Hackenberg has now failed to lead the Jets to a single point in 13 preseason drives. He dropped back to pass eight times in five drives against the Lions, creating zero yards, with as many fumbles (one) as positive plays. Bowles blamed the protection for the team's struggles, but Hackenberg also was way off on a few outside throws, nearly picked off on another and had the ball slip out of his hand once because of indecision. The team once chose to run on third-and-long instead of letting Hackenberg throw. These performances must be torture for general manager Mike Maccagnan, who put his reputation on the line when he drafted Hackenberg in the second round last year.