SEPTEMBER 25: In an interview with colleague Brandon Baylor, Ryan shot down speculation he has discussed a Jets deal (video link). Citing an enjoyment of the early days of his broadcasting career, Ryan added he has “no interest in doing that right now” with respect to taking on a mid-season New York starting gig. Jets head coach Robert Saleh has repeated his confidence in Wilson anyway, so a return to the playing field for Ryan remains unlikely at this point.
SEPTEMBER 24: The Jets have yet to make an addition at the quarterback position in response to Aaron Rodgers‘ Achilles tear, with Zach Wilson in place to serve as the team’s starter in his absence. New York has received interest from a pair of notable free agent veterans, though. 
Jay Glazer reported on Fox Sports’ pregame show that Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan have reached out to the Jets about a potential deal. Notably, though, he adds the team has not shared their interest in working out an agreement. Both veterans are among the experienced signal-callers available to the Jets, a team which has held talks with free agent passers but has yet to add an outside option.
Ryan was released from the Colts after his one-season Indianapolis tenure proved to be a disappointment. The former MVP has taken a broadcasting gig with CBS, but he has made it clear on multiple occasions he would be interested in another playing opportunity if one presented itself. Ryan’s name has been floated as a potential option for the Jets, but it has not been expected the 38-year-old would find himself in New York’s plans.
Wentz likely represents the top signal-caller still unsigned at the moment, but he has burned through multiple starting opportunities in recent years. After leading the league in interceptions in 2020, the season in which he lost the Eagles No. 1 role to Jalen Hurts, Wentz followed that up with a one-and-done campaign with the Colts. He spent last year with the Commanders, and his Washington release came as no surprise with the decision to move on to Sam Howell in the nation’s capital.
The Jets have been adamant about keeping Wilson atop the depth chart, citing confidence in the former No. 2 pick’s growth this past offseason under Rodgers’ tutelage. Only Tim Boyle remains in place as a backup for the time being, but the team has been linked to the likes of Brett Rypien, Colt McCoy and Chad Henne regarding potential free agent additions. Only the latter two have been contacted by the team so far, but other options are willing to explore a deal if the Jets wish to expand their pool of targets.
Carson takes this team to the Superbowl!!!!!!
Well, I would give him a shot aka tryout at least
This team is too flawed to make the playoffs, let alone the super bowl
They are at least competitive though
They are the least competitive though. Fixed it for you.
Ha
With only a halfway decent QB, they are a good team.
But they’re stupidly committed to the league’s worst qb
This team is complete garbage. Another game there for the taking and their bust of a qb can’t make anything happen. And the coaching staff does absolutely nothing to try and spark a comeback. This clown shoes organization needs to be excised and started over from the top down
It’s a little early for that. As much as it has been covered, I still think that people understate the impact of Rodgers going down on the team’s mentality. Think of how many players from prior Jets teams thought that they were finally getting a great quarterback. Hell, think of how many of those former Packers thought they were getting a chance with a team that actually wanted to push. And, on top of that, Rodgers finally seemed fully engaged again, was spending time with his teammates, getting ready for the season…and he goes down without completing a pass. And, what’s worse…it’s back to THAT guy again.
Honestly, it wouldn’t be nearly as bad if the offensive line wasn’t so…well, offensive, but the morale hit from starting Wilson has got to be impactful. The Jets have to have his back publically, but you have got to think that they’re looking energetically for anything that could. Those deals and extensions hold them to this team, and I think that they could still have some success, or at least set a tone, with another quarterback. Or, I suppose, if Wilson somehow, improbably-no, miraculously-has the unlikeliest of turnarounds.
I don’t believe in that last part very much, needless to say. But the Jets need some kind of success to get the ball rolling, because confidence is their biggest issue right now. Rodgers being around and talking to his new team helps, but they need someone to win with to restore their mindset and get them competitive again. Fixing that o-line, though? That’s going to be a much, much taller task at the moment.
Garrett didn’t have his back last season and seemed like he was trying to be more supportive last week, but judging from yesterday’s comments he seems to have very little in the way of patience. This is gonna get really ugly really quickly
I got the same impression. Garrett didn’t say anything out of line about Zach directly, so he deserves a little credit for that, but everyone sees what is happening. The players are no different. I feel badly for Zach, trying to do well when it’s obvious that he isn’t, but the current situation is not tenable for his teammates. As others have said, and I have as well, that offensive line really is not helping the matter, either.
That’s why I say they need to at least make a legit effort to get Collins. Maybe he doesn’t have anything left but neither do any of their other options
Good luck with Carson…. He stunk it up in Washington
Have you watched Zach Wilson try and play quarterback??
They said no, so no need for good luck with him.
