Jets 2026 Moves

[Floridacardguy]

The Jets have a ton of draft capital heading into 2026-
They have
Round 1 (own)
Round 1 (via Colts)
Round 2 (own)
Round 2 (via Cowboys)
Round 4 (own)
Round 6 (via Bills)
Round 7 (via Titans)
Round 7 (via Bills)

The team has a great WR and a solid RB Breece Hall that they chose to not deal away for even more draft capital. This means that whoever they bring in to be QB has weapons in place.

I don't think that the coach Aaron Glenn is good but I am thinking they won't blow him out due to his team ties. I think they should do a complete reset including coach. But I don't know what proven or experienced coach would want to come in to a high profile position in NY for a team like the Jets and feel comfortable there which means an unproven coach could be selected. I can think of one name who would likely take the job and may excel there; John Gruden.
He's likely chomping at the bit to get another shot and if you need a tough coach capable of dealing with the media spotlight there and teaching a young offense to win, not sure of a better candidate.

Who should they bring in at QB? A vet, draft an unproven rookie? I am going to suggest they trade for Tanner McKee. McKee is going to be a starter someplace and he's a free agent after next season, so the Eagles won't want to lose him with nothing in return. I don't think Manning will play in NY and would pull an Eli, so he's likely not the answer. I think Carson Beck likes the spotlight, so he may be interesting. Then again, I think the Jets MUST get someone who they can count on, which leads me back to McKee. He's proven his worth already and shown what he can do. He has the arm to make throws in the cold windy NorthEast.
Trading for him and giving up like a 4th rd pick would allow them to draft more offensive weaponry and start to rebuild the D.

The Jets can very clearly mess things up and waste their stock of draft picks, they mess up a lot, but if they bring in a talented GM and coach, and owner lets them do their thing, maybe there's hope.

The Jets are an interesting team going into next season. Curious, what do people here think happens with the team next season?

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by Floridacardguy

The Jets have a ton of draft capital heading into 2026-
They have
Round 1 (own)
Round 1 (via Colts)
Round 2 (own)
Round 2 (via Cowboys)
Round 4 (own)
Round 6 (via Bills)
Round 7 (via Titans)
Round 7 (via Bills)

The team has a great WR and a solid RB Breece Hall that they chose to not deal away for even more draft capital. This means that whoever they bring in to be QB has weapons in place.

I don't think that the coach Aaron Glenn is good but I am thinking they won't blow him out due to his team ties. I think they should do a complete reset including coach. But I don't know what proven or experienced coach would want to come in to a high profile position in NY for a team like the Jets and feel comfortable there which means an unproven coach could be selected. I can think of one name who would likely take the job and may excel there; John Gruden.
He's likely chomping at the bit to get another shot and if you need a tough coach capable of dealing with the media spotlight there and teaching a young offense to win, not sure of a better candidate.

Who should they bring in at QB? A vet, draft an unproven rookie? I am going to suggest they trade for Tanner McKee. McKee is going to be a starter someplace and he's a free agent after next season, so the Eagles won't want to lose him with nothing in return. I don't think Manning will play in NY and would pull an Eli, so he's likely not the answer. I think Carson Beck likes the spotlight, so he may be interesting. Then again, I think the Jets MUST get someone who they can count on, which leads me back to McKee. He's proven his worth already and shown what he can do. He has the arm to make throws in the cold windy NorthEast.
Trading for him and giving up like a 4th rd pick would allow them to draft more offensive weaponry and start to rebuild the D.

The Jets can very clearly mess things up and waste their stock of draft picks, they mess up a lot, but if they bring in a talented GM and coach, and owner lets them do their thing, maybe there's hope.

The Jets are an interesting team going into next season. Curious, what do people here think happens with the team next season?

They've blown a ton of high draft picks before.

Also, the Patriots just did this with Mayo last year, so don't discount the Jets getting rid of Glenn after 1 season.

