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fans: I'm trying to keep tabs of all the meetings and visits that have either occurred or are scheduled through this draft cycle. I'll update it as I get more news/information - feel free to share this with your fellow Jets fans..
I’m hearing and seeing a lot this from Jets fans:
“Carr is not a winner, I don’t want him”
“Lamar can’t throw & will cost $50m, no thank you”
“Jimmy G is a HUGE injury risk - not worth it”
If you happen to fall in this camp, I ask you - what is your solution at QB?
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The clickbait clowns at PFF have Mekhi Becton as the NFL's 33rd best tackle in their latest ratings. 7 spots ahead of him - Duane Brown who is unsigned at the moment. What a Joke - it's comeback season for
@BigTicket73
and I'm ready for it.
#TakeFlight
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@beanthejetsfan
Enough with “we should have drafted Wirfs”. We were drafting a LT at that point in 2020 & Mekhi was the best LT left on the board. Period. He hasn’t been able to stay healthy. It’s unfortunate to say the least. That whole hind-sighted narrative is weak.
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The
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are signing DT Leonard Taylor from Miami as a UDFA.
Talented defensive lineman can get at the passer was missed used lot as a 1T last season.
Had a 4th rd grade on him - this is a very good deal for the Jets - just talked about him on the
@JakeAsman
show
#JetUp
The drafting of Isaiah Davis to finish the RB room and not have to spend $ on a veteran is going to hit different when we spend some of that $ to sign Justin Simmons in the summer..
Just saying …
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#JetUp
Do I want Lamar - 100% yes
Willing to give up the draft picks for him - 100% yes
Willing to pay him the bag - 100% yes
Willing to wait it out, even if it means missing out on other QB’s - 100% No
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#TakeFlight
@Connor_J_Hughes
, sit back and relax.
Let your wife know this is
#JetsTwitter
right now.
Either by choice or by circumstance, your both part of our community - we got your backs
Jets re-vamped O-Line for 2024:
LT: Antwan Staley
LG: Connor Hughes
C: Brian Coz
RG: Zack Rosenblatt
RT: Nick Faria
Swing tackle: Rich Cimini (on the bench where he belongs)
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I don’t understand post-draft grades. Grades based off of what?
The
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drafted the BPA on their board. It might not have been lined up with your board, or your mock drafts, or what Yahoo Sports said.
I trust how JD and his scouts saw it & will think about a grade for
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fans - even with the late 1st round run on WR, plenty of options left prime for the taking
Probably out of our trade up range:
Ladd McConkey
Keon Coleman
AD Mitchell
Probably in our trade into Rd 2 range:
JaLynn Polk
Roman Wilson
Malachi Corely
Stick & pick @ 72:
What I gather:
we sign Carr - Jets Twitter gonna be pissed - he’s mid, can’t hack the cold
we sign Aaron - Jets Twitter gonna be pissed - he’s old, gonna cost too much draft capital
we sign neither - Jets Twitter gonna be pissed - JD whiffed
So, run it back with ZW?
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Yet ANOTHER impressive day by
@TexasFootball
OT Christian Jones
Has the length (35” arms) the NFL will covet and he just flat out balled out rep after rep - most of which he dominated
Maybe my favorite OT down here in Mobile
📈📈📈
#TheDraftStartsinMOBILE
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“….The
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taking Brock Bowers at
#10
before an offensive lineman is like eating desert before you finish your vegetables.”
Analogy courtesy of
@ConnorJRogers
The same folks who have been banging the table for the
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to commit in the “win now” window can’t be complaining that we gave up a 2026 3rd.
I don’t make them, but those are the rules.
** this is a very positive Jets post **
#NYJ
fans want to the O-Line fixed once and for all & I get that 100%
The
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will be getting direct intel from National Team HC Jeff Ulbrich
Some of the OL-men he’ll be coaching on the National Team:
Taliese Fuaga
Kingsley Suamataia
And just like that… the 2024 draft cycle comes to an end. This year was the deepest and most involved I’ve been.
Hit some personal milestones along the way - I finished scout school & I started my own draft-centric podcast.
I spent hundreds of hours watching film & even
WR Tre Tucker from Cincinnati has impressed me in Mobile. Explosive, great hands, crisp route runner. He’s the real deal…and, he loves him some sauce.
Ayo,
@iamSauceGardner
let us know - would Tre look good in Gotham Green?
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#SeniorBowl
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The additions of Smith, Simpson & Moses make the Jets O-line exponentially better than what we were last week
That being said, I still do not move off of an OT in round 1
More options if a trade down becomes available for sure - but for me it’s still OT
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Joe Douglas (
#77
) v. the
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fans (
#24
) who called him Sleepy Joe for not making every single transaction within the first 24 hours of the tampering period
Listening to Philly sports talk radio talk about how injuries are to blame in the Eagles loss...
Jets played without A-Rod, Sauce, DJ Reed, Tippmann, AVT, Echols...
