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2017 NFL Draft: Which QBs are Needy Teams Connected To?

By Erik Lambert

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Jets:  Mitch Trubisky

The rise of North Carolina junior Mitch Trubisky has been rather remarkable. He didn’t start any games until 2016. So in the course of just a few months he went from being an unknown to a possible top 10 pick in the draft. His mix of size, athleticism, accuracy and poise are hard to dismiss in spite of the obvious lacking experience. It seems the New York Jets are one of the teams taking a fancy to his skill set. Problem is that’s a tricky issue.

Christian Hackenberg is the key to everything. The Jets spent a 2nd round pick on him this past April out of the belief that they could take advantage of his massive potential once his ugly fundamental problems were cleaned up. It’s unclear where he stands on that, if he’s made any progress or not. What is clear is what will happen if he hasn’t. New York knows it can’t forge ahead with Ryan Fitzpatrick or Bryce Petty. That definitely puts Trubisky in play.

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