The New York Jets will be one of the teams with uncertain futures heading into the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Last year, they had high hopes but were quickly disappointed on opening night when their newly acquired player, Aaron Rodgers, suffered a devastating Achilles injury in front of a national audience on September 11th.
According to reports, there are individuals within the Jets organization who are interested in Sam Howell, the quarterback for the Commanders. They believe Howell would be a great backup option for Aaron Rodgers, with the potential to become a starter in the future. However, this is assuming that the Commanders do not decide to keep Howell as their own backup.
The team had to endure a difficult season with Zach Wilson as their starting quarterback, resulting in the second-worst passing offense in the NFL. They fell far short of their goal of making it to the playoffs. As they plan for the offseason, one of their main priorities will undoubtedly be finding a capable backup for the 40-year-old Rodgers. Fortunately, there are several intriguing options available for the team to consider.
One possibility is to look at the pool of free agents. Players like Tyrod Taylor, Sam Darnold, or Garnder Minshew have proven that they can step in and lead an offense in the middle of the season if the starter gets injured. Bringing in one of these experienced players could provide some reassurance for Jets fans in case of a worst-case scenario.
However, there are a couple of other options that could potentially be even more appealing to Jets fans. Ryan Tannehill, a former starter for the Titans and Dolphins, is set to become a free agent and could be a solid backup option for the first time in his career. Additionally, the Jets could explore the possibility of a trade with the Washington Commanders to secure a suitable backup quarterback.
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Sam Howell had a notable performance as a statistic producer in the first half of the 2023 season. At one point, he even led the league in passing yards, although his accuracy was always a concern. However, his turnover numbers worsened in the latter part of the season, resulting in a league-leading 21 interceptions.
Despite his impressive abilities displayed during the past year, the Commanders are considering making Howell dispensable in the upcoming off-season. The Jets could potentially be a favorable destination for all parties involved, unless the Commanders decide to retain him as a backup.
Following his struggles towards the end of the recent regular season, Howell is now regarded as a borderline starting quarterback in the league. If any team were desperate enough to sign him as their primary option, he would likely find himself in an unfavorable situation. Nevertheless, he can improve his reputation for turnovers by spending a season or two as a backup, especially if he has the opportunity to learn from one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game.
Although Zach Wilson is currently under contract with the Jets, it is highly likely that he will be released at some point during the NFL off-season.
According to the Source sportslens.com