1) Anthony Spencer, OLB/DE, Purdue Spencer is a pass-rushing tweener with no true position. He has great speed and has a knack for getting into the backfield. Anthony could stand up and play pass coverage or line up as a defensive end with his hand on the ground. Also, he is good against the run. Really a solid all around OLB/DE. He should be there at 25. 2a) Tanard Jackson, CB, Syracuse While he is not known as a playmaking corner, he is a solid all around cornerback with a lot of starting experience who can step in immediately across from Dyson. Has good fundamentals, hip fluidity, and footwork. He can play either man to man or zone and will most likely be around at this point. He has some character issues, but nothing Mangini can't work out. 2b) Manuel Ramirez, OG, Texas Tech Ramirez is a huge, extremely strong, roadgrader offensive guard. He has benched 550 pounds before, weighing in at 326 pounds. Ramirez is an outstanding run blocker, perfect for the Jets needs at RG. Durability is not an issue, this guy can definitely stay healthy. He is also a hard worker and team oriented player, with great intangibles. You know you are getting a guy who can step in immediately at RG. 3) Rhema McKnight, WR, Notre Dame McKnight has good size and a solid frame and is a natural athlete, very quick. He has good body contrl and ball skills who gives maximum efort and runs good routes. He will work across the middle, good for the short pass style of Chad Pennington, he is smart and productive. He has room to get stronger and has problems with weight...nothing Mangini can't fix.
I'd rather go with a corner like Revis in round 1 and a pass rusher like Woodley in the 2nd. I don't think Spencer is that great and I'm not a fan of Jackson's checkered past. McKnight is average at best and I don't think he's worth a 3rd rounder.
i think mcknight might be a reach at 3rd rd. He has a history of injury and his size and speed aren't anything special.
like the jackson pick. his "character issues" are from about 2 years ago when he got stabbed in the chest. thats it. hes a hard worker with a good personality.
I'm ok with this except Tanard Jackson will not go that high. Swap Manuel and Tanard and its believable.
I can't think of any major injuries he's had besides two years ago. He was the best ND receiver every year that he played (and that includes Samardzija and Stovall). However, I also think he might be a reach in the 3rd. You're right about his size and his speed, but he is very quick. He has a tendency to lose concentration, and thus has a drops problem. He's got good character, but I'm not sure about his work ethic (by that I mean I know nothing of it, not that it's questionable). I like him as a player, but if I were going to take a 3rd round WR, I'd have my eye on Chansi Stuckey from Clemson. From what I hear, that kid's got amazing work ethic, and I think he's more talented than McKnight is (the speed doesn't hurt either).
Are you serious? You mean to say that 4 picks is the difference between a realistic choice and an unrealistic choice?
