If and When Jets Complete Deal for Aaron Rodgers, Joe Douglas Draft Strategy Likely to Change Dramatically

[JetNation]

Jets General Manager Joe Douglas is expected to make the dream of getting Aaron Rodgers in Green and White a reality in the coming days.  If we are to believe much of the speculation surrounding the impending deal, Douglas will start Thursday night’s NFL draft in a very unfamiliar situation.  Instead of having a bevy of picks to work with as he has in year’s past, Douglas could be armed with as few as five draft choices.

As it stands, the Jets currently own six picks (13, 42, 43, 112, 143 and 207).  Should pick 42 or 43 get shipped off to the Packers, Douglas will have his work cut out for him with only the five remaining choices.  Even if he were to somehow get the Packers to throw in a day 3 pick, this will be a far cry from what the Jets have had to work with in recent years.

There are several spots on the 53-man roster that absolutely must be addressed by Douglas.  Due to the injuries the Jets have suffered in recent years, offensive tackle is a must.  In fact, a versatile tackle who can can play a variety of spots is most desirable at this point.

Schoonmaker has met with the #Jets as a 30 visit. Fits the RAS score that Joe D covets. Per Cimini, the team is looking to “add explosiveness” to the room. #TakeFlight https://t.co/SvwSJgRv11

— Dylan Tereman (@DTereman) April 17, 2023

Outside of tackle, Douglas is also in dire need of help at center, linebacker and safety.  Some needs that are less pressing but still need to be addressed are running back, defensive line and wide receiver.  And while not as much of a  need, the Jets are also reportedly keeping an eye on some of the more athletic tight ends in this year’s class.

So conservatively, the Jets will need to fill seven or eight spots.  Some of the swings they take are likely to be misses once you start talking about day 3 picks.  So what does this mean for the Jets and Joe Douglas?  The approach of packaging picks to move up as he has done with the likes of Alijah Vera-Tucker and Jermaine Johnson will be a thing of the past.

In fact, while trying to figure out which player the Jets will take with pick 13, it almost feels silly as a move down will be quite likely if a team comes calling.  Not only might a trade down be in the cards, but don’t be surprised if having more needs than picks means Douglas leans on the NFL’s remaining free agents once the draft wraps up.

Won't be popular but could see it happening.

If the @nyjets don't land their top target at center (likely JMS based on visits), they pass on center and re-sign Connor McGovern or Ben Jones.

Team has more needs than picks at this point. Free agency will be a factor.

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) April 23, 2023

Should the Jets miss out on a center, could they turn back to veteran Connor McGovern or Ben Jones to fill that void for 2023 with an eye on targeting one in the 2024 draft?

 

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[Maxman]

A trade when the Jets are on the clock at 13 will stop all of our hearts.

[neckdemon]

5 hours ago, Maxman said:

A trade when the Jets are on the clock at 13 will stop all of our hearts.

that would likely be a trade back to get more picks. dont think it will happen though. unless someone they really like at a different position falls to them i think they'll be picking their highest rated tackle
other possible scenario is a swap of 1st rounders with green bay. if douglas is ok with who he can get at 15 that might be one of their trade options for rodgers

[rangerous]

I agree the jets have more needs than draft picks but what team doesn’t? To me it’s kind of a non issue. Hard to say if Green Bay will get a pick in this draft for Rodgers. I think most assume so but until the deal is final there’s no telling. And there are still quite a few unsigned free agents as well as a number of players who won’t be drafted.

[Jetsfan80]

Why would it change anything?  If the deal is nearly done there should already be a plan in place that Douglas sticks to, no?

[Maynard13]

12 hours ago, Maxman said:

A trade when the Jets are on the clock at 13 will stop all of our hearts.

JD HAS to trade 13 to Pack for 15 as part of the Rodgers trade. Then trade back pick 15 to get extra draft capital- say low 20’s. At 15, take best tackle on board. At 20-24, hopefully we find a trading partner- take Center Schmidt. OL is set. We’d also get a 3rd rounder from the trade back from 15 to let’s say 20. We’d still have 42 or 43 to grab a player JD needs LB, DL or S.

[varjet]

• The Jets need more draft picks.  They are going to lose at least one for Rodgers, and this team has holes.  Trading down, and players, is good.
• JD is not going to draft for need, at least not too much.  He is going to want to draft the best player.  13 is often late for OT.
• What do we think about Jack Campbell?  Could he be our Fred Warner?

[undertow]

2 minutes ago, varjet said:

• The Jets need more draft picks.  They are going to lose at least one for Rodgers, and this team has holes.  Trading down, and players, is good.
• JD is not going to draft for need, at least not too much.  He is going to want to draft the best player.  13 is often late for OT.
• What do we think about Jack Campbell?  Could he be our Fred Warner?

