With the 6th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, The New York Jets Select?

[mydogisajetsfan]

I think the best outcome is if Fournette is sitting there at #6 and one of the teams who tried to trade up for Zeke last year, come calling. Remember this is a copycat league and everyone saw what Zeke did for the 'Boys last year. A move down to the middle of round 1 plus a #2 would be ideal.

The wild card of course is free agency. The plan must be to sign free agents no older than 27. With the signing of Brian Winters, it seems guard is not a need. Rickey Wagner would be the guy I would target to pencil in at LT. Another good get would be Nick Perry the OLB from the Pack or Melvin Ingram from the Chargers. While I would love for Mac to sign a #1 CB, I just don't think they'll be available. I would not give Bouye a long-term lucrative contract given his 19 total starts.

With a LT and OLB in the fold the shape of the draft could change drastically. That would leave CB as a major need and there is plenty of talent in the first two rounds to meet that need. A playmaker will certainly be there at #6 who would excite the fan base.

 

[ReallyBigfan]

Fournette has all the skills in the world but has shown himself to be injury prone enough that I would stay away, especially given the RB depth in this draft. Remember, Joe Mixon is the way to go, he is going to be a star and should be available a few rounds down due to the off-field problems.

 

[Old#15]

The more I think about it, the reality is that we are going CB Lattimore, or safeties Adams/Hooker at #6. If Lattimore is there I think we take him because how poorly our defense played last year with the crappy CB performance. Hooker would be ideal ballwawk at FS, but the CB position is more of a need. The wildcard is the depth at CB in this draft. If MM feels he can get good value with Jourdan Lewis, Cam Sutton or one of the other quality CBs in round 2, then one of the safeties primarily Hooker or Adams is more of an option. Would love to see us grab a quality TE like Leggett or Bucky Hodges in 3-4, and a RB like Hunt, Mixon or Pumprey in 4-5. Pumprey would be an ideal PR and change of pace back, while Hunt and Mixon more traditional RBs.

 

[Flyboys89]

The more I think about it, the reality is that we are going CB Lattimore, or safeties Adams/Hooker at #6. If Lattimore is there I think we take him because how poorly our defense played last year with the crappy CB performance. Hooker would be ideal ballwawk at FS, but the CB position is more of a need. The wildcard is the depth at CB in this draft. If MM feels he can get good value with Jourdan Lewis, Cam Sutton or one of the other quality CBs in round 2, then one of the safeties primarily Hooker or Adams is more of an option. Would love to see us grab a quality TE like Leggett or Bucky Hodges in 3-4, and a RB like Hunt, Mixon or Pumprey in 4-5. Pumprey would be an ideal PR and change of pace back, while Hunt and Mixon more traditional RBs.

I think a trade down this year helps us however with our first rounder the biggest thing needed is an IMPACT player on any level. I hear all the chatter that we should not look at Mike Williams WR or Fournette/Cook. tell me, howd that work out for the Atlanta falcons when they took Julio? Dallas with Zeke? Rams with Gurley (Ok- last year he struggled but that was NOT due to him all of a sudden forgetting how to play versus the rams overall ineptitude). The Raiders with Amari Cooper?

Williams/Fournette/Cook should all be considerations. After that, id probably say looking at defense that Ruben Foster and Jamal Adams can be impact players for us, but just those 2 IMO are worth a 6th pick. Tim Williams isn't worth it, Lattimore is raw and injury prone (seen this story before). Corner depth is gigantic in this draft.

An X factor here is Ryan Ramzyk OT. If he shows hes the real deal at the combine id prob put him over all those guys.

 

[SackExchange]

Not sure drafting a DE is going to end well with this fan base. There will probably be riots in the streets demanding Maccagnan's job. And I say that as a big proponent of BPA. But I don't think I can stomach another d-lineman. The safety from Ohio State, Malik Hooker, is my choice right now. He'd be a huge upgrade over Gilchrist. We need deep coverage, TE coverage, and some turnovers in the worst way.

Oh, the SOJ fans would whine and cry like babies if the Jets went DL at #6, especially DE.

 

[gmf1369]

Oh, the SOJ fans would whine and cry like babies if the Jets went DL at #6, especially DE.

err, if they do fans will let them hear it even Woody sitting pretty across the pond...

 

[NCgreen12]

BTW - Wouldn't be opposed to a DE if he could get to the QB consistently. We still don't have that guy with all the 1st rounders we've spent.

Got it down to three - Hooker (need a center fielder who has ball skills), Fournette (when you watch film on him it's really hard not to imagine him in green and white) or a QB (Watson or Trubisky - I'm always OK with taking a chance on a QB). Forget drafting a CB in the first round - this draft is loaded with them.

 

[mykcuz]

We still need to build the core of this team. Free agency will tell us how we plan to draft, maybe.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

We still need to build the core of this team. Free agency will tell us how we plan to draft, maybe.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I think fans and media have assumed a rebuild is what's going to happen. Personally, I'd rather see a reconstruction of the team. But I also wouldn't be shocked to see Macc re-sign some of the players we're assuming will be cut, and go try to get Tony Romo. Before anyone goes apeshit over that, remember that Hackenberg is viewed by some to be 1-2 years away, and the organization might view Petty as a backup only. Again, just speculation. But I don't think anyone has a clear idea which direction this team is heading

 

[Elias]

I think fans and media have assumed a rebuild is what's going to happen. Personally, I'd rather see a reconstruction of the team. But I also wouldn't be shocked to see Macc re-sign some of the players we're assuming will be cut, and go try to get Tony Romo. Before anyone goes apeshit over that, remember that Hackenberg is viewed by some to be 1-2 years away, and the organization might view Petty as a backup only. Again, just speculation. But I don't think anyone has a clear idea which direction this team is heading

Getting Romo guarantees that Hack will see the field next year. He's always hurt. Speaking of Romo, he expects to be cut by the Cowboys so getting him will cost us next to nothing apart from some cap space.

