Wallace Wright Jets Offseason

Wallace Wright · 12-24-2011, 09:55 PM

Making a quick thread here to generate some discussion. This is what I feel our offseason should look like in a realistic way:

FA:

Demetrius Bell OL. He can fill in at RT for Hunter. Bell was very good last year and while he has been hurt in 2011, Bell is still young and would be a good signing for us. Moore can last another year at LG. Won't command a big contract, but he can be an effective long-term RT.

Robert Meachem WR. I think he makes as much sense as anyone for us. Meachem has size and he is a legitimate deep threat. He's 27 and has been very productive in a cluttered WR core. Would be a solid #2 for Mark. Because of the cluttered FA WR class, Meachem shouldn't be too tough to sign.

(only if he hits FA) Cliff Avril. Avril has to be the #1 option for the Jets. He is a legit double digit sack guy and is 25. The Lions could franchise him, but if they don't, Avril has to be the #1 target for Tanny. He played some OLB in college so the position isn't new to him. This would be a HR signing.

Tyvon Branch. A really versatile player who is 25 and can slot in at either S position.

Draft:

1) Courtney Upshaw OLB. Is the most complete 3-4 OLB IMO. He is extremely powerful and will translate very well to the NFL. He might not be a 13+ sack guy in the NFL, but I could definitely see him getting 9-11 sacks in the NFL consistently while being solid in the run game.

2) Zebrie Sanders OL. We need to address RT early and Sanders would be a solid pick. He has had a good college career and will translate well to the NFL.

3) Robert Lester FS. His stock is kind of falling and I could see him dropping to the mid-3rd easily. Lester could start right away and be an improvement over Smith. He has good size and 10 career INT's.

4) Ryan Broyles WR. He was probably a 2nd rounder before the injury and it will knock him down a few rounds. Broyles is a good developmental pick and could be a HR in the future.

5) Bobby Wagner ILB. He is small, but he's a tackle machine and will bring some much needed speed to the LB core. Offers some pass rushing potential as well.

6) Winston Guy Jr S. Another safety prospect for us who has really good size.

7) Jeff Adams OT. Developmental OL prospect. Could eventually take over for Moore if everything goes well.

QB: Sanchez, McIlroy, O'Connel
RB: Greene, Tomlinson, McKnight
FB: Conner
WR: Holmes, Meachem, Kerley, Broyles
OL: Ferguson, Slauson, Mangold, Moore, Bell, Ducasse, Sanders, Adams,
TE: Keller, Mulligan

DE: Wilkerson, DeVito, Dixon, Pitoitua
NT: Pouha (re-signed), Ellis
OLB: Pace, Avril, Upshaw, Maybin, McIntyre
ILB: Harris, Scott, Mauga, Wagner
CB: Revis, Cromartie, Wilson, Strickland, Trufant
FS: Lester, Smith, Guy Jr.
SS: Branch, Leonhard

Bronxville Jets Fan · 12-24-2011, 10:17 PM

Really like it, except for backup QB. No way O'Connell is on the team next year and I can't see GM being handed the No 2 spot.

Wallace Wright · 12-24-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronxville Jets Fan

Really like it, except for backup QB. No way O'Connell is on the team next year and I can't see GM being handed the No 2 spot.

Yeah, I thought about that as I was making the depth chart. I don't know the FA QB class well and I don't feel comfortable spending a mid-round pick on it.

Maury77 · 12-24-2011, 10:36 PM

I want a wr in the first, we need premium talent at the position

Wallace Wright · 12-24-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maury77

I want a wr in the first, we need premium talent at the position

I don't disagree, but remember that if Schottenheimer is replaced, the new OC will likely tailor his playbook to the strengths of the wide receivers, thus making them and Sanchez more efficient. Obviously we could hire a bum, but Ryan and Tannenbaum will likely be very specific with their hire.

Tinstar · 12-26-2011, 01:24 PM

It is quite obvious to most what the problem is with this Jet team.

The offense sucks.Blame whoever you want,but that's the truth.

With that being said,it feel the best way to help this team is to make the defense the strength since the offense has too many issues.

1 - I want a pass rusher who doesn't need to be off the field on running downs.
2 - I want a FS who can run and hit.
3 - I want an ILBer who can run and hit
I want a Pure NT for this defense.

eaglenj · 12-27-2011, 08:36 AM

Love the first two picks....however we can't address safety in the 3rd round, it has to be with Michael Griffin in Free Agency.

Beerfish · 12-27-2011, 02:56 PM

For the most part I like this off season plan. One difference is that instead of the 2nd olineman in the draft we have to take a TE. I can't stand the thought of that poster boy of all scrubs Mulligan being on the team next year.

I would not object to us drafting a punter or pk in the late rounds either.

