Niner Noise
FanSided

Which NFL teams will need a quarterback in 2018?

By Peter Panacy

Nov 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) tumbles into the photographers after spiking the ball during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) tumbles into the photographers after spiking the ball during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 7
Next
Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) sits on the bench after sustaining an injury against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) sits on the bench after sustaining an injury against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Jets

Quarterbacks on Roster: Bryce Petty, Josh McCown, Christian Hackenberg

Like the 49ers, the New York Jets’ quarterbacking is less than ideal entering 2017.

The Jets wisely admitted QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith weren’t going to be long-term fits, but the remaining options aren’t exactly stellar either.

McCown — 37 years old — could wind up being the Jets’ starter in Week 1 if he wins the camp competition over Bryce Petty, who posted a 56.4 completion percentage in limited action last year.

If this happens though, it means the team isn’t sold on Petty taking the reins for the long term.

All that points to the likelihood of the Jets having to find yet another option under center the following offseason.

Considering all the Jets’ woes — and the fact they play in the tough, tough AFC East, it’s likely New York will own a high pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. But the Jets are projected to have $59,311,682 in cap space next year, according to Over the Cap, which means free agency might be a route New York takes as well.

But the draft still seems the most plausible route to go, as New York will likely be needing a complete offensive overhaul from top to bottom.