The Jets have made their stance on quarterback pretty clear: if there’s a player out there who can help now and later, they’re willing to act.
That doesn’t mean New York should chase every name that pops up. But if the price is reasonable and the quarterback in question can stabilize the room, it’s hard to argue against exploring the move. That’s why the latest chatter around Tanner McKee should have the Jets paying attention.
Jeff Kerr laid out the case this way: “Let's start with the obvious here. The Eagles could potentially receive a high Day 3 pick for McKee, who is in a competition with Andy Dalton for the QB2 job.
Basing off what reporters saw in OTAs and minicamp, Dalton got the majority of QB2 reps over McKee. This was a job that was believed to be McKee's, but the Eagles appear to have other plans.
“McKee is in the last year of his rookie contract, so that factors into the equation. Teams need an upgrade at QB2 and McKee provides that. Doesn't appear this is a situation if McKee gets traded, but when,” Jeff Kerr wrote.
Reports have continued to point toward McKee being available, and that kind of development would naturally put New York in the conversation.
McKee isn’t being talked about like a star, but he is viewed as a usable quarterback, and some believe he could start in the right setup. For a Jets team that needs help at the position, that’s enough to at least kick the tires and see whether a deal makes sense.
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