From Unknown to Unstoppable: Why Alabama QB Ty Simpson is This Year’s NFL Draft Enigma

From Unknown to Unstoppable: Why Alabama QB Ty Simpson is This Year’s NFL Draft Enigma

Like the Cardinals, the need is there for a long-term quarterback and there is a bridge starter already in place with Geno Smith. Plus, Smith is on only a one-year deal and is currently backed up by a low-end No. 2 on the depth chart in Brady Cook. Structurally, that alone makes a ton of sense when it comes to drafting Simpson, who would eventually slot as the backup and then watch from the sideline as he develops.

The Jets also have the ultimately flexibility, with picks at Nos. 2, 16, 33 and 44 overall. In theory, they could sit tight and take Simpson at 16. Or, if Simpson slides out of the first day, the Jets could select him to open the second round. Or if they don’t believe he’ll last to 33, they could package Nos. 33 and 44 and move back into the first round and get Simpson with an extra year of contract control.

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