PRESEASON DEBUT: Cade Klubnik IMPRESSES, Bailey Zappe STUMBLES— New York Jets Backup Quarterback Battle HEATS UP

New York Jets’ backup QB battle heats up as Cade Klubnik shines in preseason opener. Can the rookie out of Clemson secure the No. 2 job behind Geno Smith? Klubnik impresses with poise alongside first-teamers, raising hopes for a dynamic quarterback room, while Zappe’s struggles—including a costly pick-six—cast doubt on his roster spot. Brady Cook enters the conversation, making unexpected strides in the depth chart shakeup. John B. breaks down the Jets’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, spotlighting Klubnik’s smart decision-making, Garrett Wilson’s support as a primary target, and the limitations of preseason evaluation. Key topics include Aaron Glenn’s approach to game management, the logic behind preseason QB rotations, and whether New York should rethink its developmental strategy for young prospects. Will Klubnik’s preseason surge translate into regular season readiness for the Jets? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-new-york-jets/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ Photo Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe - Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NFL #NYJets #NewYorkJets #Jets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.