Jets Target Veteran QBs for Short-Term Fix

0:00With the NFL today, March 6th, the New York Jets are hunting for a temporary quarterback to bridge them until they can draft a long-term starter. With the number 2 pick in the upcoming draft, they know no elite signal caller will be available there. So, they're targeting veterans like Geno Smith, from the Raiders, Carson Wins, who's about to hit free agency from the Vikings, and Jacobi Perset, from the Carnals. New offensive coordinator Frank Reich has a clear favorite in Wins. Despite rumors of a fallout when they were together in Indianapolis, sources say those issues came from management, not between the coach and quarterback. Reich in Wins actually staying close touch. Fans might remember Wins as a backup lately, but he stepped up for the Vikings last season in five starts. He threw for over 1200 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions before a shoulder injury sidelined him. Smith struggled with the Raiders, tossing 19 touchdowns against the league-high 17 picks in

1:00a messy offense. Brisset shown brightest for Arizona, starting 12 games with 23 touchdowns and just 8 picks. Trading for Perset could hinge on whether the cardinal snag Jimmy Grapelo from the Rams. Smith might get dealt or cut as Las Vegas eyes are rookie. None of these guys scream superstar, but they're solid short-term options. For now, the Jets are wisely playing the hand they're dealt, avoiding a reach in the draft while building around their new coordinators vision. We'll see who lands in green and white. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, May for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pilo.com.