Good morning Gang Green Nation! Sometimes you read something and do a doubletake. Enzo Flojo’s article down below had that effect on me. He writes about two Jets in danger of being cut: Jeremy Ruckert and Bailey Zappe. Ruckert would be surprising, but that isn’t my issue.
Bailey Zappe certainly could find himself on the outside looking in. Cade Klubnik might beat him out for the QB2 role and the Jets could decide to carry only two quarterbacks. The Jets might also bring in another, better quarterback than Zappe or Klubnik to take over as QB2. But those aren’t the scenarios Flojo writes about. I’ll let his article speak for itself here:
“Geno Smith is firmly established as the starter. Behind him sits the franchise’s long-term quarterback investment in Cade Klubnik. His development will understandably remain a priority throughout the season. There’s also Brady Cook. That leaves only one question. Can the Jets justify carrying a fourth quarterback?“
Yep, that’s right. Apparently Flojo believes Brady Cook of all people is a virtual lock for the Jets roster. While it’s theoretically possible Cook takes a big leap in his second year in the NFL, based on what we saw from him last year I’d say he’s probably not a lock. If Cook makes the roster it will be an upset. To assume he is automatically ahead of Zappe and Zappe only makes the team if the Jets carry four quarterbacks? Well, that earns points for originality, if nothing else.
Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in July.
Randy Lange – Geno Smith & The 2026 Jets By The Numbers
Spencer Brod – Jets unveil new helmets ahead of home-opener ‘White Out’
Collin Ward – Ex-Jets star, ESPN New York host Bart Scott out as part of layoffs
Justin Melo – Jets’ final WR spot could come down to experience versus projection
Geoffrey A Knox – Jets defense is betting on the perfect blend of youth and experience
Justin Melo – 2027 NFL Draft: What are Jets biggest needs beside QB?
Anne Erickson – Jets’ Geno Smith gets stern warning ahead of 2026 season
Matt Sullivan – Jets to have training camp competition to fix embarrassing issue for Aaron Glenn
Efstathios Savvidis – Jets EDGE Will McDonald IV: Stud Pass Rusher’s Outlook Is Bright as No. 3 in 2026
Nick Faria – Jets Training Camp Preview: Cornerbacks Have One Goal in Mind
Colby Colwell – Jets’ RB2 Competition Is Worth Paying Attention to at Training Camp
Nick Faria – Jets’ Top Tackles Outclass Giants’ All-Pro Andrew Thomas Despite League Rankings
Phil Sullivan – Frank Reich: Will He Call Plays From the Booth or Sideline?
Justin Fried – Jets somehow landed one of the NFL’s best safeties for almost nothing
Jake Elman – CBS Sports officially has it out for Garrett Wilson and the Jets
Mike Luciano – NFL will soon figure out what Jets fans have been saying for months
Jason Buechler – Rookies, Geno Smith, Defense Are What to Watch for at Jets Training Camp
Enzo Flojo – 2 Jets cut candidates on chopping block entering 2026 NFL training camp
