Draft

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

Combine Analysis \ Free Agency Preview

By Matt Greene Okay, here I’m going to provide a list of all the players the Jets have interviewed (that I know of) at the combine, their test results, and their measurements. I will also give my approximation as to when each of these players will come off the board. Players Interviewed: James Hardy –… Read more

A Few Words on the Draft

By Gregg Hayim First things first; I think I speak for the masses when I say that the English language is yet to invent a strong enough adjective to accurately describe the adrenaline accompanying  a six+ hour first round.  I had to turn off the television when ESPN cut to the on-board camera inside Joe… Read more

NY Jets Post Draft Press Conference

Courtesty NY Jets PR Department Tannenbaum: A quick wrapup. Thanks for hanging in there everybody. Today, in the sixth round, Jacob Bender; tackle from Nicholls State. He played in 42 games this year and he played against Adam Carriker. Other notable pros from that same conference, the Southland Conference, are Jeremiah Trotter, Terrence McGee and… Read more

Chansi Stuckey Interview Transcript

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department On what his injury status is … I’m fine now. I was a little concerned about my foot, but after I broke it I came back a week later and finished the season. I’m doing well now, so I’m not concerned about it. On how close he is to Justin… Read more

Instant evaluation of the 2007 NYJ Draft

By Matthew Bitonti Round 1: CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh. In a league where former Bills CB Nate Clements is the highest paid defender in league history, commodities such as Darrelle Revis are highly prized. Coming into the draft, Revis was considered the best cornerback in the nation by many well-respected sources, including N.F.L. insider Gil… Read more

Jets Draft Chansi Stuckey (Clemson) In The 7th

The NY Jets selected Wide Receiver Chansi Stuckey (Clemson) with their final selection in the 2007 NFL Draft.  Here is their draft class: Round 1 (14) — CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh. Round 2 (47) — LB David Harris, Michigan Round 6 (177) — OT Jacob Bender, Nicholls State Round 7 (235) — WR Chansi Stuckey… Read more

Jacob Bender Press Conference Transcript

Courtesy Jets PR Department On the contact he had with the Jets during the draft process … I came up there on a visit in April and I felt that the organization really enjoyed having me there. I was much obliged to being invited up there for a visit, but I just got a call… Read more

Jets Select OT Jacob Bender

The Jets selected Jacob Bender in the 6th round (177th overall pick).  Jacob is an OT that played at Nicholls State.  He has good size (6’6″, 316lb) and strength. You can discuss this and all of the Jets picks in our forums.   The Jets have one pick remaining.  It is in the 7th round (#235… Read more

David Harris Press Conference

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department On being picked by the Jets… I’m just excited to be a New York Jet. They’re a great team. I want to say thank you to the owner, (Woody) Johnson, the general manager (Mike) Tannenbaum and Eric Mangini for drafting me. On if he knew the Jets would trade up… Read more

Jets Select David Harris (ILB) – Round Two

The Jets traded up in the 2nd round to land Green Bay’s pick (#47).  The Jets selected David Harris an ILB from Michigan.  He is a big hitter who is very solid against the run. To get this pick the Jets also acquired #235 (7th round).  The Green Bay Packers received picks #63 (2nd round)… Read more

Revis News Conference Transcript

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Transcript of  New York Jets first-round draft pick Darrelle Revis, the 14th overall selection in the 2007 NFL Draft, in a conference call with members of the Jets media on Saturday:  On his immediate reaction after being selected by the Jets … First, I’d like to thank Mr. Johnson, Coach… Read more

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