Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles Discuss Day 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft

The Jets added quarterback Christian Hackenberg and linebacker Jordan Jenkins on day two of the 2016 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles discussed the picks last night.

Maccagnan on Hackenberg: "We think he has a lot of potential and upside." #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says #Jets excited by Hackenberg's potential. Projects Jenkins as an OLB in NY's defense.

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says Hackenberg has "prototypical" size and arm strength.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) April 30, 2016

"We really liked him when we worked him out." - Mike Maccagnan on Christian Hackenberg

— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) April 30, 2016

Without Fitz being on the roster, Todd Bowles said Geno Smith is their starter to begin OTAs #jets

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 30, 2016

Bowles adds that the #Jets continue to try to bring Fitzpatrick back.

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan dodges on question about whether Hackenberg could be ready to start in 2016. "We'll see where he's at."

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says this does not affect the pursuit of Ryan Fitzpatrick at all #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan on Rd. 2 Selection: It doesn't anything in our approach to Ryan... Our goal is to facilitate a contract with Ryan.

— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says he "wouldn't necessarily rule out anything" when asked if Jets would carry 4 QBs into regular season.

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 30, 2016

"We don't go into the draft looking to fill a particular need." - Mike Maccagnan

— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says Jets still want to sign Fitz. Said Hackenberg pick is not a referendum on Geno Smith or Bryce Petty.

— Dom Cosentino (@domcosentino) April 30, 2016

"I feel fine w the pick because he was one of the best players left on our board. " -- Todd Bowles on Hackenberg #jets

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 30, 2016

Bowles: "If we get Ryan back, he's going to be our starting QB going in" _ but adds that any of the other guys can "try to take it from him"

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) April 30, 2016

Did Maccagnan think O'Brien and Texans would take Hackenberg after they jumped NYJ? "The thought did cross our mind."

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan won't say if report #Jets haven't talked to Fitz in weeks is accurate

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) April 30, 2016

What makes Hackenberg so special? Maccagnan mentions his "aptitude" and how much time Jets brass spent with the player before draft.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) April 30, 2016

Maccagnan says Hackenberg doesn't just have potential, but Jets believe he's got a very good chance of fulfilling that potential.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) April 30, 2016

Where does this leave Geno Smith? Maccagnan noncommittal. "It's a competition." Says Smith technically the No. 1 right now.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) April 30, 2016

Jets held a private workout with Hackenberg that included Maccagnan, Bowles, Gailey, Patullo and scouts at the Penn State campus

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 30, 2016

Bowles on if Jets need a veteran if Fitzpatrick isn't back: "It's not imminent that we get another veteran...We haven't crossed that bridge"

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 30, 2016

Todd Bowles didn't ask Christian Hackenberg about Temple's win over Penn State last year: "No... I didn't want to hurt his feelings"

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 30, 2016