackenberg.

"The only thing worse than making a mistake is justifying it," the personnel man said. "It shows more strength, more big-picture thinking, if he tries to correct it. Those are four pretty good kids. They're all good to very good, better than what he has on the roster and better than Hackenberg."

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To say the Jets have a lot of issues to address would be an understatement.

One of the team’s top priorities this offseason will be to fill positions of need in the draft. The Jets need help at quarterback, offensive line and the secondary, among other areas. Despite a variety of pressing needs, Jets GM Mike Maccagnan said the Jets could take a running back with the sixth overall pick, a position that is more stable than most on a depleted roster.

“Would I consider taking a running back at six?” Maccagnan said, according to NJ.com. “Absolutely. If I thought he was worthy of that pick.”

With Matt Forte and Bilal Powell already on hand, the Jets don’t require a running back, but talents like Leonard Fournette and Dalvin Cook may be tough to pass up.As the NFL continues to become more and more of a passing league, Maccagnan said he will look for the best player available.

“You go through history, you see it all the time, there is a natural philosophy not to draft a running back high,” Maccagnan said. “Do I think you can find good value in running backs in the later rounds? Yes, I believe that but when you’re picking fairly high in the draft, you focus on the best player available. You try not to out-think yourself. You can make a big mistake there if you do.”

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Beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Jets will be permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with agents of players who are set to become unrestricted free agents. But they will have to wait until 4:00 p.m. Thursday to execute a contract with an unrestricted free agent from another club.“There are a lot of players that we have targeted going into free agency that are good players, but also — we feel from an  intangible standpoint — are good people,” said general manager Mike Maccagnan last week at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Those are the guys we are going to be aggressive to go after, but we have to be careful not to overspend or overshoot the market in terms of what the compensation is. We're not going to necessarily mortgage the future for now."

The Jets reportedly cleared approximately $45 million in salary with the release of five veterans: C Nick Mangold, CB  Darrelle Revisicon-article-link.gif , WR Brandon Marshall, RT Breno Giacomini and K Nick Folk. According to Overthecap.com, the Jets have an estimated $34 million in cap space."In terms of the trimming of the players off the roster, most teams try to clean their books before they get into free agency, so I think we made quite a few moves,” Maccagnan told the media. “I'm not going to speculate on whether we are going to make more or not. I would say most of the major moves we made have been made."

With  Ryan Fitzpatrickicon-article-link.gif  and  Geno Smithicon-article-link.gif  set to become free agents, the Jets could add a veteran signal caller over the next couple of weeks. The free agent market is expected to include Mike Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Brian Hoyer (Chicago Bears), Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), Josh McCown (Cleveland Browns) and Matt Barkley (Chicago Bears). The Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs have to decide whether to pick up options on Tyrod Taylor and Nick Foles respectively and there could be some spring trades throughout the league for veterans.

“All options are on the table. We're going to do everything possible to make every position competitive in particular that position whether it's pro free agency or the college draft,” Maccagnan said. “We do like our two young quarterbacks, but they're both young and they both have to go out there and earn whatever position they may eventually have on the team."

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The first wave of free agency is over. In fact, only seven of the top 50 players on ESPN's 150 remain unsigned.

Recapping the New York Jets, they've added three new players -- cornerback Morris Claiborne, left tackle Kelvin Beachum and kicker Chandler Catanzaro. As a result, their team needs have changed a bit.

Updated priorities for free agency and the draft :

1. Quarterback: If you need an explanation, you haven't been paying attention for the last few months -- or 40 years. Adding a veteran is a must. Josh McCown left Sunday without a contract, so the search continues.

2. Safety: Other than making an offer to Tony Jefferson, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens, the Jets have been quiet. They need to add somebody because Marcus Gilchrist (knee surgery) might not be ready for the season and Calvin Pryor is entering the final year of his contract. (Don't bet on the Jets exercising his fifth-year option.) If they stand pat until the draft, it could be a sign they'd be comfortable with Jamal Adams or Malik Hooker with the sixth pick. One of them figures to be available.

3. Tight end: New offensive coordinator John Morton is planning to integrate the tight end into the passing offense, so he needs an athletic pass catcher or two. Austin Seferian-Jenkins has the right skill set, but he's not reliable and he's facing a two-game suspension. Plus, he has only one year left on his contract. Free agent Mychal Rivera (Oakland Raiders), scheduled to visit Monday, could help from a stop-gap perspective. They need to add a young, athletic talent to the pipeline.

4. Cornerback: Claiborne, who signed a one-year contract, helps in the short term. The problem is, the position is too short term. Another one of their top three corners, Marcus Williams, is on a one-year RFA tender. The Jets need to develop long-term stability. It wouldn't be a surprise if they add another free agent -- can't have too many corners -- but the focus shifts to the corner-rich draft.

5. Edge rusher: This has been on the list for about a decade. Hey, these guys are hard to find. They're showing interest in non-tendered free agent Howard Jones (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), but any significant move likely would happen in the draft.

6. Insider linebacker: Their pursuit of Dont'a Hightower ended without a deal, but the size of the offer (five years, $55 million) indicates that replacing David Harris is very much on their mind. They have no known interest in the next-best free agent, Zach Brown (Buffalo Bills), so perhaps they're content for now. At some point, they have to add depth.

7. Wide receiver: Technically, the Jets haven't replaced Brandon Marshall. There's no sense of urgency because they still have Eric Decker (for now), Quincy Enunwa and others, but they're still exploring the market. They met with Quinton Patton (San Francisco 49ers), so it wouldn't be a surprise if they add a second-tier receiver.

