NY Jets On the Clock: I Believe in Vernon Gholston (and Not Wasting Picks)

Noel Purcell by Correspondent Written on January 29, 2009
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Who's with me!?

Nobody?

Oh, that's depressing.

Oh well...It's that time of year, when we are a few days away from the big game. When my final realization that "No, all other 31 teams have NOT been laundering money and do NOT have to forfeit the season, and the Jets do NOT win the Super Bowl by default."

When I realize that Gang Green is looking towards next year. Well, so am I. I'm thinking '09-'10. And that starts with the NFL Draft. Last year, the Jets used their first-round pick on an inexperienced, uber-talented linebacker from Ohio State by the name of Vernon Gholston. Well, Vernon didn't so so well in mini-camp.

Or training camp.

Or the preseason.

Well, after that, the "Manginious" decided Gholston wouldn't see the field for the majority of the season. He has been declared a bust and is now an afterthought. But, if the Jets can get him on the field (not necessarily starting, but at least some consistent playing time) somewhat consistently, not the sporadic playing time he had last year, then maybe he can shake the label.

I just hope they pick a true need this year. As of now, here are my first three rounds

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With the 17th pick in the 2009 NFL, the New York Jets Select:

  • Percy Harvin WR Florida
  • James Laurinitas LB Ohio State
  • Rey Maulaluga LB USC
  • Brian Cushing LB USC
  • Mark Sanchez QB USC
  • Jeremy Maclin WR Mizzou
  • Trade It away
  • Trade Up
  • Trade Down
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Results - Author Poll

With the 17th pick in the 2009 NFL, the New York Jets Select:

  • Percy Harvin WR Florida

    30.2%
  • James Laurinitas LB Ohio State

    11.6%
  • Rey Maulaluga LB USC

    2.3%
  • Brian Cushing LB USC

    2.3%
  • Mark Sanchez QB USC

    18.6%
  • Jeremy Maclin WR Mizzou

    11.6%
  • Trade It away

    7.0%
  • Trade Up

    4.7%
  • Trade Down

    11.6%
  • Total votes: 43
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written on January 29, 2009 Preview/Prediction

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