The 2024 NFL Draft is over and we received’t should see one other mock draft once more for a very long time. Hallelujah.
For the Jets, most specialists consider Joe Douglas hit it out of the park along with his draft alternatives. No one actually is aware of till we see these guys on an NFL subject, however on paper, it appears spectacular.
The Jets received a stud offensive lineman who could begin off as a backup, however with accidents certain to occur, Olu Fashanu will get enjoying time this season.He will likely be their beginning offensive sort out of the longer term starting in 2025.
They received an explosive receiver who offers them flexibility. They received two energy operating backs to affix Breece Corridor within the backfield. They received a developmental QB who could also be their QB of the longer term after Aaron Rodgers.
Offense, offense, offense. Woody Johnson wasn’t kidding.
The primary 5 picks the Jets made had been on the offensive aspect of the soccer. Maintain Aaron Rodgers wholesome and the Jets are cooking.
The potential is there for this to be a contender in 2024.
To recap what the Jets did within the draft, together with the trades of Zach Wilson and John Franklin-Myers, we convey you a particular episode of the “Gang’s All Right here” podcast with Brian Costello and me.
Gang’s All Right here Podcast with Jake Brown & Brian Costello:
ZACH WILSON & JFM TRADE: Coz reacts for the primary time on the pod to the Jets buying and selling Zach Wilson to the Broncos for a decide swap. The important thing for the Jets was the Broncos consuming half of the $5.5 million. John Franklin-Myers was nice in a Jets uniform and this deal was strictly to dump his wage on to the Broncos. With the Jets bringing in Haason Reddick, JFM’s cap hit was an excessive amount of for the Jets to hold. JFM was considered one of Joe Douglas’ finest signings in his tenure right here.
OLU: Olu Fashanu offers the Jets their future beginning offensive sort out and the primary man to come back off the bench if there’s an harm. He’s an All-American and an elite go blocker. Whereas Brock Bowers was there for Gang Inexperienced, that is in all probability the safer decide for an offensive line that had everybody get damage final yr.
MALACHI CORLEY: In the event you take heed to the pod, I like a great WR reverse. Corley is a man who can be utilized in numerous packages and provides the Jets some flexibility on offense. The “YAC King” does injury when he has the ball and Aaron Rodgers ought to love throwing to him.
RB PICKS: The Jets took a few operating backs within the 4th and fifth rounds in Braelon Allen out of Wisconsin and Isaiah Davis out of South Dakota State. Each have energy, particularly Allen who squats over 600 kilos. They are going to be good to affix Breece Corridor and provides the Jets a little bit of every little thing out of the backfield.
JORDAN TRAVIS: Whereas the Florida State QB will not be prepared initially of the season as he comes again from a ugly damaged leg, he was a Heisman candidate earlier than the harm. He’s a winner. He’ll have the possibility at some point to be the Jets starter and for now, he can be taught from Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor.
JETS OUTLOOK: The Jets offense has dramatically improved this offseason with a model new offensive line, added weapons in Corley and Mike Williams and a few added younger operating backs. The important thing to the items all coming collectively is the longer term Corridor of Fame QB staying on the sphere. If he does, the Jets must be within the operating for the playoffs and even an AFC East title.
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