[majestik101]

cut and pasted from BoSox's response FCG don't get your pantaloons in a bunch

The Jets can very clearly mess things up and waste their stock of draft picks, they mess up a lot - TRUE

The Jets are an interesting team going into next season - FALSE

The Jets are run by a bunch of monkeys with typewriters. In no universe, are the Jets an "interesting team". They screwed up by signing Aaron Rodgers and he couldn't do anything there for chrissakes.

And now look at him - Experiencing a little bit of resurgence and relevancy in Pittsburgh with his team first in the division, thanks to *gasp* good ownership, drafting and coaching.

The Jets are inept and have been and will continue to be for a long, long time. Aaron Glenn's days there are numbered.

And now this is where you tell me that my Buccaneers barely won against them this season, blah blah blah

[BostonNut]

Rex Ryan

[boxbuster7]

week 10 and already thinking about next season

must be tough being a jets fan

[Siberian13]

It’s the Jets. It doesn’t matter what draft capital they have, they will screw it up.

[Floridacardguy]

Originally Posted by majestik101

cut and pasted from BoSox's response FCG don't get your pantaloons in a bunch

The Jets can very clearly mess things up and waste their stock of draft picks, they mess up a lot - TRUE

The Jets are an interesting team going into next season - FALSE

The Jets are run by a bunch of monkeys with typewriters. In no universe, are the Jets an "interesting team". They screwed up by signing Aaron Rodgers and he couldn't do anything there for chrissakes.

And now look at him - Experiencing a little bit of resurgence and relevancy in Pittsburgh with his team first in the division, thanks to *gasp* good ownership, drafting and coaching.

The Jets are inept and have been and will continue to be for a long, long time. Aaron Glenn's days there are numbered.

And now this is where you tell me that my Buccaneers barely won against them this season, blah blah blah

Why would I say that, the Broncos barely won against them

[Floridacardguy]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

week 10 and already thinking about next season

must be tough being a jets fan

I am in NO WAY a Jets fan.
I do love Garrett Wilson though.

[CapMarvelous]

Originally Posted by BostonNut

Rex Ryan

This would be the only thing that would excite me as a Jets fan since 2009.

With that said, there are no draft picks in 2026 that would give me any sort of excitement with this team. I like Glenn, but can't really gauge him properly given the current situation.

A change in ownership would be the only thing that would really give me hope. Look what the Colts are doing the year after an ownership change. (No, I am not wishing death on anyone.)

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by CapMarvelous

This would be the only thing that would excite me as a Jets fan since 2009.

With that said, there are no draft picks in 2026 that would give me any sort of excitement with this team. I like Glenn, but can't really gauge him properly given the current situation.

A change in ownership would be the only thing that would really give me hope. Look what the Colts are doing the year after an ownership change. (No, I am not wishing death on anyone.)

Maybe Jets fans can find some bad texts from the owner, like someone did with the Clippers owner.

[jcp2]

They need a big time coach with experience who is a game changer on their own. If they have the draft capital in place that may be tempting for someone. Other than that i am not sure if much is going to change and i am Jet fan.

[kobebeast2020]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

week 10 and already thinking about next season

must be tough being a jets fan

Started week 4 my man

[kobebeast2020]

Originally Posted by jcp2

They need a big time coach with experience who is a game changer on their own. If they have the draft capital in place that may be tempting for someone. Other than that i am not sure if much is going to change and i am Jet fan.

Also a Jet fan. Since 1995. Problem is who (high end, proven) in their right mind would come here and deal with Woodless Woody.

I've said this before and I'll say it again when you come into an organization or a work environment. It all starts from the top. If you go to place that people have respect and people know what they're doing and the company is thriving, all the workers work up to the expectations. but when you're in a #@#@#@#@ show everyone trends down and I think that's the core problem with this organization. They hold very low standards.

As far as drafting goes we have been terrible over the years but we have had a few home run drafts. Well 2 since 1995 so there is a chance.

My dream scenario is trading down with our own first rounder this year. as I've heard next year's class is head and shoulders above this year. Imagine that could set us up with 4 first rounders and 2 second rounders in the following draft. We would still have 2 first rounders this year, albeit late in the round. and up to 3 second rounders.

