Jets Enter Draft in Ideal Position Thanks to Mike T

by John B on Apr 21, 2010 10:06 PM EDT

If there is one thing that always drives me crazy about the NFL Draft, it is when a team reaches to fill a position of need and costs itself a better player. For teams with Super Bowl ambitions, this can become a necessity. That is why I love the job Mike Tannenbaum has done. The Jets enter tomorrow night needing absolutely nothing.

Before the Antonio Cromartie trade, the Jets might have had to reach for a corner. That is no longer the case. If a Kyle Wilson falls to 29, it would be great, but the Jets will not feel any urgent need for action.

Before the Jason Taylor signing, the Jets could have used another pass rusher. Now there is much less of a need. Sure, if the team loves Jerry Hughes or Brandon Graham, Mike can pull the trigger. A team can never have too many pass rushers. Now if the Jets do, the rookie will not have much pressure. He can learn at his own pace. Hughes or Graham could push Taylor and Bryan Thomas, but any positive production would be a bonus.

A lot of people are opposed to trading up. I understand the desire to grab as many players from one of the deepest Drafts in years. Even so, if there is one guy out there Mike thinks can put the Jets over the top. he does not have to worry about leaving a hole because his team has none.

I am an advocate of filling holes through trades and free agency so a team can build a foundation through the best players in the Draft. So is the general manager of my favorite team.

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Cody will be our pick if he’s still available. The OL stuff is a smoke-screen.

by Crackback on Apr 21, 2010 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Well said, especially last paragraph. I’ve always been torn between need picks and BPA because you can make a pretty good argument for both. That puts it in a different perspective.

by nationalist88 on Apr 21, 2010 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

disagree. just bc we finished 2nd in the afc doesnt mean we dont have holes. the truly great teams dont just draft to fill a position, or based on need. they draft to cover both bases as well as for the future. sure we got jason taylor, as long as he lives up to his end of the bargain i can seem him getting a minimum of 5 sacks.
however what happens when we have to start cutting guys on the d-line bc of age?, same goes for o-line.
the teams with the best longevity, those who dont go thru ‘rebuilding’ phases already have the guys on the roster when they have to release, or cant resign a high priced veteran…see titans post superbowl, eagles, and patriots…and what happened to them
with that being said, any position that brings youth and talent (iupati, odrick, tate, graham, hughes) should be taken with our pick.

by servantofchrist on Apr 21, 2010 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree. Yo have to have a sense for when the time is ripe. And when it is you have to strike. You can’t keep trying to plan for the future and hope that it all falls into place. When you get a team thats close, you load up as best you can and take a shot. Its never going to be perfect, but when you get pretty close (like we are right now), you take your shot at immortality.

Play like a Jet.

by Crackback on Apr 21, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

best

I dont get best player. So if best player is a QB,WR,TE, or RB, do we take them NO. Best player that will make our team better in years to come. Best player that fills our needs to keep a strong team. I have said many a time build smart so we have a team of strength for years. I agree with servantofchrist

by ocjet2 on Apr 22, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions