Popular Post TokyoJetsFan Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 The NY Jets could turn to the 2021 NFL Draft as they look to upgrade the running back position. And Clemson’s Travis Etienne represents one of the best options if they choose to address the position early. Etienne is widely considered to be one of the best running backs in this year’s class and he’s been frequently seen as a player projected to join the Jets in mock drafts this offseason. The two-time Consensus All-American joined Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks on the Move the Sticks Podcast to discuss his NFL future and he spoke a little about his connection to the Jets. Etienne said that he feels his “game would fit perfectly with the Jets” and that he would be “excited” to run behind promising young left tackle Mekhi Becton. Could Travis Etienne be a target for the NY Jets? Etienne specifically noted the Jets’ outside-zone scheme under new offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and how a lot of running backs have found considerable success in a similar scheme coached by San Francisco 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan. And if LaFleur carries over a similar scheme to the one that he was a part of in San Francisco, it’s easy to see Etienne finding success. The 22-year-old is one of the fastest and most explosive running backs in the draft having racked up just shy of 5,000 yards during his four years at Clemson. He is the ACC’s all-time leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns, points scored, and yards from scrimmage while he’s also the NCAA all-time leader in total games with a touchdown with a whopping 46. Etienne is one of the most productive running backs in college football history and is widely viewed as a top-three player at his position in this class. Many have Etienne as a Day 1 prospect with some projecting him to be drafted as high as 23 when the Jets are on the board. Some have him as more of an early-Day 2 player, with very few having him fall past the second round. The Jets’ running back depth chart is rather inexperienced, even after the addition of veteran Tevin Coleman in the offseason. The likes of Ty Johnson, Josh Adams, and La’Mical Perine round out a promising, but unproven group. Etienne would undoubtedly be a significant addition, but there is an argument to be made that the Jets should address other more important positions early such as the offensive line or cornerback. With as many needs as the Jets have, drafting a running back early does feel like a bit of an oversight. It should also be noted that in the 20+ years that general manager Joe Douglas has had a job in the NFL, his team has only selected a running back in the top-50 one time — that coming in 2000 (his first year as a scout) when the Baltimore Ravens selected Jamal Lewis fifth overall.: NY Jets Nonetheless, Travis Etienne certainly believes he would be a great fit with the Jets. Only time will tell if the Jets feel the same way. https://thejetpress.com/2021/04/15/ny-jets-travis-etienne-fit-perfectly/ I know we don't need elite RBs with our new system and no need to take a RB early , but I have to say when a player says he wants to play for the Jets I always want them more 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SayNoToDMC Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 I think he would also. God forgive me on agreeing with Joewilly? 1 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jetstream23 Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 I wouldn't be against it if we trade back from #34 towards the 40's to take him AND if the Jets already hit OLine at #23. I just don't think JD touches a RB before Day 3. Would much rather a WR though for the first offensive skill position the Jets hit in the Draft. QB, OL, WR, Edge, OL wouldn't be a bad first 3 rounds to me. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I can’t for the life of me figure out why trey sermon isn’t the #1 back in this draft. Admittedly I don’t watch a ton of college football but I did watch all these guys at the end of the season and sermon was by far, BY FAR, the most impressive... not to mention he put up a ridiculous RAS athleticism score to back it up... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, QB1 said: I can’t for the life of me figure out why trey sermon isn’t the #1 back in this draft. Admittedly I don’t watch a ton of college football but I did watch all these guys at the end of the season and sermon was by far, BY FAR, the most impressive... not to mention he put up a ridiculous RAS athleticism score to back it up... There are some interesting guys after the top 4-5 of Etienne, Harris, Javonte Williams, Carter, Gainwell. Guys like Sermon and Chubba Hubbard could turn out to be solid players. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I trust Joe D. If we take etienne at 23 or 34, great. If we dont, that is ok too. The benefits of having a great GM. Joe D will make the right decision on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 He’s right. He’d fit perfectly in our offense. Gainwell and Hubbard would be good options for us as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I'd still love to have Gainwell but I don't think it happens. As mentioned above, I don't see RB before day 3 if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggy001 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This is another reason to trade out of 23 if possible. An extra 2nd or 3rd, gives us the ability to still add to Ol and pick up a top rb as well... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalJet2 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 With a rookie QB, I would expect we will be a run heavy offense for the first couple years. Wouldn't surprise if we took an every down RB fairly high in the draft and carry "extra" RB's on the roster into the next couple seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Nice and who’s blocking for him? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68JET11 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Can't see us wasting a high pick on a RB, especially when they thrive in this system. This draft needs to be about OL, more OL, sprinkled in with WR, CB and EDGE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I cant see this team using a 1st rounder on a RB with how talent poor they are, they have to take a premium position there IMO unless they trade back. As much as I love Etienne, that selection could either be another corner stone on the OL, a CB 1 for this team or an edge to put opposite of Lawson. I honestly could see them not taking a RB at all. Coleman, Johnson, Perrine. Maybe go sign Duke Johnson on the cheap and be done with it for a year, I dont love the backs this year, some are intriguing beyond Etienne and Harris (Gainwell, Williams, Carter) but some of the later round flier guys that I like Jefferson, Hubbard and Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, 68JET11 said: Can't see us wasting a high pick on a RB, especially when they thrive in this system. This draft needs to be about OL, more OL, sprinkled in with WR, CB and EDGE. Just now, JiF said: I cant see this team using a 1st rounder on a RB with how talent poor they are, they have to take a premium position there IMO unless they trade back. As much as I love Etienne, that selection could either be another corner stone on the OL, a CB 1 for this team or an edge to put opposite of Lawson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Drafting a RB high = Mac signing Leveon Bell we had no OL back then, not much better now other than Becton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Better than any CB at 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Just now, FidelioJet said: Better than any CB at 23 You must enjoy watching mediocre Qbs throw for 400 yards on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 8 hours ago, TokyoJetsFan said: With as many needs as the Jets have, drafting a running back early does feel like a bit of an oversight. It should also be noted that in the 20+ years that general manager Joe Douglas has had a job in the NFL, his team has only selected a running back in the top-50 one time — that coming in 2000 (his first year as a scout) when the Baltimore Ravens selected Jamal Lewis fifth overall. