NFL insider reveals Aaron Glenn’s “early favorite” QB option as Justin Fields faces limited time in New York

The New York Jets enter a pivotal offseason under Aaron Glenn, where they aim to address a lot of concerns in the team. One of the biggest weaknesses last season was at the quarterback position, with Justin Fields failing to impress, necessitating a search for a replacement.

The Jets have been linked to a host of quarterbacks in trade or free agency, as they look to get things right in the position this time. As we enter the legal tampering period in free agency, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic has disclosed Glenn’s early favorite as the new quarterback.

“The Jets will be in on the group of quarterbacks who were cut by other teams and have significant money left on their contracts, which makes them much cheaper to sign (as in, they’ll likely be signed for the minimum salary, $1.3 million),” Rosenblatt wrote. “That includes Kyler Murray, Geno Smith and, if/when he’s cut, Tua Tagovailoa.

“Smith feels like the early favorite, and many sources around the league expect Murray to land in Minnesota, though that’s not 100 percent locked in. Malik Willis is expected to be too expensive for the Jets’ taste. I would not expect the Jets to pursue Derek Carr at this juncture either.”

Geno Smith was a second-round pick by the Jets in 2013. However, he was unable to find his feet in his four years at the franchise, failing to impress in the first two seasons while injuries kept him out in the last two. With the Las Vegas Raiders set to release him, he’s obviously one of the top options for Aaron Glenn.

Zack Rosenblatt names the top backup QB option for Aaron Glenn

With Justin Fields expected to be released, the New York Jets will be out to get more than one quarterback this offseason, and they are also likely to explore the free agent market for this. Zack Rosenblatt names the potential top option likely to be considered for this role by Aaron Glenn and the Jets.

“Keep an eye on Carson Wentz as a potential No. 2 option because of his familiarity with Frank Reich. Same for Andy Dalton, though he’s currently on the Carolina Panthers’ roster,” Rosenblatt wrote.

“ESPN suggested the Jets also have some interest in Buffalo Bills free-agent quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. The Jets plan on keeping Justin Fields for the time being since there are no bonuses coming that would require them to expedite his release. It would still be a major surprise if he stuck around.”

Without a doubt, getting the right quarterback option this offseason is crucial to Aaron Glenn’s success in his second season with the Jets. A quality veteran quarterback right now offers an opportunity to bring in a young talent in the near future, as the team embarks on a rebuild.