The Jets are being linked to a quarterback trade idea that sounds creative on paper and underwhelming in practice.
Dillon Gabriel has been floated as a possible target, but the fit is hard to sell as a real solution for New York. The Browns quarterback could be on the move, especially with Cleveland’s room suddenly getting crowded by Shedeur Sanders’ presence, Deshaun Watson’s return and the addition of rookie Taylen Green. That has opened the door for speculation that Gabriel could become a trade candidate.
Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic laid out the case this way: “Dillon Gabriel (Browns): This wouldn’t excite anyone, but Gabriel was a third-round pick a year ago - whether he should have been is another story. But the Browns’ QB room is suddenly busy with Shedeur Sanders’ presence, Deshaun Watson’s return and the addition of rookie Taylen Green. Gabriel did throw for seven touchdowns and two interceptions in six starts as a rookie, albeit while losing all but one start with a sub-60 completion percentage,”
For the Jets, though, the idea feels more like a depth swing than a meaningful answer. New York has not exactly built a spotless track record when it comes to quarterback decisions, and it still hasn’t proven it can consistently develop the position at an elite level. That’s part of why any move for another young quarterback comes with obvious skepticism.
Gabriel is at least a name worth monitoring, but he doesn’t look like the kind of player who changes much for the Jets. He might be a reasonable option if the price is almost nothing. Anything beyond that, and it’s tough to see the payoff.
Unless New York could land him for a late draft asset, the safer move would probably be to pass.
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