Robert Saleh Flip-Flops On Mike White & Joe Flacco
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has some ego management to do in the continued absence of quarterback Zach Wilson.
Wilson continues to be hindered by the posterior cruciate ligament sprain he suffered four weeks ago. In his stead, Mike White has deputized and quickly become a fan favorite.
After White’s four-interception performance against Buffalo, Robert Saleh appeared to opt for the experience of Joe Flacco (36) against the Miami Dolphins in the next game.
It was Joe Flacco’s first start since 22 November 2020.
“Joe’s got a history,” Saleh said. “He’s in the record books all over the place. He’s a world champion, so he’s got a history of playing good ball. One drive didn’t solidify anything; it’s his history more than anything. He’s seen these type of defenses many times over.â€
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“There’s a young group that’s playing its butts off, and it’s just a chance to get the chains moving and get the ball to our guys. Just like Mike proved, if you can get the ball to our guys, they can do a lot of damage with it. In this situation, where you’re seeing a very complex defense, we feel like Joe can get the ball to those guys.
“I want to be very, very clear on this one: My comments on Monday were because people wanted him (White) out of New York,” Robert Saleh said. “What Mike has done in three weeks as a starter has proven to this organization and, in my opinion, to the entire New York fan base, that he’s a capable quarterback who can play in this league.”
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“You can’t take this game for granted,” said Joe Flacco. “I’m 14 years in. I want to play now more than ever. When you’re a backup and you get traded, all kinds of things run through your head. You want to play. Not only that, but you want to prove again to yourself that you can play. A lot of emotions come up.”
