The New York Jets didn’t know what they were doing in Week 5. They didn’t know who their quarterback would be. And they seemed to be preparing as if quarterback Sam Darnold would start — until Friday. That’s when they began preparing quarterback Luke Falk with the first-team offense, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. It must have become clear that Darnold, who is recovering from mononucleosis, wouldn’t play.
Falk is set to start on Sunday against the the Philadelphia Eagles with just one day of practice with the starters. Yes, he was at practice all week. Yes, he can take mental reps. But that’s hardly the same thing as taking the reps himself.
Falk needs all the help he can get. The 2018 sixth-round pick hasn’t produced a win in his two appearances for the Jets. He has 296 passing yards, one interception and a 68.1 completion percentage in 2019
Much was made of Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden admitting he didn’t have a plan at quarterback on Wednesday. But Jets coach Adam Gase seems to fall into the same category as Gruden.
Oh, and by the way, these coaches are widely considered offensive gurus.
