On the latest episode of “The Carton Show” on WFAN, the moment reporter Connor Hughes uttered the name Carson Wentz in connection with Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich, Carton went from cautious optimist to full-blown crisis mode.

𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: Carson Wentz is believed to be a “preferred option” at QB by Jets OC Frank Reich, per @Connor_J_Hughes pic.twitter.com/i9Sf4Z94sZ The New York Jets were active last month after they traded Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat. Now, they want a quarterback to lead the team.

The Jets need a new quarterback. With free agency set to begin in the NFL next week, it is no surprise that rumors are flying. Connor Hughes of SNY suggests journeyman veteran quarterback Carson Wentz could be a name to watch due to his ties with offensive coordinator Frank Reich.

The Carson Wentz sweepstakes have felt for more than a week now like a two-horse race between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears, but there's been the lingering possibility of a mystery team or two monitoring the situation as well. Just last week ...

The Jets may look to free agency to find their quarterback.