The Jets met with QB Matt Ryan in an individual workout this past week, and while the team is typically mum about such things, Ryan himself has no problem reporting what happened. Be careful, Matt, that kind of openness could cost you some demerits in Jets-land!
In an online diary for FOXSports, Ryan writes about how the Jets had him throw 65-70 passes in a little over an hour (he threw just 52 on his Pro Bay at BC). The Jets were also very interested in having Ryan work within their system and show them his footwork both in and outside the pocket.
"They wanted to see first-hand what balls I can throw from within their offense. They especially wanted to see my footwork in the pocket and had me make several throws on the move. They wanted to see where I could put the ball when I was forced to move out of the pocket.
"I was as happy with the performance as I was with my Pro Day, but I got to throw on the run a bit more and show off my arm when under pressure and my footwork a little bit more. I loved it."
It's interesting that the Jets aren't giving Ryan a cursory, courtesy look, the kind you might for a guy who you're not that interested in but who could land on a team within your division (don't think those things don't happen). Will they draft him if he's there at No. 6? That depends on who else is available I suppose (cough, cough, McFadden, cough). But there's certainly enough healthy realism in their current quarterback situation for them to take a good long look at other options.
Comments (3)
Are they nuts? There is a helluva lot more wrong with this team than the QB. Matt Ryan is not exactly Joe Namath. He just better not be Joey Harrington! But McFadden is out there to be had and they need that burst of offense. The other holes could be filled later but give Clemens a chance. He will only be 25 at the start of the season. Let him learn the system and see what he can do. If they can get an exciting offensive player who's position does not begin with Q-DO IT!
The Jets are doing there homework, if Ryan falls and Jets trade down and have two 1st round draft picks, why not. Nonetheless, how many of us think Chad or Kellen will take the Jets to the promise land anytime soon?
The only 'sure picks' for the Jets are Gohlston and, yes, Jake Long. Otherwise, the rest are trade-down bait for two #1's (McFadden & Dallas) for a #1, #2 and #5 with New Orleans(Dorsey, Ellis, Ryan), if NO would do it. With one of Dallas' two picks, use one to pick and second to trade into 2nd and 3rd rounds. Picks, picks, picks if not Gohlston or JLong. -- for Hardy, Albert, a CB...