Jets Eye Long-Term QB with Simpson in Draft

0:00NFL stories making news on March 17th. The New York Jets are navigating another offseason full of quarterback shifts. Dave named Geno Smith as their starter for now and traded Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs. With that uncertainty, eyes are turning to the 2026 NFL Draft as a potential spot to grab a future signal caller. Recent mock drafts paint different pictures for the Jets plans. One projection has them using two first round picks on wide receivers Arville Reese and Jordan Tyson while passing on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson entirely. Meanwhile, ESPN draft expert Mel Kuiper Jr sees a different path. He slots Simpson to the Jets at pick number 16 overall. Kuiper points out that Smith serves as a solid bridge option and the team holds three first rounders in 2027 when the quarterback class looks stronger. Still, he praises Simpson's pinpoint accuracy, quick decision-making, pocket mobility, and

1:01his 28 touchdown passes from the 20-25 season. For the Jets, this highlights the push for a long-term answer at quarterback. They might draft Simpson to sit and learn behind Smith before stepping into the starting role. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.