Once upon a time, a significant chunk of the New York Jets fanbase wished for Kirk Cousins. On the figurative eve of the 2018 NFL draft, Mike Maccagnan’s Jets had a big-time quarterback decision on their hands.
Two choices were seemingly on the table:
- Take their chances at No. 6 overall
- Sign free agent Kirk Cousins
New York ultimately moved from No. 6 to No. 3 via an Indianapolis Colts trade, which allowed them to snag USC’s Sam Darnold.
A history of flirting
Mikey Mac dished out three second-round picks to move up three spots, one of which turned into potential Hall-of-Famer Quenton Nelson.