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Aug 13, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) throws the ball during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Lions beat the Jets 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Bryce Petty: Jets 4th Round Pick
While Petty still needs his redshirt year to learn a pro offense, his performance is one to closely observe. With Geno Smith out for the season opener and beyond, the team is down to Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Flynn.
Ryan Fitzpatrick on @b_petty14: "Bryce has it. He’s got all the physical tools he’s ever going to need." #jets
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) August 15, 2015
Jets rookie QB Bryce Petty having trouble seeing blitz. CB Marcus Williams comes clean on blitz for a sack. #nyj
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) August 16, 2015
Certainly not names to pencil in as the future of the New York Jets. With the possibility of having a high pick in next years draft, the Jets need to know whether they need to spend high on a quarterback, or build around a developing Petty. His performances in the preseason have much more weight than the Jets are willing to admit.
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