Address the offensive line. Address the secondary. Look for a sleeper as a pass rusher, and draft accordingly. Those were the two cries from the Giants’ and Jets’ camps for the NFL Draft. Yet, Giants’ GM Dave Gettleman is on a shorter leash than new Jets’ GM Joe Douglas. Gettleman must improve his “batting average”, while Douglas must show the worth of his … [Read more...] about Giants and Jets Take Step Forward with NFL Draft
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Jets Wheel and Deal Their Way to Denzel Mims
It took a little longer than expected, but Denzel Mims is now Gang Green. The Jets selected the Baylor wide receiver with the 59th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. General manager Joe Douglas flexed his creative muscle by trading back from No. 48 with the Seattle Seahawks. Douglas acquired the 59th pick, along with a third rounder (No. 101). That third-round pick came … [Read more...] about Jets Wheel and Deal Their Way to Denzel Mims
Jets pick Mekhi Becton for necessary O-Line upgrade
Mekhi Becton looks the part of an enforcer. The Jets needed someone who can watch the back of Sam Darnold. Becton, at 6-foot-7, 364 pounds, can do just that for general manager Joe Douglas. There were four tackles at the top of the draft board and Douglas was able to land one of them for his offensive line. The Jets selected Becton, out of Lousiville, with the 11th … [Read more...] about Jets pick Mekhi Becton for necessary O-Line upgrade
Unlike Revis holdout, Jets Need to Address Adams After the Draft
On the eve of the draft, the Jets ironically find themselves in a similar situation that happened 10 years ago. It is also uncanny that it involves another possible defensive centerpiece from the secondary. First it was cornerback Darrell Revis, now it is safety Jamal Adams. As for the draft, take an offensive tackle. You can get a receiver later. Somehow, though, … [Read more...] about Unlike Revis holdout, Jets Need to Address Adams After the Draft
Jamal Adams deserves to be shown the love, from the Jets or elsewhere
Jamal Adams is everything in a football player a team should want. He’s a great young player with potential to only get better. If you’re rebuilding, ready for the playoffs, or one player away from a run at the Super Bowl – Adams deserves to be one the game’s highest-paid safeties. Adams is a team leader, he plays the game all-out with passion. His numbers, three years in … [Read more...] about Jamal Adams deserves to be shown the love, from the Jets or elsewhere