BTSC Mock Draft - Pick #6 by New York Jets: Glen Dorsey, DT LSU

by Blitzburgh on Apr 3, 2008 7:49 PM EDT in News

We continue with the BTSC Mock Draft with the New York Jets selectin at #6. SteelerMike weighs in on the Jets' needs following a disappointing followup in '07 to their surprise run to the playoffs the year before. As big players in the free agency game this year, the right choice this April could get the Jets back into contention in the AFC sooner rather than later. Thanks to SteelerMike for the well-articulated selection. Guys, please email me your picks at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com as opposed to putting them in a diary. No big deal but it will make my job just a smidge easier as we try to crank out at least two rounds in the next twenty days. Next up? The New England Patriots and our resident Browns supporter bereadawg

Clearly Mangini and Co. took a big step backwards in 2007 finishing 4-12. In 2006, Mangini's first year as head coach, the Jets finish a strong 10-6 and made the playoffs.

Judging by all their free agent signings, the Jets realize they must do something and do something now to close the gap between themselves and the rest of the AFC elite, especially their divison rival Pats. Signings include: OG-Fanacea, OL-Woody, DE-Pace, RB-Chatman, TE-Franks, FB-Richardson, CB-Woolfolk, and Kris Jenkins acquired via trade with Panthers for a third and a fifth round draft pick....$54 Million in guarantees!

According to various sources their needs are DE,RB CB, WR, FS, ILB and most importantly speed, especially from the offensive skill positions.

I had narrowed my pre-mock list to two players: Gholston and McFadden. I thought for sure one of them would be available...guess again...gotta be flexible....right? With my top two choices gone, the next highest player on my "board" was Dorsey.

My plan is for them to move newly acquired Jenkins to NT, trade disgruntked D. Robertson, and have Dorsey be a starting DE in the 3-4 alignment. Dorsey, is a huge disrupter, powerful tackler, creates havoc along the OL, outstanding initial quickness, change of direction is exceptional for a big man. He is a great run stuffer AND consistently generates pressure on the QB despite double teams.

The Jets finished 29th in rushing yards/game allowed and Dorsey will help big-time. Additionally, as the Giant's demonstrated so beautifuly, you MUST pressure Brady to beat the Pats...Dorsey will command attention along the OL and free up the LB's, like Calvin Pace, to apply consitent pressure on the QB.

Saying Dorsey isn't durable is only speculation. His physical greatness, on
the other hand, is undeniable. Dorsey has the size, speed, and quick first
step after the snap to be a force in the NFL.

I realize there are durability concerns but he is worth the risk (remember, at one point he was considered maybe the best prospect in the entire draft). Also, there will be the question if he is better suited for a 4-3 or 3-4. It is a valid point but in my opinion, he will be a force in any system and will provide much needed big-time prescence in the trenches for the Jets defense...too good to pass up.

The only other player I seriously considered was Leodis McKelvin-CB Troy. But the Jets just took former Pitt CB Darrele Revis (aka Baby Lockdown) as their #1 pick in 2007 and honestly I have trouble picking a player from Troy with the number 6 pick (BTW Jets finished 9th in the league in passing yards allowed/game at 197, so I feel corner play has been adequate). I would have loved to take a top-flight speed WR (because they need one) but none are worthy of a pick this high.

The irony here is, despite all their new players, the 2008 season probably rests on the play of their QB (as is true with most teams). Clemens, the heir apparent to Pennington, did not play all that well and did not show the potential the coaches hoped. However, at no point did I consider Matt Ryan. I think Clemens deserves a full season (especially now with a revamped OL line; one that could develop into a top OL) to show he can get the job done.

J...E...T...S...JETS!!!

BTSC Mock Draft Team Selections

#1 - Miami Dolphins, Darren Mcfadden
#2 - St. Louis Rams, Chris Long
#3 - Atlanta Falcons, Sedrick Ellis
#4 - Oakland Raiders, Vernon Gholston
#5 - Kansas City Chiefs, Jake Long

Poll

Is Glen Dorsey More Likely To Follow A Career Path Like Casey Hampton's or former Jets DT Dwayne Robertson?

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After a little more consideration, I think Dorsey could be fantastic. I think he has a higher ceiling than Chris Long personally if things break his way health wise. And hes totally pro ready in terms of strength. If injuries become a problem, then they can let him walk in free agency. I like this move for the upside.

by Blitzburgh on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM EDT 0 recs

Sorry Blitz, didn't have your personal email

This mock made me realize even more the importance of being flexible and just sticking to a draft board.

