Took over the QB reins and led the Jets to an 8-8 finish after a 1-6 start in 1999 ... a versatile player who has played QB, WR and has been a major contributor on special teams ... was thrust into the spotlight in 1999 when he replaced the injured Vinny Testaverde at QB ... responded with a 6-3 record as a starter ... career passing stats are 272-161-1,678-14 TD-6 INT ... signed with the Jets as a FA prior to the 1997 season ... was originally signed by NE as a RFA in 1996 and played in all 3 of the Patriots' postseason games in 1996, including Super Bowl XXXI.