2014 Rookie Class Thread

NickSINYC wrote:

Sarge wrote:I'm sure the Jets wanted to cut Saunders and stash him in the practice squad but he got claimed by somebody's can't remember who.  Don't think the Jets had totally given up on him yet, took a gamble and lost.  Of course, we got lucky later when Arizona (St Louis?) tried to do the same with Walt Powell and we snatched him.  

The Seahawks were the 1st team to grab Saunders

Nick, I think Saunders was signed by the Cards, then Seahawks, then the Saints after he was cut by the Jets. @ 5'9"/165 is is having trouble sticking with a team.

Go Jets...Cyborg

I've got to wonder a bit about the 'medical' episode he had early this year, and whether how much if any it has impacted his performance or perception about him.

The doctors might have put him on meds that have slowed him down. If they have to regulate heart rate/BP, that's a possibility.

If Saunders has medical issues, how is he passing all these teams (4) physical's before signing him ? I'm thinking he just sucks !?

Go Jets...Cyborg

cysporsche wrote:If Saunders has medical issues, how is he passing all these teams (4) physical's before signing him ? I'm thinking he just sucks !?

Go Jets...Cyborg

It may have been a very uncommon and discreet problem that slipped through all of those med exams. Wouldn't be the first time that has happened. The fact that all of these teams are giving him a tryout seems to indicate that they saw something while college scouting. I wonder if this problem has now gotten worse or to control it, he requires meds that are impacting his performance.

His medical condition is "Muffapuntis"

Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets
· 33m 33 minutes ago

We sure he is a "franchise" QB? RT @MoveTheSticks: Rough day for Bortles…39 passing yards at end of 3Q







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets
· 33m 33 minutes ago

Bortles basically having Geno's rookie year with much less winning, except he was the 3rd overall pick and may have more O talent around him









Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets
· 2h 2 hours ago

Random observation: Is Sefarian-Jenkins hurt? He looks like he is running in mud. No explosivenss #nflredzone







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets
· 2h 2 hours ago

Yikes RT @DrewfromJersey: @TurnOnTheJets No. It's what he is









Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets
· 45m 45 minutes ago

Give me Jace over Ebron and ASJ every day of the week #NFL

football51 wrote:
 
Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  33m 33 minutes ago  

We sure he is a "franchise" QB? RT @MoveTheSticks: Rough day for Bortles…39 passing yards at end of 3Q







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
  ·  33m 33 minutes ago  

Bortles basically having Geno's rookie year with much less winning, except he was the 3rd overall pick and may have more O talent around him








 
Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  2h 2 hours ago  

Random observation: Is Sefarian-Jenkins hurt? He looks like he is running in mud. No explosivenss #nflredzone







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  2h 2 hours ago  

Yikes RT @DrewfromJersey: @TurnOnTheJets No. It's what he is









Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
  ·  45m 45 minutes ago  

Give me Jace over Ebron and ASJ every day of the week #NFL

Out of one side of his mouth his says its too early to evaluate our rookie class and out of the other, it is okay to evaluate other team's rookie players and stamp ours as better.

I love, love, love, love the Amaro pick...I also love last year's TE class. I think all 3 players mentioned, and CFed and Nilkolas will all be big time NFL talents.

It is no secret ASJ and Ebron have been banged up all year and rely on their legs for success, it is also no secret Amaro doesnt have a second gear.

One thing Joe is for sure, is a homer. Amaro may have Jason Witten type talent, but I wouldn't put down the Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis type talents because you have Witten.

All 3 have a lot to prove still, IMO.

That Beckham guy Cy wanted looks amazing.

I'm an immature A hole.

W that said I remember have several debates about Beckham vs Lee. I was on the side of Beckham waaaaay over Lee.

After this Sunday night game I will be accepting apologizes from any and all Lee supporters. Praises for my football acumen will also be welcome.

Polishjetfan wrote:I'm an immature A hole.

W that said I remember have several debates about Beckham vs Lee. I was on the side of Beckham waaaaay over Lee.

After this Sunday night game I will be accepting apologizes from any and all Lee supporters. Praises for my football acumen will also be welcome.

Hahahaha, Pointdexter on the old site said Lee would go before Ebron and be better than Moncreif.  I strongly suspect the Jags #4 WR (moved to #3 only after Robinson's injury) to remain a #3 WR for most of his career.  He's a better Harry Douglas.

I liked Lee, but not #18...just like Matthews WR Eagles.  I liked Matthews; but again, not #18.  Both went in the draft where they were supposed to go.  It will be Moncreif one day we look back and say, "how did that happen?"  He had more receptions today than Wayne and Nicks combined. Moncreif and Hilton will be the Colts top 2 Wrs next year. I suspect we'll be saying the same thing about Latimer for the Broncos one day (how did he slip)..  Lee will be another USC WR, IMO.

