An extra Jets win in 2025 may have altered New York’s QB timeline
A December 2025 victory for the New York Jets may have impacted their quarterback selection timeline. The win against the Atlanta Falcons led to the Jets finishing with a better record than expected, resulting in them missing out on the top draft pick. As a consequence, they selected edge rusher David Bailey instead of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, leaving their long-term quarterback situation uncertain.
- ▪The Jets won a game in December 2025, finishing the season with a better record than anticipated.
- ▪This victory caused the Jets to miss out on the opportunity to draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ▪The Jets opted for edge rusher David Bailey with their second overall pick instead of a franchise quarterback.
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