Jets Draft Show: What Separates Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson?

Eric Allen is joined by NFL Network's Rhett Lewis for a detailed draft discussion about several topics in the final days before the 2026 NFL Draft.

0:00 - Welcome Rhett Lewis + Indiana Hoosiers prospect conversation. 1:27 - Fernando Mendoza conversation. 3:57 - What is the gap between Mendoza and other quarterbacks? 5:56 - Draft stock Indiana wide receivers, Sarratt & Cooper Jr. 8:34 - Sonny Styles & Carnell Tate draft stock. 11:07 - Wheels Up or Wheels Down segment. 14:11 - Will Diego Pavia be selected on day 3? 16:14 - First round mock draft and red star prospect.

Host Eric Allen is joined by draft expert Leger Douzable to discuss the Jets' 2026 offseason, how their free agency additions could effect who they select in the first round of April's draft and finally how David Bailey or Arvell Reese would fit in Aaron Glenn's defense playing alongside Demario Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick.

0:00 - Intro + welcome in Leger Douzable 1:00 - Jets offseason overview, how they will approach the draft 4:00 - Is edge the right fit for the Jets 2nd overall? 9:08 - How can David Bailey/Arvell Reese be used in Aaron Glenn's defense? 12:55 - Run defense conversation, defensive additions 22:22 - Defensive back prospects 24:08 - Wide receivers on the roster and which prospects fit 35:28 - Quarterback prospects, best fits

In episode 7 of the Jets draft show, Eric Allen welcomes in Daniel Jeremiah from NFL Network for a discussion about the 2026 NFL Draft. 0:00 – Intro + NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah. 0:42 – Is there a clear-cut choice at No. 2 overall? 1:33 – Is Love a consideration at No. 2 overall? 2:19 – Should the Jets draft Styles No. 2 overall? 2:56 – Would you move up for Caleb Downs? 3:59 – When is the right time to draft Kenyon Sadiq? 4:53 – Should the Jets bolster the offensive line? 5:44 – Wheels up or wheels down draft stock. 8:29 – Building a quarterback prospect. 10:03 – Developmental quarterback to consider. 10:52 – What is Ty Simpson's draft value? 12:30 – Day 3 diamonds & Daniel Jeremiah's red star prospect. 14:25 – How active will GM Darren Mougey be on draft weekend?

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?

In episode 6 of the Jets draft show, Eric Allen welcomes Jordan Reid from ESPN for a discussion about the 2026 NFL Draft. 0:00 – Welcome in ESPN Draft Analyst Jordan Reid; draft capital discussion, 1:30 – Will there be an early run on edge?, 2:17 – Wheels Up or Wheels Down: Draft Stock, 4:38 – What is the gap between Mendoza and Simpson? 5:20 – Should the Jets trade up for a wide receiver? 6:56 – Building a linebacker prospect 9:32 – Where should the Jets draft a linebacker? 11:08 – Day Three Diamonds, 12:23 – Developmental QB draft pick, 13:59 – Two-Round Mock Draft.

Host Eric Allen sits down with Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey at the 2026 Annual League Meeting in Phoenix.

0:00 - Intro & Welcome in HC Aaron Glenn, Owners Meetings discussion

1:25 - Coaching staff conversation

2:15 - Quarterback discussion, bringing back Geno Smith

3:27 - Offensive and defensive additions

7:10 - Defensive philosophy, multiple fronts

9:10 - Selling point to free agents

11:20 - Options with draft capital

12:28 - Welcome in GM Darren Mougey

14:02 - Mougey on coaching staff, adding Geno Smith

16:40 - Offensive additions, Dylan Parham

17:19 - Wide receiver room

17:55 - Defensive outlook, add veteran leadership

19:03 - Draft capital and prep work

Host Eric Allen is joined by Jets Legend Quincy Enunwa to discuss his former teammate QB Geno Smith's return to the Green & White, how he expects Smith to impact WR Garrett Wilson and much more about the Jets' offseason of moves and upcoming NFL Draft.

0:00 - Welcome in Quincy Enunwa & discussion about Geno Smith, look back as teammates and his career development 12:40 - What does Geno Smith mean for Garrett Wilson & other pass catchers 16:11 - Discussion of WR draft prospects 20:26 - Geno Smith discussion with Las Vegas/Seattle 26:28 - Jets culture, veteran additions 28:48 - Aaron Glenn's coaching staff, play calling 32:38 - Big picture for roster building, draft capital 36:38 - Offensive outlook 39:28 - Defensive outlook

In episode 5 of the Jets draft show, Eric Allen welcomes Lance Zierlein from NFL.com for a discussion about the 2026 NFL Draft.

0:00 - Intro and Jets Draft Strategy

2:55 - Better Edge: Bailey vs. Reese

4:40 - Best fit for 16 overall

7:07 - Pro Comparisons for draftees (Sadiq, Simpson, Love, Styles, Lemon)

15:19 - Building a cornerback prospect

21:14 - Quarterback prospect fits for the Jets

24:41 - Best overall prospect fit for the Jets