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Jets' Robert Saleh keeping longterm QB options open as he names Mike White the Week 10 starter

Jets head coach Robert Saleh in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts on November 04, 2021. Credit: Getty Images/Andy Lyons

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Well didn’t this just get interesting?

Two days after indicating that No. 2 overall draft pick Zach Wilson would resume as the Jets’ starting quarterback once his knee was sufficiently healed from a PCL injury, coach Robert Saleh reversed course and left the door open for Mike White to keep the job for at least a while longer.

Good for Saleh.

While the rookie coach is now wading into murky waters with his rookie quarterback, opening things up into more of a competition will ultimately be beneficial for the team.