Daniel Jeremiah's pre-combine takeaways: Jets should chase veterans, Bears stay patient
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah shared seven takeaways ahead of the 2026 Scouting Combine: the Jets should explore veteran QBs via trades (e.g., Tanner McKee, Davis Mills) instead of drafting at No. 2 and should stack trench value to maximize picks for next year; Ty Simpson has the most to gain among QBs and could go early despite injury questions; Bills need a bigger, more physical WR and may find value on Day 2 with players like Chris Bell; Bears appear set to sit and let the draft fall to them at No. 25, with edge rusher and offensive tackle options likely; Broncos could eye Jadarian Price as a potential first-round back to pair with RJ Harvey; Patriots should target defensive value, especially on the edge, while wide receivers can come later; and Dillon Thieneman’s stock could surge after the combine.
