Overview
- During Thursday's OTAs Klubnik completed every team‑drill throw in reported sessions that broke down as 4‑for‑4, 4‑for‑4 and 4‑for‑4 for a 12‑for‑12 day, a performance widely reported by team beat writers.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn praised Klubnik's smarts and said the team will “push the envelope” with him while starter Geno Smith praised his arm and preparation, saying Klubnik “can spin the heck out of the ball.”
- Klubnik is in an open competition for the Jets' backup quarterback role behind Geno Smith against Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook, a race the team will sort through in training camp and preseason work.
- Observers caution that OTAs are non‑contact drills and Klubnik still wears a red no‑contact jersey, so concerns about pocket rhythm and in‑game decision‑making remain unresolved.
- The Jets traded up to select Klubnik in the fourth round and have chosen to evaluate young QBs in live settings rather than immediately sign a veteran backup, so repeated strong practices and preseason reps will be the clearest path for him to climb the depth chart.