Jets head coach Todd Bowles has named veteran Josh McCown the team’s starting quarterback.
“It’s a lot overall," Bowles said. "He gives us the best chance to win right now.”
Bowles and the coaching staff came to an agreement yesterday after they watched film.
McCown signed with the Jets in March and took the majority of first-team reps throughout the spring and early in training camp. He started the preseason opener against the Titans, leading an eight play, 78-yard march that culminated on a 4-yard TD pass to WR Charone Peake.
“He has the best grasp of the offense right now," Bowles said.