Some of you guys go overboard with the draft if the Jets go without a 3rd this year the franchise isn't going to collapse. 

[Rob Moore]

18 minutes ago, varjet said:

• The Jets need more draft picks.  They are going to lose at least one for Rodgers, and this team has holes.  Trading down, and players, is good.
• JD is not going to draft for need, at least not too much.  He is going to want to draft the best player.  13 is often late for OT.
• What do we think about Jack Campbell?  Could he be our Fred Warner?

13 is not too late for OT.  In fact there was a draft article circulating recently stating that 13 is actually the sweet spot for OT. …I apologize for not being able to link article.

I love Campbell, but I admittedly am a Big 10 homer also.  Would love to get him but might be tough unless there’s a trade down somewhere. 

[Barton]

You know the Jets are gonna take too many defensive players no matter what. 

[More Cowbell]

14 hours ago, Maxman said:

A trade when the Jets are on the clock at 13 will stop all of our hearts.

I think it's  very possible. I believe it is the 13th or both seconds depending if a player GB wants is still available at 13

[FidelioJet]

24 minutes ago, More Cowbell said:

I think it's  very possible. I believe it is the 13th or both seconds depending if a player GB wants is still available at 13

That would be a lot.

Although, if that's it and nothing more next year.  Under the circumstances I wouldn't mind terribly.  But if it's $13 (or 42&43) AND a 2nd conditional 1st next year too..

That would be bad.

[Maynard13]

52 minutes ago, More Cowbell said:

I think it's  very possible. I believe it is the 13th or both seconds depending if a player GB wants is still available at 13

No way JD gives up both #2’s. Maybe a trade back to 15 for 13, a 2 this year and a conditional 2 next year if Rodgers plays more than one year. 

[More Cowbell]

17 hours ago, FidelioJet said:

That would be a lot.

Although, if that's it and nothing more next year.  Under the circumstances I wouldn't mind terribly.  But if it's $13 (or 42&43) AND a 2nd conditional 1st next year too..

That would be bad.

I know I'm in the minority here with this but I really hope that the 13th pick is what we give for Rogers because I don't think there's a great drop off from 13 to the 2nd round in this particular draft.

[More Cowbell]

16 hours ago, Maynard13 said:

No way JD gives up both #2’s. Maybe a trade back to 15 for 13, a 2 this year and a conditional 2 next year if Rodgers plays more than one year. 

Again, you are over-valuing this draft. I have heard draft experts call this the worst draft in 30 years. The only QB worthy of a first round grade is Stroud, that there is no WR seen as dominating at the next level, that only 2 tackles are NFL ready and the rest are projects.

If all they want is a first round pick, let them have it. It is seen by me as a face saving move for the fan base than getting value. I would rather give up draft capital in this draft than next season. I don't  see anyone being a difference maker in this draft at 13. Those will be gobbled up in the top 8. 

[Maynard13]

3 hours ago, More Cowbell said:

Again, you are over-valuing this draft. I have heard draft experts call this the worst draft in 30 years. The only QB worthy of a first round grade is Stroud, that there is no WR seen as dominating at the next level, that only 2 tackles are NFL ready and the rest are projects.

If all they want is a first round pick, let them have it. It is seen by me as a face saving move for the fan base than getting value. I would rather give up draft capital in this draft than next season. I don't  see anyone being a difference maker in this draft at 13. Those will be gobbled up in the top 8. 

Thats absurd. There are numerous blue chip players in this draft:  Young, Stroud, Richardson, Carter, Anderson, etc etc etc  And any draft has its lows and highs and that cant be evaluated for several years. Bottom line - you cant sell the farm - where are the chickens going to roost. If GB wants to hold on to Rodgers and try and blackmail us, I hope JD send them a nice FU note and resets the QB position. Its going to happen anyways in a year or two. Let them get stuck with Rodgers, which just aint going to happen.  Even they cant be that stupid after taht imbecilic contract they gave Rodgers in the first place.  Gee lets compound our negligence and force Rodgers to come back, pay him zillions to back up Love - yeah that will show him who's boss.  I think Goodell would even step in and act as an arbitrator.  Rodgers playing in the NFL is vital to the NFL. He is as important a commodity as Brady was, as Mahomes and Allen is.  

