The Jet Press Podcast: Jets 2026 QB tier list, NFL Combine takeaways

NFL Combine press conference takeaways
Jets 2026 QB tier list
Who is the Jets' best quarterback option?

Justin Fried

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In the latest episode of The Jet Press Podcast, Justin Fried and Mike Luciano discuss takeaways from Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey's NFL Scouting Combine press conferences and put together a tier list of all New York Jets quarterback options in 2026.

The show started with a brief discussion about Glenn and Mougey's press conferences at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. Mougey revealed some telling insight into the future of Breece Hall, while Glenn had some interesting comments about Woody Johnson and Wink Martindale to share.

Did either Glenn or Mougey say anything else that was notable? What should Jets fans know about Tuesday's pressers? We've got you covered.

The remainder of the show was dedicated to a 21-player tier list of every feasible quarterback option for the Jets in 2026, minus a couple of forgotten names like Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson.

The list ranged from high-profile quarterback targets like Kyler Murray and Derek Carr to low-end veterans like Joe Flacco and Gardner Minshew. The result was an excellent summation of how dire the Jets' options are this offseason.

How many quarterbacks landed in our highest tiers? How realistic is a trade for someone like Murray or Carr? What about other veterans like Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, and even Kirk Cousins?

Justin and Mike also went in-depth about potential younger trade targets like Davis Mills, Tanner McKee, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis. Both hosts agreed that Levis might actually be the most intriguing of the bunch, but just how excited should Jets fans be if he were to be the Week 1 starter?

We also discussed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at length and whether he makes sense for the Jets at No. 16. Justin and Mike analyzed various scenarios, including a potential trade-up for Simpson later in the first round.

Other quarterbacks discussed include the likes of Jacoby Brissett, Mac Jones, Malik Willis, Spencer Rattler, Marcus Mariota, and more. Justin and Mike left no stone unturned in their pursuit of a new Jets quarterback.

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Justin Fried

Justin Fried is an editor for FanSided who has over seven years of experience covering the NFL and various other sports. A diehard Jets fan since birth, Justin has served as the editor for The Jet Press since 2019, interviewing athletes such as Sauce Gardner, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Joe Klecko, and many others. Justin has also worked closely with brands like Red Bull to help highlight the niche sectors of the sporting world. His four-part series on the sport of breaking remains one of his proudest pieces of work. In his spare time, Justin is an avid pro wrestling fan who is fortunate enough to have traveled to nearly 30 different countries.