Jets head coach Robert Saleh on Monday said that he expects quarterback Mike White to play on Sunday when the Green & White concludes its 2022 NFL season at Miami.
“As of now all indications are that he’s fine,” Saleh said. “Typical game soreness, he should be ready to go on Sunday.
White, who missed two games with bruised ribs, was 23 of 46 for 240 yards, 2 INTs and no touchdowns in the loss at Seattle that eliminated the Jets from the AFC race for a playoff berth.
“I thought he played well in the first half,” Saleh added. “He threw the ball well, we were moving the ball, but couldn’t punch it in.”
The Jets failed to score a touchdown for the second straight game and failed to advance to the postseason for the 12th straight season after heading into December with a 7-4 record.
Asked for his assessment of the team’s situation at quarterback this season and looking ahead to next season, Saleh said that the “situation has been difficult for everybody.”
“As I’ve said before, the quarterback is the head of the snake, it’s the most important position in football,” he said. “Just that little bit of uncertainty … play hasn’t been where we want it to be. It makes it difficult for everybody, at the same time there were a lot of good things from that room. We need better play from that position, sure, and 22 other teams are saying exactly the same thing.”
He added: “Development is still taking place, Mike and Zach [Wilson]. Every position is under evaluation, you look everywhere to try to find ways to get better. With quarterback, the position is no different than wide receiver, offensive line, running back. We’re doing our best to figure out what’s best for this organization this week and in 2023. Whatever the decision is, we will roll with it.”
On the injury front, Saleh said that safety Lamarcus Joyner, who aggravated a hip injury against the Seahawks, was done for the season. He said that his replacement, rookie Tony Adams “did a good job for Joyner and has a bright future…
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