Jets' QB Plan: Trade or Draft?

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The New York Jets just traded for Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders on the cheap, setting him up as their starter for next season. But heading into the 2026 NFL Draft in April, they got no solid backup plan in place. Analyst Brent Sablezky from Bleacher Report predicts the Jets will swing another quarterback trade this all season. NFL manager Darren Mugi and coach Aaron Glinn might get creative if the draft hasn't delivered a young arm right away. Fans and experts see the risk clear as day, especially with the Jets picking 16th and 33rd overall. If the Arizona Cardinals jump ahead to Snag Alabama's Thai Simpson before that 33rd spot, New York could miss out on a top prospect. That opens the door for deals targeting guys like Spencer Ratler from the Saints, Tanner McKee of the Eagles, Mac Jones with the 49ers, or Davis Mills from the Texans.

1:00They could flip a second rounder or later picks to land competition for Smith. All eyes stay on how the Jets build depth here, keeping that offense flexible, no matter what shakes out in the draft.