While at the 2026 League Meetings in Phoenix, Eric Allen caught up with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Judy Bautista and Tom Pelissero to discuss the New York Jets, the '26 NFL Draft and the upcoming season.

0:00 – Intro & Welcome in Ian Rapoport: Geno Smith trade context
1:38 – Jets offensive line outlook, Breece Hall extension talk
4:05 – Jets quarterback room overview and draft possibilities
6:18 – Frank Reich & Bill Musgrave additions and QB development impact
7:42 – Breaking down the 2nd overall pick options
8:27 – Darren Mougey’s early impact on the organization
9:09 – Welcome in Judy Battista: Aaron Glenn and the new coaching staff
15:20 – How Geno Smith changes the Jets’ short and long-term outlook
21:20 – Draft weekend strategy and Jets draft capital
22:35 – Darren Mougey’s offseason so far: early grade
23:30 – Veteran additions and leadership in the locker room
25:25 – Financial flexibility, draft assets, and revisiting the 2nd overall pick
27:36 – AFC East division outlook and Jets big-picture trajectory
29:13 – League meetings recap and topics of emphasis
33:30 – Welcome in Tom Pelissero
34:14 – Pelissero on the Jets potentially adding a wide receiver
36:05 – Geno Smith scheme fit and QB draft scenarios
44:16 – Bill Musgrave’s role and other key coaching hires
48:30 – Has the 2nd overall pick narrowed to three players?

Take a class of Football 501 as Eric Allen and former Jets LB Bart Scott provide 360 coverage from 1 Jets Drive. Joined throughout the season by Jets players, coaches and personnel staffers plus NFL insiders, EA and the Madbacker go in-depth with big personalities and cover all the top stories. They’ll also review week’s action, get you prepared for what’s ahead for the Jets and take a trip around the NFL.

<p>Take a class of Football 501 as Eric Allen and former Jets LB Bart Scott provide 360 coverage from 1 Jets Drive. Joined throughout the season by Jets players, coaches and personnel staffers plus NFL insiders, EA and the Madbacker go in-depth with big personalities and cover all the top stories. They’ll also review week’s action, get you prepared for what’s ahead for the Jets and take a trip around the NFL.</p>

The Official Jets Podcast

Take a class of Football 501 as Eric Allen and Bart Scott provide 360 coverage from 1 Jets Drive. Joined throughout the season by Jets players, coaches and personnel staffers plus NFL insiders, EA and the Mad Backer go in-depth with big personalities and cover all the top stories. They will also review the week’s action, get you prepared for what’s ahead for the Jets and take a trip around the NFL. 

<p>Take a class of Football 501 as Eric Allen and Bart Scott provide 360 coverage from 1 Jets Drive. Joined throughout the season by Jets players, coaches and personnel staffers plus NFL insiders, EA and the Mad Backer go in-depth with big personalities and cover all the top stories. They will also review the week’s action, get you prepared for what’s ahead for the Jets and take a trip around the NFL. </p>

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Judy Bautista & Tom Pelissero at 2026 League Meetings (4/7)

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