Geno Smith is the guy, no doubt, but the backup quarterback spot? That’s the real drama for the New York Jets right now. ESPN’s Rich Cimini is practically screaming at them to make a move “soon,” because time is seriously running out before the regular season kicks off in just a few weeks.
Klubnik’s Preseason Tryouts: The Jury’s Still Out
Look, there’s been some chatter, some “optimism” even, about what Cade Klubnik could bring to the table as QB2. But his on-field results in the preseason have been, well, they haven’t exactly blown anyone away. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he went 10-of-14 for 74 yards. Not terrible, sure, but not “wow” either. And that mirrors his first game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he hit 5-for-7 with the starting offense for 56 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Decision Time Is Here: What’s the Play?
Cimini isn’t holding back, laying it out plain: “The organization will probably choose Klubnik as Geno Smith’s backup,” but then the kicker: “If the Jets explore outside options, now would be the time.” They’ve got literally one week left before preseason wraps and those brutal 53-man roster cutdowns hit. The big question is, do they trust Klubnik to be the No. 2, or do they scramble for a veteran? They could make a trade, grab a free agent, or even put in a waiver claim after the cuts.
Bottom line: the Jets absolutely cannot drag this decision out any longer. They need to figure out their QB2 situation ASAP, prepare for that preseason finale, and get ready for the regular season that’s right around the corner.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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