The Jets might have drafted James Morgan hoping that he can develop into a reliable backup for Sam Darnold as soon as this upcoming season, but it would not be wise for New York to rely on a rookie if Darnold goes down at any point in 2020.

Fortunately for Joe Douglas and the Jets, there are still plenty of veteran backup quarterback options available for the taking. Cam Newton might seem like an intriguing candidate to fill the void, but we have already discussed why Newton to New York would be a disaster waiting to happen.

So, which other veteran quarterbacks could the Jets target as Darnold’s backup? Let’s take a look.

Joe Flacco

Flacco’s familiarity with Joe Douglas makes him the most likely candidate on this list to wind up with the Jets. Douglas discovered Flacco when he was at Delaware and played an instrumental role in Baltimore’s decision to select him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Flacco does not come without some concerns, though. He appeared in only eight games with the Broncos a year ago due to a neck injury that required surgery in April. Considering his age (35) and the severity of the injury he dealt with, Flacco is going to have some medical hurdles to clear before signing with any team.

If Flacco can prove he is healthy, it’s safe to assume Douglas will at the very least give him a little bit of consideration as he continues his search for a backup quarterback.