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Post FA mock draft Mar 14, 2015 7:06:18 GMT -5

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It's been a hell of a week for Jets fans. After suffering through two seasons of Idzik, our new front office has been very aggressive. We have no idea if these moves are going to work out yet (or what the long term cap consequences will be), but you have to be a little excited going into next season. I like the work that our new pro scouting department has done on identifying some under the radar free agents (Carpenter and Gilchrist) whose best football may lay ahead. As exciting as all that is, I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Jets do in the draft and in signing undrafted players. Mac comes as a guy with an extensive scouting background so the draft is where his experience should really shine. With that being said, he is my mock. I used the mock draft on drafttek's website to figure out what players will be available when we pick in each round www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp.

Round 1: Shane Ray (Missouri) edge rusher - I had it down to between Shane Ray and Vic Beasly. On tape, I prefer Ray's game a little more. Both are excellent pass rushers, but I think you see more of a variety of moves from Ray. Ray is a guy who looks like he lives for football and he comes from Missouri, which has been putting out very good defensive prospects over the last couple of years (Aldon Smith, Sheldon, Kony Ealy). Ray looks a little lean, but he could fill out a little more and gain strength as he matures.

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/shane-ray?id=2552451

Round 2:DJ Humphries (Florida) Tackle - a late riser up the boards. Very big and could be our starting LT in 1-2 years once Brick retires. In the interim, he takes over for Breno next season.

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/d.j.-humphries?id=2552626

Round 3: Phillip Dorsett (Miami) WR - A prospect who has been repeatedly linked to the Jets in the pre-draft process. Arguably the best deep threat in the draft, he offers the ability to blow the top off the defense and will fit in nicely with what the Jets already have in their WR corps. Dorsett also offers value as a returner (which the Jets don't currently have).

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/phillip-dorsett?id=2552424

Round 4: David Johnson (Northern Iowa) RB - a small school prospect who had a very nice combine and put up good numbers in college. Has the potential to immediately provide an impact as a third down RB due to his impressive pass catching ability. Could be groomed into a starter down the road.

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/david-johnson?id=2552377

Round 7: Rory "Busta" Anderson (South Carolina) TE - athletic prospect who is a good blocker.

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/rory%20busta-anderson?id=2552638

Round 7: Zach Vigil (Utah State) ILB - Good pass coverage ability. Should offer some ability as a coverage linebacker and special teams player early on. May develop into a starter down the road.

www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/zach-vigil?id=2552324

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Post FA mock draft Mar 14, 2015 11:40:59 GMT -5

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Nice write up. Any draft that features David Johnson is already something i can get on board with

but seriously, you pointed out that Mac's new team is steeped in scouting backgrounds, and i'm looking forward to seeing how that translates on draft day. Feeling pretty good about whomever they select. I like Ray, don't mind humphries and love Johnson. Not sold on Dorsett and don't think he'll be there in rnd 3. Hardy maybe?

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RobR Site Supporter Posts: 12,640	Post FA mock draft Mar 14, 2015 15:52:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by RobR on Mar 14, 2015 15:52:37 GMT -5 Overall I like it. I also like that you went with a Tackle early instead of a guard that many are clamoring for. Beyond Brick and Breno we have no developmental OT's on our entire roster yet it is already littered with OG's.

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Post FA mock draft Mar 14, 2015 18:29:48 GMT -5 via mobile

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Mar 14, 2015 15:52:37 GMT -5 RobR said:

Overall I like it. I also like that you went with a Tackle early instead of a guard that many are clamoring for. Beyond Brick and Breno we have no developmental OT's on our entire roster yet it is already littered with OG's.

The roster may be littered with OG's..but how many are of any substance?

I'm still not comfortable with Aboushi as a starter despite playing at a competent level towards seasons end, Winters has sucked for the most part and Dozier is a complete unknown.

If we were to hypothetically pull off a trade with Cleveland for their two 1st rounders, I'd snatch up Scherff with #12 and either go Gordon/Gurley or Dupree at #19.

And even if we stay at #6, I'd have no objections over taking Tomlinson or Cann at the top of Round 2.

Breno is nothing to write home about, but he's a serviceable starting RT who is under contract for another 4 years at a modest rate.

I still would draft a developmental OT, but I would say that finding another competent starter at OG is a higher priority at the moment.

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Mar 14, 2015 18:29:48 GMT -5 Touchable said:

Mar 14, 2015 15:52:37 GMT -5 RobR said:

Overall I like it. I also like that you went with a Tackle early instead of a guard that many are clamoring for. Beyond Brick and Breno we have no developmental OT's on our entire roster yet it is already littered with OG's.

