NEW YORK JETS - 2015 Finish (4th AFC East, 6-10)
1st Round Picks: #2 & #3
The New York Jets have earned the right to be the darlings of night one of the NFL Draft with their pair of board-shifting trades to acquire the second and third picks in the draft.
It is all but certain that one of the two selections will be at the quarterback position. With the Los Angeles Rams eyeing a passer at the first spot, the Jets may have pulled the trigger too soon and will be stuck with whomever the Rams deem less worthy at #1. Both Goff and Wentz have potential, but you can't help but believe that the Jets assumed the Titans were standing pat and looking to take Laremy Tunsil at #1 (leaving them the choice of Wentz or Goff at #2).
The Jets have also been widely linked to Joey Bosa to play next to Aaron Donald on the defensive line. The combination of Donald, Bosa, and Kawann Short would be one of the most feared in the league.
Projected Pick (#2): Carson Wentz (North Dakota State)
Projected Pick (#3): Joey Bosa (Ohio State University)
It is all but certain that one of the two selections will be at the quarterback position. With the Los Angeles Rams eyeing a passer at the first spot, the Jets may have pulled the trigger too soon and will be stuck with whomever the Rams deem less worthy at #1. Both Goff and Wentz have potential, but you can't help but believe that the Jets assumed the Titans were standing pat and looking to take Laremy Tunsil at #1 (leaving them the choice of Wentz or Goff at #2).
The Jets have also been widely linked to Joey Bosa to play next to Aaron Donald on the defensive line. The combination of Donald, Bosa, and Kawann Short would be one of the most feared in the league.
Projected Pick (#2): Carson Wentz (North Dakota State)
Projected Pick (#3): Joey Bosa (Ohio State University)
BUFFALO BILLS - 2015 Finish (3rd AFC East, 8-8)
1st Round Pick: #17
With the 17th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills must address their secondary. Despite the additions of Casey Hayward and Eric Reid during free agency, the Bills need outside help to complement their dominant rush defense. Eli Apple, Vernon Hargreaves, William Jackson and even Mackensie Alexander could all be in play at pick #17.
The Bills also desperately want to improve their tight end position. With Luke Willson joining the team from Seattle, the need became slightly less pressing in recent days.
Rex Ryan's crew has also preached often about "best player available," which could allow one of the many talented defensive ends or linebackers to come off the board with this pick.
Projected Pick: William Jackson (Houston)
The Bills also desperately want to improve their tight end position. With Luke Willson joining the team from Seattle, the need became slightly less pressing in recent days.
Rex Ryan's crew has also preached often about "best player available," which could allow one of the many talented defensive ends or linebackers to come off the board with this pick.
Projected Pick: William Jackson (Houston)
MIAMI DOLPHINS - 2015 Finish (1st AFC East, Super Bowl Champions, 10-6)
1st Round Pick: None
After trading their first rounder to acquire San Diego's 2nd round draft choice and a pair of 3rd round choices (in exchange for picks in the 4th and 5th rounds) from the New York Jets, the Super Bowl 50 winners will most likely sit out Thursday's festivities.
The Miami front office has preached a philosophy of patience with the draft process while describing their intentions of stockpiling quality picks at the expense of "flashy" top end choices.
Nobody can argue with the direction of the Miami franchise after their impressive January/February run into the record books.
In round #2, with a pair of choices, we expect the Dolphins to address their nickel corner position while selecting a quarterback to sit and learn behind Ryan Fitzpatrick (Paxton Lynch or Connor Cook anyone?).
Projected Pick: None
The Miami front office has preached a philosophy of patience with the draft process while describing their intentions of stockpiling quality picks at the expense of "flashy" top end choices.
Nobody can argue with the direction of the Miami franchise after their impressive January/February run into the record books.
In round #2, with a pair of choices, we expect the Dolphins to address their nickel corner position while selecting a quarterback to sit and learn behind Ryan Fitzpatrick (Paxton Lynch or Connor Cook anyone?).
Projected Pick: None
