Sanchez is a Jet: Analysis? Gotta Have Faith...

The Jets had the #17 pick in the NFL Draft as of about fifteen minutes ago. A few minutes ago they picked fifth. Mark Sanchez is now a New York Jet. My phone has already rung three times and the texts and emails are starting to come in from buddies and family who know of my love for the draft and my tendency to torture myself as a Jets fan.Initial thoughts? I'm still trying to gather them, but I like it. I like the pick, I like the kid, I like the potential. You can tell from his first interview he's going to be just fine in New York. I don't think you can knock the pick at all. It is crystal clear that former and current Jets coaches and management do not believe there is a first-rate NFL starter on the current roster.Neither Ratliff, Clemens or Ainge has done enough to make any Jets fan comfortable. It's why you took a flyer on Brett Favre, and, while the scenarios are different, this pick does the same thing with possibly much greater upside. If you listen to any ...