The New York Jets Should Have Drafted A Different Team
The New York Jets are an inconsistent team that plays in the AFC East division. The Jets are division rivals with the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.
The Jets have disappointed their fans for too many years and part of the blame goes to drafting the wrong players. Yes, every NFL team will make bad calls on draft choices, but if the Jets drafted some other key players instead of the duds they did select, the Jets probably would have given their fans much more to cheer about as they would likely win more games with more play makers. Let's take a look at how the New York Jets could have improved their franchise from the 2003 - 2006 NFL Drafts.
The Jets have disappointed their fans for too many years and part of the blame goes to drafting the wrong players. Yes, every NFL team will make bad calls on draft choices, but if the Jets drafted some other key players instead of the duds they did select, the Jets probably would have given their fans much more to cheer about as they would likely win more games with more play makers. Let's take a look at how the New York Jets could have improved their franchise from the 2003 - 2006 NFL Drafts.
NFL Acronyms
Below are the abbreviations for the positional players:
QB = quarterback
RB = running back
FB = full back
WR = wide receiver
TE = tight end
C = center
OT = offensive tackle
OG = offensive guard
DT = defensive tackle
DE = defensive end
LB = line backer
CB = corner back
S = safety
SS = strong safety
FS = free safety
P = punter
PK = place kicker
KR = kick returner
QB = quarterback
RB = running back
FB = full back
WR = wide receiver
TE = tight end
C = center
OT = offensive tackle
OG = offensive guard
DT = defensive tackle
DE = defensive end
LB = line backer
CB = corner back
S = safety
SS = strong safety
FS = free safety
P = punter
PK = place kicker
KR = kick returner
2003 NFL Draft
The Jets selected Dewayne Robertson (DT) with the 4th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. With such a high pick, obviously this guy should be a franchise player. Robertson has been a solid player, but never developed into a Pro Bowler with the Jets. A better pick in the draft would have been Kevin Williams (DT), Terrell Suggs (LB), Troy Polamalu (S), Marcus Trufant (CB), Ken Hamlin (S), Nnamdi Asomugha (CB), Terence Newman (CB) or Rashean Mathis (CB).
In round 2, the New York Jets selected Victor Hobson (LB) and was another good player, but not an elite play maker. The Jets should have drafted Lance Briggs (LB), Osi Umenyiora (DE), Anquan Boldin (WR) or Jason Witten (TE). B.J. Askew (FB) was taken in the 3rd round. It is difficult to judge a fullback's production, because they usually don't accumulate stats, but the fact that Askew only started six games during his four-year career with the Jets, then you can consider that Askew may have not been the best draft choice. Robert Mathis (DE), Terrence McGee (CB) and Asante Samuel (CB) were still on the draft board.
The Jets had no draft picks in round 4, but had two draft selections in round 5. They drafted Derek Pagel (S) and Matt Walters (DE) and neither guy started a game or played with the Jets after two seasons. Better draft options here would have been Cato June (LB), David Diehl (OT) or Dan Koppen (C).
The New York Jets, in round 6, picked Brooks Bollinger (QB). He was meant to be a backup quarterback, but even then failed to impress coaches during his three-year career with the Jets. The team should have used this draft pick on Tony Romo (QB) who went undrafted in 2003. Other undrafted stars like Antonio Gates (TE) and Kris Dielman (OG) were also free to sign with any team they wanted.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2003
Kevin Williams
Lance Briggs
Robert Mathis
Cato June
David Diehl
Tony Romo
Antonio Gates
Kris Dielman
In round 2, the New York Jets selected Victor Hobson (LB) and was another good player, but not an elite play maker. The Jets should have drafted Lance Briggs (LB), Osi Umenyiora (DE), Anquan Boldin (WR) or Jason Witten (TE). B.J. Askew (FB) was taken in the 3rd round. It is difficult to judge a fullback's production, because they usually don't accumulate stats, but the fact that Askew only started six games during his four-year career with the Jets, then you can consider that Askew may have not been the best draft choice. Robert Mathis (DE), Terrence McGee (CB) and Asante Samuel (CB) were still on the draft board.
