JetsCap Podcast

Brenden Sorsby is very likely going to be suspended, and if he enters the NFL in 2026, it’ll be through the Supplemental Draft. The Jets are in a position to land their franchise quarterback with high upside and major risk.The cap implications are very important, specifically because he’s likely going to sit out for the whole season in 2026. So, let’s dive into the cap implications of a Sorsby Supplemental Draft selection for the Jets. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The New York Jets have most likely completed their first two days of selections. Let’s take a look at where the Jets stand in cap space budget heading into Week 1 after the selections of David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, Jr., and D’Angelo Ponds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The draft pick trade value charts are a thing of the past, especially for the 2026 NFL Draft, and maybe for 2027 as well. We are in a transition for the second round picks, and the top of the second round picks are not on the footing they were before the 2025 NFL Draft.In this episode, I discuss why the Jets could get more value from earlier picks than the ones later in the second round. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

In today’s NFL, the kicker is a valuable commodity, and especially a young and cheap one. With all of the arguments about who the Jets should draft with their first four picks, I have decided to tackle taking a kicker earlier in this draft than many would expect, and explain why it’s actually cost-effective to do so earlier. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

There are rumors and ideas that Will Levis could be on the move from the Tennessee Titans. ESPN’s Rich Cimini even said he’s an option for a veteran backup for the Jets.They could add a veteran backup before the draft, according to Mougey. Will Levis, a 2023 second-round pick, could be the odd man out. He didn't play last season due to shoulder surgery, but he's said to be healthy.Let’s dive into what a contract should look like if Gang Green were to trade for Levis, and why they shouldn’t settle for one season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

What I discussed in the show today* How the NFL derives the salary cap number, and how each team gets its own number* What the salary cap truly is* Why the salary cap isn’t fake This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Many fans misunderstand void years on NFL contracts. They see the dead money at the end of the tunnel, and immediately hate them.There’s a big problem with this. They’re wrong in how they oversimplify what they see and how things tend to turn out with bad teams.Let’s dive into the process of void years to help you understand why they’re important and good for all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Items touched on in this episode* Roster Spots filled* Who’s a cut candidate* Cap space remaining come Week 1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The New York Jets need to add more to the wide receiver room, and that’s no secret this offseason. The only question is how they do it.When you look at the long-term solutions for WR2 in the current free agent market, a lot is left to be desired. So, the Jets will likely draft one and trade for one.The Denver Broncos recently acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. So, that left the possibility open for a trade, and ESPN’s Benjamin Solak posted this on X.Let’s dive into the prospect of landing Troy Franklin from the Broncos and why it makes complete sense for the Jets specifically. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Breece Hall and the Jets are currently not negotiating a new contract, as the Jets wanted to focus on free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft.Here’s what Connor J. Hughes of SNY had to say:The Jets & Breece Hall are not currently negotiating a contract. The team wants to get through free agency & the NFL Draft, then pick things back up with Hall’s agent. Both sides want to get a deal done. The Jets do not expect, at the moment, a holdout from Hall. They will work toward a deal, but if they cannot reach one, they believe he will play on the tag.A deal should get done, and in the above video, I share a contract that I believe would get the job done. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Many websites will tell you the present-day cap situation for the Jets. The fact of the matter is that NFL teams don’t just look at present-day.So, let’s dive into a future look at where the Jets could stand based on the roster now and future roster decisions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Quick breakdown of the new contract for Geno Smith following the trade from the Raiders to the Jets This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The New York Jets have (unofficially) signed three players they expect to have big roles for the team in 2026.Joseph Ossai got three years, $34.5 million ($36 million max value) with $22.49 million fully guaranteed at signing. Demario Davis got two years, $22 million with $15 million fully guaranteed at signing, and David Onyemata got one year, $10.5 million with $9.65 million fully guaranteed at signing.We dive into the breakdown of all three contracts here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Free agents can negotiate starting March 9 at Noon, and the Jets should not simply go bargain hunting. The Jets need to target a mix of different contracts. Let’s dive into two contracts: Alex Anzalone and Odafe Oweh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The NFL season starts on Monday with the legal tampering period. Many NFL fans will dive into discussions about the “value” of NFL contract, and many in the media will tell you about the APY of the contract.Don’t oversimplify how you decipher NFL contract value. There’s a lot more to the contract that you need to know to decipher value.I discussed various aspects of an NFL contract in the episode to help you understand the true value of contracts as we begin the contract negotiation season of the NFL. This episode will also be useful when teams discuss extensions during the 2026 NFL regular season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Raiders are releasing Geno Smith, and he’s a top target for the Jets. If the Jets do sign him, it must be a two-year contract, not just a one-year contract, because that gives them a true bridge QB in their current situation.Let’s dive into the contract and the money the Jets should offer Smith for the 2026 and/or 2027 seasons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The Arizona Cardinals will be releasing Kyler Murray to start the league year, and despite the red flags, he should be at the top of the wish list (alongside Malik Willis at 1A/B). The feeling might not be mutual in terms of wanting to play for Gang Green, but the Jets should offer him a two-year deal with a sweetener, and we will dive into it in the video above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The Jets will be using the non-exclusive franchise tag on Breece Hall for $14.23 million. It always made sense to do this over the transition tag.I go over why the Jets did it in my latest video. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Malik Willis is the best option for the Jets in 2026 to be their starting quarterback, and a bidding war could commence. If necessary, this contract could be the way to go to land the potential star QB.We will dive into the ins and outs of the contract and why it’s a good deal for the Jets and Malik Willis, despite many people probably thinking it’s not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The New York Jets are likely to release Justin Fields after the start of the 2026-27 NFL league year. It’s time to dive into what’s going on with his contracts, and why it’s not necessary for the Jets to use a post-June 1 designation on him, even though they likely will. I look at the structure of the contract and the impact on the Jets in 2026, the pros and cons of the post-June 1 designation in general, and specifically dive into the impact on 2026-27 and 2027-28 for the Jets moving forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

The Jets need to be aggressive when going after Malik Willis this offseason, and they should trade up from 33 back into the first round to get at least a guy who can back up Willis and potentially become a starter in 2028, if Willis doesn’t work out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

Here’s what the contract I discuss in the episode looks like on paper: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.jetscapradio.com