Today they have turned out in full force for what may turn out to be one of the most important days in the franchise's history. Ask one Jets fan what they need in the draft, and any fan within earshot will give you his or her opinions on the matter. The fans react positively to the pick. With the next pick the Jets select South Carolina linebacker John Abraham, who emerged as one of the top pass rushers in the country last season. With the 18th pick the Jets select Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington, a player projected to go in the top 10 and began his career throwing to Randy Moss.
Jets fans love that one.
With their final pick in the first round at No. 27, New York selects Anthony Becht, a tight end out of West Virginia. Ambivalent, for the first time in the draft, the Jets fans are relieved. They have some new names to take home with them. Some new names to give them hope. Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel.