The centerpiece on Sunday was undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook. He did just enough against the Jaguars to inspire optimism that the Jets could have a quarterback worth developing, even if his ceiling is backup long term.

New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook's first career TD pass is a top shelf connection to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for 9 yards.

Jets Legend Quincy Enunwa takes a closer look at Brady Cook's touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell against the Jaguars.

At the least, Cook will have more of a fighting chance than the last undrafted rookie QB the Jets trotted out to start. That was exactly one day shy of 50 years ago Sunday — Dec. 15, 1975. The QB in question was J.J. Jones, 23 years old, a rookie out of Fisk University who, when he made the team, became the franchise’s first Black quarterback.

New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook's rollout hits wide-open wide receiver Isaiah Williams for 25 yards. Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker makes a 49-yard field goal. Washington Commanders kicker Jake Moody makes a 46-yard field goal.

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