Tajh Boyd Released by Jets: Latest Details and Reaction

August 30, 2014   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterback is among the weaknesses on the New York Jets' roster, but that wasn't enough to save the job of Tajh Boyd. The Jets announced their release of the former Clemson star Saturday as part of their final roster cuts:
Boyd was a sixth-round pick (No. 213 overall) in May's draft. While among the most accomplished players in Clemson football history, the move was largely expected. Boyd lost a battle with Matt Simms for the Jets' third quarterback spot and played minimally throughout the preseason. Appearing in two games, he completed only eight of 17 passes for 98 yards.
“That’s the thing, you really never know what to expect out of college,” Boyd told reporters of his transition. “You have this perception, it’s like when you play video games right? You’ve got your guys there from college, you trade them over to Madden and their ratings drop a little bit. But it’s actually that big of a leap.”
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