A low-risk futures deal that signals the Jets are rebuilding their QB depth room from scratch. Five headlines covered the signing, framing it as the start of a full quarterback roster reset. Zappe's NFL experience with New England gives him a slight edge over a typical camp body. Fans see this as a placeholder move while the Jets chase a legitimate franchise quarterback this offseason. Zappe likely competes for a backup spot but gets cut before Week 1.
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This signing grades out as a bad deal for the New York Jets — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Bailey's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL QBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.2M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the QB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Bailey is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$1.2M
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$1.2M
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