Looks like the transition from safety to LB for Miami standout James Williams is complete.
An imposing physical presence at 6’4” 230 pounds - who moves very well.
Tight ends are having a hard time against him in pass 1v1s
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2023: Zeke Elliot is a free agent.
Jets Twitter: “hell no, he’s washed he’s old blah blah blah”
2024: Zeke Elliot is a free agent.
Jets Twitter: “ he’s my 1st option to back up Breece, perfect compliment, we need a guy like him blah blah blah”
#JetsTwitter
= unique
All-SEC linebacker Jett Johnson, the SEC tackles leader in 2022, who racked up 336 tackles including 29 for loss during his career at Mississippi State is headed to the
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on a UDFA deal
Johnson started 31 of 45 games played and had 8 sacks, 4 INTs, 3 FF and 4 FR
#JetUp
A lot of fans have heard me talk very highly about RB Isaiah Davis.
He is NFL ready right now - an animal in pass pro with a very physical style of running.
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want to change the attitude on the field - Davis epitomizes that nasty style they are looking for
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Hot take (maybe a lukewarm take)
If I could only have 1 LB return, I’d prefer to resign Kwon over Quincy
What do you say
#JetsTwitter
?
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#freeagency
⬆️⬆️ STOCK RISING ⬆️⬆️
Iowa S Kaevon Merriweather
Deservedly got a lot of buzz in Mobile.
⬆️ NFL frame at 6’ 210lbs
⬆️ Great range & movement - made big plays with ball in the air all week
⬆️ Locked up TE’s in man
⬆️ Scheme & positional versatility
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By the time, the 2023 season has ended, Alijah Vera-Tucker will have missed 22 of a possible 34 games
Wherever you plug him into your 2024 lineup - Tackle or guard - you better have a grade A backup
I love the player, but injury concerns are real with him
#TakeFlight
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** Update **
Add Jordan Travis, QB Florida State to the
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list for official Top-30 visits:
Top 30 visits confirmed:
Brenden Rice, WR USC
Mohamed Kamara, Edge Colorado St
Jordan Travis, QB Florida St
Updated prospect visit tracker for the
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:
Top 30 visits Scheduled:
Brenden Rice, WR USC
Mohamed Kamara, Edge Colorado St
Pro Day meetings/private workouts (completed):
Jordan Morgan, OG/OT Arizona
Qwan'tez Stiggers, CB Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
Troy Franklin, WR Oregon
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beat writers catch a lot of grief - I can’t lie - some of the grief & ire from the fan base is well-deserved.
But, not all beat writers are created equal. Some always engage with the fanbase (even though they don’t have to), are straight shooters who are thorough with the
After finishing with a top-three defense in 2023, the last thing Jets fans want to hear is they should select a defensive lineman during the upcoming draft.
@antwanstaley
The
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have had scouts & their TE coaches involved at pro days and/or private workouts for a bunch of TE’s this cycle:
AJ Barner - Michigan
Theo Johnson - Penn St
Dallin Holker - Colorado St
They either want to add depth to the TE room after the 1st two rounds OR they are
Realistic trade targets for the
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that I don't think these 3 players will break the bank in terms of compensation:
1) Titans DT Teair Tart: 26 years old, $2.3m cap hit in '23 $0 GTD in '24 - big time run defender - the Al Woods replacement
2) Broncos C Lloyd Cushenberry:
@RichurdBLIL
@RichCimini
What’s pathetic is that it was discussed last week and reiterated on Tuesday - but our beat didn’t know.
Also pathetic - your daisy duke shorts Rich
I'm shocked at the amount of
#Jets
fans who are rushing to judgment about players after 8 days of camp
"he's behind so and so in the depth chart, what a bust"
"another mid-round whiff by JD"
This mindset has to be to illicit clicks - it's void of any basis or knowledge. Awful
Despite having just .5 a sack, Quinnen Williams is still 7th in the NFL from the DT position in PRWR (pass rush win rate) while being double teamed 70%(!!!) of the time.
Miss me with the "Q got paid and now he sucks" crap
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Credit:
@MockDraftGuyYT
IMO, the
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do not need to trade up into round 2 to secure an offensive weapon to put around AR.
This is the hill that I plant my flag on - and, I guess I'll be standing alone 😁
Moves that should be done once FA opens up for the
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that nobody is talking enough about (a thread)
1) re-sign Ashton Davis & Chuck Clark:
JD has shown he’s not gonna pay at the top of the market for a safety - Clark/Davis combo with Tony Adams solidifies the S group. You
@JeremiahABrewer
@NewEraNYJets
You're not wrong. Hard to really say anything until we surpass any of the 3 teams in our division. It's nice to have hope (which I do) but divisions are not won in May
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staff in full effect today at Washington’s pro day:
OL coaches met with and ran a closed workout prior to the start of the pro day for both Washington OT’s Troy Fautanu & Roger Rosengarten
WR coach Shawn Jefferson and other offensive staffers (possibly a Hackett
Jamal Adams is not making the
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’ trip this afternoon to Nashville. Pete Carroll says he doesn’t need to be there after the team ruled Adams (knee) out for Sunday’s game at Tennessee
@thenewstribune
I did a mock where I only chose players that have been linked to the
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:
Only players they have had formal meetings with at pro days/bowl game circuit/combine/had private workouts with or have scheduled Top 30 visits (exception is pick
#257
- nobody was left that fit the
UDFA review - Trey Dean III S, Florida
I had a day 3 (4th/5th) grade on Trey Dean, although I struggled to see the fit with the
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with the surplus of "box" style safeties already on the roster.
