Jets GM Mike Maccagnan today made comments in reference to the upcoming draft during his pre-draft press conference lending credence to those experts who have the Jets pursuing an outside linebacker such as Florida’s Dante Fowler or Bud Dupree out of the University of Kentucky in next week’s draft.
In discussing the position Maccagnan referred to 3-4 outside linebackers as “the lifeblood” of the defense and said he likes the idea of adding a young one every year. Referencing one of the more successful 3-4 franchises in the league, Maccagnan praised the work that has been done over the years by the Pittsburgh Steelers who are seemingly loaded with talent at the position from year to year.