Jets HC Robert Saleh says every position is up for grabs

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Jets HC Robert Saleh on QB: 'Door is open for every position every week'

By Nathaniel Griffee | Last updated 9/12/22

After a lackluster performance by Joe Flacco in a 24-9 loss to Baltimore, Jets head coach Robert Saleh seems open to making a quarterback change, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.

"really good game. We've got the utmost faith in Joe. Does that mean something can't happen tonight? I'm not going to promise you anything, but as of now, Joe's our starting QB."

Door open? "It's more likely going to be Joe, but the door is open for every position every wk."
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 12, 2022

Saleh qualified that statement with "it's most likely going to be Joe (Flacco)," but one must wonder how long that attitude will last.

Starter Zach Wilson, rehabbing a right knee injury, may not return until Week 4.

Flacco's Week 1 stat line was uninspiring: 37 completions on 59 attempts, 307 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He had a 62.7 completion percentage and a QBR of 15.4. Only two other quarterbacks had a worse QBR in Week 1 (before Monday Night Football).

Mike White and Chris Streveler are possible replacements for Flacco.

White is known for his 405-yard, three-touchdown breakout game against the Cincinnati Bengals last season. Streveler, a former CFL player, outplayed White in the preseason but is largely untested in the NFL.

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