While pundits, insiders and fans all try to figure out what Gang Green will do on draft day, it’s worth considering which current Jets could have the biggest impact on they do when they’re on the clock.
The general consensus appears to be that most believe a premium pick will be used to add a wide receiver given the lack of playmakers after Garrett Wilson at the position, At the same time, the though of adding a cornerback early on won’t be in the cards. Could we be wrong on both counts? The Jets have plenty of questions to address, but some of the answers may already be in place.
WR AD Mitchell:
By adding Mitchell in the Sauce Gardner trade last season, the Jets brought in a 6′ 2” pass catcher who ran a 4.34 40 and had plenty of quality tape against high level competition. Of course he did very little with the Jets, but you can’t name a receiver who would have been productive with the level of play the Jets had at quarterback.
Mitchell impressed when given a shot and absolutely has the ability to be a WR2. Hell, in time he could develop into a WR1. So do the Jets use a top 100 pick on a position if they believe internally that they aren’t desperate to add?
CB Jarvis Brownlee:
Brownlee was an in-season addition in a day 3 pick swap with the Titans. Tennessee was willing to give up on the second-year corner because he couldn’t shake his tendency to commit penalties. Brownlee had a few positive moments with the Jets, but also committed several penalties which could raise some red flags.
Many fans seem to be comfortable with the idea of Brownlee being the team’s starting nickel, but if Aaron Glenn is looking to field a disciplined football team, could Brownlee’s penchant for getting dinged lead the team to look for a slot in the draft?
C Josh Myers:
Myers did a serviceable job at center last season which did lead him to inking a 2-year extension worth up to $11 million. It’s starter money, but hardly breaking the bank. Do the Jets feel comfortable enough with Myers to forego the opportunity to grab a potential starter in a deep center class? Our expectation is that the Jets take a center in the middle rounds who can compete for the starting job as Myers is hardly irreplaceable.
