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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 4.0 – The Free-Agency Update

By David Harrison

Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a "Handoff to Houston" press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at Moscone Center-West. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a "Handoff to Houston" press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at Moscone Center-West. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) scores the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Illinois State Redbirds in the Division I championship at Pizza Hut Park. North Dakota State beat Illinois State 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) scores the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Illinois State Redbirds in the Division I championship at Pizza Hut Park. North Dakota State beat Illinois State 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

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

The success of this pick hinges on the Jets getting a deal done with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Carson Wentz from North Dakota State has a truck ton of upside if he can develop into the player his potential says he can, but he needs time. Without Fitz, the Jets don’t have time, and if Wentz is forced into play too soon it could have terrible ramifications.

However, if there is a team with the weapons to help Wentz start from day one without imploding, it’s the Jets. Resiliency expert Brandon Marshall and fellow receiver Erik Decker are a great tandem on the outside, and veteran free agent Matt Forte will carry the load to take pressure off the rookie if he’s forced into action.

Let’s just hope it doesn’t come to that.

 

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