Dan Patrick· Jan 8, 2026
Patrick predicts the Jets will eventually become a competitive, formidable team if they make smart decisions, and questions Dante Moore's readiness while suggesting Moore could supplant Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 pick if Oregon wins the title. He also says Dylan Gabriel is likely a career backup in the NFL.
“There will be a moment where the Jets can actually be formidable if they start making these smart draft picks.”
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- Depth Chart CallsDillon GabrielJan 8, 2026
Dillon Gabriel to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He's probably a career backup quarterback in the NFL.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CLE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Dillon Gabriel
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1
- measured by:
- passing yards
- the naive guess:
- no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 0
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