Brick. Not.

Following the stunning developments of last Friday night where Reggie Bush was not picked first in the 2006 NFL Draft (Radio City Music Hall, NYC) by the Houston Texans, the Jets have seemingly seen the light and refrained from picking Nick Lachey ... i mean, Matt Leinart, or any USC product. I mean they could've traded up with New Orleans, who were picking #2, to get Bush.

No, instead, they stood pat at #4 and bolstered their offensive line by taking highest-rated tackle and Long Island native D'Brickashaw Ferguson. This means whoever is going play QB for the Jets has a greater chance of remaining vertical longer than what we've come to expect. I saw fans cheering the pick and pointing to their heads (the same collective whom everyone thought would go nuts and riot at Sixth Avenue if the Jets didn't pick pretty boy Leinart). Also, Kevin Mawae replacement Nick Mangold comes in at #24. Not to say he will be completely replacing Mawae's production and leadership, but its a new era for the Jets with new head coach Eric Mangini. At least someone in management has their heads screwed on right, and didn't draft for glamour, marketing glitz, and fear of fan backlash.

At #49, they also took Kellen Clemens, rated to be the best QB among potential 2nd round picks. That's good, which means they have insurance towards the future.

And it also means I keep my Chad Pennington jersey for at least one more year. And I can also wear my Texans with a little pride, if they win at least 8 games *s*.

Go Gang Green!