Sep 25, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum during the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
Mike Tannenbaum has had an up and down few years heading the Jets draft. For Mark Sanchez and Dustin Keller, you can match up a Vernon Gholston and a Vladimir Ducasse. But he had a great year in 2006, a draft that yielded 5 players that have made significant contributions. This weekend, despite the bad reviews (see Mel Kiper’s C grade among others), I believe that this year’s draft could potentially be that good.
Let’s look back at 2006 first, a draft as we mentioned before that yielded 5 significant players:
- Nick Mangold
- D’Brickashaw Ferguson
- Brad Smith
- Eric Smith
- Leon Washington
Five guys that were significant performers on the Jets, 3 that still are.
Now let’s fast forward to the draft that just ended.
Topics: 2006 Nfl Draft, Alan Schechter, Antonio Allen, Brad Smith, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Demario Davis, Eric Smith, Jordan White, Leon Washington, NIck Mangold, NY Jets, Ny Jets Draft, Quinton Coples, Stephen Hill, Terrance Ganaway
Alan has been a passionate Jets fan since 1985. Obviously, that means he is a glutton for punishment, as he has suffered through many Jets disappointments. He remembers Mark Gastineau's late hit in the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff game like it was yesterday. There have been many more failures than successes, but through it all, Alan has remained true to the Gang Green. He has been blogging for the Jets on various websites for the past 5-6 years. He lives and breathes the NY Jets all year round, and is committed to bringing the Jets passion to "The Jet Press" on a daily basis.
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