Real’s First Mock Looming on the Horizon
Posted by on March 31, 2009 – 12:00 pmWe’ve moved past the halfway point with our predraft position-by-position presentation with Monday’s posting of Eric Allen’s linebackers story and videos of nine of the top ‘backers available in the draft, now less than a month away.
That’s the fourth out of seven positions. Thursday we’ll direct our predraft spotlight onto the offensive linemen at the top of this draft. Then next week we’ll wrap up our position papers with stories and videos on the defensive line next Monday and the all-important wide receivers/tight ends a week from Thursday.
Something else to look for this week will be Real Football Services’ first mock draft for newyorkjets.com, which we’ve scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 — no fool. Real picks a player for each team in Round 1, including the Jets at No. 17. Hint: The player they’ve targeted is a good-hands man.
In the coming weeks, Real will also provide you all with its Round 2 mock and its final Round 1 mock in the final days before the draft opens for business Saturday, April 25.
To whet your appetite for Real’s mock soup, it should be noted that Pat Kirwan has juggled some positions in his Mock Draft 5.0 that went up on nfl.com on Monday. PK now has Kansas State QB Josh Freeman going to the Green & White, with Penn State WR Derrick Williams as the Jets’ projected second-round pick.
Why did Pat move off of WR Jeremy Maclin to the Jets? That’s one of those falling-dominoes things: He has the Bengals at No. 6 overlooking Alabama T Andre Smith’s issues to go for the long-armed O-lineman. Then he had the 49ers at No. 10, originally the Smith takers, shifting to Maclin. Ergo: Josh to the Jets.
Tags: Josh Freeman, Pat Kirwan
Posted in Randy Lange | 43 Comments »
By frank on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Freeman in the first is gonna be more of a problem then a solution. While building 2 young quarterbacks, you would run the risk of breaking both of their confidence. Both are unproven with limited testing, yes, but so is Freeman. Lets see what we have in these two, or three counting Ainge. People complain that Ratliff only preformed well in the pre-season. Well, duh? He hasn’t had a chance yet.
By Brent Barbour on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Maclin will not be around when the Jets pick. If he is, he should be picked. He is a super talent that can come in and play special teams right away and make an impact. That will free up Brad Smith to make a significant contribution on offense.
By uncle joe on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
This years QB crop is aweful,and these Big Draft experts have three of them going in the top 20,unbelievable!Personally I think LB Curry should go #1,that guy is phenominal! The rich get richer,LB Malaugawhatever is gonna slip & some team with a good record is gonna score him,maybe the Ravens,that would be scarey!
By Howard on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
we do not need another young unproven qb we need to take the best position player available right now im liking Havin and T Jackson at 17 if they are thereshould we take another qb we will all behind all the other east teams and never catch back up
By robox on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
i agree…since rexy has been hired he has stated the he believes that the next jets qb is already in the lockeroom i dont think that he will go against his word… also i love the article ’bout homey the clowney i think he does deserve a shot so i expect us to go defense first round
By sal on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
The Jets need a blocking TE badly. Branden Petttigrew is a pe4rfect fit for the Jets at #17
By bobbyd on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Could we trade down. It would be great to get the blocking TE later in round 1, pick up Robiskie in 2, and have 2 3rd rounders left over.
By kimosabe on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
If Crabtree and Maclin are gone by 17, I think we trade down and take Pettigrew. I think we’ll get a RB or WR in round 2.
By ryanl on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
The Jets need a blocking tight end as well as a reciever because Coles left. Pettigrew would be nice, but what about Hakeem Nicks. He’s a big reciever (something the Jets really haven’t had since Keyshawn) and has great hands (watch his bowl game). A defensive end. What the Jets could even do is trade this pick for Julius Peppers(that might be a lot to give). They could put Vernon Gholsten at DE.
By BobbyD on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Pettigrew at 17 is not worth it;at 21 or 22 maybe
By kimosabe on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Just heard that Cutler will be traded….!! I don’t know to where and when, but that will definately effect the draft plans for many teams…
By MIKE on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
I think Pettigrew is a fine player but you probably can get a good blocking TE in 3rd round. Plus Keller is gonna be a great recieving TE for a long time so we don’t really need a multidimensional TE. Lets go T Jackson DE we probably trade back and still and still get him in early 20′s. T Jackson is a 3-4 DE next 3-4 team is Pats at 23. Sure up running game in round 2. Than add depth on O-line.
