Two unidentified teams inquired on Jets quarterback Bryce Petty‘s availability this summer, but were told New York has no interest in dealing the third-year signal-caller, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).
Petty, a fourth-round pick in the 2015 draft, started four games for Gang Green a season ago, completing 56.4% of his passes for 809 yards, three touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The 26-year-old finished dead last in DVOA among quarterbacks with fewer than 200 pass attempts, and ranked second-to-last in total quarterback rating among passers with at least four starts.
Still, Petty could conceivably be part of the Jets’ long-term plans, as he’s signed for two more seasons at cheap rates. His starts in 2016 represented the first action of his NFL career, so his poor results could be chalked up to growing pains. And Petty wasn’t blessed with the most talented of offensive weapons, and was playing behind an offensive line that ranked just 20th in adjusted sack rate.
Jets starting quarterback Josh McCown is notoriously prone to injuries, and given that New York hasn’t shown any inclination to put 2016 second-round pick Christian Hackenberg on the field, Petty could see starts again this year. He’s inactive today against the Bills, however, as he’s presumably still recovering from a Grade 1 MCL sprain sustained during the preseason.
why trade for him with kaepernick still available
Not that he’s the long term answer, but why wouldn’t the Jets take a one year shot on Kaepernick. Better than what they have today.
Because they’re tanking
Because Kapernick is a headache and the jets would risk losing a huge chunk of there blue collar fan base if they sign that piece of garbage!
How’s that for an answer?
well said
Absolutely correct. Including me
Jets just make no sense, even if the plan is just to “tank” they could still play one of the young QBs.
The way I see it, it’s a no lose situation playing one of the younger guys. If one of them steps up and plays impressive they increase their trade value or proves themselves capable as the QB of future.
If they play poorly then you lose a bunch of games and can draft the replacement without any question marks going forward.
That’s why I applauded The Browns for going with Kizer as the starter he basically gets this year to show what he can do. If he excels the Browns have their guy, if not then they can move on.