"It's never a good sign when a coach is asked if he's going to stick with his starting quarterback, but that question surfaced at various points across the NFL the past two days. Some coaches, like the New Orleans Saints' Kellen Moore, declared their starter would keep that role. That came after Spencer Rattler threw three interceptions and lost a fumble as the Saints lost 26-14 to the Chicago Bears, falling to 1-6. On Monday, Moore said it's "a week-to-week thing.""
"Other coaches, like the New York Jets' Aaron Glenn, said they would need time to make the decision. The Jets are 0-7 and Justin Fields has averaged fewer than 4 yards per pass attempt over the past two games, the first starting QB in the past two seasons to do that in consecutive starts. Things are getting desperate while the team looks for a win."
"Meanwhile, there are several examples of quarterbacks who were cast aside only to reemerge with another team and flourish. The Indianapolis Colts' Daniel Jones is the prime example, but the success that Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield and Seattle Seahawks' Sam Darnold are having is a cautionary tale for teams ready to make a quick hook. Another factor involved is that some teams will have a high draft pick,"
Several NFL teams face decisions about whether to keep or replace struggling starting quarterbacks amid poor offensive production and losing records. Some coaches publicly supported starters despite turnovers and losses, while others signaled they needed more time to decide. Justin Fields and Spencer Rattler exemplify current struggles, with Fields producing a career-low Total QBR and the Jets failing to score touchdowns recently. Historical examples show quarterbacks benched by one team can later excel elsewhere, and teams with potential high draft picks must evaluate young quarterbacks before spending draft capital on replacements.
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