Nervous Wait As Wilson Dropped

by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 AM EDT

The Newest Jet, Kyle Wilson will add another dimension to this teams defense as well as special teams.

Last night, several people were asking how far Wilson would have to drop before Mike made a trade up to select him, and the further he went, the more anxious we got, well we were certainly not the only ones, as the New York Post reports:

"Looking at the board I kept saying, 'Just hang in there,' " Ryan said.

Asked what the wait was like, Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, a nervous guy on a calm day, said jokingly, "A couple [of] thousand calories."

Wilson was just a few miles away watching in his NJ home when he got word over the phone, an experience he called 'surreal'. A surreal experience that's outcome, Wilson seems to like.

"Honestly, I feel right at home," Wilson said. "Personally, [the Jets] were one of the best visits I had. One of the best connections I had was with [the Jets] staff. I couldn't have dreamt it any better."

Asked what he will bring to the Jets, Wilson said, "I just make plays. Whatever they need me to do I can do it with my versatility."

We all remember Peyton Manning having his way against our secondary in the AFC Championship game, and the Post reported that the pick had a lot to do with that, no longer can teams just throw away from Revis, if WIlson is as good at the next level as he is projected to me, there will be nowhere to hide.

"Clearly, that was an issue, certainly," Ryan said.

"This gives us a better chance to compete against the passing attacks we have to face in AFC," Tannenbaum said.

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I don’t know whether he grew up a Jets fan, but that’s gotta feel pretty awesome to get picked up by a team who plays 10 miles away from your home, who happens to be the best defense in the league, too.

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by dvdvil on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 AM EDT reply actions

Yer, must be a great feeling to get taken by your hometown team. If the visit went as well as he said it did, then it’s added comfort. Ryan said last night that he will be our nickel corner and our punt returner. Sounds good to me….

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

I bet he was a Giants fan :P

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Ha, well he’s a Jets fan now, not only are we taking over the headlines, were nicking their fans as well lol

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh man I can imagine how Giants fans felt last night

I know that one of my friends I was talking to pitched two fits… first when the Raiders got McClain (best Raiders pick in a decade?), and then an even bigger one when Giants got JPP, LOL. It was brilliant.

Maybe the best thing they could do really is to switch over, hehe.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

He liked both

He was interviewed here in Boise a few nights ago and he said he was a Giants fan and a Jets fan growing up. He probably said that just to cover both teams. Like David Wyatt said, he’s a Jets fan now. It has to feel good to play so close to home.

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by JRig on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

That's why we need to bring in Worilds too!

He’s from Rahway.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I really think that Worilds will be our pick today, as long as we have the chance to select him anyway

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

nah, we'll take Worilds down here in Miami.

BTW Nice pick up for your D.
Good Fit.

by cdizzy on Apr 23, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Shouldn't you guys be looking for a Pat White type project?

lol. Just messing with ya.

What do you think of Odrick? Didn’t seem like you guys were to happy down there last night? He is a good player though. Will certainly help you guys. Hopefully not against us though.

by Togaman7 on Apr 23, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

kyle vs Deven

Wanted another top notch d-back and excited that they got a good one (there are plenty of fast guys who can catch a ball) – but…. I’m really bummed that Deven McCourtney (who will be revis like) went to NE. Now I can’t even get myself to wish him well.

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 9:31 AM EDT reply actions

Kyle > Devin

Devin’s probably faster/quicker by a little bit, but I think he’s gonna get pushed around by bigger WRs which is definitely not Revis-like. He’s got excellent cover skills but Kyle’s equal in that regard, plus he’s more tenacious and physical AND has better ball skills. I would have been happy to have either of them on our team, but I really think we got a true steal with our pick.

It’s definitely debatable, but I’m pretty confident in our pick over NE’s right now.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions

I would say Kyle Wilson’s cover skills are actually better than McCourty’s, Wilson was called the best cover corner in the draft by a lot of people, McCourty is quicker, but I’m taking Wilson.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh frig, my post should have read “Kyle’s at least equal in that regard”

I think that people are really high on McCourty because his scouting report is almost identical to Revis’s, right? I think he’ll end up a great corner, but if you just look at the two, Revis looks a lot more stout physically and he outweighs him by like at least 10 lbs. McCourty’s gotta bulk up some before he can start being Revis-like imo.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree with that, McCourty doesn’t have that physicality (yet), he has a ton of potential, can he be the best corner in the league like Revis is right now? I’m not so sure, and he won’t be straight off the bat, but he does have a great future ahead of him, as does Wilson. They both have the highest ceiling possible in my opinion.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

McCourty

Being a Rutgers fan for many many years I’ve seen McCourtny play a lot – I haven’t had an opportunity to watch Boise much and didn’t really pay much attention to their players. I agree that both will be good.
McCourty will be pushed around and Kyle will get beat on a double move a few times (from what the “experts” say) either way
IT’S GOING TO BE A FUN SEASON !

