Jets Can’t Afford Repeat of Idzik Disaster With Deep Receiver Class

[JetNation]

The last time the New York Jets had a serious need at wide reciever and headed in to the NFL draft with a loaded class, things could not have gone much worse.  In one of the deepest classes in NFL history, former Jets General Manager John Idzik laid an egg despite having 12 draft picks to select a quality receiver.

Looking for pass catchers, the Jets used picks 104, 115 and 209 to select Jalen Saunders, Shaq Evans and Quincy Enunwa respectively.  Saunders was gone within a couple of months and finished his NFL career with 1 catch for 7 yards.  That gave Saunders 1 catch and 7 more yards than Evans, who never logged an NFL reception.

The only quality player in the bunch was Quincy Enunwa, but his injury history is well documented with a very real chance he’ll never suit up for the Jets again.

FIFTY FIVE wide receivers were invited to the NFL Combine. Wow. This class is something else.

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) February 8, 2020

With a new Sheriff in town, the Jets are once again in need of multiple receivers with a loaded class approaching.

With NFL combine invites going out, teams will be bringing in a whopping 55 receivers to take up look at up close and personal.  The class will be highlighted by Jerry Jeudy of Alabama and Oklahoma’s Cee Dee Lamb, but there are plenty of good receivers to be had beyond the top 10 or 15 where Lamb and Jeudy are projected to go.

From Colorado’s Laviska Shenault and Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III, all the way down to Gabriel Davis (UCF), Tyler Johnson (Minnesota) and Jauan Jennings (Tennessee), look for plenty of receivers with a variety of skill sets to climb up and down draft boards as Joe Douglas and the Jets wait to start building around Sam Darnold.

Hitting on some receivers in the draft would be new territory for the Jets.  Not only did Idzik bomb with his loaded class, but former GM Mike Maccagnan took a shot just a few years back by choosing ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen.  That class wasn’t as deep, but both players were still huge busts.  Stewart is out of the NFL and Hansen is still hoping to find his way on to an active roster as he kicks around from one practice squad to another, currently in Houston with the Texans.

 

 

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[T0mShane]

14 minutes ago, JetNation said:

In one of the deepest classes in NFL history, former Jets General Manager John Idzik laid an egg despite having 12 draft picks to select a quality receiver.

He drafted Quincy Enunwa who—after five Maccagnan drafts—was still the best receiver on the roster. 

[T0mShane]

Can’t believe Idzik passed on Martavis Bryant still not over it 

[Gastineau Lives]

5 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Can’t believe Idzik passed on Martavis Bryant still not over it 

^^^^Izadik apologist

Jamal Adams is terrible. Idzik could have been awesone if he didn't trip on a banner and fall out of his office.

[section314]

This also points out that there are probably 25 guys that are better than Robby Anderson in this class. Maybe more.

[T0mShane]

6 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said:

^^^^Izadik apologist

Jamal Adams is terrible. Idzik could have been awesone if he didn't trip on a banner and fall out of his office.

Calvin Pryor with a more fervent instagram following 

[dbatesman]

36 minutes ago, JetNation said:

The last time the New York Jets had a serious need at wide reciever and headed in to the NFL draft with a loaded class, things could not have gone much worse.  In one of the deepest classes in NFL history, former Jets General Manager John Idzik laid an egg despite having 12 draft picks to select a quality receiver.

Yep, that was definitely the last time we had a serious need at wide receiver and blew multiple chances to address it during the draft. Nothing similar has happened since

[JustInFudge]

I agree the Jets should draft well as opposed to poorly because the team would stand to benefit from such a novel approach.

[Beerfish]

Martavius bryant was about the only wr in the idzik draft that was a lot better than the sanders and evans duo.

As for macacgnan, once again he trumps idzik in incompetence:

After he picked Ardarius stewart?  Chris godwin, kenny golliday, dede  westbrook,

Devin Smith?  Tyler lockett, jamison crowder, stephon diggs

Once again, mac worse than idzik in almost every way.

 

[Jetster]

55 WRs! I'm telling you guys if the LT JD wants is gone at #11 he's going Epenesa. There will be MANY, MANY, MANY very good WRs available at that high 2 even high 3 spots. 

[dbatesman]

11 minutes ago, Beerfish said:

Martavius bryant was about the only wr in the idzik draft that was a lot better than the sanders and evans duo.

As for macacgnan, once again he trumps idzik in incompetence:

After he picked Ardarius stewart?  Chris godwin, kenny golliday, dede  westbrook,

Devin Smith?  Tyler lockett, jamison crowder, stephon diggs

Once again, mac worse than idzik in almost every way.

