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New York Jets: 5 Quarterback Options in 2017 NFL Free Agency

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles on the sidelines during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles on the sidelines during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive guard Spencer Drango (66), tackle Joe Thomas (73) and quarterback Josh McCown (13) during the second quarter between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Giants won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

– Josh McCown

Another veteran option for the Jets in free agency will be Josh McCown. Like Hill, McCown is north of 35-years-old, but he can still play if needed in a pinch. Last season, McCown was one of the many starters on the Cleveland Browns. He totaled a 0-3 record with six touchdown passes and six interceptions. Throughout his career, McCown has been a bit of a gunslinger, as his touchdown to interception ratio isn’t as good as Hill’s.

While both have been backups for most of their careers, McCown does a more experience as a starter. In his career, McCown has started in 60 games, but his record is an undesirable 18-42 in those starts.

Even though McCown hasn’t had much success as a starter, he is capable of doing it on a limited basis. With all of the uncertainty at the quarterback position, McCown would be a cheap veteran option to either start or be a backup for the Jets.

If the Jets end up starting Petty or Hackenberg, having a player like McCown behind them would be a good thing. As shown in Cleveland, McCown is willing to be the backup. Also, he has shown a willingness to help the young quarterbacks develop.

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