According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the New York Jets’ first priority this offseason should be to acquire a backup quarterback.
Although he acknowledged that it would sound “ludicrous,” he feels the squad wasted their 2023 season by starting Tim Boyle and Zach Wilson at the most crucial position in the game.
The seasoned Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints is one of the names he mentioned as a potential fit.
In contrast to the Jets quarterbacks this season after Rodgers, Jameis Winston, who hasn’t played much for the New Orleans Saints in recent years, still possesses exceptional arm strength and isn’t hesitant to let it all out, according to Rosenblatt.
In 2024, Winston Would Be an Affordable Choice for the Jets
The Jets anticipate having $16.7 million in cap space in 2024, per Over The Cap. That is prior to the re-signing of a few of their important players and any possible cap casualties.
In relation to the rest of the NFL, that would be ranked No. 20 as things stand right now.
As a result, the Jets need to be frugal with their spending and look for ways to save money.
Winston will play for the Saints this season on a $4 million, one-year contract. This coming offseason, he is expected to become eligible for unrestricted free agency.
Winston is the 32nd-highest paid quarterback in football with that salary. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that he would make even less money this summer.
Spotrac’s estimated market worth indicates that Winston is anticipated to agree to a $2.7 million, one-year contract. At that yearly wage, he would rank as the 38th-highest paid quarterback in the league.
With Winston at quarterback, the offensive ceiling for the Jets would rise.
With Aaron Rodgers leading the attack, Gang Green was never able to witness what he was capable of. Even so, we witnessed what life was like without Dad in a devastating way.
The Jets are rated bottom in terms of total yards per game, 30th in terms of points per game, 30th in terms of rushing yards, and 30th in terms of throwing yards.
To be honest, Trevor Siemian, Tim Boyle, and Zach Wilson haven’t taken enough risks. The offense has been incredibly predictable and lacking in creativity.
The Winston play is the most unpredictable thing there is.
He completed 33 passes for touchdowns and 30 interceptions in 2019. Your team might experience both extreme highs and lows while he is the quarterback. At least you know you’re alive when he’s the quarterback.
At the outset, you have to acknowledge that turnovers will occur. That is a component of his game; it was and always will be a component of his game.
Winston has fumbled 55 times and thrown 99 interceptions in his nine seasons in the NFL. He takes a risk. Winston is an NFL gunslinger of the present era who isn’t afraid to throw the ball around the field.
The thrilling rush that comes from scoring touchdowns is paired with that risk. Throughout his career, Winston has scored 141 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. In 2015, he also received his one and only Pro Bowl nomination in his career.
Winston would make the most of the talent on this offense more than any other backup quarterback the Jets could choose from this offseason.writes about the Jets for Heavy.com. He co-hosts “The Manchild Show with Boy Green,” a morning program on Cumulus Media, and is the official PA voice of the Syracuse Strong Football Club. He was born and raised in New York. Esden Jr. covered New York and national sports for FanSided, Elite Sports NY, and The Score 1260 before to joining Heavy in 2021.A bit more about Paul A. Esden Jr.
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