Some New York Jets fans have already been eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft even before the 2025 season begins. The name circled at the top of many fans' boards has been Texas quarterback Arch Manning.
The supposed generational quarterback prospect has been touted as the next big thing in football, and for many, the dream scenario was simple. They want the Jets to tank in 2025, land Manning in 2026, and finally solve the team’s long-running quarterback woes.
But Saturday’s highly anticipated season debut from Manning and the Texans offense wasn’t the showcase many expected.