Jets' Glenn 'evaluating everything,' including possible QB change - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn, often defiant when questioned about his quarterback situation, took a different approach Friday. In a sober tone, he sounded open to a quarterback change.

«I'm evaluating everything, to be honest with you,» Glenn said.

He has extra time to think about whether he will bench Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor, as the Jets (2-8) have a mini bye following their 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

On the surface, this is no different than recent weeks — the cagey coach refused to name a starter before each of the past three games — but this time Glenn acknowledged that Fields' performance is lacking.

«Obviously, we have to do a better job in the passing game and that has a lot to do with Justin getting the ball to the right guys,» Glenn said.

Fields passed for 116 yards against the Patriots, including only 23 in the first half. He has just 505 yards in his past five starts, one in which he was pulled at halftime.

«Not good enough,» Fields said of his latest outing.

The Jets are averaging a league-low 139.9 passing yards per game, which would be the lowest in the NFL since the 2022 Chicago Bears (130.5). Fields was the Bears' quarterback that year.

Glenn noted that Fields «did some good things» against the Patriots — he ran for a team-high 67 yards and a touchdown — but he also pointed out «there were some open guys that we missed.»

Fields also was victimized by three drops, including two by wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who made his Jets debut after being acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade at the deadline.

Glenn said he's looking for more than the proverbial spark, which is described as «really a short-term deal. I