If I were the GM- New York Jets

They had such a surprising 2009.  After firing Eric Mangini, they hired former Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan to coach the team.  He gave the Jets a new fiery attitude, which showed on the field.  They made bold moves both on and off the field.  On the field, they threw numerous creative blitz packages, which confused most teams- leading to the number one overall defense in the NFL.  Off the field, they traded up and drafted both quarterback Mark Sanchez and running back Shonn Greene- both key performers in their stretch run to the AFC championship game.

The Jets have a ton of strengths to maintain excellence for the long term.  They have one of the best offensive lines in the league, which featured three Pro Bowlers- D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Alan Faneca, and Nick Mangold.  Sanchez appears to have a great future ahead of him.  I understand why the Jets moved up to draft him.  He has the intangibles to succeed at the most demanding position, in the most demanding city in the league.  Even though they released running back Thomas Jones, they still have talent at the position with Greene and do-it-all back Leon Washington.  (I wouldn't be surprised if they picked a veteran back in case Washington isn't fully healed from his injury- like a LaDanian Tomlinson or Willie Parker.)  Tight end Dustin Keller is one of the more underrated players at his position.  As I previously mentioned, this was the best defense in the league last season.  And they've already made one move to improve themselves- trading for Antonio Cromartie to start opposite super-stud cornerback Darrelle Revis.  Their linebacking corps is solid, especially in the middle with David Harris and Bart Scott.  Calvin Pace was a nice addition prior to 2009, and solidified the position.  They have a good defensive line, but aging and injury prone, especially at nose guard where Kris Jenkins missed time.

Their weaknesses are at the wide receiver position.  Braylon Edwards was a good midseason addition, but he's primarily a deep threat and has suspect hands.  However, he's been known to convert big plays.  Jerecho Cotchery is a good, sure-handed possession receiver.  There's not much after them.  David Clowney had a nice training camp, but faded as the season progressed.  Safety needs more depth following the trade of Kerry Rhodes to the Cardinals.  And I mentioned before about the nose tackle spot.  It could use an infusion of youth.  Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they looked at acquiring a right tackle in the draft in the middle rounds, due to Damien Woody's age.  They have to look for his eventual successor at the position.

With the depth and talent at defensive tackle in this draft, the Jets should be able to get an eventual replacement for Jenkins, and who could spell him throughout the season.  Players they should consider are Jared Odrick, Terrence Cody, or Tyson Alualu.  If they want to add depth to the receiver position, they could take Arrelious Benn, Golden Tate, or Demaryious Thomas.  Or they could go the defensive back route to add depth, and take look at Nate Allen, Kareem Jackson, or Patrick Robinson.