Andrew Peasley got the starting nod in the second game of preseason for the New York Jets on Saturday night. The start from Peasley came after an impressive performance last week in his Jets debut in the preseason opener.
The Jets improved to 2-0 in preseason following Saturday’s 15-12 win at the Carolina Panthers. Peasley, an undrafted rookie free agent from Wyoming, got the surprising start in the game.
Adrian Martinez, who was the MVP of the UFL championship game this spring, split time with Peasley in running the Jets offense. Presumptive starter Aaron Rodgers did not play and his assumed backup, 14-year NFL veteran Tyrod Taylor, also did not play.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that he wanted to get “a good look at those two rookies.”
“One thing for sure is that the game is not too big for either one of them,” Saleh told reporters.
“I thought they showed good play making ability with their feet. Martinez showed that he can throw off schedule and throw with accuracy, which I thought was encouraging. Both were competitive. Both ran the huddle very
well and just overall I thought they were decent. I’m sure there’s a couple plays they’re both going to want back, but overall, I thought it was pretty decent.”
- Peasley finished the game 7-of-11 for 33 yards along with 25 rushing yards on four attempts.
- Martinez finished the game 7-of-17 for 67 yards with one rush for four yards. He also threw an interception.
Last year, Martinez was in training camp and preseason with the Detroit Lions.
