Second team session… —Geno finds AD on an out-breaker, 12-15 near sideline, nice ball, dropped it in. —Klubnik hits Arian Smith on a similar looking route and throw, a beauty. —Brady Cook with a beauty as well, 12-15 on an east-west-type route (didn’t catch who the WR was, damnit). —This is one I’m sure reporters are already chatting up: Bailey danced around Olu on what turned out to be a backside pursuit in the backfield; pretty looking, didn’t see what the actual play was tho (run or quick...

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback competing with Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe for the backup role behind Geno Smith; GM Mougey emphasized excitement about seeing the group get reps during training camp and develop.

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NegativeMatchupJul 28, 2026Gang Green Nation

Brady Cook's limited ability to step up in the pocket during his time as the Jets' starting quarterback in the final month-plus of the 2025 season created a challenging environment for offensive lineman Olu Fashanu, yet Fashanu still managed to allow only one sack over six games despite this quarterback limitation.

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NegativeProjectionDec 19, 2025Legendary Upside

Cook registers minus 13 EPA per game, well below league standards, creating severe efficiency deficits that limit offensive ceiling. The source expresses disappointment at Cook's return, stating 'I am bummed that we're getting Brady Cook again' and 'Cook in terms of his efficiency is like he's just not an NFL quarterback.' Cook lacks a deep ball and is a turnover machine who doesn't push the ball downfield, creating a below-average starter environment for receivers and running backs.

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NegativeProjectionNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Cook is a Jets UDFA rookie whose 35.5% dropback success rate ranked 43rd out of 45 qualifying passers in 2025, besting only Shedeur Sanders' 35.5% (tied). He represents the lower end of quarterback efficiency.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook's roster status is uncertain heading into 2026 training camp; while some analysts believe he is a virtual lock for the roster, the source questions whether Cook is truly a lock given his performance in his first NFL season, suggesting that if Cook makes the roster it would be an upset.

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Brady Cook's roster status is uncertain heading into 2026 training camp; the source questions whether Cook is a lock for the roster, noting that based on his performance in his first NFL season, making the team would be an upset rather than a given.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Brady Cook's roster status is uncertain despite being on the Jets depth chart; the source questions whether Cook is a lock for the roster, noting that while it's theoretically possible he takes a big leap in his second NFL year, based on his performance last year he is probably not a lock and would be an upset if he makes the roster.

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NegativeRoleNo dateESPN NFL

Cook did not distinguish himself in the offseason and remains a question mark at the quarterback position for the Jets.

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