[More Cowbell]

6 minutes ago, Maynard13 said:

Thats absurd. There are numerous blue chip players in this draft:  Young, Stroud, Richardson, Carter, Anderson, etc etc etc  And any draft has its lows and highs and that cant be evaluated for several years. Bottom line - you cant sell the farm - where are the chickens going to roost. If GB wants to hold on to Rodgers and try and blackmail us, I hope JD send them a nice FU note and resets the QB position. Its going to happen anyways in a year or two. Let them get stuck with Rodgers, which just aint going to happen.  Even they cant be that stupid after taht imbecilic contract they gave Rodgers in the first place.  Gee lets compound our negligence and force Rodgers to come back, pay him zillions to back up Love - yeah that will show him who's boss.  I think Goodell would even step in and act as an arbitrator.  Rodgers playing in the NFL is vital to the NFL. He is as important a commodity as Brady was, as Mahomes and Allen is.  

This doesn't  change the fact that all these player can turn into JAGs. Look at highly drafted QBs. There are far more busts than SB winners or even divisional champions. WR is the most difficult position  to make the transition at. They are now playing against the best every game and some guys are out of their minds talented. I see players that can contribute but I don't  see a Chase or Hopkins. Anything can happen of course but I see picks in 2024 a lot more valuable than #13 in this class. 

[AFJF]

On 4/23/2023 at 5:39 PM, Jetsfan80 said:

Why would it change anything?  If the deal is nearly done there should already be a plan in place that Douglas sticks to, no?

Number of picks they have should change the approach of previous years which as been to act aggressively and trade up.  If they're down to five picks, can't see a trade up happening.

[Smashmouth]

On 4/23/2023 at 11:49 AM, Maynard13 said:

JD HAS to trade 13 to Pack for 15 as part of the Rodgers trade. Then trade back pick 15 to get extra draft capital- say low 20’s. At 15, take best tackle on board. At 20-24, hopefully we find a trading partner- take Center Schmidt. OL is set. We’d also get a 3rd rounder from the trade back from 15 to let’s say 20. We’d still have 42 or 43 to grab a player JD needs LB, DL or S.

Before this happens both teams will need to see who may have slipped to 13  If anyone on the Packers board does slip they will make the move.... I think this has been the stipulation all along and the Pack and the Jets both know it while the Media flounders. The Jets are in a position to help the Packers in this situation and it might be a good thing for us maybe not having to give up a second round pick . In that case I would offer a first or second rounder next year with appropriate stipulations attached to both.

[Jetsfan80]

1 hour ago, AFJF said:

Number of picks they have should change the approach of previous years which as been to act aggressively and trade up.  If they're down to five picks, can't see a trade up happening.

Right but they already have the # of picks in 2023 basically ironed out, no?  The holdup has likely been what 2024 compensation the Jets would get, if any, if Rodgers only plays 1 season.

[jetstream23]

23 hours ago, Barton said:

You know the Jets are gonna take too many defensive players no matter what. 

The good news IMO is that the Jets are mostly set at the most coveted Defensive positions at the moment.  They had decent talent and depth at Edge rusher.  They are set at CB and have a stud + a solid CB2, and decent depth.  They have some trusted starters at LB with CJ and Quincy Williams.  And, they have QW to anchor the DL.  I think they can address the other spots by using picks after Round 2.

I'd like to see the Jets find a DT, LB and maybe a FS in the Draft but I think those could be middle round picks, especially if the Jets find a way to trade back from the #42 or #43 to recoup a 3rd rounder.  Also expecting them to add another veteran or two on D post-Draft.

 

[Maynard13]

1 hour ago, Smashmouth said:

Before this happens both teams will need to see who may have slipped to 13  If anyone on the Packers board does slip they will make the move.... I think this has been the stipulation all along and the Pack and the Jets both know it while the Media flounders. The Jets are in a position to help the Packers in this situation and it might be a good thing for us maybe not having to give up a second round pick . In that case I would offer a first or second rounder next year with appropriate stipulations attached to both.

whio cares who slips where and when that early. An elite prospect will be avaialble at 13 for the Pack to take and an elite prospect will be availble at 15 in a trade back with them. I'll break JD into pretzel bits if he gives up a #1 this year or next. 

[Smashmouth]

1 hour ago, Maynard13 said:

whio cares who slips where and when that early. An elite prospect will be avaialble at 13 for the Pack to take and an elite prospect will be availble at 15 in a trade back with them. I'll break JD into pretzel bits if he gives up a #1 this year or next. 

trading 13 to the pack for 15 and saving one of our seconds is what Im talking about not just giving away the pick.... did you read the post ?

[Maynard13]

1 hour ago, Smashmouth said:

trading 13 to the pack for 15 and saving one of our seconds is what Im talking about not just giving away the pick.... did you read the post ?

Reading is fun da mental 

ok but no need to hold up the trade with the swap of 13 for 15 to see if ‘their player’ was there for them. That was my point. And it went through! But you nailed it with the conditional 1 or 2 next year. 

[Jet25]

Said this awhile back and only a handful of others thought the same. OL will not be the pick at #15 especially now with less picks in 2023