"As a result of another disappointing performance, Glenn made the decision to bench Fields at halftime in favor of veteran backup Tyrod Taylor. At the time of writing, the team was still winless and stood at 0-7. In response to the loss, Johnson said that any team in the league would have the same struggles if they had a quarterback like that. Johnson added that consistent play is essential from that position and cited Fields' poor passer rating."
"Well, I said before that Woody puts that in my hand, as far as who plays, and I don't see that changing. He trusts me to make that decision. Again, he made a comment and he has every right to his comment. And again, that comment was actually said by a number of guys including our quarterback as far as the efficiency of how we play. And we're not going to fight that."
Owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized quarterback Justin Fields after a 13-6 loss, saying any team would struggle with a quarterback like him and citing a poor passer rating. Coach Aaron Glenn benched Fields at halftime in favor of Tyrod Taylor following another disappointing performance, leaving the Jets 0-7. Glenn said Johnson entrusts him with the decision of who plays and that he does not see that changing. Glenn noted that the owner's comment echoed criticisms from several players about team efficiency and declined to engage in a dispute over the remark.
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