Mock Draft 3.0: A Highlight Video Breakdown Rounds 1-4

With the draft looming just 4 days away here is a mock draft of prospects the Jets may select.  Along with each pick a highlight video accompanying each draftee is present.  May 8th cannot come soon enough for us, the fans.

Round 1 - Eric Ebron (TE - North Carolina)

Round 2 - Allen Robinson (WR - Penn State)

Round 3 - Pierre Desir (CB - Lindenwood)

Round 4 -                  Lamarcus Joyner (CB - Florida State)

Josh Huff (WR - Oregon)

Ed Reynolds (FS - Stanford)

Vick Decides To Go #1

Jets newly acquired quarterback Michael Vick decided he will wear number 1 next season with the team.  Originally, Vick stated he would wear number 8 but decided to change his mind.  Previously punter Ryan Quigley wore number 1, but will change his number for Vick.  Vick tweeted, "After trying on the #8 I decided that it's not the right fit for me. I'll be going with the #1 officially. Thank You #JetsNation". Of course, Vick's first choice of numbers would be number 7 which his new teammate and competition QB Geno Smith currently owns.

2014 Jets' Regular Season Schedule Breakdown

The 2014 NFL regular season schedule has finally been released.  I see the Jets finishing with a 10-6 record and a wildcard birth if the chips fall right.  Here is my week to week breakdown, as well as predicted scores, for the Jets' 2014 regular season:

Week 1 - Oakland (Home)
Geno Smith gets the week 1 start for the green and white and leads the team to a close 24-23 victory.  Chris Johnson and Chris Ivory rush for 40 combined carries and 150 yards, also punching in 2 scores on the ground.  The defense holds on the final possession of the game.

Week 2 - Green Bay (Away)
Newly acquired Julius Peppers and premiere edge rusher Clay Matthews get to the quarterback in this one, sacking Geno Smith a total of 5 times.  Geno is also strip sacked for a scoop and score touchdown and throws a late pick to seal the deal.  Packers win 31-17.

Week 3 - Chicago (Home)
The Jets are primed to rebound on monday night following a weak showing against the Packers.  The Jets' play tough allowing Bears running back Matt Forte only 80 yards rushing on the day.  It doesn't matter however as Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey torch the Jets weak secondary for 250 yards receiving combined and 4 touchdown receptions.  Geno plays better but it's not enough.  Bears win
35 - 27.

Week 4 - Detroit (Home)
For the third week in a row the Jets face off against an NFC North foe.  Despite a huge game from Calvin Johsnon, the Jets find a way to win in this matchup.  Geno Smith rushes for 2 scores and throws for 1 more.  The Chris and Chris running back tandem for the Jets' continues to effectively carry a large role, as the Jets attempt only 17 pass attempts against a daunting Lions front line.  The Jets go turnover free for the first time all season and sneak out a close 23 - 17 victory.

Week 5 - San Diego (Away)
A crucial game for the green and white before they play Denver and New England back to back.  The Jets understand the importance of this game and go out and take care of business, adding to the notion that the team always plays well against the Chargers.  Milliner does a nice job against Keenan Allen, holding him to less than 80 yards receiving.  Milliner also adds his first interception of the 2014 campaign.  The Jets run the ball down the Chargers throat for a 31 - 13 slaughter.

Week 6 - Denver (Home)
The defending AFC Champions come into town.  Peyton throws an early interception to Dee Milliner but the Broncos rebound quickly.  Ware and Miller wear down the Jets offensive line all game, as the Broncos finish with 6 sacks on the day.  Peyton quickly forgets his early turnover and throws for over 400 yards and 4 touchdown passes.  Former Bronco and newly aqcuired Jets receiver Eric Decker is quite on the day only catching 2 passes for a measly 14 yards.  Broncos triumph 38 - 10.

Week 7 - New England (Away)
Coming off a beating from the Broncos, this short week matchup against the Patriots wont be any kinder to the Jets.  New England is firing on all cylinders from the get go.  The Jets look flat and lethargic from the get go, and Bellichek's squad takes advantage.  Interceptions from Revis and McCourty cap a great day for New England.  Geno struggles again and the "boo birds" are out.  Speculation of Mike Vick getting the start against Buffalo begin to louden.  Pats win 27 - 16, after the Jets score a meaningless touchdown with 30 seconds remaining.

Week 8 - Buffalo (Home)
A well rested Jets squad really rebounds nicely.  Geno gets the nod at quarterback and proves the decision to be right.  He throws for over 300 yards for the first time all season as the Jets win a close one over the Bills.  Eric Decker explodes for the first time as a Jet for a 125 yard, 2 touchdown game.
The Bills begin to rally at the end but a clutch sack from Wilkerson seals the deal late in the 4th quarter.  Jets win 20 - 13.

