As the New York Jets head into yet another pivotal offseason, the quarterback question looms large-and it’s not just about talent anymore. It’s about fit, leadership, and long-term vision.
Yes, the Jets need a quarterback. But not just any quarterback will do.
Kyler Murray’s name has surfaced in connection with the Jets, and at first glance, it's easy to see why. He’s a former No. 1 overall pick with a dynamic skill set-quick feet, a strong arm, and the ability to extend plays in ways few quarterbacks can.
When healthy, he’s a legitimate dual-threat weapon who can put pressure on defenses in a hurry. But there’s more to this conversation than just what shows up on the highlight reel.
According to insights shared by ESPN’s Rich Cimini, there’s real hesitation within league circles about Murray’s fit in New York. Cimini relayed a conversation he had with one of Murray’s former teammates, and the message was clear: “The Jets don’t want to do that.” That’s a strong statement coming from someone who’s shared a locker room with Murray-and it speaks to the broader concerns that have followed the quarterback throughout his NFL career.
Murray’s talent isn’t in question, but his availability and leadership have been. Injuries have been a recurring issue, and his size has always been a talking point in a league that punishes smaller quarterbacks over time. And in a Jets organization trying to establish a new culture under head coach Aaron Glenn, locker-room dynamics matter just as much as arm strength or mobility.
That’s why the conversation around Jacoby Brissett makes so much sense. He may not have Murray’s ceiling, but he brings something the Jets desperately need: stability.
Brissett is a veteran who’s been in multiple systems, earned the respect of teammates, and shown he can step in and manage a game without creating chaos. He’s not flashy, but he’s steady-and for a franchise that’s been anything but, that’s a valuable asset.
There’s also a deeper connection that makes Brissett an intriguing option. He has a longstanding relationship with Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells, dating back to his high school days in South Florida.
Parcells has served as a mentor to Brissett, and that relationship still holds weight. Given Parcells’ close ties to Aaron Glenn, it’s easy to see how Brissett could emerge as a trusted bridge quarterback-one who fits the culture Glenn is trying to build.
Let’s be clear: Kyler Murray is the more talented quarterback. But talent alone doesn’t win in the NFL-especially not in New York.
The Jets have tried the high-upside gamble before. What they need now is someone who can help stabilize the ship, not rock it further.
Brissett may not be the long-term answer, but he could be exactly the kind of short-term solution that gives this team a fighting chance to reset and move forward.
At the end of the day, the Jets’ quarterback decision won’t just shape the 2026 season-it’ll define the next chapter of the franchise. And when you weigh the risk-reward equation, Brissett might just offer the kind of low-risk, high-character presence this team needs right now.