Untouchable Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Free Agent Signings LB Ray Lewis With Barton set to hit FA, the Jets will be looking for a compliment to David Harris in the middle. Lewis would bring a fiery persona that the Jets have lacked for what seems like forever. He's still one of the top LB's in the game and would help instill a killer instinct in the front seven and defense as a whole. Bart Scott isn't going to be cheap, so I say splurge a few extra bucks and land one of the most feared players in the history of the game. CB Chris McAlister Revis is already one of the better CB's in the game but we need a 2nd option. McAlister has spent a lot of time with Rex and when healthy, is still a very good player. Free Agent Re-Signings PK Jay Feely It's really a toss up as to who we keep between Feely/Nugent. I would honestly go with Feely and move past the mistake that was Mike Nugent. Feely was red hot over the last half of the season and may re-sign at a cheaper price. FB Tony Richardson This one is a no-brainer to many. T-Rich is still one of the better lead blockers in the league and played a big part in TJ's big season. Shouldn't cost much more than the minimum. Mock Draft 1st round: QB Mark Sanchez - USC The Jets get lucky and Sanchez falls into their laps at #17. You simply have to take him if he's there. Neither Ratliff or Clemens has done anything to instill the confidence that they are the one to lead us into the future. Mark may be a bit green, but he has everything you look for in a franchise QB. 2nd round: SS Patrick Chung - Oregon We have a hole at safety opposite Rhodes and Chung looks to be a Ryan type of guy. An aggressive, instinctive, hard hitting safety who is also solid in coverage. Would be good value towards the end of round 2 and could start from day one. 3rd round: RB Andre Brown - North Carolina St. The Jets select the potential heir to Thomas Jones to close out the 1st day. Brown is a bruising, between the tackles runner who never gets taken down on initial contact. He and Washington could create a devastating thunder/lightning duo in the future. 4th round: OG Kraig Urbik - Wisconsin To start the second day, we pick up some O-line depth. Behind our starting five, we have basically nothing. Urbik plays with a mean streak and his expertise is opening running lanes. Could take over for Moore down the road. 5th round: DT Terrance Taylor - Michigan Taylor disappointed last season but has the potential and raw talent to one day be a starter at the nose. It would be huge if he can be an effective backup to spell Jenkins from time to time. 6th round: P Kevin Huber - Cincinnati There are two great punter prospects in this draft (Morstead and Huber). I see Morstead coming off the board in round 4/5 and Huber hanging around in the 6th. It's about time we get a good young punter after the recent failures on the team (Gowin, Graham, Hodges). 7th round: OT Dane Randolph - Maryland More O-line depth to close out the draft. Randolph was pretty much the lone bright spot on an otherwise lackluster O-line with the Terps. May never start, but should make a solid backup. 2009 Starting Lineup QB Brett Ratliff/Kellen Clemens RB Thomas Jones FB Tony Richardson WR Laveranues Coles WR Jerricho Cotchery TE Dustin Keller LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson LG Alan Faneca C Nick Mangold RG Brandon Moore RT Damien Woody DE Shaun Ellis NT Kris Jenkins DE Kenyon Coleman OLB Calvin Pace ILB Ray Lewis ILB David Harris OLB Vernon Gholston CB Darrelle Revis CB Chris McAlister FS Kerry Rhodes SS Patrick Chung PK Jay Feely P Kevin Huber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 i'd rather see leonhard than mcallister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 i'd rather see leonhard than mcallister. And Scott over Lewis. Even Lewis himself recognizes he's close to the end. If we're spending big on an ILB, let's make it a guy with something left in the tank. And almost anyone over Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 And Scott over Lewis. Even Lewis himself recognizes he's close to the end. If we're spending big on an ILB, let's make it a guy with something left in the tank. And almost anyone over Sanchez. if he's there you HAVE to take him. we're talking about a team with one huge question mark at qb......if we pass on yet another potential franchise qb staring us in the face wiht our pick then we're incredibly stupid, imo. we've passed on qb after qb the last couple of years, and each time i thought it was stupid. how nice would it be to have jay cutler on our roster right now? we could've had him and still gotten marcus mcneil...instead we have kellen clemens and ferguson. i'm disgusted just thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If thats what happens I will kill myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 No to Lewis. No to Sanchez. No to Gholston starting. I appreciate the effort. It's just a big mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'd take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 if the Jets draft Mark Sanchez, i'm going to punch you. junior QBs just don't work. in the past decade 8 of the 11 are pure busts. the other 3 struggle mightily. the QBs the jets have now are question marks so now is as good a time as any to finmd out what they got. wait until next year when you get a senior QB. if you want to take a 2nd round flyer on a junior QB fine, but no junior qb is worth a 1st round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 if he's there you HAVE to take him. we're talking about a team with one huge question mark at qb...... Yeah, but I definitely don't see Sanchez as the answer. At least not a positive one. Junior QB's are question marks, as is Sanchez' arm. I don't see him as a wise pick at all. And I wholeheartedly agree with you about Cutler and McNeil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't like the complete neglect for the WR position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanBird Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't like the complete neglect for the WR position. Agreed Harvin > Sanchez. And what's wrong with Gholston starting? If he improves this offeseason and earns himself a starting spot on the roster then let him have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gang_green03 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 if the Jets draft Mark Sanchez, i'm going to punch you. junior QBs just don't work. in the past decade 8 of the 11 are pure busts. the other 3 struggle mightily. the QBs the jets have now are question marks so now is as good a time as any to finmd out what they got. wait until next year when you get a senior QB. if you want to take a 2nd round flyer on