Analysis of the 03-07-08 DraftTek Mock Draft Simulation Run for the NY Jets
March 7, 2008Excuse me while I borrow something from a Bruce Springsteen song — “All those things that seemed so important, they vanish right into the air.”
I have spent a significant amount of time describing the projected scarcity of offensive tackles and how they projected to be selected relative to where the Jets selected in the draft. It would be foolish for me to think that “Tangini” read my scribblings but I am guessing that they saw the potential for the draft to pan out as projected by the DraftTek models. It seems unlikely that I will be writing about offensive tackles any further.
The current Jets team needs matrix is set to allow the Jets to take the best player available. Period. This is called drafting from a position of strength.
The projected selections are as follows:
#006 Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas.
#037 Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville.
#099 Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas St.
#110 John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame.
To me this simulation run really makes one think. I am guessing that the Jets are very active on draft day making trades and accumulating picks. In a deal with the Cowboys that netted only their picks at #22 and #28, the Jets would be looking at three wide receivers: Sweed, Hardy and Thomas and three cornerbacks: Talib, Rodgers-Cromartie, and Cason. There is some player overlap in this scenario but it would be very likely that any 5 of the 6 aforementioned players would be available.
Assume that the Jets might be able to get Hardy and Rodgers-Cromartie and contemplate what the Jets might look like in 2008.
Although you think that it is not possible, but it could get even better. At pick #37 the Jets would be looking at the their choice of the second QB to come off of the board. This might also present an opportunity to trade down again!!!
Then again, maybe the Jets take both McFadden and Brohm? I don’t think so. Either way, this could be an epic off season for the Jets. One that fans could be talking about for the next 10 years.
Be sure to go to www.DraftTek.com to see the entire simulation run.
In round four, I see where NO is highlighted at 110. While that’s their normal position and wouldn’t normally be highlighted, I think what should be there is the fourth round from NO to Jets for Vilma. I’d take their pick of Hawkins at that! While we’ll see what the Jets do with their first pick at #6, I do think they’ll go for the best QB in the second round rather than Brennan later.
Looks like Brian Brohm would be gone late first round, but Joe Flacco, at 6′6″, would be an upgrade! Ranked at about 40, wouldn’t be much of a reach, given the need!
The way things are shaping up I would be surprised to see QB at 6. CB would be my next choice. I don’t see QB until the Jets see about Clemens this year. In later rounds, yes, they may start the process of replacing either of the two existing QBs as it takes years to become familiar with the requirements of the position. Just not a pressing enough need to pull the trigger this year at 6.