"I think the more time you give him, the better he'll feel. The one-year, $1.5 million deal Joe Flacco signed with the #Jets yesterday includes $550K guaranteed — his salary if he lands on IR, per source. The guy holds many NFL playoff records for a reason. I’m a Ravens fan so I love me some Joe, but he hasn’t been the same physically since his 2015 ACL tear, followed by chronic back issues in 2017, and now rehabbing a neck injury from last year. Kiszla: Broncos would much rather have Drew Lock than Cam Newton at quarterback. FLORHAM PARK — New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco has played in nearly 200 NFL games. Flacco hasn’t done anything worthwhile since 2013. “But it was awesome to get that first day under my belt.”. Not a bad signing by the Jets. Gase said he’s hoping Perriman is trending in the direction of being able to play Sunday against Miami. And with Flacco set to take the field, he knows that this is an opportunity to prove that he’s still capable of being a productive, starting NFL quarterback. ————————————————————————. Why didn’t the Jets sign Cam Newton? The Jets have sought a veteran quarterback in recent weeks and had interest in Andy Dalton before he signed with the Cowboys. Jets are signing former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco to a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN. He will be starting by week four — book it. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Gase said Darnold, who was injured in the Jets’ 37-28 loss to Denver on Oct. 1, would not practice Wednesday. “I think he’s better than what he was last week,” Gase said of Darnold. As a Ravens fan that followed his entire career he will be a veteran backup but don’t expect him to teach Darnold how to prepare for a game. All rights reserved. According to Adam Schefter, the Jets and the Super Bowl champion have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Oh I forgot to mention, deep down, he truly believes he deserves $30M per year. LOL. NEW YORK — Joe Flacco will get his second straight start at quarterback for the New York Jets in place of the injured Sam Darnold. October 7, 2020 12:59 pm ET. Jerry could have signed him and got better production than Dak for 30 million less. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Joe Flacco = Cillian Murphy = The Scarecrow. ___________________________. Flacco, who played for the Broncos in 2019, went 18 of 33 for 195 yards and one touchdown in New York’s 30-10 loss. Flacco hasn’t done anything worthwhile since 2013. PFT Draft: Most important NFL Week 6 matchups, Saints send contract warning to Thomas with fine, What's More Likely: Titans' response in Week 6. Email: vasqueza@northjersey.com Twitter: @andy_vasquez. With Sam Darnold's status uncertain for Sunday, Jets face a tough, but crucial decision, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Flacco looked fine in limited action, completing two passes for 16 yards, but he’s impressed the Jets with what he showed in those early weeks of practice. All the way around, it’s a great move from everyone involved. The Jets (0-5) rank 31st in total yards and 32nd in scoring. You must be logged in to leave a comment. With the Denver Broncos last season, the 35-year-old had six touchdowns and five interceptions, completing just over 65 percent of his passes for 1,822 yards before being put on injured reserve following his injury in Week 8 of the 2019 season. IMO, if Darnold needs to miss 2-3 games, Flacco is not a bad option. For unlimited access to all Jets analysis, news, trades and more, please subscribe today and download our app. Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. No franchise in the NFL has dealt QBs more bad luck than the Jets, where QB careers go to die. But … you don’t want to overdo it in your head and give yourself situations where you’re going to go out there and try to do more than you should do.”, NY Jets:With Sam Darnold's status uncertain for Sunday, Jets face a tough, but crucial decision. This is a good signing. By continuing to use the site, you accept our. Flacco is a mediocre QB who was lucky enough to play on a team of Defensive Hall of Famers. No franchise in the NFL has dealt QBs more bad luck than the Jets, where QB careers go to die. Else: $1.05M base salary $450K in … But I agree with the above posters that for the price he will be an effective mentor/backup qb. “If there’s an opportunity there … I mean, he’s going through his rehab and we’re just taking this one day at a time.”. May 22, 2020 at 5:22 pm The move comes after Flacco spent last season with the Broncos, which ended with him suffering a neck issue. Flacco, who played for the Broncos in 2019, went 18 of 33 for 195 yards and one touchdown in New York’s 30-10 loss. Now Flacco will rejoin Douglas, and compete for the backup job when he’s healthy and ready. Flacco adds a veteran voice to the locker room, and he’s a great backup option if Sam Darnold goes down. He admitted it was really the first time hearing coach Adam Gase relay the plays in his ear, because he had been operating as the scout team quarterback mostly in practice. This signing of Jump Ball Joe ensures that if Darnold goes down again the losing streak is not in any danger. BS. No way. Best qb they have by a mile. If they don’t have a solid season, you can expect Gase to be looking for a new job. He has money. His base salary with the Jets will be $1.5 million. For the dum-dums in this thread saying this is just collecting a check for Flacco? “I mean, I want to play quarterback in this league, there’s definitely some truth to that right there. Straight trash. I have to applaud the Jets for this move. “We’ll just kind of see how the week goes,” Gase said. And has never lived extravagantly in the clubs etc. I have to applaud the Jets for this move. Joe Flacco to start for Jets vs. Cardinals. Starting to become obvious that the Pats still are the Favorite to win the east. FLORHAM PARK — New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco has played in nearly 200 NFL games. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram. You can take that one to the bank! Flacco didn’t have the benefit of much practice preparation when he entered last week’s game against the Broncos. Joe Flacco to the Jets. Why didn’t the Jets sign Cam Newton? This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! But when he stepped onto the field Wednesday afternoon with the Jets, it felt like much more than a routine practice to the 35-year-old. Flacco was successful in the NFL for a number of years and can educate Darnold on the game. RE: the broncos last year, their o-line was dog doo. He has seen sloppy Septembers dissolve into disappointing Decembers, fast-starting players fade and bad beginnings forgotten by Thanksgiving. All the former Ravens star does is beef up the quarterback room and provide a measure of security in the event of injury. Jets head coach Adam Gase had hoped to land Flacco earlier in the week, but the free agent was taking his time to talk to other teams pursuing him. How very J E T S of them. 1 running back, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. —————————— Flacco showed early rust in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but he got more comfortable and effective as the game went on. Learn how your comment data is processed. Flacco will be receiving the playcalls from coach Adam Gase, who decided to retain the duty after consulting with general manager Joe Douglas and members of his offensive staff. Flacco joins a quarterbacks room with starter Sam Darnold and backups David Fales, Mike White and rookie James Morgan. Joe Flacco signed a 1 year, $1,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including a $550,000 signing bonus, $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000. Flacco will be receiving the playcalls from coach Adam Gase, who decided to retain the duty after consulting with general manager Joe Douglas and members of his offensive staff. Flacco knows he isn’t competing for the starting QB and Darnold doesn’t strike me as having the make up to deal with someone who could present true competition or a QB controversy. _. He's a quick healer.". Flacco, 35, has a 98-73 record in his 12 seasons, throwing for 40,067 yards with 218 touchdowns and 141 interceptions. time will tell as to how healed his neck is. Without Ray Lewis and that Defense he would still be without a Super Bowl. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football). Joe at this point in his career is not mobile like he was during that superbowl. Flacco hit the the QB lottery after their Super Bowl win with Baltimore. This is a smart signing for the Jets at only $1.5MM for a season of mentoring Darnold. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 22, 2020, Joe Flacco’s 1-year deal with the Jets is worth $1.5 million that with incentives can bring it to $4.5 million, per source. Crazy says: You feel like a little kid again just going out there and playing football. He signed with the Jets this spring to give them an experienced and proven backup if anything ever happened to Darnold. "There's no doubt none of us would say he's anything but tough, but we just want to make sure he's good before we put him out there," Gase said. Darnold left the game against the Broncos for a few plays but returned and finished the game. Whatever’s going on in [my neck] right now is how it’s supposed to be and whatever happens is meant to be, so I still go out there and play football and I think my mind’s in a good place to do that for sure.”. I wonder if he moved to the same division as Belichick just to try and mess with him. Flacco, who played for the Broncos in 2019, went 18 of 33 for 195 yards and one touchdown in New York’s 30-10 loss.

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