Jets' Top Brass Meet Simpson, Quarterback Hunt Intensifies

0:00On March 29, the New York Jets are ramping up their quarterback hunt by sending top brass to check out Alabama's Thai Simpson ahead of the 20, 26 NFL draft, where they hold the number two and number 16 picks. This is all about locking down a long-term starter after things didn't pan out with Justin Fields. Earlier this week, General Manager Darren Moogie, head coach Aaron Glenn, offensive coordinator Frank Reich, and quarterback's coach Bill Musgrave flew. The Tuscaloosa for a private dinner, with a 23-year-old Simpson, followed by an intense workout the next morning. It came right after his standout pro-day, where he flashed the skills from his final college season with nearly 4,000 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this level of attention from the big decision-makers screamed serious interest, especially since they've scouted. Others, like Carson Beck and Drew Aller, but kept those visits lower key. As a clear signal, the Jets see Simpson as a potential franchise savior to steady the

1:03ship. Meanwhile, the team shuffled the roster hard. Carson went turn them down to rejoin the Vikings, so they traded for Geno Smith to start in 20. 26 and shipped fields to the chiefs. But Simpson's light resume with just 15 college starts has them weighing the risks. As the April draft nears, the real question is whether they'll pull the trigger on Simpson with a high pick or hold out for the loaded 20, 27 quarterback class. The Jets front office knows this could define their future. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.