Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Now, it’s time for acceptance.
Missing out on Trevor Lawrence would be brutal for the New York Jets. That is not in question. While he is not a lock to succeed in the NFL – simply because nobody is – his odds of becoming a franchise-changing player are much better than his peers in the 2021 draft class and possibly better than any quarterback to ever enter the draft. In addition, he offers an aura that other quarterback prospects do not, one that would bring newfound legitimacy and respect to the organization, increasing the attractiveness of the Jets as a landing spot for a new head coach candidate, new staff members, and potential free agent targets.