During the 2025 NFL pre-draft process, many fans of the New York Jets were enamored with the idea of drafting a Day 3 quarterback. After Jordan Travis retired, the team floated around names like Will Howard, Quinn Ewers, and even Syracuse signal-caller Kyle McCord to develop behind Justin Fields in the team's quarterback room.
But the Jets came away from the draft without selecting a quarterback, instead opting to sign Missouri’s Brady Cook as an undrafted free agent. That decision left fans wondering if the team had missed out on a developmental passer with ties to the area.