Rex Ryan's first draft: Not a single defensive player taken

jetstream23 · 04-26-2009, 06:56 PM

That is probably the most surprising thing to me. Couple it with the fact that we traded away a starting DE and Safety and we've actually lost players on Defense without adding any youth. I know we addressed the D quite a bit in FA with Scott, Leohnard, etc. but it is still surprising. If anything, it shows me that he's embracing being a head coach, open to new ideas/approaches, and not fixated on defense. I like that!

DaBallhawk · 04-26-2009, 06:59 PM

We brought in a lot of defensive players over the past few months and we ignored offense, so there really way no need to draft any defenders.

vin777b · 04-26-2009, 07:00 PM

not a big deal.

the Oakland Raiders haven't drafted a defensive player, since Howie Long.

JV51 · 04-26-2009, 07:02 PM

I think it's safe to say we will sign a ton of UDFA according to the press conference just a couple hours ago. Mr T said they were not done and are going to be on the phone all night ready to sign UDFAs.

BLEED JET GREEN · 04-26-2009, 07:05 PM

[QUOTE=vin777b;3104853]not a big deal.

the Oakland Raiders haven't drafted a defensive player, since Howie Long.[/QUOTE]

fantastic.

XingDaorong · 04-26-2009, 07:10 PM

The Jets already got a starting DE in Douglas, two solid corners in Strickland and Sheppard, and one of the league's best cover linebackers in Bart Scott. Green and Pouha are adequate backups and there are still tons of talented UDFAs available. The offense was what we needed to focus on and Tannenbaum was smart to address two glaring needs: the quarterback position, and our short yardage/goal line running game.

04-26-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,610	Rex Ryan's first draft: Not a single defensive player taken That is probably the most surprising thing to me. Couple it with the fact that we traded away a starting DE and Safety and we've actually lost players on Defense without adding any youth. I know we addressed the D quite a bit in FA with Scott, Leohnard, etc. but it is still surprising. If anything, it shows me that he's embracing being a head coach, open to new ideas/approaches, and not fixated on defense. I like that!

04-26-2009, 06:59 PM	#2
DaBallhawk 2013. You still suck Marky Boy. All League Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,769	We brought in a lot of defensive players over the past few months and we ignored offense, so there really way no need to draft any defenders.

04-26-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
vin777b Kyle Wilson (aka Jan Brady) All Pro Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,796	not a big deal. the Oakland Raiders haven't drafted a defensive player, since Howie Long.

04-26-2009, 07:02 PM	#4
JV51 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11,025	I think it's safe to say we will sign a ton of UDFA according to the press conference just a couple hours ago. Mr T said they were not done and are going to be on the phone all night ready to sign UDFAs.

04-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
BLEED JET GREEN blending and balancing pain and comfort deep within you. Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 816	[QUOTE=vin777b;3104853]not a big deal. the Oakland Raiders haven't drafted a defensive player, since Howie Long.[/QUOTE] fantastic.

04-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
XingDaorong going to be banned for DWC2! All League Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,970	The Jets already got a starting DE in Douglas, two solid corners in Strickland and Sheppard, and one of the league's best cover linebackers in Bart Scott. Green and Pouha are adequate backups and there are still tons of talented UDFAs available. The offense was what we needed to focus on and Tannenbaum was smart to address two glaring needs: the quarterback position, and our short yardage/goal line running game.