Tannenbaum was the Jest GM for 7 years, including two seasons they went to the AFC Championship Game. After his time in NY, Tannenbaum was the senior executive with the Dolphins for four years.
Rodgers did not cost New York a first round pick. The Jets and Packers swapped #1 picks this past draft but it was only two spots in Round One. Green Bay gets the Jets' second round pick in 2024. It would have been a #1 pick if Rodgers had played a certain percentage of snaps.
As far as I can tell, QBs that are only one year removed from big contracts (like Stafford and Wilson) are almost impossible to move because of the Dead-$.
Should Zach Wilson fail, trade options might include Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill. Both are in the final year of their contracts, so that eliminates Cowherd's point. The Jets would have to absorb the remainder of either player's salary; and Cousins salary is not that high. However, Minnesota is unlikely to give-up on 2023 that quickly; and their back-ups are unlikely to be the Vikings' future at quarterback.
Tannehill may make more sense. He has quarterbacked for a playoff team that featured a strong defense and running game; and, that's the Jets without Rodgers. Plus, Tennessee has used high picks on QBs in each of the past two drafts; and may want to go with rookie Will Levis. Problem with Tannehill is that he has a high salary, and the Jets may not want (or even be able) to take it on.