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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0: Free-Agency Impact

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs for a touchdown against Jacksonville State Gamecocks cornerback Jermaine Hough (2) in the second quarter in the FCS Championship college football game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs for a touchdown against Jacksonville State Gamecocks cornerback Jermaine Hough (2) in the second quarter in the FCS Championship college football game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

30. . . North Dakota State. Carson Wentz. 20. player

The Jets have many needs, and perhaps the biggest one is at the quarterback position.  Ryan Fitzpatrick has yet to re-sign, and beyond him there isn’t much left.

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Carson Wentz from North Dakota State presents a viable option for the present, but mostly for the future.  If “Fitz-magic” – as receiver Brandon Marshall refers to him – comes back, then Wentz will have a smart and savvy veteran to learn from for a season.  If he doesn’t, then “Wentz-magic” will have two great receivers in Marshall and Eric Decker, along with running back Matt Forte to help usher him into the NFL.

It’s a win-win, and if ever there was a situation where Wentz could thrive, it’s this one.

 

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