McCown Proved 'Psychics' Wrong

McCown Proved 'Psychics' Wrong

- Dan Leberfeld

Josh McCown was a revelation for the 2017 Jets, having one of the best seasons by a quarterback in team history — before a broken left hand ended his season in Denver.

Where would they be without him? Probably be competing with Cleveland for the first pick in the draft (which would make some Jets fans very happy).

But for those fans who wanted to win games, he’s probably the biggest reason the Jets have won as many as they have.

The team’s recent win over Kansas City is a case-in-point to what a difference-maker Mc- Cown has been for the 2017 Jets.

In this game, the Jets’ pass defense was a disaster, giving up for four easy touchdown passes — two each to tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

But McCown led the Jets to 38 points (to match his age, which he belies) to lead the Jets to a 38-31 win.

Do you think this happens with a young inexperienced quarterback? Highly unlikely.

For his efforts against Kansas City, including 331 yards passing and three total touchdowns, the NFL named McCown “AFC Offensive Player of the Week.”

But that didn’t stop some from asking Jets coach Todd Bowles, a few days following this game, if he was going to get the Jets’ young quarterbacks some action.

This tomfoolery might be unprecedented — reporters asking about the job security of an “AFC Offensive Player of the Week” winner.

But it shouldn’t come as a surprise; some of the same people were calling for his head earlier.