 

yes, but,

[JustInFudge]

19 minutes ago, Beerfish said:

Martavius bryant was about the only wr in the idzik draft that was a lot better than the sanders and evans duo.

As for macacgnan, once again he trumps idzik in incompetence:

After he picked Ardarius stewart?  Chris godwin, kenny golliday, dede  westbrook,

Devin Smith?  Tyler lockett, jamison crowder, stephon diggs

Once again, mac worse than idzik in almost every way.

 

Are you just talking about the 4th round here?  Because he could have taken Cooks, Adams, Landry, Robinson, Brown in the earlier rounds and would have been a 1000x times better than Calvin Pryor, Jace Amaro and Dexter McDougle.

[JustInFudge]

What's ironic about the famous 2014 Idzick draft class was that the 2013 class was really much more egregious. 

Dee Milliner/Sheldon Richardson over DeAndre Hopkins.  Geno Smith over Robert Woods.  Brian Waters over Keenan Allen.  Oday Aboushi over Kenny Stills. 

Dude was just a total moron, really.  Legit didnt do one single good thing the entire time he was here.

[section314]

7 minutes ago, JiF said:

Are you just talking about the 4th round here?  Because he could have taken Cooks, Adams, Landry, Robinson, Brown in the earlier rounds and would have been a 1000x times better than Calvin Pryor, Jace Amaro and Dexter McDougle.

Okay, now you've finally gone off the deep end.?

[Beerfish]

7 minutes ago, JiF said:

Are you just talking about the 4th round here?  Because he could have taken Cooks, Adams, Landry, Robinson, Brown in the earlier rounds and would have been a 1000x times better than Calvin Pryor, Jace Amaro and Dexter McDougle.

I'm talking WRs that were drafted after when the wrs were actually taken.

[Patriot Killa]

22 minutes ago, section314 said:

Dexter McDougle.

@The Crusher oh wow look at that name. This is the last player I ever remember Crush-man going hard for.

[T0mShane]

41 minutes ago, JiF said:

Dude was just a total moron, really.  Legit didnt do one single good thing the entire time he was here.

Martyred himself for our sins

 

 

[CTM]

1 hour ago, T0mShane said:

He drafted Quincy Enunwa who—after five Maccagnan drafts—was still the best receiver on the roster. 

 

1 hour ago, T0mShane said:

Can’t believe Idzik passed on Martavis Bryant still not over it 

[Lith]

1 hour ago, Beerfish said:

Martavius bryant was about the only wr in the idzik draft that was a lot better than the sanders and evans duo.

The issue in that year's draft was waiting to R4 before selecting a WR.  Idzik took Amaro in R2.  Davante Adams, Allen Robinson and Jarvis Landry were on the board.  That was the spot to select a WR.  He took Dexter Mcdougle in R3 with Donte Moncrief and John Brown on the board.  Never should have wiated to R4 to address WR.

Not going to get into an Idzik v Macc debate.  Both guys sucked.  As evidenced by no playoff appearances in the last 9 seasons.  Just hope we are not having same debate with Douglas added to the equation in a few seasons.  Save us, Joe Douglas.

[Apache 51]

JD even looks like a pit boss.

[Jetpain]

1 hour ago, JiF said:

What's ironic about the famous 2014 Idzick draft class was that the 2013 class was really much more egregious. 

Dee Milliner/Sheldon Richardson over DeAndre Hopkins.  Geno Smith over Robert Woods.  Brian Waters over Keenan Allen.  Oday Aboushi over Kenny Stills. 

Dude was just a total moron, really.  Legit didnt do one single good thing the entire time he was here.

Idzik wasn't hired to pick players.  Genius Woody hired Idzik to get his expenses under control.  From salary cap to training camp costs, ect. That was Woodys first goal .  Picking some good players was secondary. 

[NYJ1]

It's still just DRAFTING in general. This article points out the Jets troubles with drafting WR's, but the fact is ALL of their drafting, regardless of position, SUCKS. Rarely do they ever hit on prospects. They've raised the concept of squandering draft picks to new heights.

Joe Douglas was hired with the hopes of finally changing the Jets fortunes in the draft. The 2020 draft is considered to be well supplied with OL and WR. If Douglas doesn't hit on those two positions, two positions of huge need for the Jets, then it's obvious that CJ managed to hire another John Idzik.

[RedBeardedSavage]

12 minutes ago, NYJ1 said:

It's still just DRAFTING in general. This article points out the Jets troubles with drafting WR's, but the fact is ALL of their drafting, regardless of position, SUCKS. Rarely do they ever hit on prospects. They've raised the concept of squandering draft picks to new heights.