[Grid]

When every team hits rebuild mode, they still have some players to build around. Those are your tent poles. Who do the Jets have left? Hall & Wilson? Is that enough?

They had two Pro Bowlers, Sauce & Quinnen Williams. But they traded both. You still need a core of good guys, and the Jets are now more than 1 big draft away from that.

Fields is gone for sure. That is the #32 passing offense in the NFL. Jets won, Fields 6/11 for 52 yards 1 TD and a pick. Jets now know what the Bears and Steelers knew. Do you take a QB in 2026? Or get more peices in place, and take one in 2027?

Those picks aren't nearly as great as you think,. once you look at the bigger picture

Round 1 (own) Will be a high pick
Round 1 (via Colts) Will be bottom of the round
Round 2 (own) Will be a high pick
Round 2 (via Cowboys) Will be lower middle of the round
Round 3 (No Pick)
Round 4 (own)
Round 5 (No Pick)
Round 6 (via Bills) Will be bottom of the round
Round 7 (via Titans)
Round 7 (via Bills) Will be bottom of the round

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Grid

When every team hits rebuild mode, they still have some players to build around. Those are your tent poles. Who do the Jets have left? Hall & Wilson? Is that enough?

They had two Pro Bowlers, Sauce & Quinnen Williams. But they traded both. You still need a core of good guys, and the Jets are now more than 1 big draft away from that.

Fields is gone for sure. That is the #32 passing offense in the NFL. Jets won, Fields 6/11 for 52 yards 1 TD and a pick. Jets now know what the Bears and Steelers knew. Do you take a QB in 2026? Or get more peices in place, and take one in 2027?

Those picks aren't nearly as great as you think,. once you look at the bigger picture

Round 1 (own) Will be a high pick
Round 1 (via Colts) Will be bottom of the round
Round 2 (own) Will be a high pick
Round 2 (via Cowboys) Will be lower middle of the round
Round 3 (No Pick)
Round 4 (own)
Round 5 (No Pick)
Round 6 (via Bills) Will be bottom of the round
Round 7 (via Titans)
Round 7 (via Bills) Will be bottom of the round

Agree but in fairness to the Jets, you just need to keep taking a QB until you hit. Odds are they'll end up with another Zach Wilson before they end up with a Mahomes, but you just gotta keep taking swings until you get it right.

At the same time, they had a good one in Darnold, but organizationally they couldn't develop him (or any other QB) properly.

[Grid]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Agree but in fairness to the Jets, you just need to keep taking a QB until you hit. Odds are they'll end up with another Zach Wilson before they end up with a Mahomes, but you just gotta keep taking swings until you get it right.

At the same time, they had a good one in Darnold, but organizationally they couldn't develop him (or any other QB) properly.

For sure. But in Moneyball, you have to weigh when you take a QB during a gut job.

You take a QB in 2026, as it sure looks like they will be drafting top 3. But if you are still building out your trenches, do you stick a rookie QB in there?

Then you weigh the 5th year option. You take a QB in high in the 1st, and you have 5 years of a "cheap" contract. If you take one so quickly, before setting the rest of the roster, you run out of time. And have to pay up if that QB was good, and that takes money away from everything else.

You are a Chicago fan. 2023 there were 2 good QBs to take at #1 (At the time anyway) the Bears traded it away. Took Wright as a Guard and hit the trenches. Dexter & Pickens in round 2 and 3.

next year, take your QB. As that is now year 3 of a rebuild. And you should be set, cap wise, for the next 5 to build up the roster with picks and free agents. Before blowing your load on that $50MIL a year deal a top QB will command.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Grid

For sure. But in Moneyball, you have to weigh when you take a QB during a gut job.

You take a QB in 2026, as it sure looks like they will be drafting top 3. But if you are still building out your trenches, do you stick a rookie QB in there?

Then you weigh the 5th year option. You take a QB in high in the 1st, and you have 5 years of a "cheap" contract. If you take one so quickly, before setting the rest of the roster, you run out of time. And have to pay up if that QB was good, and that takes money away from everything else.

