Welcome back to Grant Tunkel Mock Draft. I apologize for the long absence of content, but now I'm back and ready to go. We're under two months away from the NFL Draft, so it's time to get things rolling.
This is the first in a series of "Draft Impact" posts. These posts will talk about the draft implications of trades, signings and cuts.
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Before I even get to the draft impact of the New York Jets trade with the San Diego Chargers for CB Antonio Cromartie, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum deserves a standing ovation.
This trade is a coup for New York, which now has the best CB tandem in the NFL. With Darrelle Revis on one side and Cromartie on the other, the Jets are saying to opponents: "I dare you to throw the football." Not many teams are going to take the bait. Cromartie also came at a remarkably low cost. The Jets gave up a third round pick in the 2011 draft for a former All-Pro CB. What a steal.
As far as the draft goes, it's now safe to say the Jets will not use the 29th overall pick on a CB. Boise State CB Kyle Wilson and Rutgers CB Devin McCourty were among those rumored to be options at 29, but not anymore. Now, it seems likely that the Jets will use 29 on a WR. Arrelious Benn (Illinois) and Golden Tate (Notre Dame) are possibilities that late in the first round. It's also possible the Jets will ship their 1st rounder to the Denver Broncos and acquire Brandon Marshall.
Where do the Chargers go from here? They pick 28th in the first round, and may target Wilson or McCourty to fill the void at CB. The Chargers also could draft an offensive tackle to provide depth.
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