Jets head coach Aaron Glenn did not name a starting quarterback for Week 8 following Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Panthers and he also did not name one during his Monday press conference.
Glenn benched Justin Fields at halftime of the Panthers’ loss and Tyrod Taylor piloted the offense for the rest of the game. Both quarterbacks guided the team to field goals and Fields was sacked three times while Taylor threw two interceptions. Glenn said it’s “something I want to continue to look at” and said he plans to talk to other coaches who have been in similar situations to make his decision.
“I’m not run away from the question“, Glenn said. “The thing is, I want to make sure I make the right decision. I also don’t want to make rash decisions. I just want to make sure that when the decision is made, it’s the right one. ยป
Glenn said his mindset is focused on “who gives us the best chance to win” against the Bengals and that longer-term considerations such as Fields’ contract won’t factor into his choice.
