If we drafted Austin at 9 and Eifert at 13? Here is my hypothetical, we know we need playmakers and in the worst way. Both of these guys are playmakers and vertical threats. Sure we need OL and a pass rusher but this draft is deep with OL and DL. We have so many needs but our offense was anemic (did I spell that right) and I think the days of this team trying to win games 16-10 are over. Rex needs to understand that in the NFL today you can't just think your defense is going to pitch a 5 hit complete game. You need to score and by taking these two guys we grab arguably the best offensive skill position players in the draft. By drating Austin we make it known to Holmes that if he doesn't get his act together he is gone next year and with Eifert we obviously fill a glaring need as we currently have one TE (if you even want to call him that) on the roster. At first I thought I might explode if we did this but the more I think about it I like it. Personally I'd rather grab Warmcak or Cooper but assuming we didn't I think I'd be ok with this.... thoughts?
I think we absolutely need to draft Austin at 9. I'm just afraid he won't be there. Buffalo could decide to take him or a team like the Rams may trade up to take him. When it comes to Eifert, I don't think he's #13 value. He's a solid player, but not an absolute stud. I'd rather take a tight end in the 3rd.
I think it would actually be very smart to have an Austin / Eifert 1st round. The Jets have been allergic to offense for far too long. We now have an OC who has a proven track record of fielding top 10 offenses... lets give him the tools necessary to continue that legacy.
If Jordan is gone I would probably want Austin at 9 but wouldn't mind Star or even possibly Jones/Smith if the organization is really behind the pick. If it is Austin at 9 I would only want Eifert after trading back to mid/late 1st and then would be pretty thrilled with the 1st round. Would hate it at 9/13.
I wouldn't go nuts with this duo. I really don't think a TE is worth an early mid 1st rounder most of the time and I think the Notre Dame effect causes their players to go a bit higher than they should. Assuming the Jets really thought Eifert was worth the 13 I could look past the two factors above. Austin really should go on the 13 though, not the 9.
I'd rather trade down obviously, but I wouldn't be upset with this. Jets have a blank slate right now. Draft Eifert and Austin, suddenly our offense has weapons across the board. Draft Jordan and Milliner, and our defense could be elite again. Lots of options.
I just dont get the Austin talk for the Jets. You are widely recognized has having probably the roster with the most holes. That said, isnt one of the only spots on the depth chart that does not have a hole your slot receiver? Kerley did very well last year. Drafting another slot guy doesnt make a whole lot of sense to me. I like Eifert to the Jets though. It would help the QB situation.
It's about creating an identity for this team... one that revolves around a strong passing game. You can't have that identity if you don't have good weapons for the eventual QB to throw to.
I'd rather trade down as well and aquire more picks and I should have clarified that assuming a trade option was not available. I think both SF and the Vikings offer potential dance partners and maybe the Rams if Austin is there at 9.
Yep, and the Eagles WCO always had at least one really dynamic playmaker in it. While Holmes might fit that role it's more likely that he won't after the foot injury.
You probably also thought the Giants shouldn't have drafted JPP. Austin is the best player in the draft and a quick and elusive playmaker. He's also more than just a slot WR. He can come out of the backfield and can play outside. I never understand the notion that the Jets shouldn't take Austin because they have a decent slot WR in Kerley.
If anything having Austin and Kerley will add depth. Then when Austin proves to be the playmaker he is, you can ship Kerley.
The Jets are in dire need of a playmaker on offense. Tavon Austin is the best playmaker in the draft. It's really that simple.
Yes, you spelled anemic right. I would sign off on anything Idzik and the scouts agree on. However, I think we'll come off the 13. I'd still be open to Eifert or Ertz later, but like you I like the idea of getting one of the guards too. I definitely like the idea of strong emphasis on offense. If these OLBs aren't highly valued by our guys then we'll just have to settle on still not having a double digit sack guy and hope Coples and Wilk continue to improve. That is Id agree with anything except Geno at 9. I don't see franchise QB. That's about the only thing I'd go nuts over.
Yeah, I'd explode if we drafted Geno. I understand that Sanchez is done but I think you give Rex another year so we owe that to Sanchez as well especially in a new offense in which he might be better suited for anyway. If we suck Mark, Marty and Rex are all gone next year anyway. Of the two guys in this draft Geno and Mingo are the ones I want to stay far far away from.
I think BPA on offense is a no-brainer with the problems this team has. Rex always fields a top ten defense, and we have lacked the true play maker type on offense for years. If the Jets pull the trigger on Ivory and then they grab Austin and Eifert in round one there is something for a young 2014 QB to work with coming into the pros. Sanchez is pretty hopeless at this point, but I think part of that was being named starter as a rookie with a cast of no-names in his receiving corps. Trading down is tempting, though.
The 2 players I'd really like to see the team come away w/. Both have the ceiling to be big time play makers in this league. Eifert at 13 is likely too high though. Ideally you move down a few spots & take him. Austin's value is taking a late push..no surprise considering his dynamic play making ability in a draft lacking of such..his value is likely somewhere around 9 all things considered.
The Idea that Austin is the best player in the draft is insane to me. I don't think he's going to make it in the NFL. I'd take Patterson, or Hunter over him at his position. I'd sure take guys like Jordan, Jones, Warmack, Cooper over Austin for the Jets this year.
