The New York Jets and the NFL Draft

New York Jets LogoJets fans are especially eager for the draft this year since free agency was so uninspiring and, at best, addressed next to none of our needs.  I already said why I like the Tebow trade, but in reality, it’s nothing but an upgrade at a position that didn’t need upgrading, not a hole-filler.  Signing Safety LaRon Landry away from the Redskins was a positive hole-filler but I’m always skeptical of what effect playing for Dan Snyder has on a man.  Plus this guy has injury issues.  So wildcat quarterback (which I was unaware we even needed), safety, and kicker were the positions “addressed” in free agency.  (I don’t count WR Chaz Schilens as a signing until he has a season where he catches at least 30 balls.)  That still leaves gaping holes at Right Tackle and Wide Receiver on the offense and Outside Linebacker and Pass Rusher on the defense.  Wow, April 26th cannot come fast enough!  I think we should address the following positions by order of importance. Continue reading

Jets Free Agency, or Lack There Of

New York Jets LogoOk, I’m getting mad now.  Free agency is supposed to be a big week for Jets fans; it certainly has been in the past.  We haven’t done anything yet though other than sign one free agent, our own punter Nick “Folk it” Folk.  What’s going on here?  Aside from Brandon Marshall leaving Miami, there hasn’t even been any good news.  I wasn’t a huge supporter of ancient Peyton Manning, but not even taking a stab at it didn’t please this fan, nor does the fact that Mario Williams has been in Buffalo all week and looks like he’s going to stay there.  Christ, we can’t even sign Chad Henne who the front office said they wanted to sign to pressure Sanchez.  Why aren’t we signing anyone?  Continue reading