While at the 2026 League Meetings in Phoenix, Eric Allen caught up with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Judy Bautista and Tom Pelissero to discuss the New York Jets, the '26 NFL Draft and the upcoming season. 0:00 – Intro & Welcome in Ian Rapoport: Geno Smith trade context 1:38 – Jets offensive line outlook, Breece Hall extension talk 4:05 – Jets quarterback room overview and draft possibilities 6:18 – Frank Reich & Bill Musgrave additions and QB development impact 7:42 – Breaking down the 2nd overall pick options 8:27 – Darren Mougey’s early impact on the organization 9:09 – Welcome in Judy Battista: Aaron Glenn and the new coaching staff 15:20 – How Geno Smith changes the Jets’ short and long-term outlook 21:20 – Draft weekend strategy and Jets draft capital 22:35 – Darren Mougey’s offseason so far: early grade 23:30 – Veteran additions and leadership in the locker room 25:25 – Financial flexibility, draft assets, and revisiting the 2nd overall pick 27:36 – AFC East division outlook and Jets big-picture trajectory 29:13 – League meetings recap and topics of emphasis 33:30 – Welcome in Tom Pelissero 34:14 – Pelissero on the Jets potentially adding a wide receiver 36:05 – Geno Smith scheme fit and QB draft scenarios 44:16 – Bill Musgrave’s role and other key coaching hires 48:30 – Has the 2nd overall pick narrowed to three players?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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