Draft

The JetNation.com Mock Draft is underway in our forums.  The mock is being run by JN Members and you can view the results here.  The rules of the mock draft are simple: Each “GM” will have 3 hours to make his selection/pick. If the pick is not in on time, the next team in line… Read more

The New York Jets sent out this press release (below) which details the team sponsored events that will take place during the NFL draft.  The 1st round of the draft begins at 8pm on Thursday, April 25.  Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on April 26 and Rounds 4 through 7 will be held… Read more

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In the weeks leading up the 2013 NFL Draft much has been made about certain NFL prospects 40-yard dash times.  It’s understood that the 40-yard dash is a good measure of overall speed and ability to maintain a speed throughout a lengthy run.  It is also used because the average football play is between 4-5… Read more

The NFL draft is fast approaching.  With so many roster positions in need of upgrades, this draft is crucial for the Jets.  It is also the first draft under the leadership of GM John Idzik.   He can make his job easier by adding talent to the roster this April. What are other Jets fans saying… Read more

The NFL announced compensatory draft selections today.  The criteria for awarding these extra draft picks, of which the Jets got none, are explained below: A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2013 NFL Draft have been awarded to 16 teams, the NFL announced today. Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing… Read more

The New York Jets have an immense amount of needs to address on Draft Day.  The following is an analysis of these needs and potential prospects to fill them: Defensively:  They have to replace two outside linebackers, corner and likely a safety, not to mention add a pass rusher off the edge to help solidify… Read more

The Jets are implementing Marty Mornhinweg’s new offense and the team will need to restock with players who fit his system.  This past season the tight end position was not as productive as it had been over the last several years.  Free agent TE Dustin Keller, 6’2”, 250, known more for his pass catching ability… Read more

After the loss to the San Diego Chargers I am starting to think the Jets want to get the highest pick that they can and so far that would put them into a 5-way tie for the 6th pick in the draft. This scenario involves 7 games. The scenario Jets lose Browns win Titans win… Read more

After the Jets recent loss in glorious fashion, we’re going to start to prepare for the draft. With the loss, the Jets can go as high as the 4th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft and as low as the 20th pick. Now to figure out the scenario for each pick might be a bit… Read more

There is lots of talk about Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and whether he’ll be back with the team next season.  Tannenbaum is often described as a “salary cap genius” in regards to his knowledge of contracts and the cap process but his drafting and talent evaluation gets criticized as causing an overall decline in… Read more