Multiple news outlets, including Bob Glauber of Newsday (New York) and Jay Glazer, are confirming that the New York Jets have acquired WR Santonio Holmes from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 5th round pick.
The trade does not really affect the Jets' first-round draft plans, but it has major implications for the next six rounds. The acquisition of Holmes makes it increasingly unlikely that the Jets will use a second- or third-round pick to draft a WR, which could have included USC's Damian Williams or Notre Dame's Golden Tate. Now, the Jets should use those picks to add depth along the offensive and defensive lines.
Pittsburgh now has a gaping hole at WR, and the Steelers could get good value at No. 18 overall. There is a small possibility that Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant will be available there, and Demaryius Thomas of Georgia Tech probably will be available. Pittsburgh's next pick is at No. 52 overall, a second-round selection. If the Steelers choose to wait that long, an offensive lineman remains the likely choice in the first round.
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Draft Impact: Ravens Get Boldin
Finally, Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has his man.
The Ravens acquired former Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin Friday in exchange for picks in the third and fourth rounds. Baltimore also acquired Arizona's fifth round pick.
The teams pick back-to-back at the end of the first, with Baltimore selecting 25th and Arizona 26th. The trade does not mean, however, that the Ravens are definitely out of the receiver race.
Baltimore could use the pick to grab Illinois' Arrelious Benn or Notre Dame's Golden Tate. That would give Flacco and company a pair of playmaking receivers, an upgrade over the current group. The other option is to make a selection to bolster the secondary, with a group of talented corners available in the second half of the first round. Among the possibilities are Boise State's Kyle Wilson and Rutgers' Devin McCourty.
The Ravens acquired former Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin Friday in exchange for picks in the third and fourth rounds. Baltimore also acquired Arizona's fifth round pick.
The teams pick back-to-back at the end of the first, with Baltimore selecting 25th and Arizona 26th. The trade does not mean, however, that the Ravens are definitely out of the receiver race.
Baltimore could use the pick to grab Illinois' Arrelious Benn or Notre Dame's Golden Tate. That would give Flacco and company a pair of playmaking receivers, an upgrade over the current group. The other option is to make a selection to bolster the secondary, with a group of talented corners available in the second half of the first round. Among the possibilities are Boise State's Kyle Wilson and Rutgers' Devin McCourty.
Draft Impact: Jets Get Cromartie From SD
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.
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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