Aaron Glenn 'Very Confident' in Justin Fields, Jets' Passing Game Despite Struggles

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters on Tuesday that he's "very confident" in the team's passing game and isn't concerned about Justin Fields' ho-hum performances in the team's first two preseason games.

"I mean, you have so many people that want to talk about a small amount of plays these guys get to go out there and play," he said. "And then everything is falling down because we throw six passes [actually five, last Saturday]. Then, I mean, he's Johnny Unitas when we throw four passes [in the first game]. So, it bothers me, and I laugh at it quite a bit. But the thing is, I understand it because that's the noise that happens on the outside."

Through two preseason games, Fields has completed 4-of-9 for 47 yards and rushed three times for 19 yards. On Saturday, he completed just one pass for four yards, and he hasn't pushed the ball downfield at all. Granted, he says that's been more a feature than a bug.

"We're fine with taking 8-yard completions every play if I'm being honest with you," he said. "Of course you want explosives, but like I said Saturday, we're not going to force the ball downfield. If they want to get depth on the second level, we're fine with taking the eight-, 10-yard completion, taking time off the clock and just driving down the field and having 10-to-15-play drives. It gets the defense tired. It might not be as exciting on the offensive side of the ball for the fans, but like I said, it's efficient ball."

For now, the Jets are staying the course despite some concerns from the fan base. If the passing game fails to impress in the regular season, however, the tune may change.