Jets' QB Draft Dilemma: Break Curse or Repeat?

On April 5th, the New York Jets got schooled last season on why quarterback is King in the NFL.

They rotated Justin Fields, Brady Cook, and Tyrod Taylor, scraping together just three wins.

Passer ratings topped out below 63, with touchdowns and picks nearly even at 14-13.

It was rough, straight up.

Now they've circled back to Geno Smith for some familiarity,

but Coach Aaron Glenn's high beside, folks wonder if he's a bridge or the real deal.

With the draft looming, eyes are on their two top picks in the first 16, including number two overall,

perfect for snagging a franchise arm.

Jets fans, one of the league's most rider-die crews, are still salty watching Sam Donald snag a Super Bowl ring elsewhere,

against the Pats, no.

Less.

That pain underscores the urgency.

They've circled through signal callers too long, and stability's the cry.

Top targets include Ty Simpson from Alabama, who threw for 3500 yards and 28 scores with sharp accuracy.

Garrett Newsmeyer from LSU offers steady mid-round value, Drew Aller from Penn State brings tools of healthy,

and Carson Beck from Miami shines as a polished pocket passer, hitting 72% completions.

This draft moment could flip the script or keep the struggle alive.

The Jets need conviction to break the QB curse and steer the ship right for years.

Ahead, that's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.