kelly Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 The first night of the 2016 NFL Draft brought clarity for the New York Jets in some areas, while leaving plenty of intrigue elsewhere (cough, quarterback, cough). Let's take a look at Gang Green the morning after they selected Ohio State outside linebacker Darron Lee with the 20th overall pick. 1. Jets couldn't ignore their linebacker problem : The Jets have now used their last eight first-round picks on the defensive side of the ball. You have to go all the way back to 2009 to break the streak -- that's the year they traded up to No. 6 to take some guy named Mark Sanchez. Why go to the D well yet again? For starters, outside linebacker was a desperate position of need. Lee steps into the spot left vacant when Demario Davis signed with the Browns in free agency. He gives theJets a much-needed boost of speed on defense and creates a succession plan with David Harrisentering his age-32 season. Lee is slightly undersized for the position, but Jets fans should trust coach Todd Bowles' instincts on this side of the ball. 2. Fitz kisses his remaining leverage goodbye : When the Broncos traded up five spots to grab Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, it cut Ryan Fitzpatrick's market down to just one team -- theJets. ESPN reported Thursday that Fitzpatrick would be inclined to not play this season before taking the Jets' current offer, believed to be in the $8-to-$10 million range annually. Don't buy it. That would be a lot of scratch to leave on the table for a 33-year-old journeyman passer. Fitz's pride is hurt, but like Marsellus Wallace once said, "Pride only hurts. It never helps." 3. Speaking of Paxton Lynch ... Time will tell if the Jets will live to regret passing on the physically gifted former Memphis star, but it's hard to blame them. Lynch is a project. He comes out of a spread system and will take time to learn the pro game. Sound familiar? The Jets are in the middle of another construction project named Bryce Petty, who they took in the fourth round out of Baylor a year ago. Lynch was a tantalizing option for a team that's been looking for a franchise QB since Joe Willie, but Lynch wasn't the right fit. 4. Big Mo is staying home ... probably :Muhammad Wilkerson wasn't moved during the first day of the draft, and he's unlikely to be traded any time soon. "I don't envision that happening," general manager Mike Maccagnan said after theJets' first selection on Thursday night. ESPN.com reported that the Jets fielded calls in the week leading up to the draft, but no serious suitors emerged. Any team would love to have Wilkerson on its defensive line, but his uncertain contract situation makes him a tough sell in a mega-deal. We'll find out just how peeved Wilkerson is when mandatory workouts begin. Don't expect to see him in Florham Park before that. 5. What's next ? The Jets have just five more picks in this draft. We expect them to address offensive line with one of their two picks on Friday night. The unit lacks depth and just said goodbye to stalwart D'Brickashaw Ferguson. The line hasn't been a draft priority for years -- that should change soon. The Jets will also likely draft with an eye on special teams -- their unit was awful last season and is desperate for an infusion of young talent. > http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000657647/article/five-takeaways-on-jets-following-first-night-of-draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'd be shocked if they don't go O-line in Rd. 2 BPA the rest of the way, which could mean D-line in the 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 want Spriggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, PepPep said: I'd be shocked if they don't go O-line in Rd. 2 BPA the rest of the way, which could mean D-line in the 3rd they could go qb in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just now, Augustiniak said: they could go qb in round 2. Yes, could be QB, depending on who they like and what O-lineman are still available. Contrary to all the hate Hack has gotten from critics, I like his game. There's a lot of throws that make you go WTF are you doing?? and there's a lot of throws that make your jaw drop. But one thing is for sure- he can stand in the pocket and fling it. I like Hack and if we take a QB in rd. 2 would want him to be the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hackenberg. enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: they could go qb in round 2. If they had lynch as a 3rd or 4th rd talent I don't think we are taking a QB before the 3rd honestly. I def see a OL or possibly a true pass rusher in teh 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I hope the Jets draft Carl Nassib at some point. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangrene Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Lance Spriggs as with Noah Spence are unlikely to last until 20th. The ESPN mock 2nd has the G men taking Hackenberg which is good, keep him away from Maccagnan and his gm man crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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