The New York Jets will need to find a new quarterback for the 2026 season, as head coach Aaron Glenn found himself on the hot seat following a 3-14 campaign and the failure of the Justin Fields experiment. Missing out on Fernando Mendoza by picking No. 1 overall has to sting.
The idea of taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round, possibly at No. 16 overall, may have some appeal due to his downfield accuracy, but preventing themselves from taking a swing on a 2027 class that is viewed as the deepest one in years might not be wise.