Joe Douglas was hired with the hopes of finally changing the Jets fortunes in the draft. The 2020 draft is considered to be well supplied with OL and WR. If Douglas doesn't hit on those two positions, two positions of huge need for the Jets, then it's obvious that CJ managed to hire another John Idzik.

It does look like Douglas gets to start with the perfect draft class for this team needs. Just draft OL & WR early and often and Joe D will be celebrated by all of us. 

[Patriot Killa]

12 minutes ago, NYJ1 said:

CJ managed to hire another Jets GM.

Fixed.

[sec101row23]

To avoid disaster this year Douglas needs to draft a WR early (rounds 1 or 2) and then come back with another in the mid rounds (3rd or 4th).  If he does that there is an extremely good chance he hits on those WR picks.  He can not wait on the WR position, not with massive need and not given the talent that will be available in the first 100 picks or so.  

[jetstream23]

This could be the best combined WR/OT Draft of the past 10+ years.  It fits EXACTLY what the Jets need.  This is a golden opportunity for Joe Douglas to build a foundation for this team's future.  The trade of Leo for a high 3rd round pick makes it even better.

2 OLinemen and 2 WRs in the first 6 picks (5 Rounds) is simply a must.  Sprinkle in an Edge guy, CB or RB if it works out but the Jets absolutely need one of the Top 8 OTs, and should target 2 of the Top 15 WRs IMO.

[Rangers9]

I don’t agree that Idzik’s picks of WRs that year were a disaster. Q was one of the better NFL wide receivers in that draft and he wasn’t a high pick. Saunders had some kind of injury or off the field issue and was cut but he played with a few other NFL teams and now has a solid career in the CFL. I saw him in a few games in 2019 and he looked real good even though he is now about 30. He re-signed with Sask I thought he might try an NFL comeback. 

[NYJ1]

6 hours ago, RedBeardedSavage said:

It does look like Douglas gets to start with the perfect draft class for this team needs. Just draft OL & WR early and often and Joe D will be celebrated by all of us. 

Yes. Really it seems like the ideal scenario for Douglas. Not to mention hitting on WR and OL will make for the biggest leap this team can make in an off season in recent memory. They could easily become a playoff team if Douglas hits on 3 draft choices. 

[TuscanyTile2]

9 hours ago, T0mShane said:

Can’t believe Idzik passed on Martavis Bryant still not over it 

Can’t believe you can't believe Idzik passed on Martavis Bryant.

[kelticwizard]

3 hours ago, Rangers9 said:

I don’t agree that Idzik’s picks of WRs that year were a disaster. Q was one of the better NFL wide receivers in that draft and he wasn’t a high pick. Shaq Evans had some kind of injury or off the field issue and was cut but he played with a few other NFL teams and now has a solid career in the CFL. I saw him in a few games in 2019 and he looked real good...

Was it Shaq Evans or Jalen Saunders who wrapped his car around a tree or something?

[Rangers9]

11 hours ago, kelticwizard said:

Was it Shaq Evans or Jalen Saunders who wrapped his car around a tree or something?

I don't know about the tree my mistake I was thinking of Jalen Saunders not Evans who is in the CFL and had a very good season in 2019 for them. 

[Jimmy 2 Times]

23 hours ago, sec101row23 said:

To avoid disaster this year Douglas needs to draft a WR early (rounds 1 or 2) and then come back with another in the mid rounds (3rd or 4th).  If he does that there is an extremely good chance he hits on those WR picks.  He can not wait on the WR position, not with massive need and not given the talent that will be available in the first 100 picks or so.  

Agreed.

1. OT

2. WR

3a. Edge

3b. Wr

[jetscrazey]

You mean we can't afford to draft Shaq Evans and Jalen Saunders?

who knew???

[jetscrazey]

On 2/9/2020 at 10:13 AM, T0mShane said:

Calvin Pryor with a more fervent instagram following 

Idzik planned on firing Rex but it's hard to rationalize the Pryor pick other than he seemed a fit for Rex's defense.  Just goes to show you how bad a GM Idzik was.

[rangerous]

On 2/9/2020 at 11:08 AM, section314 said:

This also points out that there are probably 25 guys that are better than Robby Anderson in this class. Maybe more.

the key word is potential.  none of these guys have set foot in an nfl game.  i'm sure there are guys who are better but at the same time until they play we don't know.  and even if there is, the jets wouldn't be so smart to go into the season with a decent rookie and then a bunch of journeymen at wr.