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Jets Keep Brady Cook as Week 17 Starter Versus Patriots

Coach Aaron Glenn casts the decision as an evaluation of the undrafted rookie during a 3-12 season.

Overview

  • Glenn announced Monday that Cook will start the home finale at MetLife Stadium against the AFC East–leading Patriots.
  • Cook has 527 passing yards with one touchdown, six interceptions and 17 sacks in three games, including eight sacks in the 29-6 loss to the Saints.
  • Analytics flagged Cook’s pocket management, with PFF charting a 72.7% pressure-to-sack rate against New Orleans and a league-worst 53.1% for the season.
  • Tyrod Taylor was healthy as the backup in Week 16, and Glenn said he did not consider a quarterback change during the second half.
  • Glenn asked fans for patience and said the team has a plan, noting the Jets’ evaluation focus as the offense has two touchdowns over three games and the defense has gone 15 straight without an interception.