Jets Ink Siemian as Veteran Back-up Quarterback Insurance

 The New York Jets finally brought in a veteran quarterback. 

Just not the type of veteran that is going to make Jets fans click their heels, and scream "hallelujah!" 

Nope. Not at all. The Jets have re-signed veteran journeyman Trevor Siemian to the practice squad since it will take him time to acclimate to the Jets offense schemes run by offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. 

For those who forgot, Siemian was once a member of the Jets back in 2019 -- the first year of the Adam Gase error ... I mean ... era. He started one game, week 2 against the Cleveland Browns and suffered a season ending knee injury in the first quarter of that game when Myle Garret rolled over the back of Siemian's leg. 

Siemian was starting because Sam Darnold was out battling mononucleosis. It all comes back to Sam Darnold's mono, doesn't it? 

While many have pointed that he can't be any worse than current starter Zach Wilson, Siemian is no great shakes either. 

He's been an journeyman throughout his career with stops at Denver, New Orleans, the Jets, and Cincinnati. He is 13-17 as a starter, and has more touchdowns (42) to interceptions (28) in his career. 

He could be serviceable, but let's be fair here, unless Siemian steps in and has a Vinny Testaverde ala 1998 kind of effort in him, this is not a move that will excite many, and it won't necessarily move the needle. 

If anything, the addition of Siemian underscores the Jets point that they are committed to Zach Wilson for the duration. How much longer they can keep saying that is the question.