You are a Chicago fan. 2023 there were 2 good QBs to take at #1 (At the time anyway) the Bears traded it away. Took Wright as a Guard and hit the trenches. Dexter & Pickens in round 2 and 3.

next year, take your QB. As that is now year 3 of a rebuild. And you should be set, cap wise, for the next 5 to build up the roster with picks and free agents. Before blowing your load on that $50MIL a year deal a top QB will command.

Yes, you need to put decent pieces around the QB before he comes in. You don't want a David Carr situation.

Competent GMs should also be scouting 3-4 years out so they know when good QBs are coming out and can hopefully plan accordingly. But maybe I'm giving too much credit to some NFL GMs.

Grid, since you aren't in the NFCN thread anymore, do you think we have our guy in Caleb? I'm actually a little more excited that we have the right HC but Caleb is definitely improving.

[Grid]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Yes, you need to put decent pieces around the QB before he comes in. You don't want a David Carr situation.

Competent GMs should also be scouting 3-4 years out so they know when good QBs are coming out and can hopefully plan accordingly. But maybe I'm giving too much credit to some NFL GMs.

Grid, since you aren't in the NFCN thread anymore, do you think we have our guy in Caleb? I'm actually a little more excited that we have the right HC but Caleb is definitely improving.

3-4 years out is asking too much. You never really know who a guy should be, until they get to college and start playing against good talent for a bit. Typically they only have a couple years of doing that as a starter. And then they are off the NFL.

As for Da Bears, I just want to win a game where I don't have 3 heart attacks by the end of it! BJ is winning the games Eberfluss would lose. Johnson has pretty much the same men, playing that much harder for them. NFL talent is NFL talent. Unlocking that from your players is key.

I know I would mock Dan Campbell for being a meathead. Which he is. But he has his boys running through a wall for him every week. And that is the difference over many teams.

TJ Edwards out most of the season. Jaylon & Kyler have hardly played at all. Booker didnt get back until just now. We were down to our 3rd and 4th string RB's. Our secondary was wiped out right away. And still 6-3.

Caleb is legit. Top 10 (or close) in every major metric you want. Passing yards, total TD's and the Bears are a Top 5 offense. If that D wasnt banged up, and once both Johnson and Dennis Allen get more guys to fit their system. The Bears will make some real noise.

[Floridacardguy]

Originally Posted by Grid

3-4 years out is asking too much. You never really know who a guy should be, until they get to college and start playing against good talent for a bit. Typically they only have a couple years of doing that as a starter. And then they are off the NFL.

As for Da Bears, I just want to win a game where I don't have 3 heart attacks by the end of it! BJ is winning the games Eberfluss would lose. Johnson has pretty much the same men, playing that much harder for them. NFL talent is NFL talent. Unlocking that from your players is key.

I know I would mock Dan Campbell for being a meathead. Which he is. But he has his boys running through a wall for him every week. And that is the difference over many teams.

TJ Edwards out most of the season. Jaylon & Kyler have hardly played at all. Booker didnt get back until just now. We were down to our 3rd and 4th string RB's. Our secondary was wiped out right away. And still 6-3.

Caleb is legit. Top 10 (or close) in every major metric you want. Passing yards, total TD's and the Bears are a Top 5 offense. If that D wasnt banged up, and once both Johnson and Dennis Allen get more guys to fit their system. The Bears will make some real noise.

Guy has thrown 6 TDs in his last 6 games.

[Scottish Punk]

Originally Posted by Grid

For sure. But in Moneyball, you have to weigh when you take a QB during a gut job.

You take a QB in 2026, as it sure looks like they will be drafting top 3. But if you are still building out your trenches, do you stick a rookie QB in there?

Then you weigh the 5th year option. You take a QB in high in the 1st, and you have 5 years of a "cheap" contract. If you take one so quickly, before setting the rest of the roster, you run out of time. And have to pay up if that QB was good, and that takes money away from everything else.

You are a Chicago fan. 2023 there were 2 good QBs to take at #1 (At the time anyway) the Bears traded it away. Took Wright as a Guard and hit the trenches. Dexter & Pickens in round 2 and 3.

next year, take your QB. As that is now year 3 of a rebuild. And you should be set, cap wise, for the next 5 to build up the roster with picks and free agents. Before blowing your load on that $50MIL a year deal a top QB will command.

