Jets Eye Wilson as Backup, Bradway's What-If Moment

0:00On April 30, the New York Jets just hosted veteran quarterback Russell Wilson for a free agent visit, eyeing him as a potential backup. No deals locked in yet, but sources say there's real mutual interest from both sides. This comes as the team looks to bolster depth behind their starter. Word inside the building is that Jets quarterback Gino Smith is one of the biggest fans of bringing Wilson on board. Smith spent years learning from Wilson when they were together in Seattle, where Wilson mentored him early in his career. That personal connection is pushing the idea forward. Back in 2012, former Jets general manager Terry Bradway was all in on drafting Wilson out of Wisconsin. He lobbied hard for the pick, but the team passed. Bradway ran the front office from 2001 to 2005, then stuck around as a senior scout for another nine years. Wilson proved Bradway right with a stellar run winning a Super Bowl with a Seahawks, earning ten pro bowl nods and three all pro honors.

1:00Lately he spaced some backlash from teammates, but his bond with Smith overrides that noise. If this signing happens, it'll have Bradway shaking his head at the what ifs while giving the Jets a proven vet in the QB room. Keep an eye on how it unfolds this offseason.