I truly believe that most of these guys don't know what they're talking about. Kiper giving the Browns one of his best ratings because they have no picks before the fourth? WHAT? If you're going to include the trades that the Browns made with those picks, then you have to consider the Jets' trade for Jenkins, as well. Tyvon Branch is a second rounder, good job Mel. I don't like these picks, high grade. I like these picks, low grade. It makes no sense. While I'm worried that "Erik Ainge does not have that wow factor", it comforts me that the same author believes that he still does have "a little bit of that "it" factor". Really, these fuckers can't possibly read what they write. I'll take note of that next time I "role the dice". Go Kiper. Not that anyone asked for it, but my grade for the Jets' draft would be a B+. Anyone in the chatroom during draft time can tell you how pissed I was at the Keller pick: Not because he isn't good, but because we had the last of the top corners (Flowers) right there in addition to all of the WRs. We went with a receiver, which disappointed me, but Keller is still a good pick. I like the Lowery and Ainge picks as well. This is what the late rounds are for: Taking chances on football players. You take a chance on an athlete, you might not see him in the league after one or two years. Take a chance on a football player and at the very least, he'll find a role. Lowery has a chance to play either at safety or at corner for us and Ainge should look good holding a clipboard for a few years. I'm not really ecstatic about Henry and Garner, I never had them ranked high at all but you never know what could happen. As far as Gholston goes . . . I've wanted him for a long time. Simply put: He should be great for us. Take into account Kris Jenkins and all of our FA acquisitions? With the green shades off and everything, I would have to leave us with an A grade for this offseason. The only bad thing that has happened has been the loss of Westhoff (contract disputes have been dealt with and I expect Baker's to be dealt with as well), so there is really nothing to dampen the Jets' offseason grade.
The day after the draft is truly my least favorite time of the offseason. All these smartasses pretending that they are clairvoyant and that they know how each of these picks will pan out. I don't even read this crap any more. I'm so glad I don't have to listen to Mel Kiper and his hair for another 365 days.
its foolish to believe draft grades especially since not one of these players have played a single down in the NFL.
Over the past 20 years we always get low draft grades. No one respects the Jets organization no matter who is in charge and who we draft. I have learned to ignore the grading by national gurus.If you watched SNY they gave us good to excellent grades. I have us graded B+/A-. I was at the draft and when the Jets moved up I told the other Jet fans it was going to be Keller. I think he is going to finally be the great TE that has never fallen to us.
You should take a look at Yahoo's AFC Draft grades. Some are good, some will have you asking your computer screen "what the fuck?". These post draft grades aren't based on performance in the NFL, I know, but are based on how you perceivably filled your holes, and if you did so smartly in terms of value on the player. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_y...-2008afcdraftgrades042808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns I think Gholston will be highly motivated once he realizes all the zeros that could appear in his check. He can be coached up too...
The system for draft grades is very simple. If a team took guys in the rounds you predicted they would go, you give them an A. If they take a guy earlier than you predicted, it's a reach and you give them a C.
from draftsharks.com they were lukewarm on us with a C+ NY JETS The Jets took DE Vernon Gholston with the #6 pick and he'll immediately challenge to start across from Shaun Ellis. Kenyon Coleman and Bryan Thomas are Gholston's competition. The Jets then traded back up into Green Bay's spot in the 1st round (#30) and took TE Dustin Keller from Purdue. He'll likely beat out incumbent starter Chris Baker from the get-go. Because of the trade up, they didn't pick again until much later. They got CB Dwight Lowery (SDSU) and QB Erik Ainge (Tenn) in the 4th and 5th rounds. Ainge might surprise the coaches and push for the #2 job. Their 6th round pick, WR Marcus Henry is a big kid who can climb the ladder and bring it in. The 6?3 wideout was 6?2/183 three years ago but now weighs 210.
Here's what they said after our 2003 Draft: Notable: Give general manager Terry Bradway his due for making a bold move on the eve of the draft, surrendering a pair of first-round picks to go up to the No. 4 overall spot and a chance at a premier player. The deal came amidst much criticism for what is perceived as a terrible offseason for the Jets and their front office. Bradway won the gamble when tackle Dewayne Robertson, a real difference-maker who is often compared to Warren Sapp, was available. At least the critics took the weekend off. Will start as a rookie: Robertson can be a dominating force and the Jets won't waste any time pampering him. He is capable of compressing the pocket, of playing either one- or two-gap, and when he gets it going full speed, he can just rag-doll blockers. Best value: Fifth-round safety Derek Pagel of Iowa is a very strong player, a guy who lacks great range but likes to play down "in the box" and is a solid tackler. He's a little like current Jets safety Jon McGraw, but not nearly as athletic. That said, he'll contribute, and the Jets got him about a round later than some people had him rated. Boom or bust: Linebacker Victor Hobson (No. 3) will be groomed to one day replace the aging Mo Lewis at the strongside spot. Hobson has been good playing over the tight end and he is very productive. But he doesn't run well, is just 6-feet tall, and might not be as good an athlete as you need. Grade: B-
Now that was a great great read...wow...great find tommy. Four first rounders but even some of the others drafted that year. Great stuff.
Personally, I think you'd be crazy to rank them that high...they were just 6th and 7th round picks...
Chad Pennington: Clearly the best QB in the draft and the only one worthy of a first-round pick. Combines athleticism and mobility with a very accurate arm. Compared to what?
Me thinks alot of people forget how fun Chad was to watch pre-watch. The guy was/is? nowhere near the talentless waste of cap space many think he is...or at least seem to think he is.
Haha, did you read Thomas Jones? He is a cross between Barry Sanders and Fred Taylor. The Peter Warrick one was even worse, he is like Jerry Rice on the field.
Not saying the comparisons are cool, but Jones was definitely more athletic when he was young and healthy. He was much quicker and lighter on his feet when he was younger, but injuries and age kind of killed that.
And bodybuilding. I think he's too big. It suits him at this point in his career, but it really changed the type of back he is. -X-
Well said, until they are on the field, it is all speculation. Remember it was said Reggie Bush could be the next Barry Sanders...that didn't happen.
