Josh McCown could be getting an early start on his next career.
The former New York Jets starting quarterback, sidelined for the remainder of the season with a fractured left hand, will travel with the team this weekend to New Orleans. On Sunday, he'll have a role.
"He'll be a player-coach on the sideline," Jets coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.
McCown, 38, who will be a free agent, has said he'd like to get into coaching when his playing days are over. He hasn't said when that will be, but he seems like a natural coach. Even though he's injured, he continues to attend meetings and practice, wearing a bulky cast on his surgically repaired hand.
In Thursday's practice, McCown hung out with the quarterbacks during the walk-through period, offering advice and encouragement in between throws. He was quick to respond with a high-five if one of the quarterbacks made a particularly good throw.
"He's helping them, giving them pointers here and there on what they should look at and what they shouldn't look at," Bowles said. "If he can help, he'll help."
Some coaches don't let injured players travel on the road, but Bowles evidently believes McCown's presence will help the two young quarterbacks, starter Bryce Petty and backup Christian Hackenberg. Bowles said McCown has a future in the business.
"If that's what he wants to do, I can see him being an excellent coach when he's done playing," Bowles said.
Bowles said he's not sure if McCown will serve as a "player-coach" in the final two games.
The former New York Jets starting quarterback, sidelined for the remainder of the season with a fractured left hand, will travel with the team this weekend to New Orleans. On Sunday, he'll have a role.
"He'll be a player-coach on the sideline," Jets coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.
McCown, 38, who will be a free agent, has said he'd like to get into coaching when his playing days are over. He hasn't said when that will be, but he seems like a natural coach. Even though he's injured, he continues to attend meetings and practice, wearing a bulky cast on his surgically repaired hand.
In Thursday's practice, McCown hung out with the quarterbacks during the walk-through period, offering advice and encouragement in between throws. He was quick to respond with a high-five if one of the quarterbacks made a particularly good throw.
"He's helping them, giving them pointers here and there on what they should look at and what they shouldn't look at," Bowles said. "If he can help, he'll help."
Some coaches don't let injured players travel on the road, but Bowles evidently believes McCown's presence will help the two young quarterbacks, starter Bryce Petty and backup Christian Hackenberg. Bowles said McCown has a future in the business.
"If that's what he wants to do, I can see him being an excellent coach when he's done playing," Bowles said.
Bowles said he's not sure if McCown will serve as a "player-coach" in the final two games.
