The Official Jets Podcast: Brian Baldinger Breaks Down the 2026 Jets Draft Class (5/5)

Host Eric Allen is joined by NFL Network's Brian Baldinger for a full overview of the 2026 Jets draft class.

0:00 – Welcome in Brian Baldinger; 0:56 - David Bailey analysis, edge position conversation; 8:06 - Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr & offense overview; 15:40 - D'Angelo Ponds analysis, fit within the defense; 19:24 - Trading up to select Cade Klubnik; 24:18 - Day three draftees conversation; 26:42 - Thoughts on roster as a whole, big picture.

Host Eric Allen is joined by Jets Legend and CBS Sports analyst Leger Douzable for a discussion about the 2026 Jets draft class and how it will impact the team in the future.

Just a few days ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, host Eric Allen chats with NBC Sports Connor Rogers and CBS Sports Ross Tucker to give their final thoughts on the much anticipated event.

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. Rapoport kicked things off by breaking down the Geno Smith trade and tell the fans what he expects from the veteran signal caller under OC Frank Reich. Later, Bautista graded the moves made by GM Darren Mougey this offseason before Pelissero handed out his top three players in the '26 draft class.

Host Eric Allen sits down with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey for detailed conversations at the 2026 Annual League Meeting in Phoenix about the offseason moves the club has made.

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.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the studio by NFL media's Brian Baldinger to recap free agency and discuss his expectations for QB Geno Smith in his second stint with the Green & White. In addition, Baldinger gives his thoughts on the Jets' defensive overhaul and explains to the fans why he thinks S Minkah Fitzpatrick & LB Demario Davis could be game changers for New York's defense.

Quarterback Geno Smith joined host Eric Allen for a conversation about his return to New York.

0:31 — When Geno Smith knew he was heading back to the Jets
2:17 — Visions with HC Aaron Glenn
4:25 — Looking back on Geno's growth
6:25 — Geno's tenure in Seattle & Las Vegas
10:57 — Jets roster talk & Geno's excitement
12:57 — Connections with OC Frank Reich and the coaching staff
14:01 — Geno's age and career arc
15:04 — Reunion with Demario Davis + veteran leadership additions
16:28 — Geno's message to the fanbase

Host Eric Allen is joined in the studio by Ethan Greenberg to preview 2026 NFL free agency what role the Jets could play. The duo discuss the QB market, including how Kyler Murray and Malik Willis would fit with the Green & White, potential trades and defensive options in the market.

Host Eric Allen is joined at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine by ESPN's Ben Solak & CBS Sports Broadcaster Charles Davis to discuss the NFL draft and preview free agency. Solak beings by evaluating the QB options in free agency for the Jets before explaining what he expects them to do when the new league year begins in March. Then later, Davis highlights the impact he expects OC Frank Reich to have on New York's offense and breaks down his latest mock draft.

Host Eric Allen is joined at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine by PFF's Trevor Sikkema & The Athletic's Dane Brugler. Sikkema provides insight on the 2026 class of quarterbacks then gives his take on how the Jets should approach free agency and the draft. Brugler then gives his expertise on how he expects the first 2 rounds of the draft to shakeout before highlighting a few players the Jets should target with their second round picks.

Host Eric Allen is joined by HC Aaron Glenn & Darren Mougey at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Glenn discusses the most recent hires to his staff including the additions of OC Frank Reich and DC Brian Duker before talking about his relationship with Mougey. Later in the pod Mougey talks about his plans for his free agency and how the Green & White plan to evaluate the quarterback position going into the NFL Draft.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the studio by a pair of special guests - Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly and Super Bowl winning head coach Doug Pederson. Kelly discusses his relationship with Jets OC Frank Reich from their time playing for the Bills and why fans should be excited about the hire. While Pederson shares stories about Reich during his season calling plays for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg for a conversation about the 2026 Senior Bowl. Greenberg shares the inside scoop on what he heard from former players, coaches and media members at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama and discuss what players the Green & White could potentially target in the 2026 NFL Draft in April.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg to react to the Jets' hiring of  Frank Reich as the team's next offensive coordinator and Brian Duker as the team's defensive coordinator. They wrap up with a preview of Super Bowl LX.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by NFL Network's Brian Baldinger to discuss the recent coaching carousel in the NFL, preview the upcoming Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine & NFL Draft and give the fans an idea of what to expect from HC Aaron Glenn & Co. in their second offseason with the Green & White.

Host Eric Allen is joined in studio by Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich to discuss the upcoming Senior Bowl, preview the 2026 NFL Draft and highlight several of the top players that could be Mobile, AL in the spring.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott to talk about the the upcoming Jets offseason, discuss their early impressions of the 2026 NFL Draft and share their thoughts on the Green & White's search for a defensive coordinator.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott & NFL Network's Brian Baldinger to talk about how the Green & White's upcoming matchup with the Buffalo Bills, taking a look at back at the 2025 season and previewing the upcoming NFL offseason.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott & NFL Network's Brian Baldinger to talk about how the Green & White's upcoming matchup with the New England Patriots and defensive coordinator Chris Harris' first game since taking over play calling duties on defense.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott & NFL Network's Brian Baldinger to talk about how the Green & White's upcoming matchup with the Saints and react to defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Chris Harris taking over play calling duties on defense.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott to breakdown the Jets' quarterback situation, talk about how the Green & White should move forward following injuries to Tyrod Taylor and Justin Field and then they preview New York's Week 15 matchup with the Jaguars.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott and renowned NFL media personality Brian Baldinger to breakdown the Green & White's recent victory over the Atlanta Falcons and preview the Jets' Week 14 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott and renowned NFL media personality Brian Baldinger to preview the Jets' Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets legend Bart Scott and renowned NFL media personality Brian Baldinger to react to HC Aaron Glenn's decision to name QB Tyrod Taylor the Jets' starter for their Week 12 game against Baltimore and to preview the overall matchup with the Ravens.