FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The NFL draft probably had a familiar feel for quarterback Aaron Rodgers -- Day 1, anyway. Since 2012, his teams have picked a defensive player with 12 of their past 13 first-round picks.
With an obvious need at offensive tackle, and with fans pining for a top wide receiver, the New York Jets opted for pass-rusher Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick. As it turned out, they didn't take a receiver with any of their seven picks. That, coupled with the ill-fated pursuit of Odell Beckham Jr.