I'd be happy to draft him in the second, he has excellent catching ability, athletic profile =speed? https://primetimesportstalk.com/2021/12/25/2022-nfl-draft-scouting-report-david-bell/ Though seemingly not a great blocker so not much good for our scheme then. Shame
I need to watch more video of him. His size is definitely appealing, and I understand that his route running is good, but his frame isn't that thick or filled out and he's already pretty darned slow. That could mean that upwards of 95% of his catches in the NFL could be contested catches. Of course with his height, he would have a great advantage, but still I'd much rather have Burks. We drafted a tall, lanky WR from USC before who was slow. He didn't exactly work out. While London's personality is different/better than Keyshawn's, we need speed. MLF and Saleh have been all about speed since they were hired. I don't think they would have any interest in London. I could be wrong, but don't think he's a scheme fit as I don't see him getting a lot of YAC in the NFL and am not sure how good of a blocker he is.
I haven't seen any video of him. Based on what you said, I'm curious...How likely is he to get YAC in the NFL if he isn't very fast or athletic? Everything I've seen that MLF has said about WRs is that he wants WRs who are fast and who can get YAC. Bell may be a great prospect for some teams, but it doesn't sound to me like the Jets would have any interest in him based on what you and others have said about Bell. My mind may change after I see video of his play. There just aren't enough hours in the day and too many prospects of interest. LOL
If JD goes other than WR in round 1 (say Edge and Center), what FA WR would you hope for? If it involves a trade, what should JD give up?
Kiper is now projecting London as WR1 to the Jets. Burks not in the first round. https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/dr...ams-aidan-hutchinson-malik-willis-nakobe-dean
I understand the concerns about London's speed/fit, but considering Allen Lazard has started 22 games the last two years for MLF's brother in Green Bay, I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the potential scheme fit here.
Is it not appealing that London would give us something we don't have currently? Assuming we keep Berrios we'll have two speedy shorter guys in him and Moore. London is interesting to me as an aerial threat down the field. He'd be a matchup nightmare and he's a catch machine. I definitely agree he's not fast but maybe he's big enough where it doesn't matter? If you're 6'5 with leaping ability it's hard to guard you no matter how slow you are.
Not sure why people would be so down on London. He caught double digit passes in 5/8 games with a mixture of two crappy quarterbacks throwing him the ball. He was virtually their entire offense last year. He probably wins the Biletnikoff if he doesn’t break his ankle last year. You can give up some speed when you’re bigger than 5’11” defensive backs and it’s not like he’s slow to begin with.
True, he could be big enough where his speed doesn't matter. As I've already said numerous times, I think we need a big WR, not another 6' or shorter WR. At present, I like Burks the most, but haven't watched nearly as much or read as much about London or Bell as I have Burks. My mind is open to him, just not at #10. The only reasons I wouldn't have a problem with Burks at #10 are his speed, athleticism, great scheme fit, and his flexibility/Deebo Samuel possibilities.
I haven't ruled London out yet at all except at #10. IMO that's too high for him. I would much rather have Burks, but if we wind up with London I'll root for him like crazy, will just have a lot more concerns than I would with Burks.
I think Burks is a little to big to be a gadget type guy, but I will know better after I watch his high lite tapes. He may just prove me wrong. At 6' 3" 220, It sounds like he's everything we wanted to see in Mims & more.
How much has the Jets dedicated to the offensive line since Douglas has been here and it is still not good? Becton was out all year, Feeney was a scrub free agent signing, McGovern, Van Rotten. Only AVT has worked out. We need people that can get into the endzone. Douglas should have figured out the OL by now. Its time to fix other parts of the team.
I don’t get it. If you are drafting a wide receiver in the top 10, don’t you want something better than Deebo Samuel? (I love Deebo Samuel, I am a Gamecock alum but damn) I think a better idea is to find the next Deebo Samuel in the 2nd round like Deebo Samuel was
Deebo led the NFL in yards per reception and was 5th in yards per reception this year. He's been every bit of a No. 1 receiver this year even if you completely ignore what he's done as a runner.
My primary concern with London is the speed. He's a okay route runner and more nimble than you'd expect for his size, but the guy really does not get separation. Even his highlight videos are 90% contested catches with guys draped all over. Mike Evans has had success like this anyway but not sure London is his level of talent. Contested catches are a lot harder at the pro level.
McGovern was good this year once the Jets replaced the human turnstile that is GVR with LDT. Fant was one of the best pass blocking LTs in the league this year. The only position JD truly missed on at OL was GVR and Ryan Kalil. The only offensive linemen under contract in 2023 as of right now is Mekhi Becton and AVT, and I think it's safe to say that Becton is unreliable to play 17 games at this point. Drafting talent should be looked at as a 2-3 year window. I hate being the guy slamming the table for OL every year, but the Jets should absolutely be considering Neal, Cross, or Ekwonu at 4 or Linderbaum in a trade down from 10. If Evan Neal is there at 4 the Jets run to the podium and take him. Neal + AVT + Becton is some type of cornerstone OL. I fully anticipate McGovern being re-signed after next season as well.
Our biggest issue at WR last year is our WRs outside of Moore were horrible at getting separation. Davis was one of the worst in the league last year. This made it really difficult against man coverage. We did much better against zone defenses last year. My concern drafting Burks or Landon is can they get separation? Are they quick enough. Burks has straight line speed but does not seem quick making cuts. We play 4 games against the Bills and Pats we need to have a better answer when playing against man defenses. Wilson and Dotson seem to be better fits.
