New York Jets' Worst Offseason Fears May Already be Coming True

The New York Jets need to undergo a massive overhaul this offseason after going just 3-14 in Aaron Glenn's first year at the helm, and luckily, they have the cap space to do just that.

Of course, players actually have to want to play for the Jets, so there is no guarantee New York will be able to sign anyone of real significance in free agency.

It is also no sure thing that the Jets will be able to land a quarterback in the NFL Draft.

Especially not after Dante Moore's performance against Indiana in the Peach Bowl on Friday night.

On paper, Moore's numbers looked fine. He went 24-for-39 with 285 yards, a couple of touchdowns and an interception. However, that interception was a pick-six on the first play of the game, he lost a pair of fumbles and Moore's Oregon Ducks proceeded to get routed by the Hoosiers, 56-22.

Moore's positive stats were largely empty numbers, and not only has his draft stock dipped a bit thanks to his rather pedestrian showing in the College Football Playoff, but now, the 20-year-old might not even enter the draft at all.

After the game on Friday evening, Moore deflected questions about his draft status, stating he wasn't sure whether or not he would actually declare.

Let's keep in mind that there had been some genuine debate whether or not Moore would enter the draft even before the CFP, so I do believe Moore is grappling with the decision.

So let's say Moore decides to stay in school for another year. Then what for the Jets? Do they keep the pick and take someone like Arvell Reese or Carnell Tate? Do they trade down? What is the strategy?

Surely, general manager Darren Mougey is wondering the same thing at the moment, and there is no easy avenue.

New York has not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 campaign, representing the longest active drought in football. It has posted just one winning record since, and it has shuffled through quarterbacks like water.

Many felt Moore would be the answer for the Jets (if there ever is an actual answer for the Jets), but even if he does declare for the draft, who's to say he won't flop in New York? He certainly didn't look good on a national stage Friday or the week prior. Funny enough, he didn't look great during Oregon's regular-season meeting against Indiana, either.

And by now, you've certainly heard analysts — whether they be Todd McShay or Stephen. A Smith — advising Moore to return to school rather than play for Gang Green.

But to be quite frank, it's entirely possible the Jets will be selecting near the top of the draft again in 2027, and that draft class is also projected to be considerably deeper. So heading back to Oregon would be a major risk for Moore.

Regardless, the Jets' offseason plans became that much murkier after Moore's Peach Bowl performance, which is just typical for this franchise, isn't it?