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Jets draft QB Christian Hackenberg -- a panic move that changes everything

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Another draft, another quarterback. Join the club, Christian Hackenberg. The New York Jets, continuing their endless search for a franchise quarterback, selected the former Penn State passer in the second round (51st overall) on Friday night, turning their quarterback situation upside down -- again. They've picked a league-high 11 quarterbacks since 2000, including one in each of the last four drafts.

My take: The Jets have three backup quarterbacks and no starter -- Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and Hackenberg, with Ryan Fitzpatrick still floating in free-agent limbo. This was an unnecessary pick by the Jets, who could've filled another need at 51.