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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The conversation surrounding the New York Jets has focused on (what else?) the quarterback position -- specifically, Zach Wilson's future and potential veteran replacements. There hasn't been much chatter about the quarterback who galvanized the Jets' locker room, who inspired some teammates to wear his likeness on a T-shirt and who displayed extreme toughness by playing with five broken ribs.

Mike White, who for a minute had a chance to secure the QB1 job, is now just a blip on the radar, his future in New York uncertain. The Jets have been linked to the biggest names on the market, like Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers, leaving White -- a pending unrestricted free agent -- in a precarious position. If the Jets do what they've been saying -- sign a veteran and keep Wilson in a backup role -- it likely means White is the odd man out.

Looking ahead to his first crack at free agency, White said there's an "excitement" level because he hopes to find "some stability" with his next contract.

"With these past couple of years, everything is so up and down with no guarantees, especially in this profession," he said at the end of the season, alluding to the Jets' quarterback chaos. "If anything, just for my wife and I, [we'd like] some stability, hopefully, is what we’re looking for. I just want the right situation, and I’m sure that’ll present itself at some point."

White, whose career record is 2-5, figures to command between $4 million and $8 million per year on the open market. The argument can be made he's a better quarterback than Wilson (62.2 career completion percentage vs. Wilson's 55.2), but the organization appears set on keeping Wilson, probably because of his draft status (No. 2 overall pick in 2021). Even if the Jets make White an offer, he could look elsewhere for a better playing opportunity. One possibility is a backup job with the Los Angeles Rams, who hired former Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur.

White is one of 20 players on the Jets poised to hit unrestricted free agency on March 15. The NFL scouting combine (Feb. 26-March 6) is where the front office often lays the groundwork for deals. Here's a pre-combine projection on how the Jets will approach their own free agents:

Priority free agents

For different reasons, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and linebacker Quincy Williams -- both starters on the NFL's fourth-ranked defense -- are the only players in this category.

Rankins, who will turn 29 before next season, plays a premium position -- a position where the Jets have no depth. In fact, the only interior defensive linemen under contract are star Quinnen Williams and former practice-squad player Tanzel Smart. After completing a two-year, $11 million contract, Rankins probably is looking for something in the $8 million-to-$10 million range per year.

Known mostly for his pass rushing, Rankins opened some eyes by playing well against the run. When he was in the game, the Jets allowed only 3.82 yards per rush, compared to 4.13 without him -- the best differential among their starting defensive linemen, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

Williams, 26, is an ascending player coming off his rookie contract -- the sweet spot in a player's career when it comes to investing money, based on general manager Joe Douglas' thinking. Outside linebackers in a 4-3 defense usually don't score monster paydays, so Williams probably is looking at a multiyear deal in the $6 million to $9 million range per year.

He may have some leverage because the Jets want to keep his younger brother happy; Quinnen hopes to land a long-term extension by April.

"We're looking forward to playing on the same team together," Quincy said. "The biggest thing is putting it on tape. We did that. Now it's just business, nothing personal."

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It wouldn't surprise me to see White leave before the Jets sign the elusive QB's they are currently pursuing. I can see it play out the Jets lose White and wind up paying a small fortune to Garrapalo to play in 5 or 6 games before getting placed on IR for the rest of the season. Hello, Zach Wilson!

"No depth at DT" and Rankins and Q are unsigned. Wonderful. Williams is looking for a heist, will JD give in, or look elsewhere? Plenty of DT free agents out there.

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9 hours ago, Bronx said:

Looking ahead to his first crack at free agency, White said there's an "excitement" level because he hopes to find "some stability" with his next contract.

Homeboy is getting as far away from this toilet bowl franchise as he can. He should sign with the Giants and torture Douglas next year

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11 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said:

White cant stay healthy.  Hes an egg back there.  He will not be brought back.

Minshew will be brought in to back up either Garropolo or Tannehill.

Accept it jet fans!

I agree that he will not be brought back.  Though I think JD will regret that decision.

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You know, it's in the best interest of everybody to completely clean house of the entire QB room, including ZW.

I see no reason to keeping White or Flacco (or the Strev), and really the only reason to keep ZW is because it's a better cap situation than dumping him (I think). If that wasn't the case there would be no reason to have a single QB that was on last season's team.