The roster may be littered with OG's..but how many are of any substance?

I'm still not comfortable with Aboushi as a starter despite playing at a competent level towards seasons end, Winters has sucked for the most part and Dozier is a complete unknown.

If we were to hypothetically pull off a trade with Cleveland for their two 1st rounders, I'd snatch up Scherff with #12 and either go Gordon/Gurley or Dupree at #19.

And even if we stay at #6, I'd have no objections over taking Tomlinson or Cann at the top of Round 2.

Breno is nothing to write home about, but he's a serviceable starting RT who is under contract for another 4 years at a modest rate.

I still would draft a developmental OT, but I would say that finding another competent starter at OG is a higher priority at the moment.

We have absolutely nothing at the Tackle position behind a rapidly aging Brick and a mediocre Breno. This draft is loaded with excellent Tackles and a more mediocre Guard pool. Most of the best ones are considered T to G transitions.

I'm not drafting any Guard in the second round with hopefully some of the better Tackles available. IMO we need to fortify the T position going forward and we have a dogfight at the other G position considering they all have at least a year under their belt.

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Post FA mock draft Mar 15, 2015 9:39:18 GMT -5

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Mar 14, 2015 20:32:22 GMT -5 RobR said:

Mar 14, 2015 18:29:48 GMT -5 Touchable said:

The roster may be littered with OG's..but how many are of any substance?

I'm still not comfortable with Aboushi as a starter despite playing at a competent level towards seasons end, Winters has sucked for the most part and Dozier is a complete unknown.

If we were to hypothetically pull off a trade with Cleveland for their two 1st rounders, I'd snatch up Scherff with #12 and either go Gordon/Gurley or Dupree at #19.

And even if we stay at #6, I'd have no objections over taking Tomlinson or Cann at the top of Round 2.

Breno is nothing to write home about, but he's a serviceable starting RT who is under contract for another 4 years at a modest rate.

I still would draft a developmental OT, but I would say that finding another competent starter at OG is a higher priority at the moment.

We have absolutely nothing at the Tackle position behind a rapidly aging Brick and a mediocre Breno. This draft is loaded with excellent Tackles and a more mediocre Guard pool. Most of the best ones are considered T to G transitions.

I'm not drafting any Guard in the second round with hopefully some of the better Tackles available. IMO we need to fortify the T position going forward and we have a dogfight at the other G position considering they all have at least a year under their belt.

I agree with Rob re: tackle v. guard. The last 2 drafts, we have spent 4 picks (don't forget Campbell) on guys that projected as guards, but we have ignored potential tackles. This years draft is decently deep at tackle. Breno will likely be a cap casualty after this offseason and Brick is almost at the end of the line. I decided to go with Humphries over Jake Fisher, but that was a very difficult decision to make. If I had to re-do it, I might pick Fisher instead.

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Post FA mock draft Mar 15, 2015 9:40:43 GMT -5

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Mar 14, 2015 11:40:59 GMT -5 Paradis said:

Nice write up. Any draft that features David Johnson is already something i can get on board with

but seriously, you pointed out that Mac's new team is steeped in scouting backgrounds, and i'm looking forward to seeing how that translates on draft day. Feeling pretty good about whomever they select. I like Ray, don't mind humphries and love Johnson. Not sold on Dorsett and don't think he'll be there in rnd 3. Hardy maybe?

P, I think Hardy is a better player than Dorsett, but we are missing a true burner (unless you believe Owusu or Graham are going to fill that role).

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Post FA mock draft Mar 16, 2015 21:19:32 GMT -5

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Mar 15, 2015 9:40:43 GMT -5 maury77 said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:40:59 GMT -5 Paradis said:

Nice write up. Any draft that features David Johnson is already something i can get on board with

but seriously, you pointed out that Mac's new team is steeped in scouting backgrounds, and i'm looking forward to seeing how that translates on draft day. Feeling pretty good about whomever they select. I like Ray, don't mind humphries and love Johnson. Not sold on Dorsett and don't think he'll be there in rnd 3. Hardy maybe?

P, I think Hardy is a better player than Dorsett, but we are missing a true burner (unless you believe Owusu or Graham are going to fill that role).

True, we are... but from what i can deduce about Gailey's philosophy - there's not a lot of emphasis on big down field bombs. Obviously that's not a reason to ignore the deep threat idea altogether, just saying i think the offense is predicated on tempo and quick reads.

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