I would like to give extend my condolences to fans of the Saints, the Buccaneers and the Panthers. You will all be sorely missed. The Falcons traded up to get Julio Jones. Which means, you will have Julio Jones and Roddy White catching balls from Matt Ryan. AKA…prepare for 5,000 yards Mr Ryan. And Michael …
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Joe has already done a great job recapping last night but I want to give my thoughts as well. The Jets picked up a scotch double by selecting a versatile player who is able to play the end and nose in the 3-4, which are two obvious needs for the Jets as we have gone …
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Now that the Jets have found a defensive end of the future in Muhammad Wilkerson, what should they look to do on day two of the NFL Draft? The Jets have no second round selection and pick at the back end of round three tonight (94th pick overall). There are many players on the board the …
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Let’s get to know everybody’s new favorite player – Background – For the second year in a row the Jets went with a Jersey boy, as Wilkerson grew up in Linden where he was one of the top players in the state. Wilkerson went on to spend one year at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia, …
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A few selected quotes at SB Nation NY from Mike Tannenbaum, Rex Ryan, and Muhammad Wilkerson from last night’s press conference.
The New York Jets got excellent value with their 30th selection in the first round by selecting Temple defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson. Most people didn’t expect him to fall this far in round one and Mel Kiper Jr promptly called it “arguably the best pick of the first round.” Wilkerson is 6’4, 315 pounds and has …
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TOJ’s first ever running NFL Draft commentary, follow for instant feedback on each pick – 1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, Quarterback, Alabama – The only logical choice for the Panthers, who weren’t going anywhere with Jimmy Clausen under center. Look at the other quarterbacks in this division, they had to make this pick. 2. Denver …
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One last dump of mock drafts and a few other video clips and notes to get you prepared for tonight — Mike Mayock Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA Rick Gosselin Derek Sherod, OT, Mississippi State Wes Bunting Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor Mocking The Draft Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor Football’s Future Brooks Reed, OLB, Arizona ESPN (Kiper) …
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The amount of speculation and rumors has reached such a high level right now that it has me counting the seconds until 8 PM so we can see what actually happens. Actually, the draft has been one-upped by the decision of the NFL to follow the legal rulings against them (their record in court in …
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AJ’s final mock draft before the festivities kick off this extended weekend… 1. Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton Everyone has Newton going with this pick, and I can’t argue. 2. Denver Broncos- Marcell Dareus Denver had a thrilling competition with the Texans last year for the league’s worst defense, I was really tempted to put …
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