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Jets Could Make Switch at Quarterback Ahead of Week 2 Against Browns

Joe Flacco threw for 307 yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Ravens while fans chanted for Mike White.

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Although the Jets will likely stick with Joe Flacco under center in Week 2 against the Browns, head coach Robert Saleh left the door ajar when it comes to a change at the quarterback position while speaking to reporters on Monday.

"Right now everything’s always under discussion and under review," Saleh said. "We’ve got all the upmost faith in Joe. Does that mean something can’t happen tonight? I’m not going to promise you anything, but at the same time, as of now, Joe is our starting quarterback."

Flacco threw for 307 yards with one touchdown and one interception on Sunday in a loss against Baltimore. The veteran quarterback was 37-for-59 in pass attempts, just the third time in his entire 15-year career that he's thrown the football more than 56 times in a single game.

Still, Flacco was under duress quite a bit on Sunday, a result of his immobility in the pocket and the banged-up offensive line that was protecting him. Nobody was asking Flacco to be Lamar Jackson, his counterpart in the 24-9 loss, but his inability to evade pressure played a role in several incompletions and stagnant drives.

Certain fans at MetLife Stadium made their feelings known as well, chanting for backup Mike White as the Ravens pulled away. 

"It’s more likely going to be Joe, guys, but to be honest, the doors open on every position every week," Saleh added.

When it comes to starting quarterback Zach Wilson, who is still working back from knee surgery, New York's plans haven't changed. Wilson is still expected to be out until at least Week 4 against the Steelers, beginning to ramp up in practice activity this week.

“The plan is to get him on the practice field in a routes-on-air capacity,” Saleh said. “No practice with the team, but he will practice with the receivers, individual and all that stuff.”

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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