Aaron Glenn has been mum on who the Jets quarterback will probably be in opposition to the Bengals.
The coach stated he is aware of who will begin in opposition to Cincinnati and Jets gamers aren’t given any hints about who will probably be below middle on Sunday.
On Wednesday, Justin Fields stated he and Tyrod Taylor are each splitting first-team reps this week in observe. Taylor isn’t positive what his function will probably be in opposition to the Bengals, however he’s making ready as if it’s every other week.
“I have no anticipation for it,” Taylor stated. “My mind and my sole focus is being available and ready to lead this team when called upon.”
When requested whether or not he’s beginning in opposition to the Bengals, Taylor stated, “I don’t know.”
After benching Fields for Taylor final Sunday within the 13-6 loss to the Panthers, Glenn desires to have a aggressive benefit by holding who will begin at quarterback for the Jets a secret. Fields was abysmal as soon as once more after finishing 6-of-12 passes for 46 yards. This got here per week after he was sacked 9 occasions and completed 9-of-17 for 45 yards.
Taylor wasn’t significantly better, however he nonetheless gave Jets receivers alternatives for explosive performs downfield. He accomplished 10-of-22 passes for 126 yards and two interceptions.
It’s trending in the direction of Taylor getting his second begin of the season. His first begin got here in Week 3 after Fields was dominated out attributable to a concussion he suffered the prior week in opposition to the Payments.
However Taylor, 36, can also be coping with a little bit of an damage himself. He was a restricted participant at observe on Wednesday and Thursday.
It was the identical knee that Taylor had arthroscopic knee surgical procedure on in August, which induced him to overlook your entire preseason. He took a helmet to his knee in opposition to the Panthers, however Taylor says he’s “OK” to play in opposition to the Bengals.
“I’m listening to the trainers,” Taylor stated. “I’ve been at practice.”
Glenn advised reporters on Monday that he would search recommendation from his employees and different coaches who’ve been in the same scenario earlier than deciding on his quarterback.
“We will have a quarterback on Sunday,” Glenn stated. “I will tell you that.”
The next day, Jets proprietor Woody Johnson ripped Fields whereas talking on the NFL Fall Conferences in Manhattan, blaming the crew’s 0-7 begin on the quarterback’s inept play.
“It’s hard when you have a quarterback with a rating that he’s got,” Johnson stated. “I mean, he has the ability, but something just is not jiving. If we can just complete a pass, it would look good.”
Whoever will get the beginning in opposition to the Bengals, they are going to be attempting to show round an offense that’s been among the many worst within the league. The Jets rank close to the underside of a number of offensive classes. Gang Inexperienced is useless final in passing yards per recreation (143.4). The crew additionally ranks twenty ninth in complete yards (271.3) and twenty seventh in factors (18.4).
The Jets have simply seven touchdowns of their final six video games and haven’t scored a landing since Week 5.
“It starts with me just doing my job,” Taylor stated. “And asking clearly everybody else on the offense, all 11 of us, to execute our job effectively.
“We don’t have to be more than what the moment calls for. It’s about us executing one play at a time. And that’s us being on the same page, believing in one another, believing in the scheme, and going out there and playing free.”
JETS COULD BE WITHOUT WEAPONS
Rookie tight finish Mason Taylor popped up on the Jets’ damage report on Thursday after he missed observe attributable to a quad damage. Taylor absolutely practiced on Wednesday.
If Taylor misses the sport in opposition to the Bengals, that can additional hinder an offense that hasn’t scored a landing since Week 5. The Jets have additionally averaged 8.5 factors the final two weeks.
Star huge receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) additionally hasn’t practiced this week and seems he might miss his second consecutive recreation. Cornerback Sauce Gardner and working again and returner Kene Nwangwu are each in concussion protocol. Linebacker Cam Jones (hip), tight finish Stone Smartt (quad), and defensive sort out Jat Tufele additionally didn’t observe on Wednesday.
Jets working again Breece Corridor (knee) was restricted for the second straight day. Cross rusher Jermaine Johnson (ankle) and Qwan’tez Stiggers (hip) each absolutely participated.