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

i watched his high lights but none of them show him on run defense, will he hit a back like jones drew? and if he will i think we should try and move him around maybe saftey with jimmy boy

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 9:46 AM EDT reply actions

Very physical guy, would say that’s one of his strong sides, reason they showed a Polamalu highlight last night when we selected him, he has excellent closing speed.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Great pick. I was traveling all day and just got a look at round 1. UNBELIEVABLE! Here we all thought the Raiders would make the dumbest pick…

by jets47 on Apr 23, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

Take it your talking about the Tebow move? I think Denver just did it for the national publicity, can’t see any other reason they would think Tebow is as good or better than Clausen in a pro set offense.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

The Bills too. I was surprised to see the 49ers take Davis there and trade up to do so. I think there were some other questionable moves but those three take the top.

by jets47 on Apr 23, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

oh and Jacksonville was a little surprising.

by jets47 on Apr 23, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

nope just the bills but we kinda expected that from them

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Eh, Spiller will be good

…as soon as they draft guys to block for him.

Also I guess this means they’re gonna be trading Marshawn Lynch tomorrow lol.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

I was ridiculously surprised by the Raiders’ pick. Best pick they’ve made in a decade. Raiders fans must be rejoicing!

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

PASS RUSHER

Anyone think Rex is thinking that Taylor will suit there needs this year (or another pick in this years draft) or is he thinking he can pretty much get his way in the free agent market next year? Who’s out there that may become available? Not as easy to track as baseball…

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 9:57 AM EDT reply actions

hey david what do think about moving this kid to saftey

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

That would be a waste of his coverage skills

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

yes

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

so you like the move to saftey

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

no

Yes, that would be a waste of his coverage skills -

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I think he is better suited to manning up in coverage as a corner, also he struggles sometimes with bigger guys, can’t really ask him to cover tight ends.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

jets - next pick

I’d like them to take the fastest guy available….period. SPEED KILLS

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

JACOBY FORD

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't know him

but if he’s fast I’m for it

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

If you want speed...

that’s your guy. That dude can fly!

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by JRig on Apr 23, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

We need to pick for the front 7, Jason Worilds is a logical choice

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

need for front 7

I know we have a need for a front seven guy – however – I strongly believe the guy we need is no longer on the board. We have enough average players that will do just as well as anybody available – I stand by my choice – SPEED KILLS (keeps 1 d back from blizting)

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Santonio Holmes is pretty damn fast

Like… He’s actually really friggin fast. And Braylon already demands a safety over the top. I don’t really think we need even more speed on offense.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Worilds is my guy of the 2nd round

But the Pats are gonna go after him with their first 2nd rounder, I can feel it. We’ve gotta make a trade to get in front of them :(

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Jacoby Ford is the epitome of average, he is fast but his hands are not the best, his route running is below par, he is a tweener and more importantly nobody is taking him before the 4th. To select him in the 2nd would be Al Davis crazy.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh I completely agree about 1,000,000%

I don’t even want to draft him at all. David Clowney part 2, except tinier. But he called for speed, and I gave him speed :P

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha true, he is fast, will give him that, unfortunately for him o be effective, he actually has to catch the ball.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

ready to go

Worilds is undersized and probably better suited as a linebacker in the NFL – Risky to take a hard hitter who’s already had shoulder surgery -

let’s just trade all our picks and stock up for next year – then trade em all for another first rounder

We’re ready – Start the season

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Next years draft class is going to be weak.

Worilds would definitely be a linebacker, but with VG’s move to DE, and Taylor only being a one year stop gap, we need to bring one in this year to start his learning.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Next year’s class is precisely why I think we need to grab Worilds this year.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

We need to get a OLB prospect this year, it’s a perfect time to mold one, no pressure to be great in the first round with Taylor/Thomas and Pace here

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

that's fast

6.52 60-meter dash in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in March of 2009. He has a tendency to rely on his track speed at times, and will need to work on altering how fast he runs his routes. He probably fits the role of a slot receiver as a team’s No. 3 receiver.