If we're patting ourselves on the back, I said Beckham and Mike Evans were the best football players I personally saw play last year.

By the way, not counting Bama players WVU WR Kevin White and Florida DE Dante Fowler are the 2 best players I saw this year so far

Sarge - I can see the Raiders wanting to give Carr Cooper to work with, don't you think? It may not be the most conventional pick, but it's the Raiders we're talking about, not rxactly known for doing the most conventional things. What do you think about them maybe taking Cooper #1 overall? After the win this week, I could see them really wanting to add pieces around Carr and no offensive piece is bigger in this draft than Cooper, IMO.

Can't see Raiders doing anything but trading out of #1

Sarge wrote:Can't see Raiders doing anything but trading out of #1

Hope you're right...and hope our GMs grows some testicles to pull the trigger; but I guess at his age, if it hasn't happened yet, probably isn't going to happen.

Superman55 wrote:That Beckham guy Cy wanted looks amazing.

Besides myself, I honestly think Idzik had Odell Beckham Jr. # 1 on his big board ? The Giants were expected by most draft experts to go after OL in the 1st round.

Could you imagine Decker, Harvin & Beckham as targets for Vick this year ? We would not be 2-8. And I do realize that we might not have traded for Harvin if Beckham was on our roster.

Go Jets...Cyborg

Superman55 wrote:

Sarge wrote:Can't see Raiders doing anything but trading out of #1

Hope you're right...and hope our GMs grows some testicles to pull the trigger; but I guess at his age, if it hasn't happened yet, probably isn't going to happen.

Kevin, My God Idzik is only 52 years old, you make him sound older than dirt ? Check around the league, Idzik is one of the younger GM's.

Also, do you realize what the Raiders are going to ask for, to trade out of the # 1 pick ? To go from 5 or 6th pick, I'd bet this & next years #1 & #2 picks. We can't afford to give up 4 high picks, to move up 5 slots, way too expensive. Plus Idzik believes building through the draft, so I don't see it happening.

Go Jets...Cyborg

cysporsche wrote:

Superman55 wrote:

Sarge wrote:Can't see Raiders doing anything but trading out of #1

Hope you're right...and hope our GMs grows some testicles to pull the trigger; but I guess at his age, if it hasn't happened yet, probably isn't going to happen.

Kevin, My God Idzik is only 52 years old, you make him sound older than dirt ? Check around the league, Idzik is one of the younger GM's.

Also, do you realize what the Raiders are going to ask for, to trade out of the # 1 pick ? To go from 5 or 6th pick, I'd bet this & next years #1 & #2 picks. We can't afford to give up 4 high picks, to move up 5 slots, way too expensive. Plus Idzik believes building through the draft, so I don't see it happening.

Go Jets...Cyborg

thought i had posted this earlier, but i can't seem to find the post (was having issues with the site so it may not have gone through). in any event, are people that convinced of Mariotta (or another QB) that they would be willing to give up a huge bounty to move up to the #1 pick. would people give up what the Redskins did to get RGIII (who was the #2 pick) to get Mariotta?

I understand the need to get a franchise QB, but I'm not sure I see one worth giving up multiple high picks to get.

hobson54 wrote:

cysporsche wrote:

Superman55 wrote:

Sarge wrote:Can't see Raiders doing anything but trading out of #1

Hope you're right...and hope our GMs grows some testicles to pull the trigger; but I guess at his age, if it hasn't happened yet, probably isn't going to happen.

Kevin, My God Idzik is only 52 years old, you make him sound older than dirt ? Check around the league, Idzik is one of the younger GM's.

Also, do you realize what the Raiders are going to ask for, to trade out of the # 1 pick ? To go from 5 or 6th pick, I'd bet this & next years #1 & #2 picks. We can't afford to give up 4 high picks, to move up 5 slots, way too expensive. Plus Idzik believes building through the draft, so I don't see it happening.

Go Jets...Cyborg

thought i had posted this earlier, but i can't seem to find the post (was having issues with the site so it may not have gone through).  in any event, are people that convinced of Mariotta (or another QB) that they would be willing to give up a huge bounty to move up to the #1 pick.  would people give up what the Redskins did to get RGIII (who was the #2 pick) to get Mariotta?

I understand the need to get a franchise QB, but I'm not sure I see one worth giving up multiple high picks to get.

I would not.

