Tyrod Taylor, Jets and Bengals
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Justin Fields has been benched as the Jets fall to 0-7. His bad play makes Tyrod Taylor an upgrade that helps the Fantasy Football Value of this offense.
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Tyrod Taylor says he's still unaware if he'll be the Jets' starting quarterback against the Bengals
It's either the best-kept secret in the NFL this week or a master class in gamesmanship by the winless New York Jets. A day after coach Aaron Glenn said he knows who his starting quarterback will be against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday but won't reveal his decision publicly,
Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor have split first-team practice reps as the Jets contemplate a quarterback change. More at PFR.
Glenn didn't commit to a starting quarterback Sunday immediately after the loss or Monday, though one source told CBS Sports lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones that a switch to Taylor was likely. Tuesday, Jets owner Woody Johnson defended Glenn and took a shot at Fields.
Tyrod Taylor replaced Justin Fields at the start of the second half on Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers, indicating that Aaron Glenn had seen enough of his struggling starter.
The New York Jets have made a shocking decision, benching Justin Fields for Tyrod Taylor against the Carolina Panthers.
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been benched for Tyrod Taylor to start the second half of the 13-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
The Jets took the field for the second half against the Panthers trailing by a 10-3 score, Taylor was spotted warming up shortly after. Taylor was tossing a ball around on New York's sideline, meanwhile, Fields was sitting on the bench according to various reports:
After another abysmal performance by quarterback Justin Fields in the first half of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets benched Fields for veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to start the second half after falling behind 13-3 in front of their home fans at MetLife Stadium.
The Jets might finally be making a quarterback change as the team is still winless through seven weeks. New York coach Aaron Glenn wouldn't announce on Monday whether he plans to start Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor against the Bengals on Sunday.
Insiders stress for the Jets to bench Justin Fields despite his $30 million deal as the struggling team faces hard truths about its future.