NY Jets’ big NFL draft decision has already been justified

Olu Fashanu, New York Jets, Getty ImagesNearly five months ago, many fans and media members clamored for New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas to select Georgia tight end Brock Bowers in the first round of the draft – if they were lucky enough to have him available to them with the 10th pick.

When Bowers fell to pick No. 10, Douglas was left with a decision: weapon or protection?

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Bowers, widely considered one of the best tight end prospects in recent memory, was an enticing option for a Jets team that could use as many weapons for Aaron Rodgers as possible. However, with Rodgers being a 40-year-old quarterback…