8. Running back: It's no secret they're looking to add two elements, a back with pass-catching ability and a blocking back. Benny Cunningham (Los Angeles Rams) and Zach Line (Minnesota Vikings), both of whom visited, remain unsigned and would fill those respective roles.

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GM : 'Highly unlikely' Jets add veteran QB but rookie possible

The three quarterbacks on the New York Jets' roster might have to make room for one more.

While saying it's "highly unlikely" they will add another veteran, general manager Mike Maccagnan didn't rule out the possibility of adding a rookie to his stable of arms."The next place we'd potentially add a quarterback would most likely be, or potentially be, the draft," Maccagnan said Friday in a conference call with reporters.

The Jets, whose unstable quarterback situation always seems to be an offseason story, signed 37-year-old journeyman Josh McCown to a one-year, $6 million contract. He will join recent draft picks Christian Hackenberg (2016) and Bryce Petty (2015).Maccagnan declined to say whether McCown will go into the offseason program as the No. 1 quarterback, deferring to coach Todd Bowles, who will address it next week at the NFL owners' meetings.In the past, Bowles has avoided open competitions at quarterback, but it sounds as if he might tweak his philosophy. "All three of those players will have an opportunity, both in the offseason and training camp, to kind of go out there and show where they're at," Maccagnan said.

The Jets have been linked with some of the top prospects in the draft. They've already conducted a private workout with Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer, a source said, and they're planning the same with North Carolina's Mitchell Trubisky. They dispatched a handful of scouts and personnel people to Trubisky's pro day on Tuesday.After deciding to move on from Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith, the Jets wanted a veteran presence. That led them to McCown, who previously worked under quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates in Chicago.They showed no interest in free agent Colin Kaepernick, whose unemployment has sparked a national discussion on whether his national anthem protests from last season is the reason he hasn't been signed.

"We vetted all quarterbacks," Maccagnan said. "I don't think we ruled anybody out. When it was all said and done, I think Josh fit from a system standpoint in what we do."We focused on the player that was the best fit for us, and Josh was kind of the one we thought brings a lot of things to the table. We're very happy about the opportunity to add him to our group."McCown, who has lost 20 of his past 22 starts, battled injuries the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He turns 38 on July 4, but "we still think he has good football left in him."

If the Jets draft a quarterback, it could imperil Petty's roster position. They made the unconventional decision last season to keep four on the 53-man roster, but it doesn't sound as if they want to go that route again.

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Todd Bowles will meet reporters at 10:15 a.m. ET Tuesday at the AFC coaches' breakfast, an annual event at the NFL owners' meetings. This will be his first time addressing the media since March 2 at the scouting combine, which was before free agency. A lot has happened.

The five most compelling questions for Bowles :

~ ~  3. Do you feel the front office is doing everything it can to win in 2017 ? After The Great Roster Purge, the Jets went into free agency with about $40 million in cap space, but they stayed away from the top-level free agents. They shopped the bargain bin, doling out only one guarantee that exceeded $6 million -- left tackle Kelvin Beachum ($12 million). In other words, they're trying the slow build. It might be good for the franchise, but it's a precarious situation for Bowles, who could be Dead Man Coaching unless the team overachieves. Some might be wondering if Bowles has received assurances from ownership that he will survive the rebuilding. Contracts speak louder than assurances, and Bowles has only one year left before he becomes a lame-duck coach.

What Bowles should say: He's too much of a team player to question the direction of the franchise, so he'll stick to the company line without using the R word.

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Todd Bowles, man on the hot seat, is embracing what many feel is an insurmountable challenge.

He's relishing competition at every position, including quarterback. He's trying to expand his coaching repertoire, saying he will get involved on offense. He's talking up the youth on his roster, perhaps hoping the new energy can compensate for talent deficiencies.Speaking Tuesday at the owners meetings, Bowles didn't sound like Dead Coach Walking, as some have cast him. He actually used the word "excited" a couple of times, and anybody who has seen him on the sideline knows he's not the excitable type.Yes, the coach of the New York Jets struck all the right notes in a 60-minute session with reporters ... until he was asked about player tardiness, an obvious reference to the Sheldon Richardson and Muhammad Wilkerson episodes from last season. Both were benched for a quarter because of their lateness to meetings and, in Wilkerson's case, a missed walk-through.

Bowles downplayed the lateness issue from a team standpoint.

"You're going to always have tardiness with players. It's part of it," he said. "Sometimes you're late to work. It's life. It's not life threatening. Those guys, after that, were sharp, and they were fine, and we didn't have a problem with them after that. Sometimes your alarm clock isn't going to go off."A New York radio host got wind of the comments and launched into an over-the-top rant against Bowles, questioning his ability to maintain discipline. Relax, folks, it's only March.Look, it was a disappointing answer by Bowles, a missed opportunity. He could've set a tone for the season -- a new tone -- by saying, "Rules are rules, and there will be consequences if they're broken." It wasn't his intention, but it sounded like he was making an excuse for them.

At times, Bowles seems to let the former player in him shape his opinions. When he played, he probably witnessed countless examples of players showing up late for a meeting because of an honest mistake -- i.e., a faulty alarm clock. So, yes, in the grand scheme of life, it's not a big deal. But this isn't the real world, it's the NFL. And he's no longer a player, he's an authority figure whose words and actions create perception. They also set the agenda for his players.Bowles offered a similar response when asked about last season's locker-room strife, which included a Brandon Marshall-Richardson argument that left "a black cloud" over the team, according to Darrelle Revis."I've been on teams where there were locker-room concerns and there were flat-out brawls," Bowles said. "Last year was nothing; it just went with the losing. People seemed to compile that on top of it and made it worse than it was."

Once again, Bowles sounded like a former player, basically saying, "Boys will be boys." Clearly, the issue was more serious than that, based on comments from his own players.

