The Jets’ QB Future Just Became Clearer
News broke on Monday that the New York Jets are making yet another shake-up at quarterback. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that veteran Tyrod Taylor will start next week against the Baltimore Ravens, replacing Justin Fields. The move signals a clear shift in direction for a team still searching for answers under center. The change likely means the Jets will be looking to bring a new face into the quarterback room in the offseason.
On Monday, November 17th, ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote, “While New York will prepare for its final seven games, the long-term focus shifts to the offseason — when the Jets are expected to reset their quarterback depth chart. Yes, Fields is under contract for 2026 ($20 million salary, half of which is guaranteed), but it’s hard to imagine him as part of the plan. Taylor, 36, will be a free agent.”
With the season slipping away and another pivotal offseason approaching, the search for the Jets’ next franchise quarterback appears ready to begin. The only question is whether they’ll look to the 2026 draft for their answer or try to bring in a veteran instead.
Possible Targets in the Offseason
The quarterback class in the 2026 NFL Draft could include several big names, including Fernando Mendoza (Indiana University), Ty Simpson (University of Alabama), LaNorris Sellers (University of South Carolina), and Dante Moore (University of Oregon). The Jets are likely to have a high pick, and they also have the draft capital to trade up if necessary to go get their guy.
If the Jets don’t believe there’s a franchise quarterback available in the 2026 draft, they would likely turn to the veteran market instead.
“Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins and Mac Jones are the names to watch. Joe Burrow has been discussed on talk shows and such, but that seems like a pipe dream. Jones, who has resurrected his career in Kyle Shanahan’s quarterback-friendly offense, is the most intriguing option. As Brock Purdy’s injury replacement, Jones is 5-3 with the San Francisco 49ers. Maybe he’d fit for one or two years, allowing the Jets to wait until 2027 to draft their long-term solution,” Cimini of ESPN wrote on Monday, November 17th.
GettyFernando Mendoza could be an option for the Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What Fields’ Benching Could Mean for the Rest of the Season
With a different quarterback under center may come a new-look offense for the Jets. Expect the Jets’ passing attack to be more prevalent with Taylor starting, potentially allowing the team to get more production from the wide receiver room.
“The reality of the Jets situation: The rest of this season is about 2026. They need to spend it evaluating who can or should be a piece for this team next year, especially on offense. They need a QB capable of at least delivering these young WRs the ball. Justin Fields was working counter to that. Tyrod Taylor is obviously a flawed QB and the Jets aren’t going to win a lot of games with him either but this had to happen for the sake of evaluation,” Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic wrote on Monday, November 17th.
A more pass-focused offense for the rest of the season would help the Jets evaluate young talent such as newly acquired wide receivers Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie, along with rookie tight end Mason Taylor.
Andy Reid Calls for Change From Struggling Chiefs Star After Addressing Travis Kelce’s Slump
It’s a homecoming moment for the Kansas City Chiefs tackle Jawaan Taylor when the team faces his former team
In his latest press conference, the coach touched upon Taylor’s issues and how this October 6 game will be an emotional one for him. “
No one is a stranger to the tackle’s history with penalties. In just three weeks into the season, Jawaan Taylor led the league with seven penalties. Six of those cost the Chiefs yards, and one was nullified by an offsetting flag against the other team. Even in the win against the
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy also addressed the same concerns just after the loss to the
Despite costly mistakes that troubled the Chiefs’ already struggling offense, Coach Reid hasn’t lost faith in Taylor and his talent. Yes, he wasn’t disappointed. Taylor stayed clean for the entire game against the
So, Taylor will have to lean on the coach’s advice to help the Chiefs avoid penalties. And it’s not just on the tackle, coach Reid also addressed concerns on the Chiefs’ tight end,
Andy Reid clarifies his stance on Travis Kelce’s limited action
The tight end saw limited action, playing just 66 percent of the snaps in the game against the Baltimore Ravens. This is quite unusual, and coach Reid knows it better than anyone. During his press conference, he addressed the issue. And guess what? It seems he wants to limit his action and save his energy for the playoffs because that is where the Chiefs can’t compromise.
“That’s probably a good area,” Reid said. “I thought he (Travis Kelce) really played well in both the run and pass game. He looked strong all the way through. He’s in great shape right now
He further added, “He came back, and he’d really trained hard and aggressive for this thing. He’s such a big part of it. Not only his effort, but the mentality he comes into these games with. He’s all in all the time. He gets mad at me, but it’s my responsibility to make sure that we don’t get too many reps in there, that we get him at least a blow here and there. He’d play every play if he had his choice.”
Despite seeing limited action, Kelce managed five receptions for 48 yards in the win. While it may not have been the best by the 10x Pro Bowler, the most important part of the Chiefs is how they can improve their record this season after their hurdles and compete for the Super Bowl.
