FOX SPORTS - by John Czarnecki
GRADE: A
If USC's Mark Sanchez turns out to be the franchise quarterback a lot of teams believe he will become, then Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum made the best draft move of the year. Basically, Tannenbaum stole Sanchez on value because he jumped 12 spots in the first round while surrendering only New York's first and second-round picks to the Browns, well below the value chart. The Jets should have been forced to give up another second-round pick next year instead of three reserve players they no longer wanted.
The Jets made another wise trade, moving into Detroit's spot atop the third round for Iowa running back Shonn Greene. Greene was the Big Ten offensive player of the year with 20 TDs and 1,850 yards rushing, a 6.0 average. RB is a definite need with Thomas Jones slowing down. And with the rumors of them possibly pursuing Plaxico Burress, you get the idea that Tannenbaum needed to make a splash in this draft.
ESPN - by Mel Kiper
GRADE: A-
The motto of the Jets' draft was quality over quantity. Mark Sanchez's selection made this team's draft because he's a franchise-maker. New coach Rex Ryan likes his defense, so the organization felt it could focus on the offense in his first draft. The Jets picked up Iowa running back Shonn Greene, who will fit into the rotation with Leon Washington and Thomas Jones. Guard Matthew Slauson was an OK pick in the sixth round, but the key to this draft is up top with Greene and Sanchez.
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