Bowles' DNA might be telling him those brush fires from last season were no big deal, but it's his job to douse them. One of his mentors, Bill Parcells, always felt one of his responsibilities as head coach was to shape the perception of his team. He was a master at using the media to convey his message to the fans and, more importantly, to his players.

On Tuesday, Bowles sent the wrong message.

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I've had it with Bowles.  He's way too Laisez-faire.  He maintains an undisciplined clubhouse, lacks passion, terrible game day adjustments and seems to say all the wrong things (declaring Fitz the starter months before he was signed, saying it's just fine that players are late, etc.)

He is just awful.  I wish Woody would fire him now.  Of course we'll have to wait until the end of the season, but he just flat out sucks.  No more of this crap of giving a rookie HC 4-5 years like we did for Rex.  There is just no reason to keep him. We all see what he ia about and we do not like it. 

Let's move on ASAP, Woody Johnson.  This guy blows

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3 hours ago, EM31 said:

Speaking of paydirt and given our stellar track record... could this be our next GM? Or maybe our next Todd?

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Can we request a mod to rename the thread title to "Jets hit dirt with Bowles"?

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1 hour ago, Dcat said:

I've had it with Bowles.  He's way too Laisez-faire.  He maintains an undisciplined clubhouse, lacks passion, terrible game day adjustments and seems to say all the wrong things (declaring Fitz the starter months before he was signed, saying it's just fine that players are late, etc.)

He is just awful.  I wish Woody would fire him now.  Of course we'll have to wait until the end of the season, but he just flat out sucks.  No more of this crap of giving a rookie HC 4-5 years like we did for Rex.  There is just no reason to keep him. We all see what he ia about and we do not like it. 

Let's move on ASAP, Woody Johnson.  This guy blows

He has one last full measure of devotion to give to the Jets.  A season that leads to a #1 pick and a fresh start for his successor.(see the last year of Rich Kotite for the template)

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We're only four weeks from the draft, and there's so much to discuss with the New York Jets. Let's not waste any time.

#jetsmail Can you see a scenario where Jets trade Richardson and a pick to move up and nab a QB that they like who falls to late round 1 ?

 

@RichCimini: Yes, Archer, I can absolutely envision something like this happening, assuming they don't take a quarterback with the sixth pick (and I don't think they will). Sheldon Richardson doesn't have the value he once did, but the defensive lineman still could be a useful bargaining chip. Let's explore it, shall we?

The Jets have the seventh pick in the second round (39th overall). They might want to get ahead of the Houston Texans (25th), who could be in the quarterback market, depending on the Tony Romo situation. To acquire the 24th pick from the Oakland Raiders, the Jets would have to deal 740 points to jump 15 spots, based on the trade-value chart's points system.Their second-round pick has a 510-point value and their third-rounder (70th) has a 240-point value, making it a very close to an even-points swap trade: their second- and third-round picks for the Raiders' first-rounder. The Raiders could throw in a seventh-rounder to balance it.

With so many needs, the Jets are looking to accumulate draft picks, not trade them away. That's where Richardson comes into play. Instead of dealing the third-rounder, the Jets could trade their second-round pick and Richardson for the 24th pick.Knowing the Jets, who were seeking a first-round pick last fall for Richardson, they'd probably try to hold on to the second-rounder, hoping to package their third-rounder and Richardson for the 24th. That would be a nice deal for the Jets.

Obviously, it depends on how the Raiders value Richardson, who would be an ideal 3-technique in their 4-3 front. He has first-round talent, but he's been suspended twice and he's coming off a down season. The sense around the league is that he might fetch a third- or fourth-round pick in a trade. He'd be a perfect Raider, wouldn't he? They definitely have a need at defensive tackle.Assuming Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson are gone, the Jets at No. 24 would have a choice between Patrick Mahomes and DeShone Kizer. Mahomes has incredible arm talent and strong leadership qualities, but he can be an undisciplined gunslinger on the field. I've talked to two respected talent evaluators in recent days, and they both gave high marks to Mahomes. Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com reported Friday the Jets have a strong interest in Mahomes.

Bottom line : Yes, Richardson could help the Jets maneuver on draft day, possibly for a quarterback.

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-- It's not an uncommon scenario when a team endures a season like the Jets did in 2016. Enter with sky-high expectations, fall grossly short of even the lowest tier, then turn on the coach.But for every pitfall and dysfunctional moment in the Jets' ugly 5-11 campaign, players in the locker room remained solely behind Todd Bowles. No one ever turned. Not once.

Why?

"Because Todd's a leader," cornerback Buster Skrine told NJ Advance Media this weekend at Life Time Athletic in Manhattan, where he hosted an interval class to raise money for several charities. "Everybody knows that, and people respect him for it."

The Jets' 2016 woes weren't all on Bowles. There were effort concerns, missed assignments by players, and an abundance of injuries which led to a severe talent deficiency. It's also hard for a team to win with the play the Jets got from the quarterback position.But why wasn't Bowles able to get maximum effort out of his players? Starter or backup, most players who took the field looked unprepared. Why? Not to mention, Bowles' reported and admitted take on tardiness isn't a great look. 

Is all this his fault? Heck now. But it's an even 50/50 split.  Still, Skrine has Bowles' back.

"Last year was a bad year," Skrine said. "But the year before, we were 10-6. I always go back to this: It's the formula. Todd will find a formula that works best for us and our team. This is our third year as a group and as an organization." 

But will Bowles see a fourth ?

