7 things to know about new Jets QB Joe Flacco

Here are seven things to know about new Jets QB Joe Flacco, who signed to be the team’s backup on Friday.

The Jets needed to find an experienced backup quarterback this offseason. Enter Joe Flacco.

Flacco committed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million on Friday. He brings a winning pedigree and a resume filled to the brim with starting experience. He won’t push Sam Darnold for the starting job, but will be a more than capable backup should Darnold get hurt. Darnold has already missed six games in just two seasons.

With that said, let’s get to know the Jets’ latest addition to the quarterback room. Here are seven things to know about Flacco.

Historic Postseason Run

On his way to leading the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the San Franciso 49ers and earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the process, Joe Flacco had one of the more memorable performances by a quarterback in postseason history.

Flacco completed 73 of 126 passes for 1,140 yards, 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions in four games during the 2012 playoffs. Flacco capped the run by completing 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns in Baltimore’s second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

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Joe Flacco posts little brother’s college film on Twitter

Former Ravens and Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco is doing his part to help his younger brother, Tom, reach the NFL.

Pundits will debate about whether or not Joe Flacco was an elite quarterback in the NFL. There’s no question that he’s an elite brother.

In an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19, college pro days across the country have been canceled, taking away opportunities for many small-school athletes to impress NFL scouts and coaches.

Flacco’s younger brother, Tom, was not invited to the combine and his school, the Towson Tigers, won’t have a pro day. To help his younger brother get some exposure leading up to the draft, Joe shared Tom’s film on his Twitter page this week.

“From my brother Tom: ‘With no pro day, I wanted to share a cut up of film that could serve as an alternative. Highlighting my arm strength, accuracy, and athleticism, all of which would have been on display at my pro day.’ Check it out!” Flacco wrote.

Here are the highlights:

Tom (6-1, 205 pounds) threw for 6,082 yards and 50 touchdowns during his final two years with the Tigers. He also rushed for 1,406 yards and eight touchdowns during his time at Towson.

The younger Flacco will likely be considered a late-round or undrafted free agent prospect. The draft will be held from April 23-25.

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Joe Flacco’s little brother, Tom, chasing NFL dream

Tom Flacco, the younger brother of Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, hasn’t given up on his dream of reaching the NFL.

Tom Flacco, the younger brother of Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, is hoping to get a shot in the NFL this spring.

A two-year starter at Towson, Flacco was not invited to the combine and he’s unlikely to be selected in April’s draft. That hasn’t discouraged his dream of going pro.

“I am focused on one thing and one thing only, that’s making it in the NFL,” Flacco said in an interview with The Baltimore Sun‘s Mike Preston. “People might think I am crazy, but I’ve spoken with a lot of successful people and they are said they were driven to one thing, and that was their focus. That’s me. I am committed to football.”

Flacco totaled 6,082 passing yards and 50 touchdowns against 17 interceptions during his time with the Tigers.

Perhaps due in part to his last name, Flacco should get an invitation to some team’s rookie minicamp this spring. That invitation seems unlikely to come from the Broncos.

Drew Lock will be Denver’s starter in 2020 and general manager John Elway has said he would like to add a veteran to serve as the team’s backup. That would presumably leave Brandon Allen and Brett Rypien to compete for QB3 duties.

The Broncos have brought a “camp arm” to training camps in the past but it’s hard to imagine the team carrying five QBs, even in the offseason. If Allen is brought back, Denver would be unlikely to sign a QB like Flacco.

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