FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- There were no fireworks in the New York Jets' war room that night. It was routine and business-like in the moments leading up to their most controversial draft pick in recent memory.
General manager Mike Maccagnan, standing by the draft board, consulted with director of player personnel Brian Heimerdinger. After a couple of minutes of quiet conversation, Maccagnan walked over to owner Woody Johnson and apprised him of their choice. He did the same with coach Todd Bowles, who nodded. With that, they turned in the card.
With their second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Christian Hackenberg, quarterback, Penn State.