In recent months, general manager Mike Maccagnan has purged the roster of aging, high-priced veterans. He released players like Brandon Marshall, center Nick Mangold, cornerback Darrelle Revis and more. The issue? He hasn't really replaced them.The Jets missed out on safety Tony Jefferson (Ravens), linebacker Dont'a Hightower (Patriots) and pass rusher Nick Perry (Packers). Their lone notable signings were left tackle Kelvin Beachum and cornerback Morris Claiborne. Both are quality starters, but not the guys who will move the needle between success and failure.It's hard to see Bowles surviving another season like last, and many question the Jets ability to compete in 2017. Skrine, though, views things a bit differently. 

"I'm not saying the guys who were let go are the reason we didn't win, but let's see how this works," Skrine said. "I trust everything they're doing. They'll help us find success. We've got a good team. We just need to approach everything we do as a winning team. "We have a younger team. We can tailor this exactly how we want it to be. We're talented. We can win right now ... Yeah, our team is younger, but we've got to start somewhere before we're known as great. That's how I see it." 

Skrine's charitable nature goes back to his time in Cleveland, when he created Skrine Pro Speed. He'd go to local high schools and train kids for free. When he signed with the Jets in 2015, he continued. Everything changed when someone asked him if he happened to do interval classes.After researching the music-themed workouts, and tweaking them to be a bit more football-oriented, Skrine gave it a shot. He's now hooked. 

"When I retire," Skrine said, laughing, "I'm doing this 24/7." 

While the classes are no longer free, all proceeds go to go to Path Mentorship and Eternally Cherished, a non-profit organization which helps women and children. Skrine travels all over New Jersey and New York to teach the classes. He's even gotten several current and ex-teammates to join in the fun.Things are starting to pick, too. Six attended his first class. Videos on his Instagram (see herehere and here) show what they're like now."It's my way of giving back," Skrine said. "We went to all the boys and girls clubs in New Jersey. Two in New York. Homeless shelters in New Jersey. Schools. 

"I love it. Pretty much the entire foundation helps single moms and children of need."

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The New York Jets have done plenty of tearing down this offseason, as general manager Mike Maccagnan is clearly getting ready for a necessary rebuild.

Gone are veterans Nick Mangold, Darrelle Revis, Nick Folk, Breno Giacomini and Ryan Clady. The Jets probably aren’t done cleaning house yet as they try to free up cap space and rid themselves of regressing veterans.ESPN’s Bill Polian hints that there might be an alternative motive in mind. While he said each of New York’s moves were justified, Polian thinks the team might be looking ahead to the 2018 NFL Draft.

“Don’t forget, next year in the draft is a good quarterback year,” Polian said on ESPN’s NFL Insiders. “Shall we say that maybe they’re reloading with the idea that this year may not be a terrific year record-wise.”

Co-host Adam Schefter interjected, asking Polian whether he thought the Jets might actually be tanking in 2017 and made a comparison to the Philadelphia 76ers, who have blatantly been losing basketball games to stockpile top-level draft picks.“Well I don’t want to say that,” Polian responded. “But we saw the Browns do it with no repercussions, by the way. So, who knows? Maybe it’s an objective. It’s hard for me to believe in New York and the moves they’ve made thus far have been justified, without question.”Let’s all be completely honest: It wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world if the Jets completely bottomed out in 2017. In fact, it might be the most prudent approach, as insane as that sounds. Whether that’s a true definition of tanking or not doesn’t really matter.

There’s already a ton of hype surrounding the potential quarterbacks in the 2018 draft class. USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen and Wyoming’s Josh Allen are among the players already generating buzz.This shouldn’t be news to anyone, but the Jets need a quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith are goners after disgruntling careers. Bryce Petty didn’t show much in four starts last season and 2016 second-round pick Christian Hackenberg might be locked away in a dungeon and is already being deemed a bust without taking a snap.The Jets could go ahead and take another quarterback in this year’s draft, but the quarterback class isn’t very inspiring. The best prospects — Mitch Trubisky, Deshaun Watson and Deshone Kizer — might not be worth taking with the No. 6 overall pick and there isn’t a ton of depth behind them in the class.

Plus, the Jets don’t have a roster conducive to developing a rookie quarterback. They’ll likely part ways with receivers Brandon Marshall and/or Eric Decker. They have gaping holes at center, left tackle and right tackle. Their defense likely won’t be very good, which means any quarterback will be dropping back a ton trying to rally out of deficits.But that’s the art of a teardown and why the Jets might be better off with a bridge veteran.If the Jets are “tanking,” they have to do it on the condition that Todd Bowles will get at least one more year after the 2017 season. It wouldn’t be fair to expect a winning season with a depleted roster. It wouldn’t be fair to can Bowles unless he made too many inexplicable mistakes to ignore.Only the most cynical actually root against a team to lose as many games as they can. But it kind of worked out for Cleveland, who will pick first and 12th in this year’s draft.

Surely, most fans could cope with the Jets having one pitiful season if it meant finding the elusive franchise quarterback that has seemingly dodged the organization since Joe Namath left. That’s the end game, which is why Polian’s thinking makes plenty of sense.

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Whenever Mike Maccagnan discusses his team-building philosophy, the words "build through the draft" invariably come flying out of his mouth. Most general managers feel the same way, but few are able to pull it off. It requires scouting expertise, a clearly defined vision and, yes, some luck.

The moribund New York Jets are selling the youth movement this offseason because the team got run into the ground and they have little choice but to rebuild a talent-starved roster. But there are no guarantees this method will work, and here's the proof :

Leaguewide, only 16.9 percent of the players drafted from 2011 to 2013 (129 of 761) remain with the teams that drafted them, according to research compiled by ESPN Minnesota Vikings reporter Ben Goessling. That's a surprisingly low number, illustrating how difficult it can be to -- cue Maccagnan voice -- build through the draft, develop players and sign them to second contracts.The Cincinnati Bengals have the most remaining players (10), while six teams have only one apiece. The Jets? They're smack dab in the middle of the league, tied for 16th with four -- Muhammad Wilkerson, Bilal Powell, Sheldon Richardson and Brian Winters. Richardson's immediate future is up in the air, so it could be down to three at any minute.

