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Biggest strength and concern at every position on the New York Jets’ initial 53-man roster

Quarterbacks (3)

Strength: Flacco as QB2 (once ready)

It is unknown when Flacco will be ready to assume his role as the backup quarterback – the expectation is he will be back for Week 3 or 4 – but once he does, he will be one of the more reliable backups in the league based on experience alone. His career total of 98 regular season victories is the most among projected backup quarterbacks. Flacco’s career passer rating of 84.1 is 11th-best among current projected backups.

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 14: Joe Flacco #5 of the New York Jets looks on at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on August 14, 2020 in Florham Park, New Jersey.