Jets, Browns Hold Off on Ty Simpson, Eyeing 2027 QB Class

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The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns need a long-term quarterback fix, bad, but they're

not rushing to grab Ty Simpson in this draft, even with Prime.

Picks like second overall and 16th for the Jets, or 6th and 24th for the Browns.

Scout Todd McShay broke it down on the show, saying both teams are playing the long game,

starting around weapons and protection now, then striking in.

2027, when the quarterback class looks stacked.

Fans and analysts are buzzing because Simpson's seen as a fringe first round guy, maybe going

around 26th to the Cardinals in a trade-up.

Scenario.

While this year's top prospect, Fernando Mendoza, is locked for number 1 to the Raiders.

The big draw for 2027 is 5 elite quarterbacks already in the top 29 prospects, 4 of them

top 5, making teams like.

These hold off despite current setups, Browns sticking with shader sanders and Dillion

Gabriel, Jets testing Geno Smith after dumping Justin Fields.

That future firepower gives the Jets an edge too, with 3 first round picks next year from

their own plus trades for Sasgardner and Quinnon.

Williams setting them up to chase studs like Archmaning, no matter how the season shakes

out.