The Jets had no draft picks in round 4, but had two draft selections in round 5. They drafted Derek Pagel (S) and Matt Walters (DE) and neither guy started a game or played with the Jets after two seasons. Better draft options here would have been Cato June (LB), David Diehl (OT) or Dan Koppen (C).
The New York Jets, in round 6, picked Brooks Bollinger (QB). He was meant to be a backup quarterback, but even then failed to impress coaches during his three-year career with the Jets. The team should have used this draft pick on Tony Romo (QB) who went undrafted in 2003. Other undrafted stars like Antonio Gates (TE) and Kris Dielman (OG) were also free to sign with any team they wanted.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2003
Kevin Williams
Lance Briggs
Robert Mathis
Cato June
David Diehl
Tony Romo
Antonio Gates
Kris Dielman
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2004 NFL Draft
With the 12th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Jonathan Vilma (LB). Vilma racked up a lot of stats for the Jets until an injury sidelined him in 2007 and then he got traded to the New Orleans Saints. Vilma was a defensive force for the Jets, so he will be considered a good draft pick.
The Jets picked Derrick Strait (CB) in round 3 (they had no draft choice in round 2). Strait never became a play maker, so he was a wasted draft pick. The New York Jets would have been better off selecting Nathan Vasher (CB), Jared Allen (DE), Chris Cooley (TE) or Matt Schaub (QB).
Jerricho Cotchery (WR) was taken in the 4th round. Cotchery is a talented receiver and was a good draft selection. Now if the Jets can just get a quarterback to consistently get him the ball so he can make plays. The Jets also drafted Adrian Jones (OT) in round 4 and was only a starter for one year for the Jets. A better pick here would have been Michael Turner (RB).
In round 5, the Jets selected Erik Coleman (S). Coleman was a solid player for the Jets during his four-year stay with the team. In the 6th round, the Jets drafted another terrible pick with Marko Cavka (OT) as he never played a game for the team. The Jets should have taken Patrick Crayton (WR). Crayton is not an elite player, but at least he would have played some games.
The Jets did draft a future NFL star in round 7, Derrick Ward (RB). However, the Jets placed him on the practice squad and the New York Giants signed Ward to their team.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2004
Nathan Vasher
Michael Turner
Patrick Crayton
The Jets picked Derrick Strait (CB) in round 3 (they had no draft choice in round 2). Strait never became a play maker, so he was a wasted draft pick. The New York Jets would have been better off selecting Nathan Vasher (CB), Jared Allen (DE), Chris Cooley (TE) or Matt Schaub (QB).
Jerricho Cotchery (WR) was taken in the 4th round. Cotchery is a talented receiver and was a good draft selection. Now if the Jets can just get a quarterback to consistently get him the ball so he can make plays. The Jets also drafted Adrian Jones (OT) in round 4 and was only a starter for one year for the Jets. A better pick here would have been Michael Turner (RB).
In round 5, the Jets selected Erik Coleman (S). Coleman was a solid player for the Jets during his four-year stay with the team. In the 6th round, the Jets drafted another terrible pick with Marko Cavka (OT) as he never played a game for the team. The Jets should have taken Patrick Crayton (WR). Crayton is not an elite player, but at least he would have played some games.
The Jets did draft a future NFL star in round 7, Derrick Ward (RB). However, the Jets placed him on the practice squad and the New York Giants signed Ward to their team.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2004
Nathan Vasher
Michael Turner
Patrick Crayton
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2005 NFL Draft
The Jets did not have a 1st round draft pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. In the 2nd round, the Jets selected Mike Nugent (PK). Yes, the Jets had a need for a place kicker, but let's restate they used their first pick of the '05 NFL Draft to take a kicker. The fact that Nugent has yet to be a Pro Bowl kicker means this draft choice could have been better. The Jets should have taken Frank Gore (RB).
The New York Jets had a second pick in round 2, which was used to draft Justin Miller (CB). Miller didn't start many games and never developed into the play maker the Jets thought they were getting. A better option here would have been Justin Tuck (DE).