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Things Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Luxury. And unnecessary. Coleman, Johnson, Adams, and Perrine will be just fine in this offense. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, Philc1 said: Nice and who’s blocking for him? You took the words right out of my mouth (Fingers in this case). Emmit Smith was twice the running back that he should have been because of his line. No line, no RB. It really, really is that simple. There was only one Barry Sanders, the only RB (In my opinion) that did great behind an average to below average line. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said: I trust Joe D. If we take etienne at 23 or 34, great. If we dont, that is ok too. The benefits of having a great GM. Joe D will make the right decision on this. What has douglas done to say he is a great gm?? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This is Dalvin Cook all over again. He’s going to be available either at 23 or 34. Whether we prioritize this RB position or not, is up to JD. Personally, I think the RB position is the most unappreciated position in the league. It can do wonders for the balance of play calling, it can benefit our rookie QB, and it can keep the defense rested. We’re also going to be one of the top teams to call play-actions. No one is really going to bite on a play-action when Perine is back there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, DonCorleone said: You took the words right out of my mouth (Fingers in this case). Emmit Smith was twice the running back that he should have been because of his line. No line, no RB. It really, really is that simple. There was only one Barry Sanders, the only RB (In my opinion) that did great behind an average to below average line. That's partly true about Sanders. But the same could be said about Walter Payton and Gayle Sayers for the Bears. Until the last couple of years of his career, look who was the QB for the Bears and their line for Payton. Both backs were amazing given their surrounding cast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatmeal Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 No ty I rather O-Line at that spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClashFan Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, DonCorleone said: You took the words right out of my mouth (Fingers in this case). Emmit Smith was twice the running back that he should have been because of his line. No line, no RB. It really, really is that simple. There was only one Barry Sanders, the only RB (In my opinion) that did great behind an average to below average line. I'd add Earl Campbell to that. It's been a long time, but man was he tough for defenders to bring down. I don't recall how good his OL might have been, though. He paid a physical price for all the hits he took, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 We aren't drafting a RB high enough to get him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 So Etienne would prefer that he gets picked at #23 over an unknown 2nd round selection? I'm shocked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJ1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I think he would be a nice addition but I also think the Jets have much larger fish to fry. If the Jets could trade down from 23 and get a good return then if Etienne were available in the 2nd round, I could get on board. Sent from my SM-G930VL using JetNation.com mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamathToCaster Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I say take him at 23 if he is there. We need speed. He is also very difficult to tackle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, Long Island Leprechaun said: That's partly true about Sanders. But the same could be said about Walter Payton and Gayle Sayers for the Bears. Until the last couple of years of his career, look who was the QB for the Bears and their line for Payton. Both backs were amazing given their surrounding cast. I did not think about them. I stand corrected. Just a few in history were able to do it without an awesome line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I like him alot. But he's only saying this because he knows RB is devalued, and he wants to go in the first round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ghost said: This is Dalvin Cook all over again. He’s going to be available either at 23 or 34. Whether we prioritize this RB position or not, is up to JD. Personally, I think the RB position is the most unappreciated position in the league. It can do wonders for the balance of play calling, it can benefit our rookie QB, and it can keep the defense rested. We’re also going to be one of the top teams to call play-actions. No one is really going to bite on a play-action when Perine is back there. I agree. RB used to be recognized as one of the most important players on your team. Every team needed their guy. And very quickly we started to hear they weren't important at all anymore..... Certainly the league has changed and they're not as valuable as they used to be but I think the pendulum has swung too far the other way. RB's are still very important to a team - this idea that the systems means you don't need a good RB is silly. I would have no problem taking a RB early. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Wooty Doo Doo Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 #23 isn't the only pick we have . I'm pretty sure there are some quality OL prospects we could get with picks after 23 . Having a feature back is a pretty good weapon to have . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilo Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 If we feel confident that an OL we like will fall to us at 34 (which is likely), then I'm all for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I wouldn't be shocked if no RB is taken in the 1st round. Not because there aren't really good prospects, but teams have learned that RBs are just not worth the investment and there really isn't one guy that jumps out as better than the rest. Najee Harris/Etienne/Sermon/Javonte Williams/Gainwell and my personal faves later in the draft Michael Carter and Kylin Hill. I think using our 1st pick in the 3rd round on one of these guys that falls would be the way I would go. We brought in 49ers guys and the niners never used a high pick on a RB and still had multiple good RBs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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