SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/04/19/grades_are_in_for_class_of_06/ NY Jets: Center Nick Mangold (29th overall) was one of the best picks of the first round, and while he doesn't justify the price tag that comes with the fourth overall selection, left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has started and been effective. Running back Leon Washington was a great fourth-round selection, and receiver Brad Smith (fourth round) has also added value. If quarterback Kellen Clemens (second round) emerges this year - a big if - this class will vault even higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/04/19/grades_are_in_for_class_of_06/ NY Jets: Center Nick Mangold (29th overall) was one of the best picks of the first round, and while he doesn't justify the price tag that comes with the fourth overall selection, left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has started and been effective. Running back Leon Washington was a great fourth-round selection, and receiver Brad Smith (fourth round) has also added value. If quarterback Kellen Clemens (second round) emerges this year - a big if - this class will vault even higher. Boston.com? C'mon, really?! Just struck me funny. All I can say is, thank you Herman Edwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/04/19/grades_are_in_for_class_of_06/ NY Jets: Center Nick Mangold (29th overall) was one of the best picks of the first round, and while he doesn't justify the price tag that comes with the fourth overall selection, left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has started and been effective. Running back Leon Washington was a great fourth-round selection, and receiver Brad Smith (fourth round) has also added value. If quarterback Kellen Clemens (second round) emerges this year - a big if - this class will vault even higher. Given that the 2006 draft may eventually go down as one of the worst-ever overall groups to enter the NFL in one year, the Jets did well to come out of it with what they did. While Brick won't ever be Orlando Pace, he is serviceable and better than Vernon Davis, who was supposedly the Jets' Plan B. One wonders, however, if the Jets would have been better off just biting the bullet and drafting Matt Leinart there, considering where their QB situation is since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Given that the 2006 draft may eventually go down as one of the worst-ever overall groups to enter the NFL in one year, the Jets did well to come out of it with what they did. While Brick won't ever be Orlando Pace, he is serviceable and better than Vernon Davis, who was supposedly the Jets' Plan B. One wonders, however, if the Jets would have been better off just biting the bullet and drafting Matt Leinart there, considering where their QB situation is since then. Then we'd have an expensive QB who's terrible, and no LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Boston.com? C'mon, really?! Just struck me funny. All I can say is, thank you Herman Edwards... I was struck by the video pre-draft PC Jet-O. There was one Terry Bradway behind a mic-I thought he retired or something. I may have posted a thread about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 New England: Injuries have mostly derailed running back Laurence Maroney (21st overall), and since-released receiver Chad Jackson (second round, 36th overall) was a major disappointment after the team traded up to acquire him. If they felt tight end David Thomas (third round) could be a No. 1 option, they wouldn't have signed Chris Baker in free agency this year. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski (fourth round) has been the best pick, while defensive end Le Kevin Smith (sixth round) has chipped in as a reserve. They get credit for outside linebacker Pierre Woods (free agent), and offensive lineman Ryan O'Callaghan (fifth round) still has a chance, but overall this was a down year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Miami*: Cornerback/safety Jason Allen (16th overall) hasn't emerged, and had receiver Derek Hagan (second round) been the answer, the team wouldn't be searching for a No. 2 option opposite Ted Ginn Jr. Of the team's six picks that year, only Allen and defensive lineman Rodrique Wright (seventh round) remain on the roster, and Wright remains a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Buffalo: The Bills were criticized for reaching for safety Donte Whitner (eighth overall), but they've been proven correct. While fans might want more turnovers from Whitner, the Ohio State product has filled a variety of roles and been solid. It was Buffalo's trade back into the first round for defensive lineman John McCargo that backfired. Defensive lineman Kyle Williams (fifth round) has been an unexpected find in their system, and offensive lineman Brad Butler (fifth round) is another hard-working starter. Safety Ko Simpson (fourth round) and linebacker Keith Ellison (sixth round) are more backup types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 We had the best draft of the AFCE. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 We had the best draft of the AFCE. Very nice! yes we did WE...it amazes me how guys like the two Bills can really coach but are crappy-assed when it comes to drafting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 We had the best draft of the AFCE. Very nice! Well we should at least once every four years. And we shouldn't seem so surprised when it happens. But then again...we're Jets fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Well we should at least once every four years. And we shouldn't seem so surprised when it happens. But then again...we're Jets fans "Don't bring that negative energy into the tournament, dude!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Given that the 2006 draft may eventually go down as one of the worst-ever overall groups to enter the NFL in one year, the Jets did well to come out of it with what they did. While Brick won't ever be Orlando Pace, he is serviceable and better than Vernon Davis, who was supposedly the Jets' Plan B. One wonders, however, if the Jets would have been better off just biting the bullet and drafting Matt Leinart there, considering where their QB situation is since then. Don't know where you get that from. Every draft has busts, but 2006 had a lot of studs & other quality players come out & they're all still young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Given that the 2006 draft may eventually go down as one of the worst-ever overall groups to enter the NFL in one year, the Jets did well to come out of it with what they did. While Brick won't ever be Orlando Pace, he is serviceable and better than Vernon Davis, who was supposedly the Jets' Plan B. One wonders, however, if the Jets would have been better off just biting the bullet and drafting Matt Leinart there, considering where their QB situation is since then. You wonder if the Jets would have been better off drafting a bust QB instead of a LT who has started every game from day one? If Clemens wins the job and the Jets win 10 this year, the '06 draft will go down as one of their best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 If Clemens becomes a a top 10 QB this draft will go down as the Jets best draft since the Joe Klecko draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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