In the wake of the Jets’ latest loss and their highly ineffective performance on offense, head coach Aaron Glenn was asked about the possibility of a quarterback change. Justin Fields remains atop the depth chart for now, but there is not a consensus in the organization that is the right move. 
SNY’s Connor Hughes reports “several” people within the locker room have expressed a position that Tyrod Taylor would be a better option at the quarterback spot than Fields. This sentiment dates back to training camp, per Hughes. No competition for the QB1 spot took place during the summer, with Fields landing the QB1 gig upon signing a two-year free agent deal.
That $40MM pact contains $30MM fully guaranteed. Considering that level of commitment, it comes as little surprise Fields has received a vote of confidence on more than one occasion despite New York’s 0-6 start. When speaking to the media on Monday, Glenn said (via ESPN’s Rich Cimini) he did not give thought to replacing Fields with Taylor during the team’s loss to the Broncos yesterday. Doing so could have helped create a quarterback controversy, something Glenn seeks to avoid.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to monitor how the Jets’ quarterback setup is handled. A continuation of the team’s losing streak – especially if Fields is unable to bounce back from his 45-yard, nine-sack showing on Sunday – will no doubt lead to an increase in calls for Taylor to take over. Pressure on that front could come from within the organization given the contingent which would have preferred Taylor begin the year atop the depth chart.
Fields, 26, offers upside with his rushing ability and has posted 204 yards and three touchdowns on the ground so far in his debut Jets campaign. The former first-rounder has also set new personal bests in a number of passing categories, albeit in a way which has not lent itself to much in the way of overall production on offense. New York ranks last in the NFL with an average of 175 passing yards per game, and the team sits 25th in scoring.
While Fields is under contract through 2026, Taylor is a pending free agent. The 36-year-old has made just one start so far in his Jets career (filling in for an injured Fields in Week 3), which dates back to last season. If at least some in the organization had their way, though, that figure would increase.
Justin Fields is so bad…
How bad is he??
2003 Jessica Alba
Well thats a good bad lol
*starts writing answer on dry erase board a la *Match Game” panel*
Cue Ed McMahon.
Granted, it was against a very tough Broncos defense, but yesterday was rough. It would be easier for Fields if they had a single receiver other than Wilson that defenses had to worry about, but his decision making and holding the ball are rough, and he’s making what’s actually a pretty decent offensive line look worse than it is.
Even when he gets WRs open hes late, throws behind, or simply doesnt see it. Not having a great WR hurts, but Fields is bad no matter the team
They need to make phone calls for Shaheed or Jakob’s Meyers. Maybe even Legette
The only winless team in the NFL should not be trading draft capital for a veteran rental.
The most mind boggling thing with Fields, is why he stays in the pocket when it collapses. He’s extremely athletic and fast. Get out of the pocket and make a play! Maybe watch some early Russ Wilson tape?
His internal clock is bad, i dont think he realizes just how long hes been standing there so his pocket awareness also takes a hit.
The Jets thing to do would be to trade for Geno Smith or ask Mark Sanchez to come in for a workout 🙂
Fun fact: Mark Sanchez had more net passing yards this week than Justin Fields (0 to -10).
That’s… technically correct, Technically Correct.
The best kind of correct.
Hahahhaha
Remember they wanted to pair this QB with Marvin Harrison Jr with the “Haul”… Instead of CW and Odunze
Nothing breeds good team chemistry like divided support for different QBs in the locker room. Juuust beautiful.
Has anyone heard what the grandkids have to say about this? Are they dropping Fields Madden rating?
Brick is still figuring it out with his brothers Cinder and Mortar.
Fields remaining the starter is better for the tank. Taylor might be able to win a couple games for them. With Fields the Jets are capable of losing every game
Now feels like a good time to have had Jordan Travis…oh wait.
Fields is a RB playing QB – just like Anthony Richardson. Both need to be playing RB or TE if they want to stay in the NFL.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a QB only pass for 45 yards and be sacked almost 10 times EVER in my 25-30 year history of watching nfl football. It’s actually impressive