New York Jets Full 7-Round Mock Draft: Calculated Risks
By Erik Lambert
It’s amazing how quickly the turnarounds have been for the New York Jets over the past three seasons in regards to their fortunes.
In 2015 they were drafting 6th overall and got Leonard Williams. With him they went 10-6 that season and just missed the playoffs. Then this year they collapsed to 5-11 and are right back holding the 6th pick for the second time in three drafts. Almost like a single blip of a heartbeat on a monitor. The question is what do they do now?
This feels like a team that is on the cusp of a rebuilding phase with several older players on the roster. Having a quality draft would go a long way towards helping them to regain their winning edge. It’s a matter of how to attack it. One thing is for sure. There is a giant elephant in the room they can’t avoid.
1st Round
Mitch Trubisky . 1. player. 30. The New York Jets need a quarterback. Badly. It’s just a simple fact at this point. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bryce Petty aren’t the answers. There is no reason to think Christian Hackenberg is ready to take over (or might ever be ready). This franchise is never going to get out of the Patriots’ shadow until they solve their QB dilemma. Have they missed a lot lately? Yes. Should that mean it’s time to stop? Never. Keep it up until the guy is found. <p>Assessments are all over the place on Mitch Trubisky. Some view him as a 2nd rounder. Others feel he’s got the best skill set of any QB in this draft. He’s athletic, mobile and shows good footwork in the pocket. He’s able to sense pressure and can deliver the ball quickly with good accuracy. His arm strength is solid as well. Teams fear him mostly due to his limited experience, but the tape shows a young man who can make plays.</p>. QB. North Carolina