There was no question the New York Jets needed to upgrade their defensive line this off-season. They had issues with their depth and struggled to consistently get after the quarterback. However, that doesn’t diminish the fact their defense was ranked third in the NFL last season at stopping the run and managed to generate enough …
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Despite the New York Jets selecting defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson in the first round of the NFL Draft and then adding defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis in the third round, it still remains important to bring veteran Shaun Ellis back for the defensive line rotation. Despite never being a truly great player, Ellis has been a …
A quick, refreshing 12 pack of off-season thoughts on the New York Jets 1. Adam Schefter stirred the pot on the Plaxico Burress to the Jets rumors again this week by mentioning it in his insider column. I think Plax could be a good low cost option to replace Braylon Edwards for a year or …
After a one week hiatus for the NFL Draft, the 12 pack is back with twelve assorted thoughts about the New York Jets… 1. Rex, Rex, Rex – The guy is everywhere. He might have did about 4,000 interviews this past week to promote his new book, which I am currently working through. I can …
After seeing how the Jets spent their six draft picks over the weekend, which players from the 2010 team could be on thin ice heading into this upcoming year? Shaun Ellis – Personally, I think it is still a smart move to bring Ellis back as a mentor for Muhammad Wilkerson and because the guy …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Our last pre-draft edition of the 12 pack, which keeps chugging along, lockout or no lockout. Read on for thoughts on the Jets draft plans, schedule, a few other random observations, and plenty more. Get your weekend started off right with the TOJ 12 pack – 1. The more I think about Mike Tannenbaum’s unnecessary praise …
