Christian Hackenberg, a second-round draft pick of the New York Jets who never played a game in the NFL, told NBC Philadelphia that he hopes to revive his career as a pitcher. He pitched mainly in relief at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia.
The best season in Josh McCown's long, circuitous career came to a premature end Monday when the Jets announced their quarterback will miss the final three games with a fractured left hand.
Jets coach Todd Bowles says he is sticking with veteran Josh McCown as his quarterback despite New York dropping to 4-6 as the team heads into its bye-week break.
Josh McCown earns a $125,000 bonus per start, thought to be one of the largest play-time bonuses in the league.
Journeyman Josh McCown will be the Jets' starting quarterback for their opener against the Bills, beating Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty for the right to run the offense.
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the New York Jets to be even worse than last season's 15-loss Cleveland Browns.