By Tom Spicer on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Denver says it is going to trade Cutler before the draft the Jets need to get this done no questions asked EVEN IF IT TAKES 2 1ST ROUND PICKS GET IT DONE. Cutler is the type of player that could make us a contender for the next 10 years.
By Jevon on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Aaron Maybin thats who we need to take it’s that simple. We need teeth on the D side of the ball to get the qb. We have a QB why waste it know. None of those qb in the draft will do better this year than what we got. REX GET A DE PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
By jet80 on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Here we go,just watch the jets go running after Cutler throwin the whole franchise at him.wouldnt be surprised if they gave the next 3 years of #1′s to the Broncos.You cant buy and trade your way into a championship and i for one think despite havin good talent the kid doesnt have the heart,mind,or even the health to last that long in the nfl.
By Ernie of Montville NJ on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I just heard the news, Cutler is going to be Traded. Denver announced it this evening………. Now What????
By cheps13 on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
WHERE IS THOMAS JONES?TJ SHOULD BE HAPPY HE HAS A JOB!!!!!HE”S HAD ONE (OK)YEAR AND HE IS CRYING FOR MORE $…ANOTHER L.C….HONOR YOURE CONTRACT FELLA!!!!!!IT SURE WAS GOOD WHEN YOU SINGED IT!……….AT 30 YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY YER GETTIN WHAT YER GETTING…….OR YOU MIGHT FIND YER SELF SOMEWHERE ELSE PLAYING IN THE CELLAR BOWL!!
By The Rick on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Forget about the draft. GET CUTLER!! A first and a defensive starter plus a later pick, whatever it takes. This opportunity is never going to come around again. GET CUTLER NOW!!
By uncle joe on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Here Comes The Cutler Crap Again!
By laxin50 on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Stick with QB’s we have….Give Clowney.Stuckey and Henry a chance….With pick 17 go for DE,RB,or TE
By Drew on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Uncle Joe worst nightmare is back. lol……Go get Culter!!!! Im not sure we can get him since Detroit has a ton of early day picks but we should do everything to get him. Lets see, Freeman, Sanchez or CULTER!!!! No brainer people. I now he’s a prima dona but who cares? Big Ben, Rivers and even Eli were disliked before “they” won some big games. #17 and a comp pick next year, prob a #1….Done!!
By Mike Jet Vet on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
The Fact remains .The 3 question marks on the team TE QB & Receiver makes no sense to draft another rookie QB we need to develop 1 of the 3 we already drafted ..2 we have 5 receivers on the team I believe can get the job done .That leaves TE any way you slice it or dice it we absolutely need a blocking TE have no choice but to draft 1 get W-Out Or RB with the # 2 or 3 some1 will b there
By JETS 4 LIFE on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
all the MOCK talks about grab this guy get this guy, we should do this we should do that , it’s useless with out a quality QB THIS IS WHY WE HAVE BEEN A SUB-PAR team for decades, lets get Cutler and get in the Game. 3 qbs on roster with NO Experience i said this over and over, Get Cutler keep Ratliff trade Clemons, its Simple get Cutler Have a Chance any other direction we will be 8-8 9-7 for yrs.
By sal on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Jones showed what he can do w/ above avg line and favre @qb @29, he also what he can do w/ an avg@ best line @ 28, he forgets all the 3 and 1 plays at criticle points of games he couldnt convert, forcing passing plays later in the season. sometimes stats dont tell the whole story, dump him
By sal on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I dont know but the last time we had a premadonna, with an attitude, and a rifle of an arm, the jets won a superbowl, still need a recicver
By sal on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
ratcliff or ainge, maybe both will be part of the deal, let denver have a qb competeion. this team will be better of knowing who the qb will be. mcdaniels wants a qb to groom. the jets would be a playoff team w/ cutler/clemens, insted a maybe w/ clemens/ ratcliff or the other way. either way didnt think they should before but changed my mind, sorry kellin
By sal on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Frank, your right he hasnt had a chance,there is a reson for it. how many times have we have seen teams do great in reseason, hell go undefeated, only to win 1 or two games during the regular season, Im getting to old for that senerio, this team is built to win now, gez Joe willy shaved his legs and wore panty hose on Tv. this kid hasnt done that ……yet this kids arm is just as stong as joe’s
By uncle joe on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
People are making Cutler out to be the best QB in the history of the NFL.The Daily Nonsense is now starting the Rumor of trading David THE HITMAN Harris.PLEASE KERRY RHODES MAKE OUR DEFENSE TALK BAD ABOUT THIS GUY SO HE CRIES AND SAYS HE DON”T WANNA COME HERE!If they make this deal I am throwing in the towel!I become a Giants Fan!
