The New York Jets lost on Thursday Night Football and, after scoring only 14 points, the quarterback battle between Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields was a topic of conversation once again. Now that the team is preparing for its Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Aaron Glenn has cleared the air on who will be under center.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Glenn said Tyrod Taylor will be the one commanding the offense against the Baltimore Ravens. This means Justin Fields is going to be benched.
Glenn hinted that this was going to happen last week, but this time it’s happening for real. Both parties have been informed according to Rapoport. Now, it’s a veteran presence behind center.
Taylor is a new dynamic, but not precisely an upgrade
Taylor is a well-known quarterback in the NFL. He was a starter back in the day, but ended up being a journeyman. Taylor already played three games this season, starting one of them. He is 0-1 and has completed only 62.3% of his passes, with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Taylor won’t be a world beater, but at least could provide some maturity in the quarterback position, something that Justin Fields hasn’t done. Fields is a bit wild and erratic, Taylor is more poised and calm. That doesn’t mean he is an upgrade, after all, he has been a backup for a reason.
The Jets will face a desperate team
The Ravens are a desperate team trying to catch up and get a playoff spot. Also, they are on a four-game winning streak. They are unbeaten since the bye week, and the Jets shouldn’t be a team that concern Baltimore.
The Jets have the third worst record in the NFL. They are 2-8, only behind the 1-9 Titans and the 2-9 Giants. The only other teams with a 2-8 record are the Browns and the Saints.