new york jets Despite reports and rumors after a rough sophomore season a season ago, quarterbacks are not giving up on Zach Wilson on their second overall pick.
the jets have already said mike white Will be the starting quarterback in the Jets’ final game of the season on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The Jets, at 7–9 after five straight losses, were eliminated from the playoffs.
Head coach Robert Saleh spoke to reporters on Wednesday and said Wilson’s talent was not a problem.
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Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ.
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“Zack has all the talent in the world, and we have all the confidence in the world in him,” Saleh said via ESPN. “It’s okay, like I said, a reset. We’re going to grind with him. We are. Through hell or high water, we’re going to figure out how to get him where we know he’s Maybe.”
Wilson still has two guaranteed years remaining on his $9.3 million rookie deal.
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And with GM Joe Douglas hand-picking Wilson from BYU and building the entire roster around him, New York isn’t giving up on Wilson so soon.
Saleh wants Wilson to clear his head and reset.
New York Jets quarterback Zack Wilson, left, and New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talk before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. September 25, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
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“Go read a book, do something. Get away from this game, just reset,” Saleh said. “I think the greatest gift you can give yourself as a human being is to figure out what’s important to you. What do you value, and how do you live up to those values on a day-to-day basis? can stay?
“The greatest gift you can give yourself is to find yourself.”
Wilson’s season started on the wrong foot. He suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss three games. As the team found success, going 6–4 in its first 10 games, Wilson was fired after a brutal performance against the team. new England Patriots In which he threw for 77 yards with a 40.9 completion percentage.
After that game, when asked whether he and the offense let the defense down after allowing only three points, Wilson simply replied, “No.”
Zach Wilson of the New York Jets prior to a game against the New England Patriots on November 20, 2022 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.
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Reports emerged that teammates didn’t like how Wilson answered that question. The Jets decided to start White the next game. White threw for 315 yards with three touchdowns in the rain. Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium, and the Jets continued with White behind center.
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White lost his next two games, although they were close games against playoff teams – the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bill.
When White suffered an injury against the Bills, Wilson was brought back into the starting role, losing him again after falling to the Detroit Lions at home. Wilson threw for 317 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, although he completed only 51.4% of his passes.
Producing another dud on the stat sheet and scoreboard in another winless game at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Wilson was benched mid-game for fourth-stringer Chris Streveler, who took over from Wilson in his limited playing time. More crime was transferred.
Mike White (5) of the New York Jets takes a throw during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. October 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, NJ
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got the latest opening against white seattle seahawks On the road on Sunday, and he had the worst day of the season. He threw for 240 yards with two interceptions, no touchdowns, and a 47.4 quarterback rating.
White and veteran backup Joe Flacco are both free agents this offseason, which is why many believe the Jets will be looking to the quarterback market to add someone who could potentially add value to a young offense. achieve and bring Douglas’s vision to life.
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Ultimately, however, Wilson will be on the depth chart, and the Jets’ coaching staff will continue to act as if he will be the starter next season.
,[He needs to] Keep working,” said offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. “He’s a New York Jet and he’s not changing. That’s my mindset.”
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans. October 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, NJ
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through two seasonsWilson is 8-14 (5-4 in 2022) with a 55.2 completion percentage and 15 touchdown passes to 18 interceptions in 22 games.