Now that the Tremendous Bowl is within the rearview mirror, we are actually on the heels of the 2025 NFL Scouting Mix.
A complete of 329 prospects will attend this yr’s occasion, which is able to once more happen in Indianapolis from Feb. 24 by means of March 3.
The NFL Draft is over two months away (April 24-26), however many have already begun speculating who the Jets could choose seventh total. Final week, the Jets formally introduced they might be shifting on from Aaron Rodgers after two disappointing seasons.
With Rodgers now not within the Inexperienced and White, the Jets will undoubtedly be out there for a quarterback this spring. With that in thoughts, let’s reply a number of questions on this week’s Jets mailbag.
Earlier than I reply that, folks should perceive the price of shifting up within the NFL Draft. It is determined by what number of spots a group needs to maneuver up and the variety of draft picks concerned.
If we use the commerce worth chart from Drafttek, the Jets No. 7 decide is price 1,500 factors. If Gang Inexperienced wished to maneuver up from No. 7 to No. 1, it will value them 1,500 factors as a result of the Titans’ prime decide is price 3,000 factors.
Basically, which means the Jets would solely have to offer the Titans not solely their No. 7 decide on this yr’s draft but additionally probably their second-round decide, first-round decide in 2026, and certain a 2027 decide.
Given all of the Jets’ wants, I’m unsure shifting up on this specific draft is sensible. Ward is by far the very best quarterback on this yr’s draft, however the Jets aren’t a quarterback away from contending like they seemed to be earlier than buying Rodgers.
The Jets’ finest plan of action could be to take the very best out there participant at one in every of their positions of want (huge receiver, proper sort out, defensive sort out, cornerback) and construct the very best group doable. I additionally count on them to signal a veteran quarterback to compete with Tyrod Taylor for the beginning quarterback job.
Justin Fields and Jameis Winston are just some choices the Jets might doubtlessly goal in free company, which begins on March 12. The 2026 quarterback class could have many extra choices for the Jets, which might be the draft through which I might swing a commerce.
They’d undoubtedly have to think about Sanders if he falls to seventh. Sanders is a top-level passer who has spectacular accuracy and wonderful ball placement.
He’s additionally a quarterback who can keep within the pocket and is prepared to take a success when defenders barraging him. Sanders’s finest attributes are his poise and coolness in late-game strain conditions. Nevertheless, he additionally has important questions.
Sanders tends to carry on to the ball too lengthy, which might result in turnovers on the subsequent stage. He additionally wants to enhance his anticipation expertise, that means he must throw to a spot and hope his receivers can get there. As an alternative, Sanders sees his receivers after which throws the ball, which additionally results in him holding the ball longer than he ought to.
I extremely doubt Sanders makes it to No. 7. However together with his accuracy and talents, the Jets ought to skip to the rostrum if Sanders is shockingly nonetheless out there.
I agree with you, Paul. Carr has his negatives, however I imagine he could be a greater possibility than Cousins.
For individuals who aren’t conscious, the Saints might doubtlessly launch Carr. The Saints should shed some cap room forward of free company, which might embody Carr. He’s due $40 million subsequent season and can depend $51.45 million in opposition to the wage cap in 2025 if New Orleans doesn’t restructure his contract.
Carr, 34, has advised reporters that he won’t take a pay minimize, which might pressure the Saints to launch him. New Orleans is projected to be $54 million over the wage cap.
If Carr is launched, the Jets might do quite a bit worse. In 10 video games final season, Carr handed for two,145 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Nevertheless, Carr sat out the season’s ultimate 4 video games due to a fracture in his non-throwing hand.
Cousins might be 37 when the season begins and has already proven indicators of decline final season. That factored into him being benched for Michael Penix Jr. late final yr.
Given the selection between the 2, I might take Carr, assuming he turns into out there.
Anytime you alter coaches, the brand new faces must be given time to implement their tradition whereas constructing a roster. I don’t suppose anticipating the Jets to compete for a playoff spot in 2025 is honest.
Sure, I perceive Jets followers are bored with not seeing their group play within the postseason, however the group has a number of holes to fill, with 28 gamers anticipated to turn into free brokers subsequent month.
Glenn understands what it takes to construct a struggling group after serving to Dan Campbell try this in Detroit. I’m positive Glenn and Jets proprietor Woody Johnson will say all the precise issues this yr to get followers within the stands. However after going for it the final two years, persistence must be the important thing for Jets followers.
The 2026 season must be when playoffs are on the minds of Jets followers. The 2025 season is about growing and constructing in the direction of the longer term.
Initially Printed: February 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
