Todd Bowles Isn’t Ready to Name the Jets Starting Quarterback in the Preseason Opener

Todd Bowles indicated he has not yet decided on the starting quarterback for Saturday night’s first preseason game against the Titans.

On if he’s decided a quarterback plan for Saturday…

Not yet. No.

On if he’s decided on a starter for Saturday…

We haven’t discussed it.

Call me crazy, but I have a hunch Bowles has put more thought into it than he is letting on.

I do not think it makes a big difference which quarterback is the first one to take snaps. I do think the reps should be slanted more in the direction of Christian Hackenberg than Josh McCown, both with the first team offense and overall.

This is a case where the team has a pretty clear idea as to what McCown can do. The coaching staff needs to get as clear of a view on Hackenberg as possible. Although a few preseason snaps won’t really offer a great perspective, it beats nothing.