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

cool a Jersey guy playing for the New Jersey Jets

by Rickfansince76 on Apr 23, 2010 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

so now we have the preditor and the kraken

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

She is really happ

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by StatueLeft on Apr 23, 2010 10:17 AM EDT reply actions

Look at the Patriots fan on the left of that picture lol checking out a certain something

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL.

Bombs awaaaaaayyy.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

dallas here we come

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 10:17 AM EDT reply actions

lmfao

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

After giving this guy another look, our defense is the perfect fit for him. Gotta say im kind of intrigued about somebody saying that Cro might be a good FS. When I think about that I can’t help but think of Ed Reed.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah but Ed Reed can actually tackle a bit, at least.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

True.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Wouldn’t Cromartie just be another replica of Kerry Rhodes??

We have a good safety, we just got three excellent corners to man up against these pass heavy teams, let’s not try and change that up lol

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

You’re probably right. I wa more thinking if Cro didn’t work out at corner.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions

So how do we get into the 3rd round???

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t think we will, would love to though. Can’t think of what we can do unless we package a player like Clemens with later picks and a pick next year.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Im hoping we can figure something out. Would even throw Leon in there if we can keep our 4th to grab another back.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Do you think Leon is still a Jet at the end of the draft process??

I will be waiting to hear Shipley’s name today, see where he goes, hoping that he doesn’t land in New England or Miami.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

I bet he ends up with the Colts

It would be kinda funny if they had our expected draft this year.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Leon is a goner.

I have a bad feeling that Welker 2.0 is going to the Pats.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Whatever they end up doing this round, I have a feeling it’s gonna make a lot of us feel that having so few picks really sucks.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Pats are making me sick having 3 picks.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Patriots are going to get a ton of value this round, and it will be sickening lol

Commend them for the forward planning though

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

They didn't do to so good with all the second rounders they had last year

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

This year is not like last year, this draft class is off the charts

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh of course...

my point was more that they haven’t done such a good job scouting in recent drafts, with four picks they are certainly going to hit but I’m not worried that much.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

i would love for us to get shipley

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe we can throw in Eric Smith and or Dwight Lowery and take another FS

by Vaughn Parker on Apr 23, 2010 12:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

closing comment

Worilds is undersized and probably better suited as a linebacker in the NFL – Risky to take a hard hitter who’s already had shoulder surgery -

let’s just trade all our picks and stock up for next year – then trade em all for another first rounder

We’re ready – Start the season

by J*E*T*S* on Apr 23, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

Exactly. He would be an OLB.

He has decent size and fantastic speed and maybe the best first step of the draft.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

12.5 sacks, last 2 years……….I’m in

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Yea I 2nd that motion but what about the saftey postion I think we need depth there if pool doesn’t workout

by jetgreen84 on Apr 23, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

There should be a solid safety prospect late in the draft.

by Exystence on Apr 23, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I really hope we take Taylor Mays tonight. Adding him to this defense (with his size and speed) and penchant for delivering the big blow would just be scary.

Rex is building a truly dominant defense now. I love having 3 superior cover corners. You realize that most teams don’t have 1 cover corner?

By the way – watched the draft at 3 East in Secaucus last night. Aaron Ross (Giants DB) was there watching. He literally sat in a trance watching highlights of Rex speeches that ESPN was showing before the Jets picked. I think every defensive player in the league takes notice of what Rex does and says, and I bet everyone of them wants to play in green and white.

by Ryan243 on Apr 23, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

Carroll passes on Mays

Pretty fun/sad that Carroll passes on Mays to pick ANOTHER safety Thomas

by kv on Apr 23, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

But Mays is a perfect fit in our d. Seattle needed more of a coverage safety. We need speed and hitting.

by Ryan243 on Apr 23, 2010 11:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

get mays

by realsouthace on Apr 23, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

Oh brother, we don’t need Mays, why draft a player we don’t need ahead of players we do need?

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

There is a reason Mays plummeted down the board, he was living off hype, before all the teams sat down and watched tape on him, he was apparently a top 15 pick. It’s no coincidence that he dropped out the first round entirely.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Disagree...

