Jets Fans Take Notice: First-Round Quarterbacks Often Fail

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The New York Jets’ first road win of the season might have cost them a shot at one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s National Football League draft. It may turn out to be a blessing.

With a 3-11 record, the Jets are in position for the sixth pick in next year’s NFL draft, when Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks Marcus Mariota of Oregon and Jameis Winston of Florida State probably both will be first-round selections.