Jets Mailbag: Can this coaching staff successfully develop a quarterback?

The Jets are starting undrafted quarterback Brady Cook, keeping wide receiver Garrett Wilson on injured reserve, and rotating younger players through the lineup.

They're not attempting to lose, but they are fielding a roster that makes winning games a challenge.

For a team many believed was further along in its rebuild, the results have been disappointing. It has become another lost season. With frustration mounting, we opened the mailbag to address questions and concerns about the state of the Jets.

Let's begin.

If Aaron Glenn was making the same money as previous Jets coaches, would he be fired? - @jscooter724

The answer is likely no. Owner Woody Johnson has hired several questionable coaches during his tenure, but he has never dismissed one after a single season. Historically, it has taken something significant for Johnson to make a one-and-done move.

The Jets have struggled this season, and there has been little on-field evidence to suggest Glenn has clearly established himself as the long-term solution. Still, the organization appears to be attributing much of the team's regression to a roster that has not performed at the required level.

Who in their right mind believes this coaching staff can prepare the quarterback for success? - @o_pound

A primary concern surrounding the current staff is its ability to identify and develop a quarterback. The issue extends beyond the failure of Justin Fields and centers on how that situation unfolded.

The Jets identified Fields as their quarterback during the offseason and committed to him without creating meaningful competition. The organization structured its offseason plan around his perceived strengths, expressing confidence that his physical ability and athletic traits could be maximized with improved processing.

The results have not matched those expectations. Fields' performance has declined, falling below the level he showed previously in Chicago and Pittsburgh. That regression has raised questions internally and externally about the Jets' quarterback evaluation and development process.

If the Giants beat the Raiders next week, Cleveland beats Pittsburgh, then the following week the Raiders beat the Chiefs, would the Jets end up with the first pick? - @EzioAndTheJets

It's tough to tell exactly because the strength of schedule can change, but it's unlikely no.

The No. 1 tiebreaker when determining NFL Draft order is strength of schedule. That makes sense. You want the team with the worst record against the worst competition.

Your scenario has the Giants and Raiders finishing 3-15, the same record as the Jets. The Giants strength of schedule is .530, the Raiders .545 and the Jets .539. Assuming those don't change dramatically (they seldom do at this point in the season), the Giants would pick No. 1, the Jets. 2 and the Raiders No. 3.

Since the season is over, can you give us a reason for hope for next season? - @SanzoneBrandon

I have my concerns with the Jets ability to select the right quarterback, but I genuinely believe there is not a better situation for a rookie quarterback to find himself in (of teams selecting top-10) than the Jets.

They have two really good offensive tackles (Olu Fashanu, Armand Membou), a solid center (Josh Meyers) and an improving guard (Joe Tippmann). They have a No. 1 wideout in Garrett Wilson. Their backfield is well rounded, too, if they bring back Breece Hall and keep him with Braelon Allen and Isiah Davis. They having a promising tight end in Mason Taylor.

The only thing the Jets really need on offense, outside of quarterback, is a No. 2 and 3 receiver. You can find those in free agency and the second or middle round of the NFL Draft.

This isn't like past years with Sam Darnold or Geno Smith or Zach Wilson where the Jets got the quarterback, then needed everything. They actually have a pretty decent ecosystem to drop a passer into.