told reporters at the NFL’s annual fall owners meeting<\/a> that the Jets’ 0-7 start was largely because of the poor play at quarterback by Fields.<\/p>\n\u201cHe has the ability, but something just is not jiving,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cThe offense is just not clicking. And you can\u2019t run the ball if you can\u2019t pass the ball. That\u2019s Football 101.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fields was 6 of 12 for 46 yards in the first two quarters against the Panthers. That came a week after he was 9 of 17 for 45 yards and sacked nine times in the Jets\u2019 13-11 loss to Denver in London, when New York had a franchise-worst minus-10 net yards passing.<\/p>\n
Fields said after practice Wednesday he didn’t previously hear what Johnson said because he doesn’t follow social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn’t bother me,\u201d Fields said. “It doesn’t. Of course, everybody knows I need to play better, we need to play better as a team. Of course, no matter how the offense does as a unit, I’m going to get the blame and I understand that. It’s just what comes with the job. …<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter if it’s him, no matter if it’s family members or even teammates sometimes, there’s going to be times where you have to be the only one who believes in yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fields said he doesn’t plan to speak to Johnson about his comments and added he hasn’t had many interactions with the owner since signing a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets in March.<\/p>\n
Johnson made it clear he wasn\u2019t happy with Fields, but insisted he would not influence Glenn\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Glenn pushed back at the narrative that Johnson clearly would prefer Taylor to play over Fields.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat makes you say that? Did he say that?\u201d Glenn asked a reporter.<\/p>\n
When told that Johnson was critical of Fields and said he had trouble completing passes, Glenn bristled again.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes that say he doesn\u2019t like the quarterback?” Glenn said. “Does that say that this quarterback is not playing?\u201d<\/p>\n
Glenn was then asked how Johnson’s comments might have impacted his final call.<\/p>\n
\u201cWoody puts that in my hands as far as who plays and I don’t see that changing,” Glenn said. “He trusts me to make that decision. He made a comment and he has every right to his comment. That comment was actually said by a number of guys, including our quarterback, as far as the efficiency of how we play. …<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I don\u2019t think there\u2019s anywhere in that comment where he said he doesn\u2019t like Justin.\u201d<\/p>\n
Last week, Glenn defended Fields by saying the quarterback took \u201ca step back\u201d against Denver, but attributed that to several factors. Against Carolina, it was more of the same struggles for Fields and the NFL\u2019s worst-ranked passing offense.<\/p>\n
Trying to spark things, Glenn benched Fields at halftime. Taylor went 10 of 22 for 126 yards and two interceptions in Fields\u2019 place.<\/p>\n
Injuries<\/p>\n
Glenn said cornerback Sauce Gardner and running back Kene Nwangwu are in the concussion protocol and their availability for the game at Cincinnati is uncertain. Cornerback Michael Carter II cleared the protocol and fully practiced.<\/p>\n
Linebacker Quincy Williams was designated to return from injured reserve and was a full participant as he works toward returning from a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee), cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion), running back\/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (concussion), linebacker Cam Jones (hip), tight end Stone Smartt (quad) and defensive tackle Jay Tufele (knee) all sat out.<\/p>\n
Running back Breece Hall (knee), edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (ankle) and cornerback Qwan\u2019tez Stiggers (hip) were limited.<\/p>\n
\u2014<\/p>\n
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