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New York Jets: Why did the team name Josh McCown starter?

In case you are late to the party, the New York Jets missed out on their first choice at quarterback this offseason. Kurt Cousins plans to sign a fully guaranteed, record-setting three-year, $84 million contract with the Vikings on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. By average annual value ($28M per season), Cousins will become the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Opinions about Cousins went both ways for Jets fans. However, the long-time Jets fans immediately wondered what reaction Mike Maccagnan and company would have. What plans did this regime, who is getting a second chance at rebuilding the franchise after messing up the first time, have in place?