Jets Flight Connections 04-26-10

QB Mark Sanchez wants to help rookies adjust to the NFL.

WR Braylon Edwards announced the Jets' fourth round pick at Radio City.

That turned out to be Mark's teammate at USC RB Joe McKnight.

In the next round, the Jets selected Kentucky FB John Conner.

Jets TV talks to 2nd-rounder OL Vladimir Ducasse.

Here is Vlad the Impaler's news conference.

Just as Sanchez did last year, first-round pick CB Kyle Wilson threw the first pitch at Citi Field.

New Jets CB Donovan Warren is the godson of DL Coach Mark Carrier.  It's funny that the article thinks Carrier is the DB coach.

Chicago, Arizona and Houston want former Jets LG Alan Faneca.

Alan was cut this draft weekend, while RB Leon Washington was traded to Seattle.

Bob Glauber says that it was time to let go of the two.

Gary Myers wonders about the moves made by GM Mike Tannenbaum and HC Rex Ryan.

George Willis says that Rex is ruthless, and Mike is merciless.

Tim Graham's take is that the Jets added strength beyond strength.

More connections after the jump.

Condolences to the families of Norma Hess and Mike Martin.  Read about them in Randy Lange's article.

Ryan spoke to ESPN about the new Jets.

Faneca was having dinner with C Nick Mangold when Rex called about the release.

Some Jets players are unhappy about the recent departures.

For those of you who like alliteration, Glauber gives Gang Green a good grade.

Shutdown corner disagrees, listing the Jets as having one of the worst overall drafts.

Mel Kiper thinks Miami had the worst AFC East draft.

The Jets didn't mess with the Zoltan, as P Zoltan Mesko goes to New England.

Little Leon will be going fishing with former Jets and current Seahawks teammate TE Chris Baker.

Apparently, there are seats in the new stadium without a good view which were never meant so be sold.

Learn about the 3-4 defense here.

Former Jet Terance Mathis was at Sunday's Nike Camp at USC.

Here is more of CB Darrelle Revis at the NFL Draft: