The converted quarterback is an interesting story, but he remains a roster long shot. His hands have looked shaky at times in this camp. Which shouldn't be a surprise. Plus, it's not even clear if the Jets will retain three tight ends. Brandon Bostick and Zach Sudfeld are two more proven guys than Vander Laan who are battling for that third tight end spot, behind Jace Amaro and Kellen Davis.
Now that the Jets are through two weeks of training camp, let's give you a progress report on their rookies — the draft picks and notable undrafted guys alike.