Jets Need Two QBs in Draft

On April 17, the New York Jets are heading into next week's NFL Draft with 9 picks, and

yeah, everybody's expecting them to grab a quarterback.

But here's the real talk.

They need to draft 2.

Their depth chart looks stacked on paper with 3 guys already, but it's shallow when

you break it down.

Geno Smith at 36 years old with an 84.7 passer rating this season, rookie undrafted free

agent Brady Cook, who posted A.

55.4 rating in 4 starts, and Bayley Zappy with a career 76.0, none-screen long-term fix.

That first draft pick slots right in as the new number 2 behind Geno, making 4 quarterbacks.

But why push for 5?

Zappy's just a practice squad type, good for scout team reps against the defense, but

not competing for real snaps or mentoring kids.

Cook showed nothing special as a replacement level guy, and his surprise factor is gone

now.

Jets can bank on one mid-round pick, panting out when the hit rate there is spotty.

Think Jalenhurt successes against a bunch of busts.

Fans and analysts are buzzing because quarterback is king, and without a franchise guy, you

gotta swing multiple times.

The Jets' situation screams urgency.

No top 10 pick means spreading the risk.

Leaving the draft with just one new arm would leave them too thin, especially if injuries

hit or Geno fades.

It's about building real competition, not settling for bodies.

For that second quarterback, look late rounds for upside over the current backups.

Texas Tech's Baron Morton brings experience against tough defenses and got a pre-draft

visit from the Jets.

Georgia Tech's Haynes King blazed a 4.4640 yard dash, rushing for 953 yards and 15 scores

in his final.

Collegier, though he's already 25.

Two cons Joe Fagnano plays clean with quick reads, but lacks arms it for a starter.

Bottom line.

The Jets can't afford half measures at the most important spot.

Grabbing two quarterbacks turns a need into a strength, hedging bets in a draft where

nothing's guaranteed.

Keep an eye on how they move next week.