For now, it's four out out 21 draft picks still on the team -- a 19-percent success rate, slightly above the league average.

Maccagnan's predecessors, John Idzik and Mike Tannenbaum, have taken a lot of criticism for their draft failures, but not many teams knocked it out of the park during this three-year window. It wasn't just a Jets thing, but it's one of the main reasons for the team's current plight. We haven't even mentioned the 2014 draft, which has only four survivors out of 12 picks,

The main takeaway from this statistical analysis is that building through the draft, which sounds great in a news conference, is hardly a cure-all. It must be done effectively and it must be done in conjunction with free agency.

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Jets coach Todd Bowles enters Year 3 on the job, 2017, squarely on the hot seat. After going 10-6 in Year 1, he spiraled to 5-11 last season. Another season like that, and owner Woody Johnson likely will fire him. 

So as the Jets rebuild, what does Bowles have to accomplish in 2017 to help fix this organization? Check out the video above for our thoughts. 

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New York owns the sixth overall pick in the draft, but that could change.

The Jets, along with the Bears and 49ers, are the teams “most antsy” to trade down in the first round of the draft, according to Peter King of MMQB.com. The 49ers hold the second pick, while the Bears will be on the clock third.Another thing that these three teams have in common is that their futures are all uncertain when it comes to the quarterback position. However, this year’s class of signal-callers, highlighted by Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson, has left some uninspired. Is there an arm truly worthy of a top 10 pick?

Meanwhile, the Jets could also use som help in the secondary. They would have their pick of the litter at No. 6, but this is such a deep class when it comes to defensive backs that they would be fine if they traded down.It is no secret that general manager Mike Maccagnan wants to stockpile picks. With New York rebuilding, he is looking to bring in all the youth that he can.

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" Jets trying to make a draft move they haven't done in 20 years " ~ ~ ~

The New York Jets, sitting in the No. 6 spot in the upcoming NFL draft, are actively trying to trade down in the first round. That should come as no surprise, considering general manager Mike Maccagnan has shouted from the rooftops that he'd like to move back to accumulate extra picks.

What are the chances of making it happen? Well, consider this: The last Jets decision-maker who traded down with a high pick was Bill Parcells in 1997. He moved down twice, going from No. 1 to No. 6 to No. 8, finally selecting James Farrior and picking up a handful of additional picks that turned out to be role players at best. Oh, by the way, he passed on two future Hall of Fame tackles in the process, Orlando Pace and Walter Jones.

In fact, this is the 20-year anniversary of that draft (April 19, 1997), which will be remembered in Jets history as The Year Peyton Manning Blew Off The Jets And Decided To Stay In School.In 2005, then-GM Terry Bradway bailed out of the first round completely, but it was a different set of circumstances because he was at the bottom of the round (26th pick). Desperate for a tight end, he dealt that pick for a package that included Doug Jolley and a second-rounder. What a disaster that turned out to be.

Since then, every Jets GM has talked about hoarding picks and replenishing the roster, but it hasn't happened because they didn't have the opportunity or the conviction in their draft board to slide backward. Don't get your hopes up about Maccagnan busting the trend on April 27."I wouldn’t be overly confident if I were a Jets fan that I’d be able to get a deal to move back," ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said Tuesday.

McShay's opinion is based on two reasons: This is a talent-rich draft, especially in the second and third rounds, and teams will be reluctant to part with those picks to move up. Secondly, which player in the top 10 could be considered by a team as a must-have?

As McShay explained, "Why would I move up for Jamal Adams and give away picks, when I can get Malik Hooker? Why would I move up for Jonathan Allen or Solomon Thomas, when I can keep my second-round pick and get the other guy? There are too many players with similar grades for teams to trade up."

There's one variable: The quarterback factor. In theory, teams such as the Cleveland Browns (12th) and Arizona Cardinals (13th) might be willing to move up for Mitchell Trubisky or Deshaun Watson. Problem is, everybody in the league knows the Jets have been exploring the top quarterbacks, so you'd have to believe one of those teams would move ahead of the Jets to grab the signal-caller of their choice.Plus, there's always the chance the Jets, stuck in their own quarterback quagmire, could pick Trubisky or Watson for themselves at No. 6.

Moral of the story: When they're on the clock at No. 6, the Jets should have a player they like a whole lot because there's a good chance they'll be stuck in that spot.

With the exception of John Idzik, who did no wheeling and dealing on draft day, Maccagnan's predecessors have been proactive. But there's a fine line between aggressiveness and panic. There have been six trade-up moves in the first round over the past 20 years, only two of which produced a positive result.In 2000, Parcells moved up four spots at took Shaun Ellis at No. 12, grabbing John Abraham with the next pick (acquired in the Keyshawn Johnson trade). In 2007, Mike Tannenbaum jumped up 11 spots to pick Darrelle Revis at 14. You can't argue with those decisions. In 2001, Bradway climbed three spots for Santana Moss at 16, a harmless move.

In the other instances, they let desperation overtake common sense.

In 2003, Bradway panicked, trading two first-round picks to move up nine spots for Dewayne Robertson at No. 4. Oy vey. In 2008, Tannenbaum traded up into the bottom of the first round because he had to have Dustin Keller. The following year, their quarterback need was so acute that Tannenbaum made a bold move for Mark Sanchez, a 12-spot jump. The only saving grace was that it cost only a second-round pick and three marginal players.

