Before Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Patriots, the Jets listed Mike White because the crew’s backup quarterback.
That’s vital as a result of Joe Flacco, who had began the three video games this season when Zach Wilson was injured, was inactive. Later that day, head coach Robert Saleh instructed reporters that White could be Gang Green’s backup quarterback shifting ahead.
“Obviously, you’re disappointed you’re not going to be in it and as much of a part of it,” Flacco mentioned. “Decisions like this are made on daily basis.
“I’m just trying to be part of the team, be a good teammate and keep my head in it and prepare as much as usual and just have fun playing football and see what happens.”
Flacco’s position will stay the identical all through the week as he’ll assist the Jets with recreation planning and making ready for each opponent. But he gained’t play in video games barring an harm to Wilson or White.
In the three video games he began for Wilson, Flacco handed for 901 yards, 5 touchdowns and three interceptions because the Jets went 1-2 in his begins. In the ultimate yr of his contract with the Jets, they need to see if White may doubtlessly be their backup quarterback of the long run. Being elevated to the backup will even give White extra alternative to get apply reps, one thing that third-string quarterbacks hardly ever get.
White performed in 4 video games final season after Wilson injured his PCL and was out for 4 weeks. He handed for 953 yards, 5 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
“I’m trying not to make too much of it,” White mentioned. “Never experience the curler coaster, by no means get too excessive or too low.
“It was cool, but business as usual coming in. My process didn’t change, my day-to-day routine didn’t change and I’m trying not to make anything out of the unordinary.”
INJURY REPORT
Jets large receiver Corey Davis didn’t apply on Wednesday as he’s nonetheless coping with a knee harm he suffered in the course of the Jets’ victory in opposition to the Broncos on Oct. 23. Saleh says Davis can be day-to-day.
Tackle Duane Brown (shoulder), security Lamarcus Joyner (hip), left guard Nate Herbig (hand), and tight finish C. J. Uzomah (shoulder) have been all restricted.
Defensive finish Jermaine Johnson, who has missed the final three weeks due to an ankle harm, is anticipated to be lively for the Bills recreation.
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