Aaron Glenn, the head coach of the New York Jets, is growing increasingly frustrated with questions regarding his quarterback situation as the team heads into a key matchup against the New England Patriots. During a press conference earlier this week, Glenn made it clear he did not want to discuss the quarterback position, stating, “Please don’t ask me anything about the quarterbacks. You know I’m not going to tell you and I don’t want to waste my time when it comes to that.”
This is not the first time Glenn has taken a firm stance on this topic. In the past two games, both victories for the Jets, he refrained from revealing whether Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor would take the snap, ultimately opting for Fields as the starter in both contests.
The uncertainty surrounding the quarterback heading into Thursday’s game has raised eyebrows. Fields has compiled a respectable stat line this season, completing 113 of 178 passes (63.5%) for 1,143 yards, producing six touchdowns and one interception. However, he has struggled in terms of efficiency, ranking among the lowest in the league with an expected points added per play of -0.039, placing him 29th. The Jets’ offense is averaging just 21.7 points per game, ranking 25th overall.
John Butchko from Gang Green Nation suggests that despite the head coach’s cryptic messages, it is likely that Fields will retain his starting position, especially following the team’s recent success. Yet, should Fields struggle again and the Jets fall to the Patriots, speculation surrounding a potential quarterback change could intensify significantly.
Despite a rocky start to the season, where the Jets began 0-7, they have bounced back with consecutive victories over the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. Fields has been the primary starter for most of the season, missing only one game due to a concussion. Although he has faced challenges, with three games failing to exceed 60 passing yards in recent weeks, the signs still indicate that he is set to lead the Jets against New England. Ultimately, for Glenn and the Jets, a strong performance on Thursday could solidify the team’s trajectory and provide momentum moving forward.