The New York Jets could have interest in two Texans quarterbacks, according to Rich Cimini (ESPN New York). Here’s what Cimini said in his Jets offseason preview:

Look for them to add a veteran quarterback (Vick won’t be back), plus another in the draft. Ryan Fitzpatrick, who knows Chan Gailey’s system from their time together in Buffalo, could be an option if he’s released by the Houston Texans.

Cimini also acknowledged in his mailbag that the Jets could look into Ryan Mallett, a potential target with Jets GM Ryan Maccagnan coming over from the Texans front office this offseason. However, Cimini calls Mallett an “unknown” and says he wouldn’t be the answer, rather just “another question mark in the mix” for the Jets.

Kristian Dyer (New York Metro) also says that the Jets will look into Mallett.

In addition, the source said that he believes that general manager Mike Maccagnan, formerly of the Houston Texans, is “intrigued in the idea of Ryan Mallett” being part of the quarterback competition. “Mallett and the Jets are a natural fit,” the source said. “He’d be interesting in a quarterback competition to say the least.”

Both quarterbacks have natural links to the Jets but it’s unlikely either ends up in the Big Apple. The Texans and Mallett both have mutual interest in keeping the former Patriots QB in Houston, and unless the Jets throw an absurd amount of money his way you can expect to see him in Houston for the upcoming season.

With Ryan Fitzpatrick, there is a chance the Texans could choose to part ways if they need the cash. However, he is owed just $3.25 million in base salary, a fairly reasonable price for a backup quarterback if the Texans start Mallett. Fitzpatrick already knows the system and played well enough last year to earn at least a backup job in Houston.

It’s nice to see other teams interested in your players but who would have thought teams would be interested in a Texans quarterback? Only the Jets!