BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 He's truly a playmaker, can create separation and can make the great catches. There is incredible FA WR talent and WRs coming up in the draft this offseason. We need tight ends just as much as WRs and I think if we could possibly resign Cumberland and go to town on #2 FA WRs plus drafting at least one WR in the 2nd or even later rounds I do think our offense would improve greatly. A better passing game makes for a better running game and our running game is already great. We get Ebron, I don't believe we can go wrong. In Idzik I trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Most of the Mock Drafts have us taking Ebron also. I really think it's a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I personally dont want any of these TE's in the 1st round but I wouldnt cry if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I personally dont want any of these TE's in the 1st round but I wouldnt cry if it happened. Ditto. I have a gut feeling that Ebron will be Vernon Davis -- or worse. Do not want to burn a 1st rounder on TE anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It's not that Ebron isn't the goods, but more the fact the Jets are offensively 2 to 3 years away from benifiting from a V Davis type TE, and need to use the 18th overall pick on a much more sound foundation type position, and if Ebron is the BAP at 18 then the Jets should probably trade back, and accumulate more picks so they will be in a position to afford to gamble on a freak at TE in Rd 1 in 2, or 3 years. This team is not 1 TE away offensively now. I reserve the right to change my mind if the Jets go BIG in free agency filling every hole with solid talent, but even then I would still take a more sound foundation type player, but would not be pissed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ditto. I have a gut feeling that Ebron will be Vernon Davis -- or worse. Do not want to burn a 1st rounder on TE anyway. Even if he is V Davis it's still not the best option, Davis was useless to the rebuilding 49ers from 2006-2010, the Jets can't afford to make this type of luxury pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJetsVets91 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'd like to see us take Ebron if Watkins isn't available, which he won't be at 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Even if he is V Davis it's still not the best option, Davis was useless to the rebuilding 49ers from 2006-2010, the Jets can't afford to make this type of luxury pick! Exactly. I see Ebron as a high-risk first round pick who reminds me very much of Davis. No busts needed. BPA/best player at his position is the way to go with so many needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 lets see what we do in free agency first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 As a NY Jets fan I really have a hard time fathoming anyone wanting to a draft a first round tight end EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I thought we were signing Aaron Hernandez once hes released from jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 lets see what we do in free agency first. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 As a NY Jets fan I really have a hard time fathoming anyone wanting to a draft a first round tight end EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! History hasn't exactly been kind to us, has it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 As a NY Jets fan I really have a hard time fathoming anyone wanting to a draft a first round tight end EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's no coincedence you see good TE's on good teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboozer Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/One-Site-Eight-Draft-Picks-for-the-Jets/3036bea8-b7bb-4c93-ad8d-8bf42ba9d2f3 One Site, Eight Draft Picks for the Jets Posted Feb 12, 2014 Charlie Frankel Reporter Three weeks ago, we presented nine different opinions on whom the New York Jets could select with their 18th overall pick in May’s NFL Draft. Today, we’re giving you eight new predictions, but all from one source: drafttek.com. What is Drafttek? It’s a website that uses 32 analysts (one for each NFL team) and a proprietary computer model to produce a seven-round mock draft. As such, it should give fans a more complete picture of the people and positions that the Jets may be targeting beyond the first day. Round 1 — WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M Of course, we will still start at the beginning where, in line with a few predictions from our initial group of experts, Drafttek has us taking a wide receiver. With Clemson’s Sammy Watkins and USC’s Marqise Lee already off the board, the Jets select Evans. As a sophomore, the 6’5, 225-pound receiver hauled in 69 receptions for 1,394 yards (20.2 average) and a dozen touchdowns. He played some of his best games against A&M’s toughest opponents, too. His combined statistics in two games vs. Alabama and Auburn, for instance: 18 receptions, 566 yards, 5 touchdowns. “If Geno Smith is to make a leap in Year 2, then finding him a better supporting