Do the Jets still draft a TE in round 2 or 3?

[Hex]

In FA the Jets signed TEs Uzomah and Conklin, effectively filling the TE hole that has been plaguing the Jets for so long. However, many of us (Myself included) thought that they were going to draft a TE like McBride in the 2nd round or something along those lines. Would that still make sense, or is it out of the question now?

[Joe W. Namath]

Absolutely.  Uzomah and Conky in reality only have 2 year deals.  Mcbride is on the table at 35.

[RedBeardedSavage]

Maybe round 3.

More likely day 3?

Does give us a lot more flexibility. But more importantly, I'd argue, is we just brought in two vets that can immediately contribute and have played in a version of this system. 

 

[68JET11]

I don't see McBride anymore, I'm thinking we wait until 3-4-5 and hope Ruckert or Ferguson.

[Bronx]

5 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said:

Absolutely.  Uzomah and Conky in reality only have 2 year deals.  Mcbride is on the table at 35.

Or it could get drafted in 2023, I am sure there will be an abundance of TEs next year as well.

DE, WR, LB, DT should be our top priorities in rounds 1-2. 

[65 Toss Power Trap]

Yes, if the right guy is there. But it is not a must do, have to do. If the best player available for one of our positions of need is a TE, take him. What's nice, is that if in round two or three, the pick is between a couple of player we can use, you can hold off on the TE.

However, this offense can use 3-4 solid TEs. Take a good young one, so these stud vets can mentor. 

[65 Toss Power Trap]

10 minutes ago, 68JET11 said:

I don't see McBride anymore, I'm thinking we wait until 3-4-5 and hope Ruckert or Ferguson.

Yep. Good TE talent in the draft. Don't have to take one early.

[Joe Willie White Shoes]

I don't think they would or should have drafted a tight earlier than round 3 if they didn't sign Uzomah and Conklin.  Most top TEs were drafted in round 3 or later.  It's wasted draft capital to use a 1st or 2nd round pick on a TE.

[TheNuuFaaolaExperience]

The only way JD drafts McBride is if he feels like he is the real deal. It wouldn't be a bad move, but it would be risky. I mean, he has to be in LOVE with McBride. Seeing the way JD works, I do not see a TE being selected before the 3rd round. 

[K Clue]

I think they will, I’d like them to go for Jeremy Ruckert in the 3rd round. 

[Morrissey]

I think 4 of the first 5 picks should be defense.

[derp]

Daniel Bellinger is supposed to be the best blocking TE in the draft and is also one of the best TE athletes in the draft. Plenty of other guys I wouldn't be mad about but I think he's the guy to develop as a third tight end, day three selection.

[Gastineau Lives]

39 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said:

Absolutely.  Uzomah and Conky in reality only have 2 year deals.  Mcbride is on the table at 35.

I'm just impressed that you're not calling him Uzomalama. 

And no, I don't think McBride is on the table anymore. It's not like he's some generational talent that you need to draft this year or you lose him forever.

[AFJF]

I think they still take one.  Maybe James Mitchell on day 3 if they want to put it off for a bit.

[Sperm Edwards]

I don’t see why not. They’re allegedly not using both veterans in the same way, and it’d leave plenty of opportunity to bring a rookie along slower if/as needed.

Been said by plenty already. Still seems like a good idea, but now his hand’s not at all forced.

There are other drafts with other TEs to be had, but this year if someone falls to him and it’s one of those things where he can’t believe his luck - like he apparently felt with Moore last year - then sure why not take a TE who’s a more dynamic receiver over a bigger immediate-need position.

[Gastineau Lives]

I feel like Ruckert later on or Likely feels like a more realistic option.

[All Gas, No Gase]

What are you thoughts of Jelani Woods in the later rounds? He seems like a beast and now the Jets can take time to develop him.

[Green Ghost]

This lame “I’m gonna call him Conky” thing is going to stop soon, right?

[Paradis]

[Scotty Wooty Doo Doo]

Won't be round 2 no more !!

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[Hal N of Provo]

Said yes because it’s an option starting at 3.  I still hope they double dip at EDGE and WR. 

[Green Ghost]

15 minutes ago, Paradis said:

Sorry, but we gave you a chance with Mims. It’s going to take time for that wound to heal.

Signed, The NY Jets

[Gangrene]

39 minutes ago, AFJF said:

I think they still take one.  Maybe James Mitchell on day 3 if they want to put it off for a bit.

Oh Johnny Mitchell where are you now ? Dropping balls somewhere in old Blighty apparently (he's a coach).

What I call the original Mitchell, James Mitchell tight end, played for Prarie View A&M, and later the Atlanta Falcons, passing away in 2007.

Our Johnny Mitchell, got to play for Pete Carroll and the Jets, later walked out of Jimmy Johnson's training camp with the Dolphins after 12 days, played for four games over one season with the Cowboys, before asking Parcells for a second stint with the Jets, he lasted one day of Parcell's training camp.  He later had a cup of tea first with the Saints and then the Jaguars when another disappointing ex-jet was holding out in camp, Kyle Brady.

Now the world is ready for another James Mitchell tight end, long may he flourish and handle NFL training camps better than Johnny.

[GreenReaper]

I see a TE being picked in the 4th -5th rounds.   Ruckert and Greg Dulcich may/may not make it to the 4th round.  But most likely it will be players like Jake Ferguson, Charlie Kolar or Jelani Woods. 

Those players mentioned above should be an upgrade over the Griffin-Kroft anemic duo.  I personally like to see Dulcich or Jelani Woods added to TE unit. 

[jeremy2020]

Unless you have a pretty sure bet on a game changer, you don't go TE in round 1. It's like safety.. you can get such good value there elsewhere. You look for Pass Rushers and WRs. The value if you hit big on them is way higher than other positions. 

[Paradis]

i hate them i'm even posting in this thread rn. 

Look, here's what we know--

• Joe ready was to lay Blood Diamonds down for Mike Williams
• Calvin Ridley was plan B sounds like. 
• Couldn't land either, pivoted instead --> times two-ing at TE to ensure we had some height/strength options in receiving game.

So Plan A might might have meant you're looking at McBride/Ruckert/Wydermyer at the top of 2... now? Sh*t swung the other way. If a guy they really had a high grade on is still there late 3, maybe... Likely is your best shot, but his downfield blocking is ruthless -- so unless we acquire a late 3, i don't see it. 

• Pass Rush
• Dline
• Oline
• Secondary
• Linebacker
• WR

They gonna vacuum up those top 5 picks.

[Larz]

Doubt it. Maybe a late flyer 

[Paradis]

This is all i have left

 

[PLO]

Definitely not, deep class at TE, not top heavy. Jelani Woods or Chigoziem Okonkwo in later rounds if they fall. 

[Scoop24]

Maybe rd 4.. doubt it happening with any of the top 100 picks

[slimjasi]

I'm all about having a deep TE room in this offense.  But there are a bunch of interesting TE prospects in this draft and plenty of depth. So not in round 2, but I'd honestly still be fine taking a TE in the 3rd round in this draft. There are a number of good ones. 

[mrcoops]

2 hours ago, Paradis said:

This is all i have left

 

Love him, he's a load. 3rd or 4th round?

[BurnleyJet]

Round 4, I see us taking receiver and Running back in round 2. Round 3 Linebacker.

[New York Mick]

No. There’s too many needs to triple down on one position. Uzo and Conk are completely serviceable TEs that give the Jets two more year to test out TEs from later rounds. I would take one later in the draft depending on how it goes.

 

[WestCoastMole]

I would say that McBride is out of reach given the teams' needs. But a Draftee TE in the Later Rounds is still a must.