Now the pressure is on Maccagnan: Up? Down? Stay at six?

Bet the latter.

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NFL Draft Rumor Mill

Browns, Jets Talking NFL Draft Trade

Updated April 19, 2017 
By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. 

There have been plenty of rumors about the Browns are targeting a quarterback with one of their early selections in the 2017 NFL Draft. There also has been a lot of talk that the New York Jets would like to trade down from the sixth-overall pick in the draft. WalterFootball.com has learned from sources that the Browns and Jets are talking about a trade that would have the Browns moving up from the 12th pick to the Jets' selection at No. 6 in order to take a quarterback. Cleveland is said to want North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.In order to move down, the Jets want the 33rd-overall pick (second round) and the selection at No. 108 (fourth round). Those are the first choices on the second and third days of the draft. Leading off those days of the draft, New York would have some highly coveted picks that could allow them to trade down again with a team that is desperate to land a playerthey didn't think would make it to that spot.

Cleveland is trying to trade its second-round pick, No. 52 overall, and the first selection in the fifth round, No. 145. With the sixth pick, the Browns are believed to want Trubisky. Cleveland is concerned that the Jets or the Bills (at pick 10) would take Trubisky before Cleveland is on the clock at 12. Even if Trubisky goes off the board earlier to the 49ers (2) or the Bears (3), the Browns may want to do the trade in order to land Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson before Buffalo is on the clock.The Browns likely would want to know their targets are available before doing the trade. Thus, this deal probably won't happen until the draft has already started and the Jets are on the clock with the players available. It also could easily fall apart if New York doesn't feel like it is getting good value, or the Browns not being willing to meet the Jets' price. Many trades like this never come to fruition because teams can't agree on the pick package or the desired player isn't available, but these two are in discussions right now about swapping picks. 

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The release of the Jets’ 2017 schedule Thursday night was met with about as much enthusiasm as was your high school trigonometry class.

It feels like the Jets are DOA this year with fans already prepared to write this season off with dreams of USC quarterback Sam Darnold in 2018 floating in their heads.

At the moment, the Jets are the team without a face. They don’t have an identity. They don’t have a marketable star player. They don’t have any pizzazz. They are a team lacking anything for their fans to cling to.

Football organizations have a clear division in their buildings between the business side and the football side. At the Jets’ headquarters in Florham Park, they have two parking lots — one designated for football operations, the other for business. They are separated like church and state. A team would be foolish to let the business side of things influence football decisions.

But …

You can bet there are plenty of people inside the Jets’ organization wishing for next week’s draft to deliver them not just a good football player, but one who will get their fan base enthused. The Jets have plenty of needs right now, from quarterback to tight end to cornerback, but their biggest need is not a position – it is hope.The Jets need something to sell to their fans as they undergo this rebuild. Mets fans were able to live through miserable seasons in 2011-13 knowing Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler and Noah Syndergaard were on the way.Who are the Jets pushing forward as the face of the franchise right now? Brandon Marshall, Darrelle Revis and Nick Mangold were major parts of the Jets’ marketing campaign last year. All are now gone.

Leonard Williams is a special talent, but he is a defensive lineman. Besides J.J. Watt, there are not many out there at that position who are marketable.

If your kid wants a Jets jersey for his or her birthday, which player are you going with? Eric Decker? It does not seem like he will be around past this season. Muhammad Wilkerson? His poor 2016 season has cast doubt on his long-term future with the team. Sheldon Richardson? He might be gone by Friday.The NFLPA released the top 50 selling jerseys of the 2016 season. Marshall, at No. 45, was the Jets’ lone representative. Now, with Marshall playing for the Giants, that jersey is a throwback.Again, this is not to say Mike Maccagnan should be thinking this way. He must select the best football player. If that is Marshon Lattimore or Malik Hooker, then that is who he will take.

But you know the people whose job it is to sell Jets tickets are hoping they go with the offensive star who can excite people — quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky or Deshaun Watson, running back Leonard Fournette or tight end O.J. Howard. The last time the Jets selected someone in the first round who truly brought excitement to town was Mark Sanchez in 2009. That also is the last time the Jets went offense in the first round.

Maccagnan is going to take the “best player available.” Plenty of people who root for the Jets, and work for them, surely are hoping he also is the “most exciting player available.”

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Trying to predict how Mike Maccagnan has stacked the Jets' draft board

A look at what's happening around the New York Jets :

1. Board game : This is one of the most difficult drafts in recent memory to forecast. There's still some uncertainty at the top, with the Cleveland Browns reportedly still considering quarterback Mitch Trubisky. If the Browns don't know what they're doing (do they ever?), how can you make a prediction for the Jets at No. 6? Well, it's my job to try.

Below is an educated guess on the Jets' draftboard, which is kept under lock and key. The rankings are based on information and opinions culled from league sources, along with some personal intuition. You may disagree with some of the names in tier one, particularly the defensive linemen (the Jets' strongest position), but the board is stacked this way based on general manager Mike Maccagnan's steadfast belief in picking -- wait for it -- the best available player.

Chances are, the Jets' pick will spark a firestorm. It usually does, but this year they're choosing from a group that includes injury concerns and positions that usually don't crack the top 10 -- i.e. safety, running back and tight end. If they take a quarterback, Trubisky or Deshaun Watson, the controversy will rage for months, maybe longer.

Our board projection (top eight) :

TIER ONE:

  • DE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M: He's the consensus No. 1 prospect in the draft. Even if the Browns decide to take Trubisky, which would be a mistake, Garrett won't get past the San Francisco 49ers at No. 2.

  • S Jamal Adams, LSU: The Jets love Adams. They're hoping he takes a Leonard Williams-like fall to them at six, but that appears unlikely unless two quarterbacks get picked in the top five.