However, I'm thinking we will be moving from 2/3 to 1, not 6 to 1. Should be less, right? I'm hoping, especially with the new contract structures.

What would you give up for Mariota? I would compare it to the Dolphins trade up for Dion Jordan (hopefully) that was a 1 & 2 to move up 9 spots for Jordan (from 12 to 3).

Superman55 wrote:

football51 wrote:
 
Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  33m 33 minutes ago  

We sure he is a "franchise" QB? RT @MoveTheSticks: Rough day for Bortles…39 passing yards at end of 3Q







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
  ·  33m 33 minutes ago  

Bortles basically having Geno's rookie year with much less winning, except he was the 3rd overall pick and may have more O talent around him








 
Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  2h 2 hours ago  

Random observation: Is Sefarian-Jenkins hurt? He looks like he is running in mud. No explosivenss #nflredzone







Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
 ·  2h 2 hours ago  

Yikes RT @DrewfromJersey: @TurnOnTheJets No. It's what he is









Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets  
  ·  45m 45 minutes ago  

Give me Jace over Ebron and ASJ every day of the week #NFL

Out of one side of his mouth his says its too early to evaluate our rookie class and out of the other, it is okay to evaluate other team's rookie players and stamp ours as better.

I love, love, love, love the Amaro pick...I also love last year's TE class.  I think all 3 players mentioned, and CFed and Nilkolas will all be big time NFL talents.

It is no secret ASJ and Ebron have been banged up all year and rely on their legs for success, it is also no secret Amaro doesnt have a second gear.

One thing Joe is for sure, is a homer.  Amaro may have Jason Witten type talent, but I wouldn't put down the Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis type talents because you have Witten.

All 3 have a lot to prove still, IMO.

Seriously? I would've thought that you would be able to recognize his sarcasm .

51 - what do you think of Mariota, wrong thread, but we havent caught up lately.

Superman55 wrote:51 - what do you think of Mariota, wrong thread, but we havent caught up lately.

I think he's the best qb prospect in this draft, but far from a sure thing. I'd be leery trading up for him even though I don't think we'd have to go that far up. Heck, he might even be on the board when we pick. I'd take him if he was there, but I'd want to sit him for at least half of the 2015 season. There's no reason to rush him out there. He needs to learn to take the ball from under center and that's going to take time. I'd also like to see Geno Smith with a new coaching staff and see if there's any progress.





My picks/wishes from the 2014 draft... Beckham in the first and Landry in the third would look pretty good right now ......... or when we get a coaching staff willing to play/develop young talent. I bet the Bills are kicking themselves for trading away their 2015 first for Watkins. They could've stayed put and taken OBJ or Evans and been just as good. Especially with OBJ. I think he's going to be special.

football51 wrote:

Superman55 wrote:51 - what do you think of Mariota, wrong thread, but we havent caught up lately.

I think he's the best qb prospect in this draft, but far from a sure thing. I'd be leery trading up for him even though I don't think we'd have to go that far up. Heck, he might even be on the board when we pick. I'd take him if he was there, but I'd want to sit him for at least half of the 2015 season. There's no reason to rush him out there. He needs to learn to take the ball from under center and that's going to take time. I'd also like to see Geno Smith with a new coaching staff and see if there's any progress.





My picks/wishes from the 2014 draft... Beckham in the first and Landry in the third would look pretty good right now ......... or when we get a coaching staff willing to play/develop young talent. I bet the Bills are kicking themselves for trading away their 2015 first for Watkins. They could've stayed put and taken OBJ or Evans and been just as good. Especially with OBJ. I think he's going to be special.

Probably would have cost you that 3rd to get ObJ.

Superman55 wrote:

football51 wrote:

Superman55 wrote:51 - what do you think of Mariota, wrong thread, but we havent caught up lately.

I think he's the best qb prospect in this draft, but far from a sure thing. I'd be leery trading up for him even though I don't think we'd have to go that far up. Heck, he might even be on the board when we pick. I'd take him if he was there, but I'd want to sit him for at least half of the 2015 season. There's no reason to rush him out there. He needs to learn to take the ball from under center and that's going to take time. I'd also like to see Geno Smith with a new coaching staff and see if there's any progress.





My picks/wishes from the 2014 draft... Beckham in the first and Landry in the third would look pretty good right now ......... or when we get a coaching staff willing to play/develop young talent. I bet the Bills are kicking themselves for trading away their 2015 first for Watkins. They could've stayed put and taken OBJ or Evans and been just as good. Especially with OBJ. I think he's going to be special.

Probably would have cost you that 3rd to get ObJ.

Yup.......... but that was my predraft pick/hope. I didn't think the Giants were going wr.