Jets specific religion in Tyrod Taylor following Justin Fields damage scare
The Jets gained’t be calling the Falcons about buying and selling for Kirk Cousins simply but.
Within the speedy aftermath of Justin Fields struggling a dislocated toe that has him listed as everyday, the Jets expressed robust confidence in backup Tyrod Taylor to bump up with the starters.
“I don’t suppose there’s any drop-off so far as what we need to do on the subject of play name,” head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned. “[They are] comparable once we talked about talent set, in order that was attractive for us.”
Taylor is likely one of the league’s prime backup quarterbacks, with 58 profession begins over 14 seasons.
His taking part in type is aggressive, which may result in excessive highs and lows, however the true concern stopping him from retaining a beginning job has been an lack of ability to remain wholesome, as a result of he leaves himself susceptible to huge hits when scrambling.
“He’s going to let it unfastened,” cornerback Brandon Stephens joked of Taylor’s huge arm.
Taylor reportedly has had 4 concussions over the previous six years, and a rib damage landed him on the bench behind undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito with the 2023 Giants after starter Daniel Jones was sidelined.
“The management that he brings,” Glenn mentioned, “we’re all good.”
In fact, if Glenn had been absolutely bought, then he might’ve caught with Taylor as an inexpensive starter in his first season.
The Jets as a substitute signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract and named him the starter with out holding a contest.
Taylor, 35, was one of many few inherited Jets gamers in his 30s to outlive Glenn’s offseason youth motion.
“I performed in opposition to him earlier than, and you can simply inform the gamers actually gravitate to him,” Glenn mentioned. “When he says one thing, everyone actually listens — even the teaching employees. He is aware of what it takes to win.”
If Fields doesn’t endure a setback, the Jets can function with Taylor, Brady Cook dinner and Adrian Martinez whereas including a observe arm for coaching camp.
If his absence extends longer than anticipated, then a much bigger transfer may very well be wanted, although Cousins carries a prohibitive $27.5 million wage.
“To have Tyrod are available in and be the vet he’s,” receiver Josh Reynolds mentioned, “it’s no downside in any respect.”
It was a tough day for kickers Caden Davis and Harrison Mevis, who’re competing to interchange the launched Greg Zuerlein. Neither has tried an NFL regular-season discipline aim.
“I’m not about to only panic over the primary day of our guys kicking,” Glenn mentioned. “I’m going to speak to these guys, and we’re going to maintain swinging at it. And we’ll decide the most effective one.”
Rookie fourth-round decide Arian Smith is making an impression on fellow receiver Reynolds, who’s acquainted with the offensive scheme from his Lions days.
“He takes a variety of stuff in,” Reynolds mentioned. “He’s an excellent scholar, and he transfers it to the sector. That’s good for rookies as a result of [for] a variety of them, it’s exhausting to switch it to the sector from the classroom.”
