Cade Klubnik Just Locked Down the Jets Backup QB Job
Rookie QB Cade Klubnik showed enough poise and control in Friday's preseason opener against the Bucs that the Jets' backup QB job should be his.
Cade Klubnik just made the decision easy for the Jets. Rookie QB Cade Klubnik started Friday's preseason opener for the Jets and impressed, leading two scoring drives and converting most of his passes. After being thrust into the starting role for Friday's preseason opener against the Bucs, Cade Klubnik showed enough poise and control with the offense that the Jets' backup QB job should be his.
This is the kind of performance that ends a competition before it really starts. You don't need a full training camp to know when a guy has it. Klubnik walked in, took his shot, and made the plays when it mattered. That's the backup you want holding a clipboard.