JetNation Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 If you’re sitting in front of your computer screen or smart phone following free agency and trying to figure out what exactly is going on with the New York Jets, you’re not alone. In dire need of upgrades at quarterback, cornerback, offensive line and edge rusher, the Jets have agreed to terms with a troubled running back and Josh McCown. There are also some rumors floating around about the team’s interest in Teddy Bridgewater. Here are the names being linked to the Jets and why the potential moves are a bit perplexing. QB Teddy Bridgewater: Bridgewater might be the lone player who could be an upgrade at a critical position, but it’s a complete unknown as he hasn’t played any meaningful football in two years. If he does sign with the Jets, it’s not a bad move, but the rumors of him coming to terms made even less sense a few minutes later when the Jets announced this move… QB Josh McCown: The Jets reportedly signed McCown to a one-year deal, a good idea on the surface. When it was announced that the deal was for $10 million, it made a bit less sense as there was unlikely to be any team offering him anywhere close to that much money. But that wasn’t the worst of it. Minutes later, Calvin Watkins of Newsday reported that the Jets have promised the starting job to McCown heading in to the 2018 season. RB Isaiah Crowell: Heading in to a draft with a historically deep group of running backs, there are some quality options to be had in the middle rounds, but the Jets opted to sign former Browns running back Isaiah Crowell. Crowell is a quality back with a physical running style, but doesn’t seem to fit what the Jets claim to be doing in their locker room in trying to bring in high character players as he once to to his twitter account to endorse the murdering of police officers. (graphic image) Then there are the many names the Jets were linked to who have gone on to sign elsewhere. QB Kirk Cousins: As expected, the Jets made a run at Cousins but he opted to go to Minnesota. C Weston Richburg: The former Giants center was said to be a Jets target but he opted for sunny San Francisco instead. CB Brashaud Breeland: Breeland would have been a great get for the Jets, but he has agreed to sign with the Carolina Panthers for $24 million over 3 years. Bargain signing. WR Allen Robinson: Robinson was the biggest name receiver in free agency but appears to have taken advantage of the opportunity to play close to home (Michigan) but signing with the Bears. A wild day so far, and likely more to come…. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Boooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Got to say this isn't going the way I had hoped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 So Bowles learned nothing from the last time he anointed a starter before preseason even started. Why should we have expected any different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, nycdan said: So Bowles learned nothing from the last time he anointed a starter before preseason even started. Why should we have expected any different... As of this signing, the QBs on the Jets roster are McCown, Hack and Petty. Exactly who should be the starting QB heading into camp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tinstar said: As of this signing, the QBs on the Jets roster are McCown, Hack and Petty. Exactly who should be the starting QB heading into camp ? It says "into the season" I have a hard time believing that they actually told him that. That would be just stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Did we really think the jets were going to sign all of the good players?Sent from my [device_name] using http://JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, flgreen said: It says "into the season" I have a hard time believing that they actually told him that. That would be just stupid Exactly. Let's say we draft Josh Rosen (if only!). Has Bowles already decided that he has no shot to start no matter what he shows in camp? That sounds pretty much like Bowles to me. All he had to do was keep his mouth shut but no...that would imply learning and professional growth happened at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 27 minutes ago, nycdan said: Exactly. Let's say we draft Josh Rosen (if only!). Has Bowles already decided that he has no shot to start no matter what he shows in camp? That sounds pretty much like Bowles to me. All he had to do was keep his mouth shut but no...that would imply learning and professional growth happened at some point. at this point it seems highly unlikely a rookie qb is going be the starter on game 1. it's unusual for just about all rookies and bowles loves mccown. i'd say it's his job to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, rangerous said: at this point it seems highly unlikely a rookie qb is going be the starter on game 1. it's unusual for just about all rookies and bowles loves mccown. i'd say it's his job to lose. The greatest QB of all time, according to some here, deshaun Watson didn't beat out Tom Savage so it's not crazy to think mccown will start over whoever we draft. The problem is that the kid will now have to leapfrog Mccown and Bridgewater to get the starting gig. Virtually impossible in bowles-land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, JoJoTownsell1 said: The greatest QB of all time, according to some here, deshaun Watson didn't beat out Tom Savage so it's not crazy to think mccown will start over whoever we draft. The problem is that the kid will now have to leapfrog Mccown and Bridgewater to get the starting gig. Virtually impossible in bowles-land. I already have him above Brady and Montana: 1) Watson 2) Brady 3) Montana 4) Matt Simms 5) Bryce Petty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 It really, really irritates me that they couldn't land one of the top FAs: Robinson, watkins, norwell, richburg. All of these guys addressed a need. The only good signing was trumaine johnson. What's the point of holding all that cap money if you aren't gonna spend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, rangerous said: at this point it seems highly unlikely a rookie qb is going be the starter on game 1. it's unusual for just about all rookies and bowles loves mccown. i'd say it's his job to lose. Tough to get enough reps to do anything with McCown and Bridgewater “developing” all the young talent we have on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Just now, Pcola said: Tough to get enough reps to do anything with McCown and Bridgewater “developing” all the young talent we have on offense. McCown hardly played in the preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long suffering jets fan Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, rangerous said: at this point it seems highly unlikely a rookie qb is going be the starter on game 1. it's unusual for just about all rookies and bowles loves mccown. i'd say it's his job to lose. Exactly. I would also say at this point that McCown is most familiar with the Jets, the coaching staff, the playbook, etc. and he is a steadying influence for the team. That being said, I hope Bridgewater, Hack, Rookie, anyone outplays him and relegates him to the scrap heap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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