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Battle for Jets' backup QB job is Cade Klubnik's to lose after surprise preseason start

EAST RUTHERFORD - Well, at least one thing became clear in the Jets’ 24-16 preseason-opening loss to the Buccaneers: The much-publicized battle for the backup quarterback job isn’t much of a battle at all. Cade Klubnik, the job’s yours. The rookie made the start for Geno Smith, who sat Friday night with a sore ankle.

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