FijiJet · 01-01-2012, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerfish

For the most part I like this off season plan. One difference is that instead of the 2nd olineman in the draft we have to take a TE. I can't stand the thought of that poster boy of all scrubs Mulligan being on the team next year.

I would not object to us drafting a punter or pk in the late rounds either.

Agreed, we need an infusion of talent along those lines, but I want no more of Mully and his bonehead penalties

Much ado about Nothing · 01-01-2012, 02:11 PM

Love the first four picks.

12-24-2011, 09:55 PM	#1
Wallace Wright Come at the King, You Best Not Miss. All Pro Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,315	Wallace Wright Jets Offseason Making a quick thread here to generate some discussion. This is what I feel our offseason should look like in a realistic way: FA: Demetrius Bell OL. He can fill in at RT for Hunter. Bell was very good last year and while he has been hurt in 2011, Bell is still young and would be a good signing for us. Moore can last another year at LG. Won't command a big contract, but he can be an effective long-term RT. Robert Meachem WR. I think he makes as much sense as anyone for us. Meachem has size and he is a legitimate deep threat. He's 27 and has been very productive in a cluttered WR core. Would be a solid #2 for Mark. Because of the cluttered FA WR class, Meachem shouldn't be too tough to sign. (only if he hits FA) Cliff Avril. Avril has to be the #1 option for the Jets. He is a legit double digit sack guy and is 25. The Lions could franchise him, but if they don't, Avril has to be the #1 target for Tanny. He played some OLB in college so the position isn't new to him. This would be a HR signing. Tyvon Branch. A really versatile player who is 25 and can slot in at either S position. Draft: 1) Courtney Upshaw OLB. Is the most complete 3-4 OLB IMO. He is extremely powerful and will translate very well to the NFL. He might not be a 13+ sack guy in the NFL, but I could definitely see him getting 9-11 sacks in the NFL consistently while being solid in the run game. 2) Zebrie Sanders OL. We need to address RT early and Sanders would be a solid pick. He has had a good college career and will translate well to the NFL. 3) Robert Lester FS. His stock is kind of falling and I could see him dropping to the mid-3rd easily. Lester could start right away and be an improvement over Smith. He has good size and 10 career INT's. 4) Ryan Broyles WR. He was probably a 2nd rounder before the injury and it will knock him down a few rounds. Broyles is a good developmental pick and could be a HR in the future. 5) Bobby Wagner ILB. He is small, but he's a tackle machine and will bring some much needed speed to the LB core. Offers some pass rushing potential as well. 6) Winston Guy Jr S. Another safety prospect for us who has really good size. 7) Jeff Adams OT. Developmental OL prospect. Could eventually take over for Moore if everything goes well. QB: Sanchez, McIlroy, O'Connel RB: Greene, Tomlinson, McKnight FB: Conner WR: Holmes, Meachem, Kerley, Broyles OL: Ferguson, Slauson, Mangold, Moore, Bell, Ducasse, Sanders, Adams, TE: Keller, Mulligan DE: Wilkerson, DeVito, Dixon, Pitoitua NT: Pouha (re-signed), Ellis OLB: Pace, Avril, Upshaw, Maybin, McIntyre ILB: Harris, Scott, Mauga, Wagner CB: Revis, Cromartie, Wilson, Strickland, Trufant FS: Lester, Smith, Guy Jr. SS: Branch, Leonhard

12-24-2011, 10:17 PM	#2
Bronxville Jets Fan The eternal optimist Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastchester, NY Posts: 1,122	Really like it, except for backup QB. No way O'Connell is on the team next year and I can't see GM being handed the No 2 spot.

12-24-2011, 10:36 PM	#4
Maury77 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,085	I want a wr in the first, we need premium talent at the position

12-26-2011, 01:24 PM	#6
Tinstar Saved,and Thankfull All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,453	It is quite obvious to most what the problem is with this Jet team. The offense sucks.Blame whoever you want,but that's the truth. With that being said,it feel the best way to help this team is to make the defense the strength since the offense has too many issues. 1 - I want a pass rusher who doesn't need to be off the field on running downs. 2 - I want a FS who can run and hit. 3 - I want an ILBer who can run and hit I want a Pure NT for this defense.

12-27-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
eaglenj All League Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,839	Love the first two picks....however we can't address safety in the 3rd round, it has to be with Michael Griffin in Free Agency.

12-27-2011, 02:56 PM	#8
Beerfish Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19,080	For the most part I like this off season plan. One difference is that instead of the 2nd olineman in the draft we have to take a TE. I can't stand the thought of that poster boy of all scrubs Mulligan being on the team next year. I would not object to us drafting a punter or pk in the late rounds either.

01-01-2012, 02:11 PM	#10
Much ado about Nothing Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,602	Love the first four picks.