Week 9 - Kansas City (Away)
KC continues to struggle on the season proving last season to be a fluke.  Dwayne Bowe struggles to get open against Milliner and the "Sons of Anarchy" stifle Jamaal Charles all day long.  The Jets offense is slow off the gate but a 80 yard touchdown scamper from Chris Johnson lights the fire for the Jets.  The Jets play stellar defense and pound the rock to a 17 - 7 hard fought victory.

Week 10 - Pittsburgh (Home)
Pittsburgh and the Jets square off in a huge game with large wild card implications on the line.  In an old style brusining game both teams rush for over 150 yards on 40 plus rushing attempts each.  The quarterbacks are quiet until Ben Roethlisberger hits Antonio Brown for a first down on a 4th down conversion on the final drive of the game.  The Steelers kick a 38 yard field goal as time expires for a 17 - 16 victory over the Jets.

Week 11 - Bye

Week 12 - Buffalo (Away)
On a snowy, cold late November day the 2 teams face off in a turnover fest for the ages.  The teams combine for 5 turnovers and only 430 yards of combined offense.  Neither team can get going as the score is tied at 13 midway through the 4th quarter.  Jets newly signed kick returner Jacoby Ford houses a kickoff for a 99 yard return.  The return is the final score of the game and the Jets win 20 - 13.

Week 13 - Miami (Home)
This Monday night showdown against the Phins will be one for the record books.  Both teams look incredible playing hard nosed good quality offensive and defensive football.  Ryan Tannehill breaks through a late would be sack from Sheldon Richardson and finds Lamar Miller who somehow finds the endzone.  Mike Wallace goes for 100 yards and 2 scores in the game.  Phins 31 - 23 over the Jets.

Week 14 - Minnesota (Away)
The metrodome is gone and the weather is cold.  Real cold.  Sub zero temperatures stifle the passing game.  Somehow the Jets manage to contain AP to 115 yards on 33 carries.  Ivory carries the ball for 22 times and 2 scores from within 5 yards.  The Jets win 23 - 20.

Week 15 - Tennesee (Away)
Chris Johnson tears it up in his return to the Music City.  Johnson turns back the clock to 2009 on his way to 210 yards rushing and 3 scores on the day.  His remarkable performance earns him the AFC Ground Player of the week award and earns his team a blowout victory.  Jets take down the Titans 28 - 12.

Week 16 - New England (Home)
Eric Decker and Co. play much better this time around against New England.  Revis makes no plays and is held quite against his old home crowd at MetLife Stadium.  Decker catches a touchdown pass and Johnson and Ivory go for 180 on the ground.  Brady throws a late touchdown pass but the Jets recover an onside kick for the win.  Jets 27 - 24 over the Pats.

Week 17 - Miami (Away)
After reeling off 3 straight victories to bring them to 9 wins the Jets are on the brink of making the playoffs.  HUGE playoff implications are on the line in this game to add to the atmosphere of a heated divisional rivalry game.  New England already has clinched the divison so both the Phins and Jets are fighting for a playoff birth.  In a desperate battle between the 2 teams the Jets prevail.  In a low scoring slugfest the Jets outrush the Dolphins with clutch performances from Chris Johnson, Chris Ivory, and even Bilal Powell.  The Jets rush the ball 55 attempts on the game and win 17 - 14 to clinch a wildcard spot.

Michael Vick to Wear Number 8

Mike Vick has worn number 7 since high school, in college, and all throughout his NFL career.  That changes now.  The incumbent quaterback, second-year man, Geno Smith currently owns number 7 on the Jets and that will not change.  Mike Vick took to social media to ask fans whether he should wear number 3 or 8.  Vick, with the help of Jets' fans, chose number 8, posting a picture on Instagram (seen below).

"I want to see everybody in there MV8 jerseys this year. I appreciate all the fans that helped. Fresh start..new me! #JetsNation #GangGreen #V8" - Michael Vick's caption on his jersey number Instagram post

Chris Johnson Officially Becomes a Member of the Green and White

Newly Acquired Running Back Chris Johnson

As long anticipated by most of us, former Tennessee Titans' running back, Chris Johnson signed with the New York Jets.  After an incredibly effective career in Tennessee where he was the feature back and work-horse in the team's offense, Johnson now moves onto the next stage of his career with the Jets.  Don't expect the Chris Johnson you saw in 2009 who rushed for over 2,000 yards in a magical season, but don't sell Johnson short.  Although Johnson may be a different player at this stage in his career, he can, and will be extremely successful with the Jets if he accepts his role.

What exactly will be CJ2K's role with the Jets?  

