Alright, so I’ve been diving deep into this whole New York Jets mock draft thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I started off by just wanting to see what all the fuss was about, you know, get a feel for how these mock drafts work and what they can tell us about the team’s strategy. So, first thing I did was I hit up some websites to see what the so-called experts were saying.
The first thing I did was to get up to speed on what the Jets really need. Apparently, they’re looking at offensive tackles, wide receivers, and safeties. They got these guys Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, but they’re getting up there in age and might be free agents soon. Plus, Smith has had some injuries in the past. So, yeah, the team’s got to start thinking long-term there.
Then, I found this video, it’s an interview with some guy named Jaylen Key, who was the last pick of the draft. They call him “Mr. Irrelevant”, which I thought was kinda funny. He’s a defensive back. Anyway, I watched that to get an idea of what these draft picks are like.
Started Digging into the Actual Mock Drafts
Lots of places, people are saying the Jets should go for defense with their first pick in the 2025 draft. I saw this other article that was talking about how the Jets’ plans might change if Aaron Rodgers comes back as their quarterback next year. That got me thinking about how much of this is just guesswork, you know? It’s like they’re trying to predict the future based on what might happen with one player.
I came across this other piece saying that it’s probably impossible for the Jets to fix all their roster problems in one draft. But they mentioned this guy, Garrett Wilson, and it got me thinking about how important it is to have a solid team, not just one or two stars. I wanted a simulation experience, so I used a simulator from some website called Pro Football Focus. I started playing around with that, trying to put myself in the shoes of the Jets’ general manager.
Made My Own Mock Draft
I went through a few rounds, picking players based on what I had read and what the simulator was suggesting. It’s actually a lot harder than it looks. You have to balance what the team needs now with what they might need in the future. And you never know who’s going to be available when it’s your turn to pick.
After hours of messing around with this stuff, here’s what I learned:
- It’s Complicated: There are a ton of factors that go into making these draft picks. It’s not just about picking the best player, but the best player for the team’s specific needs and situation.
- It’s Speculative: A lot of this is just educated guessing. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen until draft day.
- It’s Fun: Even though it’s complicated and speculative, it’s actually pretty fun to try and figure out what the Jets might do. It makes you feel like you’re part of the team’s decision-making process, even if it’s just in your own head.
Anyway, that’s my experience with this New York Jets mock draft thing. It was a lot of reading, a lot of thinking, and a lot of playing around with that simulator. I wouldn’t say I’m an expert now, but I definitely have a better understanding of what goes into it. It’s a crazy world, this NFL draft stuff.
