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Aaron Glenn Admits Justin Fields Took 'Step Back' for Jets Against Broncos, Won't Bench QB After One Bad Game - CBS Sports
Coach Aaron Glenn sticks with Justin Fields despite a franchise-worst minus-10 net passing yards and a 0-6 season start, emphasizing long-term development over immediate change.
- One day and 3,500 air miles later, Aaron Glenn softened his tone about Justin Fields after the New York Jets lost 13-11 to the Denver Broncos in London.
- The Broncos' pass rush repeatedly reached Justin Fields, quarterback, who was sacked nine times for a 55-yard loss while holding the ball too long under pressure.
- Fields' box score captured the depth of the problem with minimal passing yardage as Justin Fields completed 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards and the New York Jets posted a franchise-worst-10 net passing yards, dropping to 0-6.
- Glenn made clear he will keep Fields as the starter despite the struggles, acknowledging the locker-room risk while relying on veteran Tyrod Taylor and owner Woody Johnson's support.
- Holding himself accountable, Glenn on Monday said `He took a step back` and that he should've tried a Hail Mary before Sunday’s game against Carolina.
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Glenn acknowledges Fields took a step back, but there's no quarterback change right now for Jets
The New York Jets have had a rough start to the season by falling to 0-6 after a 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London.
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