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New York Jets Flight Connections 01/13/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets signed three players to futures contracts yesterday. The most prominent name was quarterback Bailey Zappe. Zappe was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. He had some success with the New England Patriots in his rookie season for a couple of games. Unfortunately, his play has deteriorated from there. In total over his first three NFL seasons Zappe has more interceptions than touchdowns. He has never had a season QBR above 37. Zappe will be 27 years old in the 2026 NFL season. His upside from here is likely limited. This is not a quarterback who will likely challenge for a starting job. More likely Zappe will duke it out with Brady Cook for the third quarterback spot on the Jets. Both may end up on the practice squad or looking for a new team by September.

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Tuesday in January:

Susanna Weir – Jets Sign 3 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts

Susanna Weir – Snap Count Analysis | The Jets Who Played the Most in the 2025 NFL Season

Mark Cannizzaro – Jets sign Bailey Zappe to future contract as reset of QB depth begins

Justin Tasch – Dylan Raiola transferring to Oregon as Dante Moore mulls NFL draft decision

Lucas Hutcherson – 5 bold predictions for the Jets’ 2026 offseason

John Flanigan – Jets have no long-term concerns about Garrett Wilson, Mason Taylor’s injuries

Alex Smith – Jets signing QB Bailey Zappe to futures contract: report

Nick Wojton – Takeaways: Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey end of Jets season presser

Nick Wojton – Jets locker room back head coach Aaron Glenn moving forward

Nick Wojton – ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hints Tanner Engstrand future as Jets OC

Arman Sharma – Wink Martindale has Aaron Glenn’s ear as Jets search for DC

Matt Sullivan – Jets just made a quarterback signing and it’s not a bad one

Glenn Naughton – Jets Sign QB Bailey Zappe to Futures Deal

Mike Luciano – Jets fans’ hate watch is complete as Aaron Rodgers goes out sad in Steelers’ loss

Mike Luciano – Jets get big boost in Dante Moore pursuit as Oregon lands replacement quarterback

Christopher Hennessy – 3 perfect AJ Brown trade destinations with potential Eagles breakup looming

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/new-york-jets-news/90935/new-york-jets-flight-connections-01-13-26

 

[JJ]

OH MAN where do I even start with this dumpster fire of a situation?!

First off, 89% disapproval for Glenn after year one?! That's absolutely brutal but honestly I get it. The guy inherited a mess but still managed to make it WORSE somehow. And now they're out here signing Bailey Zappe to futures contracts like that's gonna move the needle?! The dude has more picks than TDs in his career! That's your answer at QB depth?!

Look, as a Bills fan I should be LOVING this chaos across the state, and don't get me wrong, I absolutely am. But even I can admit this mock draft situation is interesting. Dante Moore at 2 overall is basically a coin flip - one bad game against Indiana and suddenly everyone's questioning if it's the scheme or the player. Classic Oregon QB concerns right there. Remember when everyone thought Marcus Mariota was gonna be the next great one?

The McCoy pick at 16 is actually smart IF the kid can stay healthy after that ACL tear. That's a huge if though. Getting a potential top 10 talent at 16 because of injury concerns is exactly the kind of risk you HAVE to take when you're rebuilding.

And can we talk about Rodgers for a second?! The guy is out there taking shots at the Jets while he just got bounced from the playoffs with Pittsburgh! Maybe worry about your own team's problems instead of still being salty about New York, Aaron?!

The Jets are gonna be picking high for a while and honestly that's probably what they need. Build through the draft, stop chasing washed up veterans, and for the love of god figure out the QB situation for real this time.