Jets will either sign Cousins or draft franchise QB

The start of the NFL’s legal tampering period Monday might have created agita for folks on One Jets Drive clamoring for prized free agent Kirk Cousins, but there’s no reason for any green-and-white clad crazies to panic: Jets fans can’t lose. Whether or not Cousins ultimately chooses the Jets over the Vikings, Cardinals or Broncos won’t change this truth: Gang Green is in good position to land a differencemaking quarterback this offseason.

Cousins is the undisputed best option for this Jets regime, but, believe it or not, the organization won’t fold if they don’t sign the veteran signal caller. A fair case can be made that Plan B centered on the upcoming draft might actually be better for the longterm health of this franchise.

First and foremost, Cousins, who will turn 30 this summer, is plenty good and young enough to provide stability for a long enough window to make him worth the hefty investment. He’s a win-now and win-later player at the game’s most pivotal position.