Jets Should Pass on QB in 2023 Draft

0:00On March 23, the New York Jets remain a top destination for any quarterback with starting upside, since they lack a clear long-term answer at the position. With the Las Vegas Raiders expected to select Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, first overall in the draft, attention has turned to Alabama's Thai Simpson as the next logical option for New York. ESPN reporter Rich Samini argues that grabbing Simpson in the first round would be a poor move for the Jets. His college experience is limited to just 15 starts, and this year's quarterback group lacks depth overall. Meanwhile, General Manager Darren Moogie and Coach Aaron Glen are focused on a multi-year rebuild. They hold three first round picks in the 2027 draft, along with plenty of future cap rooms to build around. The team has pressing needs on defense and at a wide receiver right now, making it smarter to pass on a quarterback this year. If Simpson slips to their second round spot at Pick 44, that could change things.

1:00Looking ahead, experts see 2027 as a banner year for quarterbacks, so the Jets can target a top prospect in without forcing a reach. Now, from around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with the story.