player. 30. The Jets refused to re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick after he led the club to a 10-6 record in 2015. Geno Smith is far from the answer and Bryce Petty hasn’t shown anything worthwhile at the position. Paxton Lynch is a project QB, but he has the most upside out of any prospect at his position and could benefit from a tight receiving corps and solid run game that the Jets look to have established. It may be a few years before the Jets see their return on Lynch, but there’s no doubt that his upside is great.. QB. Memphis. Paxton Lynch. 20