Jets Target Cheap Vets, Geno Smith Favorite

0:00For the NFL, it's March 8th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The New York Jets are not chasing a franchise quarterback this offseason. Instead, they plan to target cheap veterans who got cut by other teams and still have big money on their contracts. That means signing them for the league minimum of $1.3 million. Names in the mix include Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and possibly Two Otago Viloa if he gets released. Geno Smith stands out as the early favorite for the Jets. The 35-year-old was their second-round pick back in 2013, so it would be a reunion. He had a rough year with the Las Vegas Raiders, and now wants to revive his career in New York. The team is in rebuild mode under General Manager Darren Moogie. They have $73.8 million in salary cap space to fix several roster holes, not just the quarterback spot. Signing a veteran or two fits that plan better than splashy moves. Let's say the Jets prefer free agents over trades for backups, like Mac Jones or Tyson

1:03Bayesian, since those deals cost too much. Arizona does not seem interested in moving Jacobi Preset either. Murray might head to Minnesota, and Malik Willis could be too pricey for them. Other options include Carson Wins and Andy Doughton, who know new offensive coordinator, Frank Rack. Well, there's also some interest in Mitchell Trebuski from Buffalo. Overall, the Jets aim to stabilize now, and groom a rookie quarterback down the road, maybe from this draft, or in 2027. This story is made possible by our sponsor, See the episode description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.