Jets' Long-Game Plan: Geno Smith & Ty Simpson

0:00On March 25th, the New York Jets are turning heads with their quarterback moves this off-season. They've brought back Geno Smith as their starter for next season, but they're not stopping there. Alabama's tie Simpson is set for a private workout with the team this Friday. As they eye long-term options in a thin draft class, Jets fans have waited 15 years for a playoff run and Smith's rough year with the Raiders last season hasn't sparked much hope. The team holds the number two and number 16 picks, and while they're not targeting Simpson at the top spot, the later selection could fit him perfectly as a developmental prospect. Many expected a savior like Dante Moore to land in New York, but the gunslinger chose one more college year at Oregon instead. That leaves the Jets scouting alternatives beyond the top projected quarterbacks, focusing on raw potential amid widespread skepticism. Simpson only started one season at Alabama after turning down offers worth up to $6.5 million to play elsewhere in college. He's not ready to start right away, which aligns with the Jets plan to let him learn behind

1:04Smith while they bolster the roster. This approach signals the Jets are playing the long game, blending experience now with future upside to finally break their postseason drought. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey, with the story.