cast has to be this team's top priority,” writes Rich Tinley, their Jets analyst. “Mike Evans is a huge target that will tower over most corners. The former high school basketball star uses that size to his advantage in jump balls and contested catches. He did a pretty good job of adjusting to less-than-precise throws and became something of a safety blanket for Johnny Manziel.” Round 2 — TE Troy Niklas, Notre Dame Tight end is the next position up for the Green & White. With both Jeff Cumberland and Kellen Winslow Jr. possibly becoming free agents next month, Niklas could fill an offensive need. His statistics are underwhelming with 37 collegiate receptions, but some believe the converted outside linebacker has the size and athleticism to succeed at the NFL level. Drafttek: “He's more of a conventional TE, the best blocker in this class, but he also has lots of scope to really improve in the passing game. At 6'6" and 270, he can be an every-down player, something that may really appeal to Rex Ryan more than most." Round 3 — RB Bishop Sankey, Washington, and S Craig Loston, LSU Thanks to last offseason’s Darrelle Revis trade, we will have two selections (assuming Revis remains on Tampa Bay’s roster three days into the new league year). Following the trend of Picks 1 and 2, our third selection is also a player from an offensive skill position in the form of Sankey. The 5’10”, 200-pounder averaged just over 25 carries per contest this season, scored at least one rushing touchdown in each of his team’s 13 games and was held under 90 yards on the ground just twice. He’s the best at his position by Drafttek’s rankings, and he’d team up with current RBs Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell to make one heck of a trio. Eleven picks later, their mock draft has us flipping to the other side of the ball to provide some safety depth with Loston out of LSU. The 6’2”, 205-pounder earned AP All-SEC second-team honors in both his junior and senior seasons, despite missing three games due to injury this past year. He finished his career with 148 tackles (seven for loss) and seven interceptions in 45 games, 24 of them starts. Round 4 — T JaWuan Jones, Tennessee After Loston, it’s time to go back to offense, but this time Drafttek has the Jets looking to the trenches with James, a 6’6”, 324-pounder listed as a right tackle. James set a UT offensive line record with 49 starts over his four years with the Vols. He was named to the AP All-SEC second team and played in this year’s Senior Bowl as well. Rounds 5-7 As for the back end of the mock draft, it’s a mixed bag for the Jets. Wyoming WR Robert Herron (5’10”, 187), Florida LB Ronald Powell (6’4”, 244) and QB Logan Thomas (6’5”, 254) out of Virginia Tech are our fifth-, sixth- and seventh-round Drafttek selections, respectively. Without a doubt, these names will change in the three months between now and the NFL Draft on May 8, and we’re in no position to claim that Drafttek’s hypotheses are any better than another source you may stumble upon. Still, it’s always interesting to talk about the what-ifs, and it can never hurt to start familiarizing ourselves with the players of the NFL's future one mock draft at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboozer Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'd rather get a TE in Rd 2 or 3. WR or Pass Rusher would be my priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It's no coincedence you see good TE's on good teams We are not a good team. We are even worse at picking TE in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 History hasn't exactly been kind to us, has it? Just horrible. If we do that we will watch all the other misses through the years thanks to ESPN.. No thanks. Anything buta TE in the first please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 We are not a good team. We are even worse at picking TE in the first round. Things are going to change. Idzik knows what he's doing and this season will not be a classic jets season, TE or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Things are going to change. Idzik knows what he's doing and this season will not be a classic jets season, TE or not. I got ya man. You should post more, we need more of this here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We need a playmaker whether offense or defense- Idzik is on the clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The Jets need an offensive skill position player they can build around and defenses have to account for every snap. There have been offenses built around tight end play in the passing game - Chargers for a few years with Gates, Saints with Graham, Pats with Gronk and Hernandez (though having Rivers, Brees, and Brady doesn't hurt one bit). If the Jets think Ebron can be that level of player on offense then sign me up. They need somebody who can beat defenses even when they key in on him regardless of position. But I am leery, tons of first round tight ends haven't amounted to much and the best in the league were drafted day 2. I'd be cool if they elect to go the Niklas/ASJ/Rodgers route on day 2 and paired with Cumberland. Even Fiedorowicz in the third or