a junior QB fine, but no junior qb is worth a 1st round pick. I really don't like the just wait till next year arguement against drafting Sanchez or Stafford. If you don't have a franchise QB you shouldn't pass on a top prospect at the position and hope things workout next draft. What if we're not picking high enough to get a top QB prospect? What if there is weak value where we're selecting? What if the only way to draft a good QB next year is to trade up and give away a bunch of picks? What if the top prospects at the position don't come out? What if people you think will be better prospects than this years crop have poor seasons or get injured? You can't project having a better opportunity to get a QB in the next draft because there's to many variables. If things don't go as planned now you've passed up on good prospects for what? If we take the kid and Clemens/Ratliff pans out then great. If not, then we'll have someone to fall back on that has great potential in his own right. Regardless of how they do at least we have some long term insurance. Also, I don't agree with blanket statements like junior QBs are destined to fail. Just because others have doesn't mean everyone will. Again, there are to many other variables to blame players failing purely based on college experience. How about accuracy issues, bad supporting cast, poor intangibles, inability to make good decisions or read defenses, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 The only good move there is drafting Patrick Chung in the 2nd round. I would be furious if the Jets made any of those other picks or signed those two guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Agreed Harvin > Sanchez. And what's wrong with Gholston starting? If he improves this offeseason and earns himself a starting spot on the roster then let him have it. No Harvin either. And Gholston starting would be wonderful if he lived up tot he hype and earned the spot. Right now it's a pipe dream and wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanBird Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 No Harvin either. And Gholston starting would be wonderful if he lived up tot he hype and earned the spot. Right now it's a pipe dream and wishful thinking. Hey now, as Jets fans that's all we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I really don't like the just wait till next year arguement against drafting Sanchez or Stafford. If you don't have a franchise QB you shouldn't pass on a top prospect at the position and hope things workout next draft. What if we're not picking high enough to get a top QB prospect? What if there is weak value where we're selecting? What if the only way to draft a good QB next year is to trade up and give away a bunch of picks? What if the top prospects at the position don't come out? What if people you think will be better prospects than this years crop have poor seasons or get injured? You can't project having a better opportunity to get a QB in the next draft because there's to many variables. If things don't go as planned now you've passed up on good prospects for what? If we take the kid and Clemens/Ratliff pans out then great. If not, then we'll have someone to fall back on that has great potential in his own right. Regardless of how they do at least we have some long term insurance. Also, I don't agree with blanket statements like junior QBs are destined to fail. Just because others have doesn't mean everyone will. Again, there are to many other variables to blame players failing purely based on college experience. How about accuracy issues, bad supporting cast, poor intangibles, inability to make good decisions or read defenses, etc.? pretty much....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 pretty much....... Pete Carroll said he wasn't ready. I'll go ahead and take that advice. You have to see what we have already, instead of throwing money at a guy who probably isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 how the hell do you draft sanchez and start clemens/ratliff????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 how the hell do you draft sanchez????? Thats all you needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thats all you needed. no it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 no it isn't Sure it is. Mark Sanchez and successful should never be allowed in the same sentence, let alone considering drafting him at 17th overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sure it is. Mark Sanchez and successful should never be allowed in the same sentence, let alone considering drafting him at 17th overall. what the hell are you the delphic oracle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 what the hell are you the delphic oracle? Just the king of absolutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 If thats what happens I will kill myself. Now I am torn on what to root for. I will say there is zero chance of them drafting Sanchez AND Clemens starting next year. If they draft a 1st round QB they need a stop gap veteran for 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't like the complete neglect for the WR position. Agreed. We need a big target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 LB Ray Lewis I like it, he brings what the Jets need on their D. CB Chris McAlister Depending on his knee, if it's 100% I'm all for it. PK Jay Feely Either way I could careless FB Tony Richardson Without a doubt bring him back. 1st round: QB Mark Sanchez - USC Hell no, I don't want Sanchez if he's there trade the spot to someone who wants him. 2nd round: SS Patrick Chung - Oregon I wouldn't mind Chung but I'm not sure if he'll still be there. 3rd round: RB Andre Brown - North Carolina St. Too soon for Brown the guys didn't do **** all in college I'd love to get Greene from Iowa in the 2nd if he's still around or Jennings from Liberty at this spot. 4th round: OG Kraig Urbik - Wisconsin If his kness good then it's a solid pick. 5th round: DT Terrance Taylor - Michigan DT go off the board quick, Taylor wont be around in the 5th. 6th round: P Kevin Huber - Cincinnati Works for me I think we have two 4th round picks, Kendall trade. Biggest thing I see is no passrusher unless you think VG is going to step up, no Vet QB and no new WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 why do you even waste your time on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Now I am torn on what to root for. I will say there is zero chance of them drafting Sanchez AND Clemens starting next year. If they draft a 1st round QB they need a stop gap veteran for 2009. exactly....and it wouldn't be a bad idea at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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