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New York Jets

1 Super Bowl 1 AFC Title 1960 Founded
Starting QB
Brady Cook
12.1
#41 in the NFL

New York Jets All-Time Quarterback Rankings

56 Quarterbacks 3 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 40.8 Average Subpar Good Slaps 12
2 32.4 Average Good Average Chill 8
3 31.7 Average Average Average Delulu 4
4 31.0 Good Average Subpar Delulu 7
5 28.2 Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 9
6 25.4 Average Subpar Average Delulu 12
7 21.8 Subpar Subpar Average Delulu 8
8 19.7 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 3
9 19.2 Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 2
10
Ryan Fitzpatrick
19.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 2
11 18.0 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
12
Josh McCown
17.8 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 2
13 16.6 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
14 16.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
15 16.2 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
16 15.5 Subpar Average Subpar NPC 2
17 15.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
18 15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
19 14.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
20 13.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 5
21 12.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
22 12.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 3
23 10.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 4
24 10.0 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
25
Bob Davis
10.0 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
26 9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
27 9.8 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 1
28 9.6 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 3
29 9.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
30 9.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
31 8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
32 8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
33 8.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
34 8.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
35 7.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
36 7.7 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
37 7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
38 7.3 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
39 6.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
40 6.8 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
41
Mike White
6.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
42 6.4 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
43 6.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
44 6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
45 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
46 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
47
Greg McElroy
5.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
48 5.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
49 5.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
50
Kyle Mackey
5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
51 5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
52 5.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
53 5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
54 5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
55 5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
56 4.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the New York Jets

How does Brady Cook compare to Joe Namath?

Brady Cook is the current starter, while Joe Namath remains the franchise legend and benchmark for long-term success and leadership at quarterback for the New York Jets.

How strong is the Jets offensive supporting cast?

The Jets have promising weapons like Garrett Wilson but must keep upgrading the offensive line and depth at receiver and running back to better support their next quarterback investment.

Will the Jets draft a new quarterback?

Yes, the Jets are widely expected to target a top quarterback prospect with the No. 2 overall pick and potentially add another passer via free agency or later in the draft.

What offensive system will the Jets run?

Defensive-minded head coach Aaron Glenn currently pairs with OC Engstrand, but the team could pursue an established offensive coordinator like Kliff Kingsbury to install a QB-friendly, modern passing scheme for a rookie.

Who are the Jets backup quarterbacks?

Behind starter Brady Cook, the verified depth chart includes backups like Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields, Chad Pennington, Mike White, Bryce Petty, and others, giving the team multiple internal options while it revamps the position.