If you sign Wentz, you’ll likely get improved QB play (especially if you get the Indianapolis version, rather than the Washington version). But you have to consider his injury history. Wentz actually had a mostly good year in Indy, but he had some high profile failures with the Colts to tie in to them. Much of that was his lack of mobility (not running the ball; inside the pocket) from his injuries. The Colts’ offensive line was dreadful with him under center, which exacerbated that history. At one point at the early-mid season, Wentz was playing with two injured feet. The Colts leaned a lot on Taylor to win games to compensate. I don’t think that these concerns dissipate with the Jets-they have the same problem. I think that you’d end up with the same issues with Wentz in New York, albeit with a better QB play ceiling.
Matt Ryan, who followed Wentz a year later, had the same issues. Ryan actually looked slimmer and looked like he had worked on his mobility (which was negligible for most of his Atlanta career), but it wasn’t nearly enough for how poorly he was protected. Castonzo’s retirement really hurt Indy’s pass protection capabilities, but their line as a whole really regressed in the last three or so years. The Jets would obviously get a better QB with either of these two, but in their particular cases, we saw what happened with them behind a bad offensive line, even alongside a good running back. Wilson may be seeing the field again in no time.
The answer to any questions is Wentz and/or Ryan, then your in more trouble than you know.
Especially with that O line. Every new QB becomes instant cannon fodder…
while I do think Wentz is a pretty significant upgrade over Wilson , he’d just get injured immediately too
Jets don’t have a QB and there o-line is horrible. It’s time to TANK to pick another QB early in draft and rebuild o-line with Free Agency. Need to decide if Saleh deserves another year or if you want to bring in offensive mind with new QB..
Can’t wait to watch them destroy another talented young quarterback
I don’t think they’re destroying anyone.
Darnold and Zach both had bust written all over them on draft day
They also both should not have been starting day 1, they should have rode the bench for the first season to learn the game from the wings, but they were rushed
that’s not a trend many teams outside of Wisconsin still do
Considering the track record of quarterbacks in that state, teams might want to start considering it
not everyone has the luxury, and it’s hard to justify using a 1st round pick on a QB when u have your guy
could’ve spent that Love pick on a BA WR or TE and potentially got another ring
at worst, what, they stink this year and draft Shadeur, Maye or Caleb etc
I hate hind-sight mock drafts,
but in this case, the Pack who traded up from 30 to get Jordan Love in 2020,
would’ve likely been able to draft Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman or Jonathan Taylor at 30
adding one of those 3 to ARo’s back 2 back MVP seasons may have been enough for a ring
that offense was desperate for a #2 weapon next to Adams, and it’s cringe to see 2 perfect fits go right after where they’d have picked
Make trade offers for Brissett mills or Heinecke
After today’s game, Joe Namath and Richard Todd have reached out to the Jets, too
They need to do something. Zach Wilson is a burning tire inside a dumpster! They looked like absolute TRASH today! I hate the Jets but I need somebody competent to start throwing the ball to G. Wilson or my fantasy team is done for! Lol
For starters, the offensive line is overpaid for what it’s done so far this year. Got AR injured and they looked horrible today. A couple of Zach’s bad calls were due to the constant pressure he was receiving.
As for Wilson, he shows hints of potential but hasn’t shown any consistency whatsoever other than poor performance. If I’m the Jets I’m looking into the availability of Cousins and see what I can salvage for the year. If AR makes it back next year, great.
You need someone who can escape a jail break, as that’s what every team’s pass rush looks like against the Jets – thus Ryan is not the answer. Carson at least has some escapability, if he can keep the team on his side.
he re-injures his shoulder immediately
Or his back…or his right foot…or his left foot…
Would any QB, under 40 years old, without a job turn down an offer to play again, if even for the Jets and their leaking o-line? I think few would say “nay”.
Especially ones whose careers are considered “over” and thus have no future contract to think about.
The peanut gallery gets its opinions from tabloids and talk radio. No wonder the peanut gallery was posting well before the 4th quarter when the Jets had a chance to pull off a comeback win (and had a Hail Mary nearly deflect their way).
Wentz played well in relief against the Niners last year. He’s beaten the Niners twice in the past few years. Ryan has dead arm and is done. SIGN WENTZ! He far better than Wilson, but then again, who’s not?
If the Jets were to pursue a ‘backup’ QB they need to consider 2 variables,
Veteran that can learn the system and lead the team
Mobility, someone that can avoid pass rush AND has a ‘2 second to pass clock’.
There’s some that come to mind though most are currently backups. However there’s always Canada and their cfl season is on the wane.
There was, at one time, another diminutive scrambling quarterback who was considered unfit for the NFL and ended up putting up a Hall of Fame career there before returning to the NFL…perhaps there’s some inspiration, there.
Three actually come to mind, Moon, Flutie and Garcia!
Kelly is showing up north and cfl highlights are on u tube
Gotta be someone in the Mets or Yankees bullpen with a better arm than Zach.
They don’t want baseball people darkening the grounds in Florham Park.