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The Jets need somebody to play quarterback for them next season. Some of the options are now off the table, but others are emerging.
With the signing of Mike Glennon, the Bears let longtime starter Jay Cutler go yesterday. Apparently there is some degree of mutual interest between Cutler and the Jets.
For now, the list of teams with a potential interest in Jay Cutler starts with...the New York Jets.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Soon-to-be former #Bears QB Jay Cutler does have interest in the #Jets, I’m told.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
So that’s exciting...
In other news, the Broncos are considered suitors for Tony Romo, which has led to some speculation about whether the Jets could acquire incumbent starter Trevor Siemian.
Cowboys now expect to trade Tony Romo to Broncos or Texans, sources say. Broncos talking with Jets about Trevor Siemian.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 9, 2017
We all remember what happened the last time the Broncos added a star quarterback from another team. It led Denver to trade its displaced starting quarterback to the Jets.
In any event, I am inclined to doubt the Jets will trade for Siemian mainly because it doesn’t make any sense for the Broncos to trade him. Even if they get Romo, they will need a quality backup insurance policy. Romo is a huge injury risk. Why trade a young, cheap guy who just had a fairly effective season? Upon the potential acquisition of Romo, Siemian would instantly become one of the league’s top backups. That isn’t something to give away.