 

[NYJETSDAN16]

Jets need explosion on the Offense. Mike WILLIAMS PLEEEASE!!!

 

[Old#15]

I keep coming back to this kid when considering need and long term impact. I've read that he rates a mid first round grade, but if he can play LT for the next 8 years then he's well worth the #6 pick. Watch the video.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/player/ryan-ramczyk/

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

I keep coming back to this kid when considering need and long term impact. I've read that he rates a mid first round grade, but if he can play LT for the next 8 years then he's well worth the #6 pick. Watch the video.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/player/ryan-ramczyk/

Drafting a Tackle isn't the sexiest pick, but it could be a brilliant pick. I would be completely on board with him.

If the Jets stay at 6, they're going to get a good prospect. There's a lot of talent sitting right there. Corners, safeties, WR's, RB's, ect.

 

[Old#15]

I know that it is improbable, but what if Fournette is sitting there at 6 and we get a call from Colts at 14? Colts would be very well served to have someone to take the heat off Luck and Fournette would be a nice if not sexy fit. Switch picks with an added 2nd, draft Ramczyk and continue to build the roster with the added pick. Dream world perhaps, but ideal in my opinion. I checked the draft pick value chart and our #6 is worth 1600 points, while Colts' 14th in first is worth 1100 and their 16th in 2nd round is worth 420, so a switch plus their 2nd is not out of the question.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

I know that it is improbable, but what if Fournette is sitting there at 6 and we get a call from Colts at 14? Colts would be very well served to have someone to take the heat off Luck and Fournette would be a nice if not sexy fit. Switch picks with an added 2nd, draft Ramczyk and continue to build the roster with the added pick. Dream world perhaps, but ideal in my opinion. I checked the draft pick value chart and our #6 is worth 1600 points, while Colts' 14th in first is worth 1100 and their 16th in 2nd round is worth 420, so a switch plus their 2nd is not out of the question.

More than any other year in recent memory, I think it would be a great move to move down in the first round. There are at least 15 players in this draft that would be great selections for the Jets. They can move down 10-15 spots and still be in good shape. My ideal scenario would be a move down (something similar to your proposal), acquire a 2nd, and an additional 3rd round pick for Sheldon. That would be a mid first, two seconds, and three third round picks.

We'd be in position to start turning this whole thing around for the future. But finding the right trade partner is the big issue. It's not as easy as we like to think.

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

More than any other year in recent memory, I think it would be a great move to move down in the first round. There are at least 15 players in this draft that would be great selections for the Jets. They can move down 10-15 spots and still be in good shape. My ideal scenario would be a move down (something similar to your proposal), acquire a 2nd, and an additional 3rd round pick for Sheldon. That would be a mid first, two seconds, and three third round picks.

We'd be in position to start turning this whole thing around for the future. But finding the right trade partner is the big issue. It's not as easy as we like to think.

Thats assuming the people in the Jets organization know what they are doing. Not sure they do.

 

[Old#15]

Thats assuming the people in the Jets organization know what they are doing. Not sure they do.

I think they do, and what we saw from them two years ago was carrying out orders from Woody. I'm hoping that Woody sees the 'competitive rebuild' for what it was, a mistake, and allows MM to build this thing properly through the draft. I also honestly believe that the entire QB plan was to see what Geno had with an OC who up to that point specialized in QB reclamations. IK screwed that up, and Fitz played out of his mind and we are where we are. At least if Smith played and was horrible, we could have started over for real at that point. Instead we overpaid for one of the worst years of QB play in the entire league for $12 million. I'm not sure if you can pin all of that on incompetence.

 

[lounap23]

I think based on what was in front of the Jets last off season. They made the right decision on Fitz and handle it perfectly.. They knew he was probably just a good fit for them, no one else wanted him at a high price, 12 million was a bargain...... All signs pointed to an offense that would be as good if not better than the year before. Unfortunately Fitz digressed hard and no one really saw that coming. So using the Fitz decsion as an example of the FO office making poor decisions is weak at best,

 

[Old#15]

Saw that Fournette checked in at combine at 240 Lbs. I was never in favor of picking a RB at #6, but if I was the weight gain might be a red flag. Maybe he blazes the 40, so it isn't a factor.

 

[gastineau]

I hope Jets GM doesnt Draft a CB with a 6th pick! Leonard Fournette RB could help our Jets from day 1. I've said this before about Drafting CB's with high picks....very risky when College CB's only face 1 or 2 games a year a good WR & expect him to face every week in NFL one of the College all stars &do well. NFL is only the best College players in last 10 years. Draft a top ranked player that can help us & good chance to not be a BUST like Milliner who I said from day one of Drafting him. Take best Player on board & draft a QB in 2nd round & every year because Jets GM's cant see who is a good College QB & Draft him since 1965 Namath. So Mikey Mac dust off your Dart Board put up the QB's & start selecting our next QB.