Jets' Workhorse Running Back Chris Ivory

Look for Johnson to be a platoon back in the Jets' backfield, along with incumbent starter Chris Ivory.  Ivory, a north-and-south punishing runner, will benefit greatly from a compliment back such a Johnson.  At this point in his career Johnson will benefit greatly from no longer being asked to be an offenses' feature back.  The same for Ivory who has faced many injury issues throughout his career and could use a legitimate compliment back to help take the load off his shoulders.  Expect CJ2K to receive between 15 to 17 carries a game and add a major new dimension to the Jets' passing game out of the backfield.  Let's be honest, the main reason Johnson was brought to New York was to add a legitimate home run threat to the offense, which the team has lacked greatly for many years now.  Johnson is behind only Minnesota Viking's running back Adrian Peterson in runs of 20 yards or more since Johnson entered the league.  Adding a home run threat like Johnson should add much improvement in the passing game by forcing opposing defenses to bring an 8th man into the box, most likely a safety.  This opens up more room for the receivers to run, get open, and create big plays against an under-manned secondary.

Health Concerns?

Many critiques have expressed "some concern" in Chris Johnson's surgically repaired knee.  Reports have also surfaced of Johnson having arthritis in his knee.  Although he denies the claim it is still something to keep in the back of your mind as the offseason and regular season begins.  Johnson tore his meniscus in the third week of the season, and he pointed to the injury as the main contributing factor to his declining production in his final season with Tennessee.  Johnson was quoted as saying, "If the Jets had any concerns, pretty sure I wouldn't have passed the physical."

3 Jets Bound to Make a Huge Improvement in 2014

As we all know the Jets have made their fair share of poor draft picks in the past.  From passing up on Marino, to drafting Vernon Gholston, the list could go on forever.  However, these 3 players currently on the Jets roster are primed to step up in 2014:

CB - Dee Milliner
As a rookie last season, Dee Milliner struggled his fair share throughout the 2013 Jets' campaign.  However, Milliner stepped it up big time for the green and white in the final month of the season, especially the final 2 weeks of the regular season.  Milliner was asked to cover Josh Gordon and Mike Wallace over the final 2 games and he did so exceptionally well.  Gordon and Wallace are 2 of the premiere deep threats the NFL possesses today and Milliner was nothing short of incredible against them.  He broke up 10 passes over the 2 day span, almost unheard of at the cornerback position, and played like a veteran.  Milliner will surely be asked to play a huge role in the Jets' defense void of cornerback talent next season.  With the physicality, speed, and raw athleticism Milliner possesses, watch out for the youngster to make huge contributions to the team come September.

QB - Geno Smith

Geno Smith's rookie season was a roller coaster to say the least.  One week the youngster would play well and other weeks he would single handedly lose the game for his team by forcing passes and not protecting the football.  Smith showed a huge improvement over the final month of the 2013 season.  Like fellow rookie Dee Milliner, Geno was a huge reason for his team's success over the final month of the regular season.  Smith has all the physical skills to play at a high-level in the NFL but some question his mental toughness and ability to dissect defenses at the NFL level.  If Smith can learn to protect the football and build on the end of his rookie campaign, the youngster can be the answer to the Jets recent quarterback woes of the last few seasons.  It is also worth noting that veteran quaterback Michael Vick was brought in to push Geno and give the Jets a legitimate option at the position if Geno does fail.  I believe Vick will help mentor Geno and Vick's presence will aslo help to push the young quarterback to a new level of success.

WR - Stephen Hill

The New York Jets' franchise is all too familiar with the term "draft bust".  This may be wide receiver Stephen Hill's last chance to prove he isn't one.  Hill is entering his third season in the NFL, all with the Jets.  Hill has done almost nothing since entering the league, other than constantly acquiring nagging injuries, and dropping huge passes at crucial points in ballgames.  This season could be the turning point in Hill's career where he goes from bust to boom.  As silly as it sounds on the surface, if you look deeper into it Hill really could begin to thrive this season.  Assuming Hill stays healthy he will have weapons around him for the first time in his career.  Newly acquired Eric Decker and the addition of a high-end receiver via May's draft will help further the development of Hill.  Hill will not be asked to be a number one receiver and can take time to learn the position and focus on growing as a player.  Hill possesses all the physical tools, strength, speed, and athleticism to contribute at the NFL level.  His focus however does come into question at times, as at parts of ballgames he looks to have stones attached to his wrists rather than hands.  With some veteran tutelage, more comfort in the offense, surrounding playmakers, and 2 legitimate options at quaterback, look for Hill to make a significant jump in productiveness this season.

Interesting Clip From NFL Insider Charles Davis