Jets Starters to See Action in Preseason Opener Against Packers

As the New York Jets prepare for their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers on August 9th, one key question has been whether the team will play their starters. In recent years, the Jets have been cautious with their first-team players during the preseason, but that is set to change this year.

On Thursday, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made the team's stance clear, stating bluntly, "We're playing." While Glenn did not specify how much the starters will see the field, he emphasized the importance of getting them game action, especially with the team implementing a new offensive system under coordinator Tanner Engstrand.

Echoing the coach's sentiment, Jets quarterback Justin Fields expressed his eagerness to take the field in the preseason. "I think we need to at least see the field each and every game," Fields said. "I think that will be good for our team, it will be good for (Engstrand) in the in-game stuff, it will be good for me, the guys on offense."

The Jets' decision to play their starters in the preseason opener represents a departure from the recent trend of teams resting their top players during the exhibition games. However, with a new coaching staff and offensive system in place, the Jets believe it is crucial for their first-team players to get as much game experience as possible before the regular season begins.