Would Bowers or Mayer have been the worse choice?
Mayer by far. Mayer would have had me instantly turn on Douglas.
I could see a scenario where I defend a Bowers pick. I much prefer just taking an OL or a WR, since Bowers is kind of a half-measure in both cases, but if he's as good a prospect as some think he is, he could be worth the pick.
Bowers would need to test really well, the board would need to fall a certain way, and the Jets would have needed to address WR and OL earlier in the offseason.