nydailynews.com - 4/27/2008
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Thoughts and observations on the Jets’ Day 1 performance:
• Frankly, I’m a little surprised they took Ohio State DE/OLB Vernon Gholston at No. 6. He doesn’t seem like an Eric Mangini kind of player. Some scouts say he doesn’t have great instincts, and there are questions about his passion for football. He’s quiet and studious. Those close to him say he gets the job done on the field, but doesn’t have a killer instinct. If it weren’t for his amazing ...
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Grant, Barton Go Late and More Gholston Goodness
Eleven Warriors —
... wanted McFadden in the worst way and there was supposedly a failed attempt to trade for Chris Long. You can read into the fact that the Jets waited 9:23 into their alloted 10 minutes to make the pick, but I’m not sure if that means anything these days (see: picks one through four).
For the pro-Gholston faction, that Jets got a freak of nature that will stack their linebacker corps and took a guy the Patriots were rumored to be coveting.
One commenter summed up the manic minds of Jets fans: ...
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NEW YORK--The Jets just took Vernon Gholston, the Ohio State defensive end, sixth. That pick got big cheers from the Jets fans in the crowd. Not only do they get one of the draft's best pass rushers, but they keep Gholston away from the Patriots on ...
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