  • DE Jonathan Allen, Alabama: Can you imagine the outcry if the Jets pick a first-round defensive lineman for the fifth time in seven years? In Maccagnan's world, it's all about the BPA.

  • DE Solomon Thomas, Stanford: This would be more controversial than Allen because Thomas (6-foot-3, 273 pounds) isn't seen as an ideal fit in a 3-4 scheme.

TIER TWO:

  • CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State: Personally, I'd be leery of Lattimore because of his history of hamstring injuries and lack of experience, but Maccagnan loves Ohio State players, especially the ones that run fast. See: Darron Lee and Devin Smith.

  • TE O.J. Howard, Alabama: People will scream because tight ends aren't supposed to get picked this high, but he's a once-in-a-decade prospect.

  • RB Leonard Fournette, LSU: Again, it's the BPA factor. I'd be a little surprised if Maccagnan pulls the trigger because of the overall value of the position, but there's no denying Fournette's talent.

  • S Malik Hooker, Ohio State: See Lattimore, except substitute "hip and sports hernia" for "hamstring."

2. Sheldon in the house : After skipping the first day of the offseason program (which is voluntary, by the way), Sheldon Richardson showed up for the remainder of last week, according to a source. With trade rumors swirling, some people thought Richardson might stay away until after the draft, waiting until his future with the team is clarified. That's how Richard Sherman, in the same boat, is approaching his situation with the Seattle Seahawks.Perhaps Richardson is sending a message to the organization that he wants to remain with the team. There's some risk involved; if he suffers a serious injury while working out, the Jets would be on the hook for his $8.1 million salary. By next Saturday, the Richardson Watch will be over. My sense is the Jets will wind up keeping him. Basically, he's an expensive, one-year rental, and the Jets will have a hard time finding a team willing to satisfy their compensation demand.

3. Deciphering the Hack puzzle: One year later, NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock still is trying to figure out why the Jets fell in love with Christian Hackenberg. So are a lot of people. Asked to compare Hackenberg to the top four quarterbacks in this year's draft, Mayock offered this candid (and sobering) assessment during a conference call with reporters on Friday: "Hackenberg last year, his tape from his last two years in college was not very good. It was highly inconsistent at best. You can go back to that first year under Bill O'Brien and say, 'Look at what he was.' You can also say that Penn State didn't protect him, he got hit too often.

"What I said about Hackenberg a year ago is you could find a throw or two or three off every one of his tapes where you go, 'Wow, that's a big-time NFL throw.' But the majority of the tape was poor from a decision-making perspective, all the way through -- accuracy, consistency, decision making. So Hackenberg, to me, was like this puzzle that had to be unraveled, and I don't know if it will ever happen."As for the current crop of quarterbacks, Mayock said he's "not banging the table for any of them," although he considers Watson the best.

4. Inside the schedule: One of the hidden aspects of the NFL schedule, released last week, is the rest factor. How many times does a team have to play on short rest? How many times does it face an opponent that has extended rest? The sport is so violent, so taxing that rest and recovery have become so important.Looking at the Jets' schedule, they have a rest disadvantage in three games and the advantage only once. The toughest situation is Week 6, when they face the New England Patriots, who have a Thursday night game the previous week -- three days extra rest.

All told, the Jets' differential is minus-4 days.

If any team has a right to complain, it's the New York Giants, who have a minus-22 differential, easily the largest in the league. They face four teams coming off a bye week, a league high.

5. Happy 40th: This is the 40-year anniversary of arguably the greatest draft in Jets history -- 1977. It produced two Ring-of-Honor members (Wesley Walker and Joe Klecko), a five-time Pro Bowl selection (Marvin Powell) and a 13-year starter at guard (Dan Alexander). That doesn't include undrafted rookie Bruce Harper, who went on to a terrific career. The Class of '77 helped the franchise overcome its identity crisis in the post-Namath era.

"I'd have to say we were geniuses," then-coach Walt Michaels once told me, referring to the bountiful draft.

Maybe the current Jets can use the '77 draft as inspiration. Consider the similarities :  In 1977, their top seven picks were four, 33, 72, 90, 116, 129 and 144.

This year, their top five choices are six, 39, 70, 107 and 150.

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After months of buildup, it's here: the NFL draft, the most anticipated day of the year for success-starved New York Jets fans.

Here are 10 things you need to know :

1. The Jets could draft a first-round Buckeye for the second consecutive year: either cornerback Marshon Lattimore or safety Malik Hooker, both of whom played with linebacker Darron Lee in 2015. Picking sixth, the Jets' choice could come down to the two former Ohio State standouts.Lattimore was the choice in our ESPN NFL Nation mock draft Tuesday night, but that was then. This is a fluid business, folks. By Wednesday, Hooker was seen in some league circles as the Jets' preferred and most realistic choice with the sixth pick, as I previously reported.Both Lattimore and Hooker would fill big needs, but the Jets might regard Hooker as the safer pick based on the medicals. True, he's recovering from January surgery to repair a torn labrum (hip) and a sports hernia, but he should be fine by training camp. Hooker doesn't have a prior injury history, unlike Lattimore, who has had hamstring issues and required surgery in 2014. Lattimore was injury-free last season, but recurring soft-tissue injuries are worrisome. Dee Milliner flashbacks, anyone?

2. Hooker is a ball-hawking safety who can turn turnovers into points. "The reincarnation of Ed Reed," one opposing scout told me. Can anybody remember the last time the Jets scored a defensive touchdown? It was 2013, when Antonio Allen picked off Tom Brady. Hooker would change that. He would also allow Calvin Pryor to play strong safety, his natural position.