I like the idea of waiting a year for the QB so you get a true evaluation with the guy. The problem is, you like to get your QB when you are in the the top 3 picks. Really all depends on who declares for the draft and how the team ranks them. They will be in the mix for a top 3 pick along with Titans, Giants, Saints, Browns, and Raiders. Giants and Titans just drafted guys last year so unlikely will this year. If the Jets would rather wait until next year and see if players like Moore, Manning, Simpson stay another year and really develop, that is good as well. Still need a QB to play though. So, grabbing a bridge vet is viable. They can also use something like the extra 7th round pick to take a flyer on a McKee (or whatever 2nd/3rd stringer) and run with that for a year. Low risk and likely means the team will be in position the following year in the draft the franchise guy.
I do think Glenn will get another year to get his guys in place. They will need all the draft captial they can get to fill in pieces.

[Grid]

Originally Posted by Floridacardguy

Guy has thrown 6 TDs in his last 6 games.

And rushed for 2 more, and even caught one himself. Love the way you worked around his 8 total TD's in the first 3 games BTW. I guess whatever helps your narrative.

You should have bought Caleb instead of Trask!

[Floridacardguy]

Originally Posted by Grid

And rushed for 2 more, and even caught one himself. Love the way you worked around his 8 total TD's in the first 3 games BTW. I guess whatever helps your narrative.

You should have bought Caleb instead of Trask!

Why would I bring up Teask in a Jets thread ? Why would you bring up Caleb?

[Grid]

Originally Posted by Scottish Punk

I like the idea of waiting a year for the QB so you get a true evaluation with the guy. The problem is, you like to get your QB when you are in the the top 3 picks. Really all depends on who declares for the draft and how the team ranks them. They will be in the mix for a top 3 pick along with Titans, Giants, Saints, Browns, and Raiders. Giants and Titans just drafted guys last year so unlikely will this year. If the Jets would rather wait until next year and see if players like Moore, Manning, Simpson stay another year and really develop, that is good as well. Still need a QB to play though. So, grabbing a bridge vet is viable. They can also use something like the extra 7th round pick to take a flyer on a McKee (or whatever 2nd/3rd stringer) and run with that for a year. Low risk and likely means the team will be in position the following year in the draft the franchise guy.
I do think Glenn will get another year to get his guys in place. They will need all the draft captial they can get to fill in pieces.

For sure! You gotta roll with the cards you are dealt. You can just get sucked in the trap of needing a QB, and over-reaching for one just cause you are picking high.

Would Cam Ward have been #1 in a different year? Titans were just desperate for a spark.

Anthony Richardson at #4 overall? Colts needed a QB and reached.

The Bridge Vet is viable, as I think that was what Justin Fields was. They have to do better than that, unless the plan was to keep tanking and looking ahead

[Grid]

Originally Posted by Floridacardguy

Why would I bring up Teask in a Jets thread ? Why would you bring up Caleb?

I did not bring up Caleb, someone else did I replied. Why would you throw shade at Caleb in a Jets thread, if you weren't looking for a reply?

And why Trask? That name will be on your tombstone. How many years did you bang that drum about all your Trask investments? How did that work out for you? Caleb has caught more TD passes in the NFL then Klye Trash ever threw.

Don't worry, your other great investment Desmond Ridder will be joining him in the CFL soon. And then you can really go to town stocking up on their cards!

[Floridacardguy]

Originally Posted by Grid

I did not bring up Caleb, someone else did I replied. Why would you throw shade at Caleb in a Jets thread, if you weren't looking for a reply?

And why Trask? That name will be on your tombstone. How many years did you bang that drum about all your Trask investments? How did that work out for you? Caleb has caught more TD passes in the NFL then Klye Trash ever threw.

Don't worry, your other great investment Desmond Ridder will be joining him in the CFL soon. And then you can really go to town stocking up on their cards!

Again you look foolish talking about Trask and Caleb in a jets thread and making long winded posts that I’m not even gonna read