FLORHAM PARK (N.J.) — In the aftermath San Francisco 49ersRobert Saleh celebrated the 2019 NFC Championship Game win by taking a picture in the locker area with the George Halas Trophy, a “Mobile to Miami”, T-shirt — Senior Bowl to Super Bowl. The 49ers’ team had previously coached the college all star game 12 months before the start of their remarkable journey.
Saleh will be back in Mobile, Alabama next week to take the lead for the event New York JetsIn a coaching role they haven’t had since 1979, the Jets were able to find Mark Gastineau, a small school pass-rusher, who is now part of the team’s Ring of Honor. The Jets will be coaching the National team in February’s Senior Bowl. While it may seem strange to think of “Mobile to Arizona” Tshirts (where next year’s Super Bowl will be played), the Jets will have the opportunity to spend nearly a week with more than 100 draft prospects.
The Jets’ coaches will spend 16 to 18 hours each day with the players, through meetings, practice, meals, and dinners, in order to gather pre-draft information. They can observe how teammates interact, how they behave inside the classroom, and how they spend their free time. Wide receiver was the 49ers’ love story in 2019. Deebo SamuelThey ended up drafting him in round 2. Now, take a look at him.
Robert Saleh… “Mobile Miami” shirt (Senior Bowl, Super Bowl). They knew that they would win today. These were printed early by the 49ers pic.twitter.com/eX4XB537NG
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) January 20, 2020
“It’s huge, not only because you get that whole week of watching them practice, but you get the whole week of learning who they are,” ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller said. “It gives me a head start in filling out the blanks about ‘What’s this person like?
In keeping with a Senior Bowl tradition the Jets Detroit LionsCoaches of the American team will “team swap”, allowing them to spend time with their counterparts. This is how you get the Dallas CowboysThe first time I got to know a quarterback Dak PrescottIn 2016.
This does not guarantee success for the team. In the Senior Bowl’s first season, only seven of 24 teams have produced winning records since 2010. The 2017 Senior Bowl team was the only one to win. Cleveland Browns, went 0-16. The Super Bowl’s only winner was Saleh’s 49ers.
There are nine draft options, including Nos. The Jets have nine draft choices, including Nos. 4, 10, 35 and 38. Given the Jets’ needs, here’s a look into five players that should interest them. They all happen to be part of the National team, which is convenient.
Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State
The Mackey Award winner, widely considered the best tight end in draft, is the winner of the Mackey Award. McBride is not among the class of Atlanta FalconsKyle Pitts rookie — is anyone? He could still land in the second round. Miller said that he’s “a Mark Andrews player”. Baltimore RavensThe tight end caught 107 passes in 2021.
McBride caught 90 passes, for 1,121 yard with just one touchdown. But, his two-way skills have impressed evaluators. He is 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds. He can also block. Mike LaFleur is the Jets’ offensive coordinator. However, the depth chart for two-TE packages is very thin. The Jets’ coaches want to see McBride’s performance against the upgraded competition next week.
Jahan DotsonWR, Penn State
Dotson, who is projected to play in the late first round or early second round, will bring much-needed speed into the Jets’ offense. The New Jersey native is capable of flying and is also a skilled route runner. His short stature is his biggest problem. His height is 5’11” and 184 lbs, though some think he may be around 175. He torched Big Ten with 91 catches and 1,182 yards, 12 touchdowns, last season. A Dotson –Elijah MooreThe tandem could provide plenty of juice.
“He has an opportunity to really impress because he’s going to be the best athlete out there at the receiver position,” Miller said. Miller said, “He’s the alpha prospect of this year.” [at the Senior Bowl].”
Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
He could be drafted in the top 15 or 10, which would make him the most valuable player in Mobile. The Jets need an off-ball linebacker. It all depends on what they value. Quincy WilliamsLloyd impressed with his speed from sideline to sideline, but he is the kind of player that coaches want on their team.
His stats last season show that he can do anything. He had seven sacks and four interceptions, as well as 111 tackles. Saleh is a former linebackers coach and will be impressed after one week of being around him.
Trevor PenningOT, Northern Iowa
The left tackle is now at the first round, standing at 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 321 pounds. Penning will have a chance to prove his skills against the big boys next week, following his dominance in FCS competition.
Even if the Jets aren’t willing to give up on left tackles that have been injured, Mekhi BectonThey are not durable and have poor conditioning, but they could still be a bookend to protect the quarterback Zach Wilson. “We’re always going to value the line of scrimmage here,” general manager Joe Douglas said in addressing team needs during his end-of-season news conference. But which one might they choose?
“At 10, it might be a touch early for him, depending on what happens, but if there’s an ability to jump back a little bit, he’d be a really good fit there,” Miller said of Penning and the Jets. He can also play right tackle. He has the body for it.”
Zion JohnsonBoston College
He is considered to be the top-ranked guard in the draft. The Jets selected left guard Alijah Vera-TuckerThey had a hole in the right side of their first round last year. Laurent Duvernay-TardifPrepare for free agency. Johnson would make a great fit. Johnson is a powerful run-blocker who can also be agile enough for outside-zone schemes.
“He’s a fun to watch,” Miller said. “He’s just a mauler. He’s one of those old school, beat-the-s—-out-of-people-in-the-trenches kind of guy.”