New Jets backup Tyrod Taylor ready for ‘tough’ role behind Aaron Rodgers
NY Post
Backup quarterback became the most discussed and dissected position on the Jets last season after Aaron Rodgers went down in Week 1.
The Jets are trying to avoid a repeat of that in 2024.
They, of course, hope that Rodgers takes every snap this season and the backup can stand on the sideline.
But, just in case, the team went out and signed veteran Tyrod Taylor to be the backup this year.
The 34-year-old gives the Jets a proven backup quarterback, something they lacked last year when they had Zach Wilson in the No. 2 role.
Taylor comes to the Jets after two years as Daniel Jones’ backup with the Giants.
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