By uncle joe on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Please No Cutler,Stop Trying To Buy A Championship!
By uncle joe on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Thanks Drew,and I’m waiting for Ira next!Where is he?This won’t go away,If it’s just this years #1 going to Mangini for Quinn,then Quinn for Cutler straight up then I’ll consider staying a Jets Fan,but Harris goes,I’m OUT! I Hate Cutler and if he comes here he will get my Italian Horns every Sunday!
By Alan on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I dont think the Jets will trade for cutler, because of the recent uptalk about the jets QB competition and Ryan saying he’s fine with his 3 QB’s. This kid whines way too much. Also we have players on the team who said they don’t like him. What are they going to do? Trade Kerry Rhodes?? Its not going to happen i for one think he will end up a Buccaneer.
By Alan on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Also KC is a great player, he had the worst O-Line that season and absolutely no running game i mean TJ had 1 TD that season. both the starting WR’s were injured we had no Chansi Stuckey or David Clowney, and sure he went 3-5 but pennington went 1-7 with the same team, and healthy WR’s and went to playoffs with dolphins. Also in most the games we lost, it wasnt by very much.
By sal on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I cant argue w/ anybody against cutler and going w/ Kellin, I dont give a rats @#$#@ about Rhodes or his opinion, I believed he worries about everyone else but his own game, wasnt a factor durin the losing streak. jets probably wont get cutler, but anything to keep this team relavent in the afc east, a must. the pats dont care about spending and getting big names, neither shoud the jets
By Steve Miller on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
You Get Cutler no matter what, Or would you rather him go to the Bills. I was at the Dever Jets game in the pouring rain. Get Cutler!
By Joe on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Kellen Clemens had no support when he played 2 yrs ago. However, after that Richard Seymour Sack that broke his ribs, I noticed something different about how he stands in the pocket. He fidgets too much. I noticed it when he came back and last years preseason. I think that hit (WHich was vicious) will take away his poise in the pocket. Mark my words on that.
By Fred D. on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Just wondering – how come there hasn’t been any discussion of including Thomas Jones in a trade for Cutler (or have I just missed it?). Seems like Jones is unhappy in NY and Denver needs to improve the running game. Pair him with draft picks and the deal might get done. What’s your take, Randy?
By Drew on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Just heard on WFAN that our leader, Ira’s father passed away. My thoughts go out to Ira for his loss…..
By JETS 4 LIFE on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I know we may not get Cutler but we need to make a run at him, and if we dont we better grab the chance if Sanchez or Freeman come our way, Ryan is talking about a run game, hold the football. 1st off we have the Jones issue and leon still not inked, we ned to grab a quality DE/ blocking TE/ and RB IN THE DRAFT,if no Cutler then we better do what we need to and grab Sanchez or Freeman we have WR’S
By Randy Lange on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
That’s an interesting trade scenario, Fred D. Check out Eric Allen’s Radar entry on the Cutler situation that we just posted.
By 35 year fan on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I love how everyone thnks jay cutler is being a baby. He’s not. He was lied to. His coaching staff fired. Where is the loyalty in denver? They are so stupid. Of course someone would be angry over that situation. And what a great spokesman for diabetes, think of all the benefits of that message in NewYork.All the people that could be helped. I welcome Jay to the jets and so will NY.
By Vincent on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I’ve asked this before – what’s up with TJones?? ONE good year in a row isn’t the stuff of champions. Could someone have a talk to him & tell him going from team to team does not make for confidence in him, not show Hall of Fame attitude (maybe Hall of Shame), wrecks your locker room, & will not get him a SB ring unless he’s traded to a better team (at 30, that’s unlikely). Cut it out TJ.
By Row on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I want to know why everyone gets upset when players show some character. I think every last Jet that wants or doesn’t want Cutler should speak up. TJ could have rushed for the title last year, but our OC wanted to play with Favre. 5WR’s, no back sets, single back, and motioning the FB away from the run RUINED us. TJ still had 14TD’s! Now everyone is going to complain to TJ b/c our TE can’t block..
By Dublin Jet Niall on Apr 2, 2009 | Reply
Drew/Ira,I’m with Uncle Joe,frank(small f) and others on this. Leave Cutler alone. We need to find out what we have in house at QB. We’re solid on both lines, have run the ball capability AND some exciting receivers. Let’s game-manage and if no one steps up to the plate this year then draft next year(deeper draft for QB’s apparently).Let’s not sell the family jewels(multiple early picks)