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NEW YORK JETS
Rob Ryan is a chip off the ol' block. Buddy has to be proud. The Jets blitz this draft, much like Buddy used to have his defenses. ALL OUT! Leaving nothing in reserve.
They traded up to get Sanchez, and hope he can be the QB the Jets have sought since Ken O'Brien. I have a feeling Sanchez will hand the ball off for awhile, much like Joe Flacco did in Baltimore. The Jets have talent, but they need a QB who won't turn the ball over. There is a chance, however, that Sanchez starts out on the the bench.
Getting Greene was a very smart move. Jones and Washington might be on another team next season.
The Jets then packed up for the day, and did not return until the sixth round.
They grabbed a big guard in Slauson, a guy who run blocks well.
Since the Jets have literally no depth at TE, they then grabbed a few after the draft.
Rob Myers is often compared to Chris Cooley, and not just because they attended the same college. If Myers can stay healthy, he has a shot.
They also grabbed some defensive line help, including Jamaal Westerman of Rutgers.
The Jets obviously feel as if they are on the cusp of serious contention, as their draft strategy was super aggressive. It should be fun to see how close they are this year under their new coach.
GRADE : B
BUFFALO BILLS
Buffalo had a draft that was both easy to predict and hard to fathom at times.
They went for upside, by grabbing Aaron Maybin. He might not be more than a pass rush specialist this year, because he is so raw and inexperienced, but he has the athleticism to be special.
Wood was a good pick, because many felt the Steelers were poised to grab him. A surly and smart player, he might start day one.
Many question the speed of Byrd, but not his intelligence and D.N.A. I imagine he will play FS, and this is a position worth watching.
The Bills were recently shopping around Ko Simpson, the starter, and just resigned his backup, George Wilson, to a contract that more than doubles Simpson's.
Getting Levitre was a smart move, because they had no guard depth.
Nelson gives them a weapon at TE they needed, a guy who can stretch the seam. He might end up being lined up all over the place as a second TE.
Getting Nick Harriswas confusing. He is too slow to be a SS, his college position, and too small to be an OLB. Maybe they think he will be a special teams star?
Drafting Cory Harris was a very good move. He is a sound CB, and he might Youboty out.
Lankster is another CB with potential, and he might supplant the other reserve, Corner, on the roster.
Many were clamoring for OT reinforcements, especially after trading their All Pro Peters to Philadelphia. After the draft, they got an intriguing prospect in Joel Bell. He will need a few years, but he has the ability to start at RT one day.
Buffalo then went local, and grabbed QB Drew Willy. Willy needs a lot of work with Schonert, but he may replace Hamden as the third string QB.
Buffalo has been drafting well the past few years, and this draft resembles that. It is certainly possible every kid, that they drafted, makes the team.
GRADE : A
MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Tuna had a few extra draft picks to play with, so he took advantage of it.
Grabbing Davis first was excellent, as was the choice of Smith. These two CB's could be staples in the Miami secondary for years.
White might do a "slash" type of role for the next few years, but he has the ability to be an NFL QB one day.
Turner and Hartline are possession type of WR's, and hopefully will help the offense.
Nalbone is a small college TE, but Tuna must like his upside. It will be fun to see what happens to him through the years.
Clemons is a very athletic safety who will need a few years to be groomed.
Gardneris a smart player who will try to provide OL depth.
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