They finally took a major step towards building their defensive line for the future with the selections of Muhammad Wilkerson and Kenrick Ellis. Tagged with 2011 Draft, Football, Greg Sibilio, Jets, Lockout, Lou D'Agostino, Mike Tannenbaum, NFL, NFL Draft, NFLPA, NY Jets, Rex Ryan, About Louis D'AgostinoA former NFL Running Back who transitioned into business. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011 written by Greg Sibilio, Esq., Pick 30 – Muhammad Wilkerson – DT Temple 6’4”, 315lbs. He fits a need being able to play the 3-4 DE/5 technique role in Rex Ryan’s Defense. He has strong legs and is another inside the tackles runner in the mold of a Shonn Greene. He fits a need being able to play the 3-4 DE/5 technique role in Rex Ryan’s Defense. [4] New Jersey were also tied with the 1999 Chicago Blackhawks for the lowest ranked team to win the lottery as the eighth seed. He is a little raw when it comes to route running, but should be an immediate impact on special teams. He is compared to Albert Haynesworth by some scouts. [2], The draft lottery was held on April 12, 2011, and was won by the New Jersey Devils, who moved up four spots to the fourth-overall pick. Pick 126 – Bilal Powell – RB Louisville 5’11” 207lbs. ( Log Out / Pick 227 – Scotty McKnight – WR Colorado – 5’11” 182lbs.
McElroy is a winner, having only lost 3 starts from the 8th grade through the end of college. Pick 153 – Jeremy Kerley – WR TCU 5’10” 189lbs. Despite his abilities on the football field, Kerley’s proudest attribute is the 95 mph fastball that he claims to have. The Winnipeg Jets' fourth-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 25, 2011, that sent Montreal's third-round pick in 2011 (78th overall) to Winnipeg in exchange for Montreal's fourth-round pick in 2011 (108th overall) and this pick. He is a true 3-4 Nosetackle, as he is very explosive for a 350lb man. Pick 94 – Kenrick Ellis – NT Hampton 6’5” 346. He was poised to be a star at the University of South Carolina until he was kicked off the team for “violations of university policies.” It was assumed that these were failed drug tests, as marijuana seems to be a vice of Ellis’. [4], North American draftees by state/province. ", "He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain.". Mr. D'Agostino is now an insurance industry leader and runs a division of a 23-year old Insurance Agency in Garden City, NY. Wilkerson is also considered to be a good against the run and with a lot of raw athleticism, the Jets could have another Shaun Ellis on their hands. Analysis: Kerley is a natural athlete with great hands and great open field running. The Edmonton Oilers retained the first-overall pick. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Iron Cove Partners, LLC is a Whitmore Group, Ltd. Company. The following is a gem of analytical draft goodness. He is a Jets fan (but not like you ones you know and can't stand), and co-captain of the world-renowned Del Boca Vista Virgins Seinfeld trivia squad. I was very happy to see the Jets decided to invest in a long term backup for Mark Sanchez at quarterback. ", "One's first step in wisdom is to question everything - and one's last is to come to terms with everything. Ice hockey players born between January 1, 1991, and September 15, 1993, were eligible for selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Ellis is a big presence in the middle that can fight double teams. Check us out at http://www.ironcoveins.com. He was a big part of Coach Al Golden’s Defense, which helped the Owls go from the cellar to a team in the National spotlight. A collection of initial thoughts on the New York Jets 2011 draft class -, Initial Thoughts On Jets 2011 Draft Class. We are delighted to introduce the newest RFH contributor, Glenn Vallach. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Ellis would have went higher, if it weren’t for his many off the field problems. Wilkerson should be a terrific player in this system and the Jets got excellent value with him.
He is not considered the most accurate or mobile quarterback, but he knows what to do with the ball. Sanchez, personally went to throw to McKnight at his Pro Day.
Players chosen by the New York Jets during the 2011 NFL Draft. The draft was also noteworthy as the venue at which the recently relocated Atlanta Thrashers franchise announced that they would be known as the Winnipeg Jets, making the announcement as they drafted Mark Scheifele with their first pick.
Being that the Jets have Greene on the roster as their inside the tackles runner, L.T.
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. as their all around back, and last year’s 4th round pick Joe McKnight as their skat back, Powell does not look to get too many touches, and is likely someone that the Jets are looking to groom. While coaching in Baltimore, then Defensive Coordinator, Rex Ryan was drafting and grooming guys like Wilkerson every year to get pressure on the QB without blitzing, and to clog up the Offensive Line’s blocking schemes to make lanes for all the crazy blitzes that Ryan draws up. We knew the Jets would to address the receiver position and they did by selecting TCU's Jeremy Kerley and. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Error: Please make sure the Twitter account is public. Super Bowl XLVI- New York Giants versus New England Patriots, Iron Cove Partners Insurance-Lou D'Agostino. [1] Mr. D'Agostino is currently a Partner and Senior Vice President of Iron Cove Partners, LLC a Division of the Whitmore Group, Ltd. Analysis: Great pick for the Jets, as Wilkerson was rumored to be rising on many team’s draft boards after his Pro Day. I was disappointed to see the Jets add no linebackers. [3] This was the first time since the 2007 draft lottery that a team other than the team with the worst regular season record won the draft lottery. McKnight was Mark Sanchez’s childhood friend, and Sanchez likely had something to do with this pick. Beyond that, they still haven't taken any steps to improve the pass rush coming from the outside linebacker position in the 3-4, by failing to find a heir apparent to, The Jets also ignored their secondary, which would make you think they are confident that most of their free agents will be returning in that area. Greg McElroy was a winner in college, who has terrific intangibles and sounds like he has the right mindset to come work into being the Jets long term #2 quarterback option. McElroy comes form a football family, as his father is a Vice President in the Dallas Cowboys organization. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Ellis has potential but major character concerns and will obviously have a much harder time earning reps this season than Wilkerson. The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players. In an ideal world, the two of them and Mike DeVito would anchor the Jets 3-4 for the coming 5-7 years. Change ). I am still a little surprised the Jets spent a fourth round pick on a running back. "Minnesota Wild will host 2011 entry draft", http://proicehockey.about.com/cs/prospects/a/nhl_draft_basic.htm, "Oilers Get First Overall Pick for Second Straight Year", "Report: Flyers trade Carter to Blue Jackets", "News Release: Avs acquire Johnson, McClement, Pick", "Devils win NHL Draft Lottery, move up to No. Analysis: True Jets fans know how much different the team Defense looked when NT Kris Jenkins was in the middle causing chaos. ROUND 1. ", "Never let your inferiors do you a favor - it will be extremely costly. ( Log Out / Wilkerson is a home grown talent from Linden, NJ, where he was a star football and basketball player. Analysis: Powell is a power back that benefited from Coach Charlie Strong’s implementation of a zone blocking scheme this past year at Lousiville. Analysis: A great value pick by the Jets, as they have a young guy that they can groom into a backup role behind Mark Sanchez. In an ideal world, the two of them and Mike DeVito would anchor the Jets 3-4 for the coming 5-7 years. Former New York Jet RB turned Business Executive Lou D'Agostino, May 2, 2011 Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Don't forget, New York Jets Draft Picks: Six New Faces Added, Four On Offense, Two On Defense, Initial Thoughts On Jets 2011 Draft Class, New York Jets Draft Picks: Scotty McKnight, Wide Receiver, Colorado.
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011 written by Greg Sibilio, Esq.,.
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