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3 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said:

White cant stay healthy.  Hes an egg back there.  He will not be brought back.

Minshew will be brought in to back up either Garropolo or Tannehill.

Accept it jet fans!

^^^ Says Mike White can't stay healthy.  Advocates for the signing of a QB who has missed 18 games over the last 3 seasons.

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14 hours ago, Ron Rico said:

I'm curious to see what kind of contract Cooper Rush and Mike White are offered, and sign. Cooper Rush went 4-1 as a starter and threw 5 TD's. IMO he's better than Mike White so it will be interesting to see who gets paid what. 

 

 

I actually think White is better.  Dallas has one of the most complete rosters on both sides of the ball in the NFL.  The Jets O that White ran was a bottom of the barrell O by the time he was starting.   

Rush has a weak arm, slow, below average athlete with good smarts and processing speed.  White has a much better arm, slow average athlete with good smarts and  processing speed.  I think White on Dallas is easily as good if not better.  

Rush looks a little sturdier that's about it.  

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46 minutes ago, Biggs said:

I actually think White is better.  Dallas has one of the most complete rosters on both sides of the ball in the NFL.  The Jets O that White ran was a bottom of the barrell O by the time he was starting.   

Rush has a weak arm, slow, below average athlete with good smarts and processing speed.  White has a much better arm, slow average athlete with good smarts and  processing speed.  I think White on Dallas is easily as good if not better.  

Rush looks a little sturdier that's about it.  

Good analysis. Both should be getting offers of 4 million/year. 

I think JD is going to get bushwacked real soon and is going to be overwhelmed by contract negotiations with Quinnen and Sheldon and is going to drop the ball on Mike White. 

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If the organization's "Plan B" for Zach Wilson is to be completely deprogrammed and redeveloped next season behind a Carr or Rodgers, it's totally conceivable that they bring back MW as QB2. Zach can work on his game and run the scout team, getting far more reps as QB3 than he would as QB2.

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1 minute ago, y2k8 said:

 

If the organization's "Plan B" for Zach Wilson is to be completely deprogrammed and redeveloped next season behind a Carr or Rodgers, it's totally conceivable that they bring back MW as QB2. Zach can work on his game and run the scout team, getting far more reps than he would as QB2.

I agree, I just don't think this is high up on JD's priority list.

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On 2/22/2023 at 9:19 AM, varjet said:

Brissett, White, Wilson.  Total Cap 25mm.  Let them compete every week. 

Minshew, White and Wilson, and you got a deal lol... Although I wouldn't be totally against Brisset, or I know I'll get some flack for this but Mayfield.

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17 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said:

White cant stay healthy.  Hes an egg back there.  He will not be brought back.

Minshew will be brought in to back up either Garropolo or Tannehill.

Accept it jet fans!

lol might as well just tank for Williams....  but thats what you'd expect from JETS FO

 

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2 hours ago, y2k8 said:

 

If the organization's "Plan B" for Zach Wilson is to be completely deprogrammed and redeveloped next season behind a Carr or Rodgers, it's totally conceivable that they bring back MW as QB2. Zach can work on his game and run the scout team, getting far more reps as QB3 than he would as QB2.

Way too much money invested in QB in your scenario. 

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16 minutes ago, 56mehl56 said:

Way too much money invested in QB in your scenario. 

Perhaps, but IF that is the Zach plan, I don't know how they can avoid it. A cheap Streveler-type is not going to cut it as QB2.

The front office seams to want to have it both ways. They want a vet and they want Zach to develop. If the vet gets hurt and Zach has to play, the whole thing blows up and everyone is fired. 

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14 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said:

^^^ Says Mike White can't stay healthy.  Advocates for the signing of a QB who has missed 18 games over the last 3 seasons.

Same with Lamar Jackson, cant stay healthy in his early 20s, what happens as he approaches 30?

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1 hour ago, y2k8 said:

Perhaps, but IF that is the Zach plan, I don't know how they can avoid it. A cheap Streveler-type is not going to cut it as QB2.

The front office seams to want to have it both ways. They want a vet and they want Zach to develop. If the vet gets hurt and Zach has to play, the whole thing blows up and everyone is fired. 

ZW is QB2 if AR or Carr are QB1 . If they go another route then who knows how it all shakes out. 

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