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The big picture involves the Jets setting up a significant draft strategy, holding multiple high picks to either select a quarterback or trade for future assets. They might choose to wait for a better quarterback prospect in upcoming drafts or develop their current farm of young players such as Sauce Gardner, Quincy Williams, Germaine Johnson, and others.
The trade also signifies a shift away from the traditional “tank to get the first pick” approach. In the NFL, teams are reluctant to intentionally lose, but the Jets’ moves suggest an acceptance that the current season is lost, allowing them to focus on building for the future while showing resilience.