Tag: draft

  • Editorial

    What the Jets need in the NFL Draft

    The fact that the New York Jets still have a lot to do before they can think about competing seriously in the NFL was already obvious, and nothing we saw in 2021 changed that reality. Despite four wins and some optimism for the future, the team's roster has some big weaknesses heading into the 2022…

    March 16, 2022

  • Editorial

    Jets draft picks, what do they bring to the team?

    This year, the Jets are poised to jump back in the conversation, especially in the AFC East that has been up for grabs since Brady’s departure. While their 2020 season left a lot to be desired, the team has spent their treasure trove of draft picks on some very promising athletes. There are a lot…

    May 28, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Jets go defense on Day 3

    After going all offense on the first two days of the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected six defensive players on Day 3. The only addition to offense was North Carolina RB Michael Carter, whom the Gang Green drafted in the 4th round at #107 overall. Carter is a smallish (5'8", 201 lbs)…

    May 2, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Jets get Elijah Moore in round 2

    The New York Jets selected one of the fastest players in this year's draft, WR Elijah Moore from Ole Miss, with their #34 overall draft pick. Moore, 5'9", 185 lbs, ran 40 yards in 4.35 seconds at the Ole Miss Pro Day in March. He caught 86 passes for 1,193 yards, 8 TDs in just…

    April 30, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Jets trade up to select Alijah Vera-Tucker

    The Jets traded up from #23 to #14 overall to select USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker. The Gang Green had to give up #23 overall, two their third round draft picks (#66 and #86 overall) in exchange for Minnesota's #14 overall and a 4th round pick (#143 overall). Vera-Tucker was named the best Pac-12 offensive lineman…

    April 29, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Jets draft Zach Wilson

    QB Zach Wilson is officially the new face of the New York Jets. The Gang Green selected former BYU signal caller with their second overall draft pick, which is the highest ever Jets' quarterback selection since Joe Namath. Wilson had a breakout year in 2020, as he passed for 3,692 yards, 33 TDs and only…

    April 29, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Final Mock Drafts

    We're only two days away from the 2021 NFL Draft. And while pretty much everyone agrees that the New York Jets are going to select BYU QB Zach Wilson at #2 overall, the Gang Green's #23 overall selection is a question mark. Here are the latest mock drafts from all around the web:   ESPN…

    April 28, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Latest Jets mock drafts

    Well, there are only 8 days left until the 2021 NFL Draft and this is the time when new mock drafts start popping up every single day. Let's take a look what, if anything, has changed since we published our last summary of New York Jets mock drafts 6 days ago.   The Sporting News…

    April 21, 2021

  • Editorial

    The Jets Fan Game Plan for 2021-22

    On the cusp of the NFL Draft, most fans and pundits have their eye on the Jets' QB slot. With mock draft madness in full swing, it's a bit too early to speculate on how the Jets’ updated roster might affect Robert Saleh's plans for Gang Green in the coming season. As one of the…

    April 21, 2021

  • NFL Draft

    Mock Draft: It's Wilson and then...

    As the New York Jets have parted ways with QB Sam Darnold, it's now pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Jets are going to select BYU QB Zach Wilson at #2 overall. The Gang Green will have nine more selections after that, four of them in the first three rounds. Mock drafts are being…

    April 15, 2021