I think Mays with his speed/size would be the perfect fit for us, not as an every down FS, more like a passing down SS/LB who can blitz, he would be sick, and could play right away. I cant see anyone else left having as big of an impact for the defense next season, thats left.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Completely disagree, he may be able to blitz, but he can’t cover and in the run game he is a liability with his terrible angles. So getting a situational pass rusher? no thanks, Eric Smith is pretty damn decent as a situational pass rusher from the safety spot. Mays doesn’t add anything new to this defense IMO

Will be happy when he is taken, and I still trust the scout who used to work with Rex who said believe me, Mays is not a Rex guy. He has intangibles, but football wise he is nothing special.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Really thought this discussion would be over by now lol

by Togaman7 on Apr 23, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

So did I lol, glad that we didn’t take him in the first, that was my initial fear, still wouldn’t like him in the 2nd, if he drops to the 4th (obviously not happening) then go ahead and take him.,

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I imagine even if we don’t draft him, someone will suggest we trade for him. I have a feeling he will haunt you for many years lol

by Togaman7 on Apr 23, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

If the Jets draft him, then will support him 110%, and I’m quite happy to admit that I’m wrong if it means the Jets were right. Would rather win a Superbowl than be proved right ;-)

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

same here

Just think of the probability of that happening are pretty low. But yes my ego versus the Jets success, I have to go with a nice Super Bowl win :)

by Togaman7 on Apr 23, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he probably goes mid 2nd, to someone like the 49’ers.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Totally disagree...

those criticism are very over exaggerated, I agree he certainly wasn’t worth the risk as a first rounder, but in the second he has tremendous potential, just too good to pass up, he can create havoc in our D. Please don’t compare him with Eric Smith there, he’s much faster and 30lbs heavier.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn’t compare him to Smith, I compared the role that he will play on our defense, criticisms are so over exaggerated that he has already fallen 15 picks, and if he is there when we pick, you can add another 28… that tells you all you need to know. I disagree with your assessment of him on this defense. Don’t think it’s going to be an issue because I doubt he lands here.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure he should be drafted before we pick...

and I don’t think we trade up.

But if he fell I think it would be to great to pass up, at this point we are drafting for depth, and Mays under the right guidance could become the best player in the draft. I just think he fits with the Jets even better than most because of where Rex’s blitzes from. I disagree that he wouldn’t add anything new, he would add a 235lbs guy who can run a 4.43 forty and hits like a mack truck, we have no one that can do that from either the Safety or LB position. Yes he’s a huge project as a safety and has holes in his game, but I think Rex can use him in a special way, that even if he never develops into the Pro bowler he has the potential to be he would still be a very very useful player in our D.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

All those positives you mention are completely useless when you don’t know where the ball is. Yes he can hit like a truck and yes he is lightning, but his recognition and angles to the ball are so bad that he will be run out the play a lot of the time, making him a non factor. No Smith isn’t 235, and no he doesn’t run a 4.3, but he sure as hell knows where the ball is, and diagnoses the play a lot better. I would rather we draft football players instead of atheletes. Even if he is used exclusively on blitz’s, teams will soon pick up on that.

BTW I think the notion that he has the potential to be the best player in the draft is ridiculous, I mean come on, even with his up side, if he ever reaches it (which is highly doubtful), he aint touching the likes of Suh/McCoy, Berry, Okung in terms of impact.

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Obviously a huge long shot but...

full potentioal would be a bigger faster Troy Palimalu, I think thats better than any of the four you mentions ceiling. Tough to compare different positions though, but as far as Berry goes, Mays has by far better physical tools, if his awareness ever improves, his upside is of course higher, but of course also much less likely to be reached. There is a reason Mays was being predicted to be top 10 in this draft for like three years before his recent fall.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, he was from USC and was hyped more than any other player apart from Tim Tebow ;-) Took actually watching him play for him to fall lol

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by David_Wyatt on Apr 23, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Can we get higher in the 2nd

Wondering if there is anyway we will package players like Clemens, Lowery, and or Bryan Thomas for picks. Maybe we can move up or get more than one 2nd rounder. I would say Leon, but I dont know if trading him is the answer at this point.

by Vaughn Parker on Apr 23, 2010 12:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I would move Thomas, but i t would probably have to be to another 3-4 team and it would certainly have to be out of the AFCE.

Would also move Leon for a 4th or better.

by Crackback on Apr 23, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

FWIW...

heard interview with Bradway a little while ago, says don’t expect Jets to move up in the second.

by Judgegavel on Apr 23, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

thomas clemens and lwery for rams 2nd for kindle tha would be gd if we do trade up if not stay where we are and hope worilds is there (hope i spelled that right lol) if leon is traded toby gerhart jets plan b. if no one that we meantioned is there shipley!

by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Apr 23, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions