flgreen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 HOME | VIDEO | NEWSWIRE | SCHEDULE Enemy Intel: How'd the Jets do in the draft? May 5, 2011 By Tom E. Curran Mike Tannenbaum has become one of the NFL's most aggressive and risk-welcoming general managers. The ballsy moves the Needham native has swung include dealing for Brett Favre, Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes and Antonio Cromartie. He also went way up in the first round in 2009 to draft Mark Sanchez, so his draft day adventurousness is proven as well. And Tannenbaum went aggressive again in this draft. Picking at 30, the Jets got the best player available for them in Temple DE/DT Muhammad Wilkerson. The knock on him was that he played against a lower level of competition and is still raw but the 6-4, 315-pound Wikerson is just perfect in terms of athleticism, potential and frame to be a success in the Jets 3-4 scheme. Kenrick Ellis was the Jets' third round pick and they got a talented, tough and competitive nose tackle who goes 6-5, 346. The reason he was there at 94? He's facing a felony assault charge after breaking the jaw and nose of a man last April. The story goes that Ellis was approached by this bat-wielding fella and it didn't turn out well for the bat-wielder. It goes to trial in July. Ellis was kicked out of South Carolina for reportedly failing drug tests. The Jets took running back Bilal Powell from Louisville with the 126th pick. He's a good one-cut runner and decent pass-catcher. His profile in Pro Football Weekly's Draft Preview begins, "Neglected academics, ran with the wrong crowd, and was stabbed after his sophomore season as a Florida prep before moving in with a coach's family and turning his life around." Their next two picks - wide receiver Jeremy Kerley from TCU and Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy - were less risky. Kerley's a good little slot guy who can do some return work. McElroy is a smart, tough, hard-working quarterback who is good depth but not starter material. Tannenbaum came back in the final round and drafted Colorado wideout Scotty McKnight, a longtime friend of Sanchez. SUMMARY: The Jets could wind up with absolutely nothing to show from the 2011 draft. Taking a semi-project, a guy who could end up in jail and some roster-fillers? Yeesh. The Jets could also wind up hitting the mother lode if Wilkerson plays to his capability, Ellis doesn't go to jail, Kerley becomes a successor to Jerricho Cotchery and Powell steps in when LT steps out. The linchpins of this draft, though, are Wilkerson and Ellis. This is a defensive-oriented team and the Jets either set up their defensive line for the long haul or missed out big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 This is a defensive-oriented team and the Jets either set up their defensive line for the long haul or missed out big. So true. It's always such a gamble. I thought Gholston was going to be huge. If he broke someone's jaw in self defense, then it's really not a big deal. Now a days if a burglar robs your house and slips on a banana peel they can sue you. There's lawsuits over everything. It will be an interesting season, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 For the record, Tom Curran is a Boston homer who rates Tom Brady as "significantly better" than Joe Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 For the record, Tom Curran is a Boston homer who rates Tom Brady as "significantly better" than Joe Montana. Thanks for the context..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 For the record, Tom Curran is a Boston homer who rates Tom Brady as "significantly better" than Joe Montana. yep. That's why it was titled ENEMY intell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Wait, our draft could be a disaster or an epic success? Why was I not informed earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 yep. That's why it was titled ENEMY intell My favorite was the beginning of his summary: SUMMARY: The Jets could wind up with absolutely nothing to show from the 2011 draft. A more accurate way for him to have written that would be: SUMMARY: I sincerely hope the Jets wind up with absolutely nothing to show from the 2011 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Wait, our draft could be a disaster or an epic success? Why was I not informed earlier? That reminds me of what Pete Prisco said the other day on the radio in Jacksonville: "If the Jaguars hadn't traded up to get Blaine Gabbert, I think they would have probably either stayed put or traded down." Really Pete? So if Jaguars hadn't done what they did, you think they would have done one of the only other two options available to them? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 So wait a second, these picks are either going to work out... or they're not? What brilliant ******* insight! And I can't believe the Jets wasted their time drafting "roster fillers" in the late rounds instead of all of those guaranteed future HOFers that were sitting there. What a bunch of idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 So true. It's always such a gamble. I thought Gholston was going to be huge. If he broke someone's jaw in self defense, then it's really not a big deal. Now a days if a burglar robs your house and slips on a banana peel they can sue you. There's lawsuits over everything. It will be an interesting season, that's for sure. Well...yeah...but Wilkerson didn't drop a banana peel exactly. He failed multiple drug tests, got thrown out of college, and caved in a guy's face. So...might not actually be a victim here. Powell was flunking school, geting in trouble running with a bad crowd and ended up getting stabbed...so...probably not just a fluke. McKnight wrote in a school paper that he wanted to glue a teacher to the wall and mutilate her....so...tough to give him the benefit of the doubt. Who the hell are we hiring nowadays anyway? On a lighter note, that article is comedy gold. It lacks analysis, opinion and content. And I thought NY beat writers were bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Wait, our draft could be a disaster or an epic success? Why was I not informed earlier? I miss John Madden on monday night Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well...yeah...but Wilkerson didn't drop a banana peel exactly. He failed multiple drug tests, got thrown out of college, and caved in a guy's face. So...might not actually be a victim here. Powell was flunking school, geting in trouble running with a bad crowd and ended up getting stabbed...so...probably not just a fluke. McKnight wrote in a school paper that he wanted to glue a teacher to the wall and mutilate her....so...tough to give him the benefit of the doubt. Who the hell are we hiring nowadays anyway? On a lighter note, that article is comedy gold. It lacks analysis, opinion and content. And I thought NY beat writers were bad. In fairness , it was Ellis, not Wilkerson that did the face caving. Both Powell and Mc Knights things were in HS. Besides every team needs a few psychos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 So wait a second, these picks are either going to work out... or they're not? What brilliant ******* insight! LOL I do think the pats writers was somewhat honest it is a boom or bust crop. Even Wilkerson was a riskier pick than Heyward. But more upside. So they swung for the fences. he undersells the Kirley pick. that pick was excellent and probably helps the team most in the near term. people might be unhappy with that (why isn't the 1st rounder a pro bowler in year 1?) but John Conner was a 5th rounder last year it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Whatever......... I dont have a problem these draft picks. How did that whole boy scout thing work out for Eric Manjobless? Or the Notre Dame program? The new NYJ standard? No rapists murderers or child molesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 In fairness , it was Ellis, not Wilkerson that did the face caving. Both Powell and Mc Knights things were in HS. Besides every team needs a few psychos yeah ol' Kenrick-thats whatimeant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I can't wait for the lockout to be over. These football beat writers are churning out some insufferable stuff. Can't say that I blame them. There are no real stories, so you have to come up with peices about nothing....add some dramatic flair, some flowers, and wha-la(!) - you met your deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 In fairness , it was Ellis, not Wilkerson that did the face caving. Both Powell and Mc Knights things were in HS. Besides every team needs a few psychos I'm thinking McKnight is the only one who qualifies as Psychotic, really. The other two are just talented knuckleheads. "The name's Scotty. But my friends call me Lil'Sanchez. Anyone calls me Scotty...and I'll kill ya." "And I don't like anybody touching my stuff. So keep your meathooks off! Anybody touches my stuff...and I'll Kill ya." "And another thing...I don't like anybody touching me. So any a'you homos wanna try and touch me...and I'll glue you to a wall, and I'll kill ya." Rex: "Lighten up, Scotty Slapdick" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'm thinking McKnight is the only one who qualifies as Psychotic, really. The other two are just talented knuckleheads. "The name's Scotty. But my friends call me Lil'Sanchez. Anyone calls me Scotty...and I'll kill ya." "And I don't like anybody touching my stuff. So keep your meathooks off! Anybody touches my stuff...and I'll Kill ya." "And another thing...I don't like anybody touching me. So any a'you homos wanna try and touch me...and I'll glue you to a wall, and I'll kill ya." Rex: "Lighten up, Scotty Slapdick" Dirty Dozen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 let me get this straight if the picks don't pan out, that's bad, but if they do that's good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I wonder what he has to say about all the past Pats draft run by Bellichick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Dirty Dozen? Stripes. Rex would be Sgt. Hulka in this scenario. Our bestest, and biggest toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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