The NY Jets are still searching for another quarterback and head coach Todd Bowles did not rule out adding one in the draft and that sparked rumors about moving up to take Marcus Mariota and this comes as New York may also target other deals, including Mike Glennon or Philip Rivers if those players are traded by the Buccaneers and Chargers.
The Jets have Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick on the roster, but according to the NY Daily News, head coach Todd Bowles said the team wants to add another quarterback. Bowles said that competition is good and that with Fitzpatrick injured, the team needs more depth alongside Chris Simms. Smith is expected to be the number one once workouts start, but things could change as the draft gets closer.
According to Pro Football Talk, the Jets sent six scouts, coaches and execs to workout Marcus Mariota ahead of the draft and the team could consider trading up for the number two pick. Mariota is getting interest from the Browns, Chargers and Eagles and the Jets come in with the number six pick in the first round. The team also may consider a trade for Mike Glennon, as Pro Football Talk reports that the Buccaneers are likely to move Glennon once they draft Jameis Winston.
The move for Glennon could come after the draft, as the Jets would know if they missed out on Marcus Mariota or not. The trade could be an option for the team, as Winston is the presumptive number one pick. The Chargers are also reportedly willing to trade Philip Rivers to try and get Marcus Mariota and that could make him a target as well. Pro Football Talk reports that the Titans could be a potential option for the Chargers if they trade Rivers for the chance to get Mariota.
The Jets are also looking for depth at running back and after meeting with free agent Stevan Ridley, the team could turn to the draft, trades or other backs on the free agent market. Ridley is coming off of an injury and some other free agent names include Steven Jackson, Knowshon Moreno and Pierre Thomas. Rich Cimini at ESPN New York suggests Doug Martin could be a potential target, as the Buccaneers could be willing to trade him this offseason.
Cimini writes that Martin has potential as a former first round pick and the Jets could buy low after he has had a couple of disappointing seasons. If the Jets are planning to spend a pick on an RB in the draft this year, they could get value but using a mid-round pick in a trade for Martin over taking an unproven back in the draft. While Martin has been banged up, he had a strong rookie season and could be poised to bounce back after a good finish to 2014 with 108 yards against the Saints.
James Walker at ESPN.com writes that Ridley has also met with the Miami Dolphins and it's likely he picks one of the AFC East teams to sign with. Pro Football Talk reported that Ridley has another meeting lined up with an unnamed team and if he doesn't sign there, he likely will pick the Dolphins or the Jets. Both teams are lacking depth at the running back position and could use some help behind their starters.
