The New York Jets thought they had their quarterback situation figured out in 2023 when they acquired Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. They then watched as their fortunes changed in a matter of four plays, when Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. The Jets had no real No. 2 option, and as a result, their season crumbled.
Rodgers is back and the Jets also took care of the backup position as well, signing Tyrod Taylor. New York also drafted Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis in the fifth round in April. Do the Jets now have a legitimate group of quarterbacks relative to the rest of the league?
ESPN’s Mike Clay tackled that, at least in sense, as he released his 2024 projections, including ranking every quarterback room in the NFL. How does he view the Jets? Let’s check out his rankings.
Quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, Carson Wentz, Ian Book, and Chris Oladokun
Quarterbacks: Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky, and Shane Buechele
Quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson, Devin Leary, Malik Cunningham, and Emory Jones
Quarterbacks: Joe Burrow, Jake Browning, Logan Woodside, and Rocky Lombardi
Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor, Andrew Peasley, and Jordan Travis
Quarterbacks: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, and Trey Lance
Quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett, and Dresser Winn
Quarterbacks: C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills, Case Keenum, and Tim Boyle
Quarterbacks: Justin Herbert, Easton Stick, Max Duggan, and Casey Bauman
Quarterbacks: Brock Purdy, Joshua Dobbs, Tanner Mordecai, and Brandon Allen
Quarterbacks: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee, and Will Grier
Quarterbacks: Jordan Love, Sean Clifford, and Michael Pratt
Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Taylor Heinicke, and John Paddock
Quarterbacks: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, and Nate Sudfeld
Quarterbacks: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White, Skylar Thompson, and Gavin Hardison
Quarterbacks: Trevor Lawrence, Mac Jones, and C.J. Beathard
Quarterbacks: Kyler Murray, Desmond Ridder, and Clayton Tune
Quarterbacks: Geno Smith and Sam Howell
Quarterbacks: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, John Wolford, and Zack Annexstad
Quarterbacks: Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger, and Kedon Slovis
Quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Tyler Huntley
Quarterbacks: Derek Carr, Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler, and Nathan Peterman
Quarterbacks: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Kyle Allen, and John Rhys Plumlee
Quarterbacks: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, and Jack Plummer
Quarterbacks: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Brett Rypien, and Austin Reed
Quarterbacks: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Jeff Driskel, and Sam Hartman
Quarterbacks: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Joe Milton
Quarterbacks: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall
Quarterbacks: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Zach Wilson
Quarterbacks: Will Levis, Mason Rudolph, and Malik Willis
Quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Nathan Rourke
Quarterbacks: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Carter Bradley, and Anthony Brown Jr.