In the 3rd round, the Jets picked Sione Pouha (DT) and was another bad selection as he is not known to be a starter. The Jets should have drafted Trent Cole (DE), Kyle Orton (QB), Brandon Jacobs (RB) or Marion Barber III (RB). Kerry Rhodes (S) was selected in the 4th round. Rhodes has had solid production for the Jets and was a nice find in the 2005 NFL Draft. Rhodes was one of the Jets' better draft picks.
Andre Maddox (S) was taken in the 5th round. Madddox was another disappointing draft pick (he played in zero games for the Jets). Atari Bigby (S) would have been a better draft choice. Bigby, Josh Cribbs (KR), Ryan Grant (RB) and Robbie Gould (PK) were all undrafted free agents that any NFL team could sign to their squad. Gould is a Pro Bowl kicker, which really makes the Mike Nugent pick look even worse.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2005
Frank Gore
Justin Tuck
Trent Cole
Atari Bigby
Josh Cribbs
Ryan Grant
Robbie Gould
The New York Jets had a second pick in round 2, which was used to draft Justin Miller (CB). Miller didn't start many games and never developed into the play maker the Jets thought they were getting. A better option here would have been Justin Tuck (DE).
In the 3rd round, the Jets picked Sione Pouha (DT) and was another bad selection as he is not known to be a starter. The Jets should have drafted Trent Cole (DE), Kyle Orton (QB), Brandon Jacobs (RB) or Marion Barber III (RB). Kerry Rhodes (S) was selected in the 4th round. Rhodes has had solid production for the Jets and was a nice find in the 2005 NFL Draft. Rhodes was one of the Jets' better draft picks.
Andre Maddox (S) was taken in the 5th round. Madddox was another disappointing draft pick (he played in zero games for the Jets). Atari Bigby (S) would have been a better draft choice. Bigby, Josh Cribbs (KR), Ryan Grant (RB) and Robbie Gould (PK) were all undrafted free agents that any NFL team could sign to their squad. Gould is a Pro Bowl kicker, which really makes the Mike Nugent pick look even worse.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2005
Frank Gore
Justin Tuck
Trent Cole
Atari Bigby
Josh Cribbs
Ryan Grant
Robbie Gould
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2006 NFL Draft
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT) was selected with the 4th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Ferguson has started every game he has played so this is a good draft pick. The Jets had another 1st round selection (29th overall), which was used on Nick Mangold (C). Mangold also was a starter for every game he played and another good selection to help solidify the offensive line.
The Jets picked Kellen Clemens (QB) in round 2. Clemens is thought to be the future quarterback for the Jets since Chad Pennington was traded to the Miami Dolphins and Brett Favre's career is coming to an end. Clemens hasn't played much, so it is difficult to say if this was a good pick (if the Jets would have signed Tony Romo in 2003, the Clemens pick would not have been necessary). The Jets could have added a known superstar to their team since players like Devin Hester (KR), Greg Jennings (WR), Maurice Jones-Drew (RB) and Marcus McNeill (OT) were still available.
In round 3, Anthony Schlegel (LB) was drafted and was a terrible pick since he only played in four games for the Jets before getting cut after a year of service. The Jets should have selected Owen Daniels (TE). The Jets grabbed Eric Smith (S) at the end of the 3rd round. Smith isn't a play maker, so a better pick here would have been Brandon Marshall (WR).
The Jets had two picks in round 4. Brad Smith (QB) and Leon Washington (RB) were selected by the Jets. Smith is used more as a wide receiver than quarterback (often involved in trick plays). For what little he provides to the team, however, the Jets could have gotten a full-time play maker in a guy like Omar Gaither (LB). Washington has shown his explosiveness in games and can certainly be a starter in this league when Thomas Jones begins to fade.
