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2008 Selections With Grades By Matthew Bitonti Round 1 Pick 6: DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State: At the time of the pick, Gholston was the only true blue chipper left, as evidenced by both New England and Baltimore trading down shortly after 6. Gholston believes he should have gone higher and might come in with… Read more

7th Round: Nate Garner

The NY Jets completed their 2008 draft by selecting Arkansas Offensive Tackle Nate Garner.  If you can’t get Darren McFadden, go get one of the guys that blocked for him. Garner is known as a better run blocker than pass blocker but with his size (6′ 6″, 325lbs) he has upside (literally). Discuss this selection… Read more

6th Round: WR Marcus Henry

The Jets drafted WR Marcus Henry from Kansas in the 6th round.  Henry is a big target (6′ 4″) and that is something that the Jets need.  He emerged his senior year and started every game.  He caught 54 passes and surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in 13 games. Join us in our forums to discuss… Read more

5th Round: Jets Draft QB Erik Ainge

In the 5th round of the NFL Draft the Jets selected QB Erik Ainge from Tennessee.  The 6′ 5″ Ainge completed 325 passes as a Senior (525 attempts) and threw for over 3,500 yards with 35 touchdown (and 10 interceptions).  He has had some injury problems in the past and initially he will be brought… Read more

Jets Trade Down And Draft Dwight Lowery

The Jets opened up the 2nd day of the draft by selecting San Jose State CB Dwight Lowery.  Lowery was a Junior College transfer (5’11 1/2″, 201 pounds) and it will be interesting to see if the Jets project him as a safety or a cornerback. The Jets did not have a third round selection… Read more

Jets Trade Up And Select TE Dustin Keller

The Jets regime has proven that they are not afraid to pull the trigger on a trade when they see a player that they want.  In the 2007 draft the Jets moved up to get Darrelle Revis and David Harris. This year the Jets made a move to move up to the first round (from… Read more

Jets Draft Vernon Gholston

After months of discussion, the question has been answered. With Darren McFadden off the board, the Jets selected Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston in the 1st round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He will be expected to help improve a pass rush that was among the worst in the league this past season. Vernon will… Read more

Jets Deal Robertson To Broncos

The on again, off again Dewayne Robertson trade is on once again.  ESPN.com is reporting that he has been traded to the Denver Broncos for undisclosed draft pick(s).  Robertson who never lived up to the high expectations in NY has been rumored to be dealt several times this offseason.  He didn’t fit in to Eric… Read more

2008 Jets Schedule

The NFL released the schedule for the 2008 season. You can discuss this with other Jets fans here. 09/07/08 (Sun) 01:00 PM @ Miami – WCBS 09/14/08 (Sun) 04:15 PM New England – WCBS 09/22/08 (Mon) 08:30 PM @ San Diego – ESPN 09/28/08 (Sun) 01:00 PM Arizona – FOX BYE 10/12/08 (Sun) 01:00 PM… Read more

Jets Lock Up Rhodes

This off-season the Jets have done exactly what most Jets fans have been asking for.  They have brought in new talent and they made their veteran leader (Coles) happy by guaranteeing the final two years of his contract.  The Jets took it one step further yesterday by giving one of their young stars, Kerry Rhodes… Read more

Jets Preseason schedule

The New York Jets Preseason schedule was announced today.  All games will appear on WCBS in the NY market.  The times will be announced at a later date. Aug. 8-10:  New York Jets at Cleveland, TBA Aug. 15-17: Washington at New York Jets, TBA Aug. 22-24: New York Giants at New York Jets, TBA Aug… Read more

Obituary: 03/30/08

Hempstead NY – Jetsinsider.com, died March 29, 2008 after a long bout of bad ownership. The GrandDaddy of all Jets sites is no longer with us and we mourn. She once laid claim to being the “the most heavily trafficked Jets message board on the web”. This is no longer true. She is survived by… Read more

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