Jets potential 'dream scenario' isn't exactly what you would call a dream

When trying to predict how the New York Jets 2026 season will play out, there are plenty of negative outcomes, a few positive outcomes, and a middle-of-the-road outcome that will probably leave everyone annoyed.

Worst-case scenario, the Green & White bottom out, win three games like they did last year, and everyone gets fired. Surely, there's a Jets contingent out there

Best-case scenario, the Jets win double-digit games, snap their playoff drought, and make the postseason as a wild card team. New York fans would likely trade an arm and a leg for a season like that.

The Jets season will likely fall somewhere in the middle of both of those scenarios, which leaves everyone slightly disasified. But according to Bleacher Report, New York's dream scenario would fall somewhere in the worst-case range.

B/R says Jets 'best-case scenario' is team bottoming out for QB

Brad Gagnon gave every NFL team their "best-case scenario" ahead of the 2026 season, and for the Jets, it hardly sounds like a best-case scenario.

"A young offensive line and overall core makes tremendous progress as the team unites in Aaron Glenn's second season, but Geno Smith bombs and they lose enough games to select their next franchise quarterback early in the 2027 draft."

Brad Gagnon

There is a lot to like here if you're a Jets fan. The offensive line and other young pieces scattered across the roster playing well is a must-have in 2026.

It's not even all that far-fetched that head coach Aaron Glenn proves himself to be a good coach and earns himself a third year on the job in 2027.

But Geno Smith bombing and having another top-five draft pick is an outcome no one should want. Jets fans are done with losing games; they should want to win and be competitive.

Yes, the Jets need a long-term plan at quarterback. But does that mean they need to tank in 2026 to get one? Absolutely not.

New York has three first-round picks in 2027, including their own. No other team has more than two. If the Jets really want to, they should be able to move up the board to land a quarterback in what's supposed to be a loaded class.

The Jets' best-case scenario isn't a four or five-win season that gets them in position to land a quarterback. It's making the playoffs and restoring faith in an organization that hasn't had it in decades.

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