In the 5th round, the Jets drafted Jason Pociask (TE), but he only played in four games during his two years with the team. The New York Jets would have been better off drafting Antoine Bethea (S). Drew Coleman (CB) was taken in round 6, and he is not an elite player. Marques Colston (WR) was still on the draft board.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2006
Marcus McNeill
Owen Daniels
Brandon Marshall
Omar Gaither
Antoine Bethea
Marques Colston
The Jets picked Kellen Clemens (QB) in round 2. Clemens is thought to be the future quarterback for the Jets since Chad Pennington was traded to the Miami Dolphins and Brett Favre's career is coming to an end. Clemens hasn't played much, so it is difficult to say if this was a good pick (if the Jets would have signed Tony Romo in 2003, the Clemens pick would not have been necessary). The Jets could have added a known superstar to their team since players like Devin Hester (KR), Greg Jennings (WR), Maurice Jones-Drew (RB) and Marcus McNeill (OT) were still available.
In round 3, Anthony Schlegel (LB) was drafted and was a terrible pick since he only played in four games for the Jets before getting cut after a year of service. The Jets should have selected Owen Daniels (TE). The Jets grabbed Eric Smith (S) at the end of the 3rd round. Smith isn't a play maker, so a better pick here would have been Brandon Marshall (WR).
The Jets had two picks in round 4. Brad Smith (QB) and Leon Washington (RB) were selected by the Jets. Smith is used more as a wide receiver than quarterback (often involved in trick plays). For what little he provides to the team, however, the Jets could have gotten a full-time play maker in a guy like Omar Gaither (LB). Washington has shown his explosiveness in games and can certainly be a starter in this league when Thomas Jones begins to fade.
In the 5th round, the Jets drafted Jason Pociask (TE), but he only played in four games during his two years with the team. The New York Jets would have been better off drafting Antoine Bethea (S). Drew Coleman (CB) was taken in round 6, and he is not an elite player. Marques Colston (WR) was still on the draft board.
Summary Of Players The New York Jets Should Have Acquired In 2006
Marcus McNeill
Owen Daniels
Brandon Marshall
Omar Gaither
Antoine Bethea
Marques Colston
The New York Jets Dream Team
The New York Jets had a few good draft picks, but selected several bad players between 2003 and 2006. With a better team also comes the reality of an increased chance of winning more games and playing in the postseason.
The Jets really only needed to change a handful of draft choices to truly improve their team, but below is the list of players the Jets had a chance to add to their franchise. The Jets "Dream Team" is based on draft locations and franchise needs.
Tony Romo (QB)
Frank Gore (RB)
Michael Turner (RB)
Leon Washington (RB)
Ryan Grant (RB)
Derrick Ward (RB)
Brandon Marshall (WR)
Marques Colston (WR)
Jerricho Cotchery (WR)
Patrick Crayton (WR)
Antonio Gates (TE)
Owen Daniels (TE)
Nick Mangold (C)
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT)
David Diehl (OT)
Kris Dielman (OG)
Kevin Williams (DT)
Jared Allen (DE)
Justin Tuck (DE)
Trent Cole (DE)
Lance Briggs (LB)
Jonathan Vilma (LB)
Cato June (LB)
Omar Gaither (LB)
Terrence McGee (CB)
Antoine Bethea (S)
Erik Coleman (S)
Kerry Rhodes (S)
Atari Bigby (S)
Devin Hester (KR)
Josh Cribbs (KR)
Robbie Gould (PK)
The Jets really only needed to change a handful of draft choices to truly improve their team, but below is the list of players the Jets had a chance to add to their franchise. The Jets "Dream Team" is based on draft locations and franchise needs.
Tony Romo (QB)
Frank Gore (RB)
Michael Turner (RB)
Leon Washington (RB)
Ryan Grant (RB)
Derrick Ward (RB)
Brandon Marshall (WR)
Marques Colston (WR)
Jerricho Cotchery (WR)
Patrick Crayton (WR)
Antonio Gates (TE)
Owen Daniels (TE)
Nick Mangold (C)
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT)
David Diehl (OT)
Kris Dielman (OG)
Kevin Williams (DT)
Jared Allen (DE)
Justin Tuck (DE)
Trent Cole (DE)
Lance Briggs (LB)
Jonathan Vilma (LB)
Cato June (LB)
Omar Gaither (LB)
Terrence McGee (CB)
Antoine Bethea (S)
Erik Coleman (S)
Kerry Rhodes (S)
Atari Bigby (S)
Devin Hester (KR)
Josh Cribbs (KR)
Robbie Gould (PK)
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