Usually, when we talk about mock drafts for the New York Jets in October, it’s for an obviously bad reason. However, today’s discussion will debunk a silly narrative that people have been peddling for months, if not years.
Arch Manning is a talented quarterback prospect who could be available in the 2027 NFL Draft. With the Jets recently being terrible and having multiple first-round picks, there was a chance for a moment that these two could join forces.
Whenever that conversation is brought up, a lot of people are quick to say that it would never happen because the Manning family wouldn’t allow it. Interesting.
Well, when Uncle Eli Manning was asked where he would like his nephew to play football at the NFL level, he brought up the green and white.
“There are two ways I look at it,” Manning said via Grace McCarron of the New York Post. “For purely selfish reasons, I wouldn’t mind if he went to the [New York] Jets, just because I live there, I can go to the games, I can spend a little bit of the week with him. I think it would be nice for him to have some family nearby, so I wouldn’t mind him going to the Jets, being in New York…that’s just my selfish reason, and I think he can help them.”
Well, well, well, isn’t that a fun plot twist. So it seems like if the Jets are in a position to select young Manning, there aren’t any roadblocks to making that happen.
I’m not sure how the LOL Jets will take this one, but…
Full stop. The New York Jets are one of, if not the best, landing spots for a young quarterback next year. Their roster is overflowing with offensive talent, great pieces on the offensive line, pass catchers, running backs, and everything in between.
If Manning or any other QB prospect lands in the green and white, they have a path to immediate victory. We haven’t been able to say that in a long time.
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Eli Manning Makes Head Turning Arch Manning to Jets Comments – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
Jets Get Some Good News Before Browns Contest – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
Jets searching for identity as losses become ‘hard to stomach’ – Rich Cimini/ESPN
Jets’ Aaron Glenn encouraged by support from owner Woody Johnson – Rich Cimini/ESPN
Waiting for David Bailey: What’s behind the collapse of the Jets’ rookie season? – Zack Rosenblatt/The Athletic
Geno Smith Falls in New QB Rankings – Nick Shook/NFL Media Group
Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Brings Offensive Mindset to Defense – Jack Bell/New York Jets
David Bailey Makes Impact, Coaches Believe Advance Is Near – Randy Lange/New York Jets
NY Jets not doing the thing every great coaching staff does – Michael Nania/Jets X-Factor
Former Jets coach Scott Turner talks Aaron Glenn, the offense, and more (Video) – Connor Long/Jets X-Factor
Another Hitting Streak Hurts Jets After Ending INT Drought – Nick Faria/Jets on SI
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