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New York Jets: Three first round draft options not at quarterback

ByAlan Schechter|
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Kirk Cousins (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Kirk Cousins (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Bradley Chubb (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Bradley Chubb (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Bradley Chubb

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We know that the Jets have been looking to solve the quarterback problem for about 8,000 years, give or take. However, doesn’t it seem like they have been working on the edge pass rusher problem for about 6,000 years? At least to this Jets fan, the days of John Abraham seem like a lifetime ago. Those of us that are old enough to remember Mark Gastineau and friends believe that was multiple lifetimes ago. At least I do.

The great thing about this offseason is that the team has the opportunity to solve both problems at virtually the same time. Signing Mr. Cousins takes care of the first problem and they can work on the next one right here at number six.

If Bradley Chubb is available the Jets should jump and take him. He is a terror for opposing quarterbacks. The numbers tell us everything:

TacklesDef IntFumbles
YearSchoolConfClassPosGSoloAstTotLossSkIntYdsAvgTDPDFRYdsTDFF
*2014North Carolina StateACCFRDE22240.00.0000000
*2015North Carolina StateACCSODE1327396610.55.0100.00102
*2016North Carolina StateACCJRDE1332245621.010.0000113
*2017North Carolina StateACCSRDE1239337223.010.0000201
CareerNorth Carolina State1009819854.525.0100.00416

Those by definition are the numbers of a player that has spent his college career in the defensive backfield. According toLance Zierlein, he…

"Looks the part. Long-limbed with broad chest, built shoulders and thick legs. Good combination of size and athleticism. Sets and holds the edge with wide base. Major disruptor who can get into gaps and drive up the field to take it off schedule."

As Bruno Mars said, “Don’t believe me? Just watch.”

Aside from the poor dancing, he works for me!

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