CONTROVERSIAL: Why New York Jets Passing on QB in 2026 NFL Draft Would Be a POSITIVE for Franchise

Should the New York Jets draft a quarterback in 2026, or is patience the smarter play? With three first-round picks in 2027 and significant draft capital from trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, the Jets face a franchise-defining decision.

Host John B. tackles the controversial argument for building infrastructure before selecting a QB, analyzes Justin Fields' troubling performance against Cleveland that saw zero completions beyond five yards, and evaluates whether Kyler Murray fits the Jets' offensive scheme. The discussion covers promising developments along the offensive line with rookie Armand Member exceeding expectations at right tackle, Olu Fashanu's growth, and concerns about Joe Tippmann's transition to guard. John also provides a measured assessment of Aaron Glenn's coaching staff after a 2-7 start, examining whether this regime can avoid the pattern of previous Jets front offices that started strong but failed to sustain success.

Discover why setting the bar too low for your quarterback might be the Jets' biggest mistake heading into the offseason.

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