I thought V.Gholston would be there for sure and when he wasn't I kind of scrambled for a minute. That's why these teams spend weeks going over all situations...most of their important decisions should already be made...but must be patient and just let it unfold.

I also thought...imagine if there were 2-4 of us in one room 'discussing" the proper pick for our team...those "war" rooms must be a great place to be on draft day...

by SteelerMike on Apr 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs

its all good man

Good work. And yeah, it is kinda fun that our draft has been a bit different than everybody else's. Not by much, but enough to make a few of you adjust.

Should get real interesting later in the 1st Round.

by Blitzburgh on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

Dosey - in the 3-4?

I agree that Dorsey is the next most talented guy, but I don't think the Jets go with him because he is strictly a 4-3, three technique DT. He is absolutely dominant in that role because of his quickness and explosiveness. I just don't see a team diminishing his skills by putting him as a 3-4 DE. In this scenario I think the Jest go with a corner like DRC/Jenkins/McKelvin (whoever they rate the highest). In reality I think McFadden goes here.

Tony S. -Steelers fan in Raleigh, NC.

by Tshaff on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT 0 recs

Dorsey

yeah, I thought about the 3-4/4-3 issue. One report that swayed me said one of his strengths is to absorbed double teams and still make plays in the running and passing game. As we know, a major role of the DE in the 3-4, is to create disruption, create double teams that allow OLB and ILB to make plays...he can do that and still make plays himself.

I agree on McFadden and CB, probably would have been the safer (and smarter?) pick, but what the hell, I don't have to actually pay the guy so it's worth the risk...

by SteelerMike on Apr 4, 2008 6:34 AM EDT 0 recs

tough spot

With the players left on the board Dorsey is probably the best choice, especially when you consider that they drafted a corner last year. I wonder if they'd reach for Mendallhall here?

by cgolden on Apr 4, 2008 8:13 AM EDT 0 recs

Dorsey

I hear that Dorsey eats up double teams and makes plays. All the video I see is him penetrating and making a tackle for a loss and that's why I think a 4-3 team will draft him. But the reason they are highlights is because they are great plays in the backfield and as a 3-4 DE, we all know they are often under appreciated. It would be very interesting to see Dorsey in that role and see if he could excel.

Good point about Mendenhall. That's a very interesting question because the way the Jest are building their team with Free Agents and a Win Now mentality a great RB is exactly what could help them the most. But the biggest question is at QB. Are Pennington or Clemons Playoff QB's? I think they come up short of the playoffs this year no matter who they draft. In this draft slot, I think the question is what player will make the most impact in Year 2. Thoughts?

Tony S. -Steelers fan in Raleigh, NC.

by Tshaff on Apr 4, 2008 8:50 AM EDT 0 recs

Thats a hell of a clip

You don't see a DT literally push a Guard to the ground very often, much less that easily.

by cgolden on Apr 4, 2008 9:19 AM EDT 0 recs

Trade

In the actual draft, if Dorsey falls this far, this would be likely trade scenario. Some team that plays a 4-3 would probably trade up and maybe through in an extra pick over what they would normally have to give up in order to be able to get Dorsey.

BTW, Tshaff, I don't remember seeing you post before, so welcome. How's Raleigh these days? I haven't been back in a while (went to NC State).

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Apr 4, 2008 9:32 AM EDT 0 recs

Dang you.

Man, I was hoping he'd fall to the Bengals. I thought I was home free after pick 4, but the Jets probably would take him. I think he would still be a great 3-4 DE. He's probably better in that role than Long, in all honesty. He's more beefy.

by BadMaafala on Apr 4, 2008 10:27 AM EDT 0 recs

Sorry BadMaafala

had to take Dorsey...couldn't let him fall to the Bengals!! (even as Jets GM, still can help but think like a Steeler fan)!!

Great point about the trade sceanario, Wolf. They could trade down in the first round, pick up an extra pick, and then still select RB-Mendenhall, as Cgolden suggested, and then it would not be a reach at all.

I do think #6 for Mendenhall would be too much of a reach and QB is a concern...but as I said on my analysis, I do think Clemmens deserves a full year to start to see what he's got.

by SteelerMike on Apr 4, 2008 2:34 PM EDT 0 recs

Yeah, I couldn't remember who would be

a good trade candidate, but this would make sense. A player that's slid enough to make a trade feasible and a team who plays a style that doesn't fit that player as well . . . .

I agree though, that the Jets would not likely take a QB, since they drafted Clemmens just a couple of years ago, IIRC. Unless that QB were one of those consensus guys like Manning, Elway, Bradshaw, etc.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up 0 recs