LockeJET Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12344465/new-york-jets-meet-free-agent-qb-josh-mccown INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Jets say they're not ready to give up on the turnover-prone Geno Smith, but they've already begun exploring other quarterback options. Team officials met Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine with free agent Josh McCown, whom the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released last week. "Every quarterback out there, we'd have an interest in," general manager Mike Maccagnan said. McCown also met with the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears recently. Because the Jets have roughly $50 million in cap room, Maccagnan promised to be "very active" in free agency, but money can't buy a franchise quarterback -- at least not in this year's weak market. As a result, the Jets' new regime will weigh several possibilities, including the draft. With the sixth pick, they could be in position to pick Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. The Jets have remained noncommittal on Smith, who has compiled an 11-18 record in two seasons as the starter, but they're willing to let him compete for his old starting job. "He's obviously in our mix, and we're kind of committed to trying to make him a success because he's ours and the team has invested a second-round draft pick in him," Maccagnan said of Smith. "We're doing everything we can to make him successful." A return to Smith wouldn't sit well with the fan base, but the landscape isn't filled with exciting alternatives. McCown, 35, is a well-respected leader, but he went 1-10 last season for the Bucs and would be nothing more than a stopgap measure. The Jets are scheduled to meet individually with Mariota and Jameis Winston at the combine, Maccagnan confirmed. The Bucs could take Winston at No. 1, but Mariota could be on the board for the Jets. Maccagnan declined to comment on Winston and Mariota, saying he's still in information-gathering mode because they're underclassmen. Maccagnan and new coach Todd Bowles also stopped short of giving an assessment of Smith even though they've had almost a month to study him on video. Bowles praised Smith's physical attributes but added, "We've got to sit him down and see what he can and can't do and what kind of intangibles he has." By rule, that can't happen until early April, when the team's offseason program begins. By then, the Jets probably will have a veteran quarterback on the roster. Maccagnan and Bowles, meeting the national media for the first time, both mentioned cornerback as a primary need. Their top returning corner is Dee Milliner, but he may not be ready until early summer. They're plotting their offseason as though Milliner won't be ready. Wide receiver might have to be addressed, too, especially if they release Percy Harvin and his $10.5 million salary. Maccagnan was noncommittal on Harvin, hinting the Jets might ask the mercurial receiver to restructure his contract. The Jets are prepared to spend big money to fix their 4-12 roster. Maccagnan said they might bid on the top free agents as they attempt to close the gap on the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. But unlike his predecessor, Rex Ryan, Bowles isn't consumed with overtaking the Patriots. "We're going to concentrate on us," he said. "You can't beat the Patriots in February. Just beating the Pats is not going to cut it if you lose to everybody else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Uh-oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Speechless. Just Speechless. McCown? SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Personally, I'd rather just ride with Geno instead of McCown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Speechless. Just Speechless. McCown? SMH I know. It's crazy that they signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Are we still collecting sh*tty QBs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Eh. Didn't I read he's talking to 8 teams? And FWIW, he's probably better than Geno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 By all means, talk to everyone. But this signing would be a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Haha Go Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Are we still collecting sh*tty QBs?? Not sure, but we're still meeting with them unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm not sure what the problem is. He lost out to Mike Glennon, who is the greatest QB to ever walk this land. No shame in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 So look at all possibilities- no one said the are going to definitely sign him-relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnknownJetFan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Guys, Between the FA QBs out there they are all basically the difference between different bowls of sh*t. The only real difference between them all is the smell. McCown, Hoyer, and Moore head up the list as the best available and none may be any better than Geno. The draft has 2 QBs only probably going in the 1st round and neither is touted to be a high blue chip prospect like Luck was so they are both a significant gamble. If 1 falls to us at the 6th spot it would probably be better to trade down and get a chunk for the guy if we get a trade partner willing to give up a lot. If not, we'll see if they would actually draft the QB at that position. Then later in the draft probably mid rounds guys like Bryce Petty may be better to take a risk on. In any event, getting a FA to compete with Smith and then getting a QB probably in the mid rounds of this draft may make the most sense for the Jets since there probably is no better alternative. So, in closing, expectations at QB this year have to be properly set based on the supply out there, and no team has a QB to trade any better than the FAs out there, so that is probably not an option either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeJet22 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Dumb. And a waste of time. Hope Rex gets him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaJet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Whats wrong with this? We need QBs in camp to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Only if he comes with Trestman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I know. It's crazy that they signed him. Exactly. That $20mil signing bonus Macagnan gave is absurd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 He's the textbook definition of a career backup. He can step in and play decently in a pinch, but that's about it. Unfortunately he's the best free agency has to offer this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 We should wait until fa starts to sign Luck or Rodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 NEWSFLASH!!! Rodgers, Luck and Brees are not available in free agency so you investigate every available QB and hope something sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony The Wiz Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Bring as many QBS in because we don't have a good one on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Draft Garrett Grayson and stick with Geno to start this year. If Geno sh*ts the bed this year, see what Grayson has. If Grayson looks like a backup type, find your QB next year, where this is a slightly more promising crop available. this is pure rebuild. No way we have a SB winner in 2015. Scraps are fine for now, so long as the season is somewhat interesting. Build the line, build the secondary, catch lightening in a bottle with a dynamic offensive player and go all-in on a QB in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Draft Garrett Grayson and stick with Geno to start this year. If Geno sh*ts the bed this year, see what Grayson has. If Grayson looks like a backup type, find your QB next year, where this is a slightly more promising crop available. this is pure rebuild. No way we have a SB winner in 2015. Scraps are fine for now, so long as the season is somewhat interesting. Build the line, build the secondary, catch lightening in a bottle with a dynamic offensive player and go all-in on a QB in 2016. To insure that you will get Grayson, you may need to spend a 3rd, as of now most have him the 3rd or 4th rated QB with Hundley. Unless Marriota drops to 6 that is the way I think is best also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Are we still collecting sh*tty QBs?? Mccown would go nicely with Vick and Tebow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Bring as many QBS in because we don't have a good one on the roster. Ok, just don't waste $4-5 million in cap room doing it like we did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 He's the textbook definition of a career backup. He can step in and play decently in a pinch, but that's about it. Unfortunately he's the best free agency has to offer this year.[/quote Totally agree. But it is also a position of dire need for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleSlugger25 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 NEWSFLASH!!! Rodgers, Luck and Brees are not available in free agency so you investigate every available QB and hope something sticks This. Jets fans can be a bunch of whiney little girls. No one is suggesting that Mccown is our franchise QB, but why not kick the tires and see if he could be signed for cheap to compete with Geno/Rookie/Simms? Unless any of you SOJF's have a better option you should just shut up and wait to see how things play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Every quarterback out there, we'd have an interest in," general manager Mike Maccagnan said. I'll tell ya,that's a pretty telling statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would have rather have seen them go after Glennon but with McCown getting released I don't see that happening anymore. I guess you take a flyer McCown. I would rather wait and see what else is out there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would have rather have seen them go after Glennon but with McCown getting released I don't see that happening anymore. I guess you take a flyer McCown. I would rather wait and see what else is out there though Glennon got an extension. There is and was no "going after him" period. Tampa tried to nip that in the bud, they want him locked up. Dirk Koetter is no chump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Glennon got an extension. There is and was no "going after him" period. Tampa tried to nip that in the bud, they want him locked up. Dirk Koetter is no chump. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Link? Nope don't exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady aren't available so we have to waste another $4-5 mil on another crappy qb nobody wants like we did with vick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Link? I think I read it on rotoworld in their stream of updates. If wrong, apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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