jgb Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 John Idzik’s draft class off to dreadful start By Brian Costello Photo: Bill Kostroun/New York Post Jets general manager John Idzik stocked up on draft picks for this year by loading up on compensatory picks and snagging one in the Darrelle Revis trade. It was clear Idzik was banking on the 2014 draft to be a huge part of his roster rebuild. So far, it does not look good. Now, four games is not enough to evaluate a draft class. But consider four of those 12 picks are no longer on the roster after the team cut Jalen Saunders on Monday. Two of those picks are on injured reserve. One of those picks was not good enough to make the active roster and is stashed on the practice squad (where Saunders may also end up). That leaves you with five of the 12 draft picks actually playing this season. Of those five, only safety Calvin Pryor is starting, and he has had little impact so far. Tight end Jace Amaro is playing about 30 percent of the offensive snaps. Linebacker Trevor Reilly is a special-teams contributor who gets a few defensive snaps a game. Lineman Dakota Dozier and linebacker IK Enemkpali have been inactive for every game. So even the most generous grader would say Idzik is 3-for-12 on this draft right now. There is plenty of time for some of these picks to develop, but what was the point of having 12 picks if you were only going to land one or two impact players? Idzik’s wide-receiver picks look particularly awful. Saunders did nothing in training camp and, after fumbling a punt against the Bears, was shown the door. Shaq Evans injured his shoulder in camp and was lost for the year. Quincy Enunwa is on the practice squad. If this draft was supposed to form a foundation for Idzik, it already looks like it’s crumbling. http://nypost.com/2014/09/30/john-idziks-draft-a-dirty-dozen-so-far/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Boom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 it's only 44 games too soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 My God, this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So even the most generous grader would say Idzik is 3-for-12 on this draft right now. Journalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I was looking for how rookie WR and TE were doing so far and was surprised to see Amaro topping all TE's. Amaro is also top 10 amongst all rookie receivers. Not too shabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Rex's fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 it's only 44 games too soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Straw Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 There needs to be a serious conversation at the end of the year as to whether Idzik should be allowed to continue on as general manager of the NYJ. The results of the last two draft classes, outside of Sheldon Richardson, have been downright awful. And to give this guy another opportunity at another draft could set the franchise back another five years. If you miss on two drafts in a row, you shouldn't get a shot at a third. The results speak for themselves. I'd rather fire him a year too early than fire him a year too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo83 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Rex's fault Yep, it's all Rex's fault. All of the draft picks were made by Rex and Idz is nothing but Rex's puppet. At least that's what I've learned around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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