3. The Jets really like LSU safety Jamal Adams, probably more than Hooker and Lattimore, but there's only a slim chance that Adams will last until the sixth pick. If Adams falls, it would be akin to Leonard Williams' mini-tumble to No. 6 in 2015. If a quarterback is picked in the top five, that could push Adams to the Jets.

4. The big question is: Will the Jets draft a quarterback at No. 6? I spoke to people from four teams, and they all said they'd be surprised if the Jets made a call for a signal-caller. Presumably, the No. 1 quarterback on their board is North Carolina's Mitchell Trubisky, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone. The hunch is that the Cleveland Browns will take him, either with the top pick or in a trade up with their other first-round pick (No. 12). The Jets like Clemson's Deshaun Watson, but at sixth? That would be a stunner.

5. The Jets are interested in trading down to accumulate extra picks, but any deal is probably contingent upon Trubisky's being available at No. 6. Dropping down in Round 1 would be almost historic. The Jets have traded up several times over the years, but the last time they moved back with a high pick in the first round was 1997, when Bill Parcells was calling the shots.

6. If they trade down, the sweet spot would be in the 10-to-15 range, where they could have a shot at Alabama tight end O.J. Howard, Temple linebacker Haason Reddick or Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams. Any one of them would be an immediate contributor.

7. It's all quiet on the Sheldon Richardson front. Barring an attractive, 11th-hour offer, the Jets will keep Richardson and his $8.1 million salary, which is causing teams to shy away from the talented but twice-suspended defensive lineman.

9. The Jets were inept when defending the deep ball. Here's a mind-blowing stat: They allowed opponents to complete 43 percent of passes that traveled at least 20 yards in the air, which was 30th in the league. That's why Hooker or Adams would immediately upgrade the defense.

10. Chances are, it'll be another defensive pick. The Jets haven't used a first-round pick on an offensive player since quarterback Mark Sanchez (2009). Their past eight first-round picks have been defensive players, three more than any other team since 2010 (the Jets had two first-rounders in 2013).

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ESPN's Jon Gruden positively gushed about Jamal Adams to the Jets. He called the former LSU safety the No. 1 player in the draft, adding, "I love the fact that he's going to the Big Apple. He reminds me of some of my favorite safeties – the Ronnie Lotts, the Rodney Harrisons. He's a wrecking machine, he's versatile, he can play in the post, he's a great one-on-one tackler. He's an inspiring leader and a quality person. This is a huge pick for the Jets." Sounds like Gruden is a fan.

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-- His boss wants to see progress. Todd Bowles wants wins. A lot of them.

"Our ultimate goal is to get to the Super Bowl," the New York Jets coach said Saturday at rookie minicamp. "Obviously, we have to take steps. We have a lot of guys we have to get acclimated, chemistry-wise, right away. But our goal is to win, regardless of whether we've got younger guys or older guys. Our goal is to win."So progress, for me, is being a lot better than last year, getting to the playoffs and getting to the Super Bowl," Bowles added. "That's the ultimate progress. There's progress in steps between that. Obviously, we want to win a lot more games than last year. We want to go to the playoffs. That's what we're coaching and striving to do. That's my goal."

On Tuesday, owner Woody Johnson asked for patience, saying the fans should focus on "how we improve during the year," not wins and losses. Ordinarily, progress is measured by a team's record. After all, the NFL is a zero-sum business, but Johnson appears willing to endure the growing pains of rebuilding as long as the team is moving in the right direction.

The Jets, coming off a 5-11 season, have gone six straight years without making the playoffs. Nevertheless, Johnson hasn't issued a playoff mandate for Bowles, who is 15-17 in two seasons.Vegas considers the Jets a long shot to make the postseason, setting the over-under victory total at 5½.

Asked if the playoffs are realistic, Bowles said: "It's realistic every year."

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You may come across some stories Wednesday about compensatory draft picks, and the reason is because it's the first day unrestricted free agents no longer count against the formula for compensatory picks to be awarded in 2018.

That chapter is closed and, based on projections by OverTheCap.com, the New York Jets won't have any comp picks in '18. No surprise there.But here's an interesting nugget: One of the website's contract gurus, Nick Korte, reports how the Jets used the compensatory system to their advantage last year and parlayed one move into three draft picks -- wide receiver Chad Hansen (fourth round), cornerback Jeremy Clark (sixth) and cornerback Derrick Jones (sixth).

It goes back to a decision general manager Mike Maccagnan made last fall, when he released defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins before the Week 10 deadline for the compensatory formula. Until then, the Jets weren't expected to receive a comp pick for nose tackle Damon Harrison, who signed a huge deal with the New York Giants. That's because the Jets spent a good amount of money on free agents Jenkins ($3 million in 2016) and nose tackle Steve McLendon, essentially cancelling out the Harrison loss.

Each year, the league awards 32 compensatory picks based on salary, playing time and postseason honors. If you lose a big-money free agent, there's a good chance you'll get a comp pick unless you replace him with a similar player.By cutting Jenkins when he did -- he wasn't contributing much at all -- Maccagnan secured a third-round comp pick for Harrison (107 overall). He traded down twice, with the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, turning one pick into three.

The Jets have high hopes for Hansen, who could push for playing time as a rookie. Clark is coming off an ACL tear and Jones is a former wide receiver with limited experience at cornerback, so who knows?

Signing Jenkins was a costly mistake, but at least Maccagnan managed to get something out of it.

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Who the FUKK is Kelly?????  If Kelly isn't some poster to drive up others.... I'm  lost.

Any poster who replies to Kelly  is talking to a computer...... or worse. 

 

I'm not fully sure what it is but if it's a person, it has a penis. 

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