Jets HC Aaron Glenn Has Strong Words for Mason Taylor Before Ravens Game
The New York Jets haven’t been winning games, and rookie tight end Mason Taylor has fallen off a cliff.
A media member revealed to head coach Aaron Glenn that Taylor hasn’t been as productive in the last five games versus the first five games of the season. She asked what AG has seen from him, and if the team has plans to get him the rock more.
“Absolutely. I mean, he is one of our dynamic players. So he is always in the plan of making sure that we are giving him the ball. Things happen sometimes where the ball doesn’t get to him, but there’s not a week that goes by that we don’t plan on trying to get him the ball. He has always shown what he can do as far as a receiving tight end and as a blocker. But being one of our threats, we have to make sure that we are getting him the ball. So you’re absolutely right about that,” Coach Glenn admitted.
The Numbers Back up the Media Member’s Claims
Taylor, 21, entered the league as the No. 42 overall pick in the second round of April’s draft. The 6-foot-5, 251-pound behemoth was a factor offensively through the first five games of the season.
During those games, Taylor was targeted 28 times and caught 20 passes for 175 receiving yards. However, in the next five games, Taylor has disappeared from the stat sheet.
The former LSU product was targeted 20 times and caught 14 receptions for 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Taylor has three and a half years remaining on his $10.4 million rookie contract.
Insider Says Jets Made QB Change With Taylor in Mind
This week, ahead of the Week 12 Baltimore Ravens game, the Jets made a QB change. Justin Fields got sent to the bench, and Tyrod Taylor was promoted to the starting lineup.
This was the first time this season that Coach Glenn made a change at QB ahead of a game, not due to injury. Coach Glenn went to Taylor because of Fields’ ineffectiveness in the passing game.
What was the other reason the Jets made the change?
According to ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano, rookie tight end Mason Taylor.
“The Jets’ reason for moving from Justin Fields to Tyrod Taylor has a lot to do with their desire to evaluate the young non-quarterbacks on their roster, especially tight end Mason Taylor and recently acquired wide receivers John Metchie III and Adonai Mitchell,” Graziano explained. “They haven’t been able to develop any kind of real passing game around Fields, whose running ability wasn’t keeping them competitive in games. They know Tyrod Taylor brings increased turnover risk because he’ll take chances Fields won’t, but they need to figure out what they have in the rest of their receiving corps before making an offseason plan. And they felt they weren’t going to be able to do that with Fields constantly checking it down and/or holding the ball too long.”
The Proof Will Be in the Pudding
How will one Taylor perform with another Taylor at quarterback? Shoulder shrug emoji.
Taylor has only started one game at QB this season for the Jets. It was the Week 3 road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The former LSU product finished with the third-most receptions he has had in a single game this season. However, it’s hard to draw much from that, considering it was a one-game sample size.
The veteran passer should at least provide more opportunities/targets for Taylor in the passing game than Fields did, which is certainly progress.
BREAKING: Packers Legend — Who Once Powered Green Bay’s Offense Through Its Iconic Super Bowl Victory — Diagnosed with Early-Onset Dementia at 56. Can No Longer Speak and Struggles with Memory. Family Says He Only Remembers His Daughter’s Name — And That He Once Played for the Packers.
Green Bay, WI — A heartbreaking update has come to light for Green Bay Packers fans, as legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who led the team to its Super Bowl victory in 1997, has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 56. Known for his fearless play, rocket arm, and leadership, Favre is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history and a cornerstone of the Packers’ rich legacy.
According to family members, Favre, once known for his incredible toughness and ability to thrive in clutch moments, can no longer speak and struggles with basic memory recall. He has only been able to remember his daughter’s name and the fact that he once played for Green Bay. The condition has deeply impacted his life, as the memories of his iconic career on the field fade.
“It’s devastating for all of us,” said a close family member. “Brett was always the life of the room, cracking jokes, keeping things light. But now, seeing him struggle with communication and forget things that were so dear to him, it’s really hard. We’re holding onto the moments he still remembers, and we’re here for him, every step of the way.”
As one of the most revered players in Packers history, this diagnosis has shaken the Green Bay community. His leadership and passion helped the Packers secure a Super Bowl title and turned him into a symbol of the team’s success during his legendary 16-season career in Green Bay.
Fans have rallied together, reflecting on Favre’s unforgettable moments, from his record-breaking streak of consecutive starts to his Super Bowl win. The news has also highlighted the reality of early-onset dementia, with Favre’s family raising awareness about the impact of this disease on former athletes.
This sobering update serves as a reminder of the long-term physical and mental toll that football can have on its players. As Brett Favre faces this new chapter, the entire Packers community stands by him, offering support and love during this difficult time.
Messages of encouragement have flooded social media, with fans expressing their gratitude for Favre’s incredible contributions to the team’s legacy. “Brett, you’ll always be a hero in Green Bay. We’re with you through this,” one fan posted on Twitter.
Though the future remains uncertain, the legacy of Brett Favre — his Super Bowl title, his toughness, and his place in Packers history — will live on in the hearts of fans across Green Bay and beyond.