fourth. Not really a key position in the offense anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I got ya man. You should post more, we need more of this here. Just found this site recently, I'll keep um coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 The Jets need an offensive skill position player they can build around and defenses have to account for every snap. There have been offenses built around tight end play in the passing game - Chargers for a few years with Gates, Saints with Graham, Pats with Gronk and Hernandez (though having Rivers, Brees, and Brady doesn't hurt one bit). If the Jets think Ebron can be that level of player on offense then sign me up. They need somebody who can beat defenses even when they key in on him regardless of position. But I am leery, tons of first round tight ends haven't amounted to much and the best in the league were drafted day 2. I'd be cool if they elect to go the Niklas/ASJ/Rodgers route on day 2 and paired with Cumberland. Even Fiedorowicz in the third or fourth. Not really a key position in the offense anyway. Yeah man, that's what I mean. We know Geno's not the greatest but this Ebron's playing style reminds me of one of those great pro TE's we see dominate the league right now. And they help, a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The Jets need an offensive skill position player they can build around and defenses have to account for every snap. There have been offenses built around tight end play in the passing game - Chargers for a few years with Gates, Saints with Graham, Pats with Gronk and Hernandez (though having Rivers, Brees, and Brady doesn't hurt one bit). If the Jets think Ebron can be that level of player on offense then sign me up. They need somebody who can beat defenses even when they key in on him regardless of position. But I am leery, tons of first round tight ends haven't amounted to much and the best in the league were drafted day 2. I'd be cool if they elect to go the Niklas/ASJ/Rodgers route on day 2 and paired with Cumberland. Even Fiedorowicz in the third or fourth. Not really a key position in the offense anyway. Tight end late would work fine by me. I would really like to get a big wideout that couold bail Geno out. Defense would be fine but been since Keyshawn we had a top notch franchise type wideout. One of my favorite revievers of this era was Ctochery. Homegrown into a nice reciever. Would like to start with a big proto-typical wideout and grow our very own bad ass receiver. Now someone to throw him da ball? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Probably not the only one, but considering that I don't think he's even the best TE in the draft, he certainly doesn't have my vote. ASJ has been my favorite for the last two years and nothing has happened to change my mind about that. I think he's someone you can plug in immediately and see a Jason Witten type career over the next decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKwaz Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I am with broadwayjoe12, Sefarian Jenkins or Niklas is the way to go. Get the huge TE for third and short and red zone. Plus he doesnt have to come of field on run plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKwaz Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsJETStime Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes you are ... The rest of us want another DB or DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes you are ... The rest of us want another DB or DL Doubt that. While it's possible that we do go defense, I'm sure 95% of us want offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We are not a good team. We are even worse at picking TE in the first round. There are not many draftable positions for us using that as a criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ditto. I have a gut feeling that Ebron will be Vernon Davis -- or worse. Do not want to burn a 1st rounder on TE anyway. Vernon Davis is really good. Why would this be a bad thing? Not saying I want Ebron but we could do worse than a Vernon Davis clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Vernon Davis is really good. Why would this be a bad thing? Not saying I want Ebron but we could do worse than a Vernon Davis clone. It took Davis a couple of years to break out. Tight ends, no matter how good arnt Wide outs. They are a complemetory player, not a main weapon. Wide Reciever please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Vernon Davis is really good. Why would this be a bad thing? Not saying I want Ebron but we could do worse than a Vernon Davis clone. Not drafting the best available player, because he's too good for your team at the moment is one of the most absurd arguments I've heard. No, let's draft the lesser talent, that's how you build a solid team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 There are not many draftable positions for us using that as a criteria. Agreed. But TE in the first round for us would be like cutting off your junk because someone told you it would grow back bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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