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New York Jets: Who will be the 2017 starting quarterback?

Paul A. Esden, Jr.
If Tyrod Taylor becomes available, the New York Jets should inquire
Dec 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) reacts after the Bills rushed for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

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1. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills

This is the Jets best option if he’s able to escape from the Bills and his massive contract — which is a major “if” right now. He just had core muscle surgery that’ll keep him out for the next several weeks, if not months.

Tyrod Taylor has franchise quarterback ability, but his sample size isn’t all that large.

Perhaps in the right offensive system with the right pieces, he could blossom. How often do young quarterbacks become available like this? The cost would be purely financial and it would be interesting to see what Taylor would command on the open market.

While some of his stats are gaudy, stats aren’t everything. He often struggles on moving the chains, and offensively, the Bills went through a ton of stagnant stretches.

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Paul A. Esden, Jr.
Paul A. Esden, Jr.

People call me Boy Green for my unwavering dedication to all things New York Jets. I work at The Score 1260 in Syracuse and I'm extremely passionate about sports. I aspire to continue my rise through the business and hopefully I'll end up working for the New York Jets in some capacity.