While the Giants and Broncos provide unique variables in the top five, the Browns and Jets are essentially committed to drafting a quarterback. And the latter’s preference hierarchy appears to have evolved since the start of the pre-draft process.
When the Jets traded up from No. 6 to No. 3, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv notes the common line of thinking was there was “no way” Sam Darnold would potentially be available to them. Now, the Jets are planning to visit with Darnold after previously holding off on doing so.
Mike Maccagnan said he’d be open to trading up, but Vacchiano hears the Browns are not expected to be interested in a trade at No. 1 and the Giants — despite being in a different conference — “absolutely” won’t accommodate the Jets in a high-stakes trade like this. While the Giants have been linked to Darnold for a bit now, the Jets would probably take the USC-developed passer if he fell to No. 3, per Vacchiano.
At this research period’s outset, the Jets held Josh Rosen in higher regard than they did Baker Mayfield. Now, Vacchiano notes the team has warmed up to the Oklahoma statistical dynamo and points out the buzz has the Jets favoring Mayfield over Rosen.
Plenty of indications in recent weeks support the Jets being thorough about Mayfield, while Rosen has probably been the least discussed quarterback out of the big four. Vacchiano writes the Jets have still spent plenty of time studying Rosen, the building momentum surrounding Mayfield notwithstanding. They visited with the UCLA alum this week. However, if the Jets do end up choosing Rosen over Mayfield, this will qualify as an incredibly successful smokescreen operation.
Really hope it’s Baker!
Me too dude, me too.
Although, I would be happy if for some reason Darnold slips past NYG and CLE and the Jets get him.
This is a ruse. If Browns take Darnold and Giants don’t take a qb it’s Rosen. Rosen May have an attitude but no way the Jets are spending no. 3 on a six foot QB who has small hands and could go Johnny Manzeil. Jeremy Bates would Baker Mayfield??
I think if the Browns take Darnold, Giants could trade down maybe with Buffalo.
I see a Giants-Bronco trade a real possibility.
Enh, I doubt it. That 2-spot move would be too costly unless it’s over a QB. If they don’t want a QB, they’re practically #1 at #5. It’s just not worth the mortgage now that thy have Keenum. If Keenum shows up over 16 games, that’s a lot of bench prospect.
As for the Giants, they could probably get more from a more QB-hungry team down the stretch (Bills, Cards).
The Jets are in a situation where they’ll take who’s left. I hope they’re doing their research.
U r correct
If Rosen drops and drops, even if only into the teens but past maybe Jackson or even Rudolph, I have a feeling that kid will have a chip on his shoulder that would make Aaron Rodgers proud and Dan Marino envious. Yikes!
That will never happen!