+ Physical, aggressive & a sure tackler - not afraid to put his nose in the mix
The Jets have not had a Pro Bowl offensive lineman since Nick Mangold in 2015. We had at least 1 every year from '07-'15. I see 3 guys on this roster that have a true chance to end that streak. Let me know what you think.
#buildthewall
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@beanthejetsfan
Be careful getting information from disgruntled former employees. Getting beat out by a rookie free agent after being guaranteed millions of dollars is tough to deal with. Entitlement is a killer of opportunity. You have to earn it every year.
Huge shout out to
@IAbanikanda
&
@WILL_JUN1OR
for staying late after practice and signing every single kids ball/hat/jersey today.
Not one kid missed out on an autograph from these 2 guys
Those are the memories These kids will hang on to forever.
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Top 30 visit for Rutgers CB Max Melton and the
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today in Florham Park.
Toughness, speed, loose hips, ball skills - all the attributes you look for.
Skills that translate to a starting nickel or can play boundary - off-man & zone schemes but can press up and play man if
This is really big news - adds another high quality OT into the mix of the top half of round 1
Big (6’7” 340) with long arms, excellent movement skills, strong upper body and vice grip-like stone hands
Needs to tighten up his footwork in his pass sets - can overset, lunge & get
Georgia right tackle Amarius Mims (amarius_mims) tells ESPN he’s leaving school early to declare for the NFL Draft. Mims is one of the top tackle prospects in the draft and projects as a potential first-round pick.
I'm 6 games in on Washington OL Troy Fautanu
Probably not too original here, but he reminds me a lot of Alijah Vera-Tucker
I know I differ from the pack, but I see both of these guys in the same light: really good guards who can kick outside and play tackle if asked or needed
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don’t need Strev when you got Long Island’s own Matty Ice ready to go
6’9” 215 lbs
Runs the 40-yard dash in a week
26 reps….of Jamison shots while seated on the bench press
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New Hampshire RB (and Long Island native) Dylan Laube with a great rep here. quick feet - showing it all day in positional group reps and 11 V 11
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I don’t usually post a lot of personal stuff on here - but I got a proud dad moment: my daughter worked her butt and is the NJ State 10-year old bronze medalist. So freakin’ proud.
#girldad
I tried to trade down with an offer that made sense and fit in regard to he value chart. Could Jacksonville trade up for CB1 off the board (Q Mitchell or T Arnold?)
Moving from 10 to 17, we missed out on the first 5 OT's (Alt, Olu, Fuaga, Latham, Fautano)
BTJ and all the
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defensive staff was at the Mississippi State pro day today to meet with and workout LB Nathaniel Watson
Watson, a 6’3” 235 pound tackling machine was 1st team all-SEC this past season & was a Dick Butkus award finalist last season
Watson is a throwback - an old school,
I’m on my way to Roots Steakhouse in Morristown to see if I can scope out Joe Douglas & JC Latham
Gotta figure that’s the go to spot if they’re taking a prospect and his agent out to dinner, correct?
Stay tuned.
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There is a reason why Steve Avila is rising up draft boards. C/G versatility, ideal size and play strength and able to fit in a bevy of different blocking schemes. A player to keep your eye on for sure.
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#NFLDraft
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The
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did some extensive work on some “day 3 type guys”
still on the board:
Jordan Travis, QB Florida St
Brenden Rice, WR USC
Justin Rogers, IDL Auburn
Michael Pratt, QB Tulane
Malik Washington, WR Virginia
Evan Williams, S Oregon
Kristian Boyd, IDL Northern Iowa
PSA to all the
#Jets
fans: It’s OK to have different views on prospects. Form your own opinions, like who you like & want who you want.
It’s not that deep.
Unless of course you don’t want JC Latham. If that’s the case - go step on a Lego, you loser…
I don’t get whatever everyone is freaking out about over this statement in the Bob Salah presser:
1)
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have not won under this regime (or the previous one if we are being honest)
2) you have a coaching staff/front office in lame-duck contract situations on extremely hot
The
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were looking to add a senior voice to their offensive staff earlier this offseason. They weren't able to land those they targeted. Robert Saleh said they will now go into this season with their current staff. They don't plan on adding anyone else right now.