1 year, 3 months ago

Jets finally open playbook for Zach Wilson, who lets it rip for signature win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — All week, Zach Wilson told his New York Jets teammates he just wanted to let loose, have fun and let it rip. “He’s out there having a good time.” Zach Wilson on Sunday Win 117.9 Pass Rating 2 Pass TD 75% comp pct 0 INT pic.twitter.com/tF8DUizkcp — NFL on CBS 🏈 December 10, 2023 Maybe the Jets don’t have real playoff hopes anymore, but at least they ended the offensive misery that threatened to turn this into an all-time bad collapse to end the season. “So to come off the field after scoring multiple touchdowns, scoring 30 points in the second half, it’s a feeling we haven’t had and it felt really good.” Garrett Wilson said the Jets “wanted to shake the funk and finish the season in the right way. “It’s one of those you don’t really want to throw the ball back across the middle very often, but I thought I had a pretty good look at it being a clean picture,” Wilson said. “It’s easier to make those big plays when you’re making the easy ones,” Zach Wilson said.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers hoped to become the NFL’s fifth quarterback to throw 500 touchdown passes. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said that “barring injury,” Rodgers will start next week’s season finale at home against the Miami Dolphins. “I’m going to enjoy next week and then take some mental and physical rest,” Rodgers said Sunday. Rodgers’ first interception came …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another ugly Jets loss, and a fraying relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson

New York Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers went to the bench after an interception, one that preceded the first unnecessary roughness penalty of his career. “I mean, it’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us,” Rodgers said, staring at the likelihood that next week’s season finale will be his last game in a Jets uniform — and …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Garrett Wilson is frustrated and his future will be a major decision for the next Jets GM, coach

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson clearly isn’t happy. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to find ways to get Garrett the ball more often,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday. “He’s one of the best players on our team, if not one of the best players in this league, especially at his position, so the progression for a lot of different …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem,” the wide receiver said after the Jets’ 32-26 overtime loss. The Jets couldn’t even enjoy what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jets’ postseason drought extends to NFL-high 14 straight seasons with a loss to Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The ugly pattern that has defined the New York Jets’ disappointing season showed up again Sunday. The Jets squandered a fourth-quarter lead for the fifth time and they lost 32-26 in overtime to the Miami Dolphins, extending their postseason drought to 14 straight years — the NFL’s longest active streak. “We’re playing for our pride at …

3 months, 1 week ago

New York Jets extend the most unwanted streak in US sports with agonizing overtime loss to Miami Dolphins

Daily Mail

The year was 2010 and the upstart New York Jets were making noise behind larger-than-life head coach Rex Ryan, young quarterback Mark Sanchez, veterans D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Bart Scott, as well as future Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson and Darrelle Revis. Rodgers nearly faced the Jets in Super Bowl XLV, but New York hasn't sniffed the playoffs since New York …

3 months, 1 week ago

For the Jets, anything that can go wrong will go wrong — and Garrett Wilson is sick of it

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — “Losing, period, sucks.” Garrett Wilson paused. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter all of a sudden it starts to feel like we have a losing problem, like a gene or some s—,” Wilson said. He’s only in his third season with the Jets, but he already understands the self-fulfilling prophecy, the “Same Old Jets.” The …

4 months ago

After a year-long wait, the Aaron Rodgers-led New York Jets are a hard watch

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets players and coaches often talk about how they can’t resort to finger-pointing, even when things are at their worst — which they are right now. “When we saw the field goal team go on we were all happy like: Let’s do what we do,” Reed said. The outside world is going to be …

4 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson finds a way, Jets’ defense unravels, Week 10 thoughts: Quick Outs

New York Times

Nothing about Week 10 made any sense. 1 spot, 4 QBs in updated top 50 QB charting: Russell Wilson The construct of Pittsburgh’s Wilson-led offense has not been a mystery — run the ball, attack the short areas with rollouts and take seemingly endless shots down the field. Russell Wilson's Week 10 numbers Comp Att TDs WR Adj INT Total …

4 months, 1 week ago

Jets endure a humbling 31-6 loss to Cardinals and are running out of chances to turn things around

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Aaron Rodgers rolled out to his right before flinging a pass to Malachi Corley a few yards downfield. Rodgers threw for 151 yards and the Jets managed just two field goals in a lopsided 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Offensively, you’re not going to beat anyone scoring six points.” Rodgers completed 22 of 35 …

4 months, 1 week ago

After blowout loss in Arizona, Jets are out of time and Aaron Rodgers is out of answers

New York Times

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The New York Jets’ harbinger of doom came before the game even started. “Thinking back on the game, it’s not that shocking,” wide receiver Garrett Wilson said. That’s how I see it.” The Cardinals scored on their first drive, six plays for 70 yards in two minutes, capped by a 1-yard James Conner touchdown run and featuring …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

New York Jets end losing run with victory over Houston Texans

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Garrett Wilson’s miraculous catch just might have saved the Jets’ season

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was 10 years ago when Kenneth Wilson, a Cowboys fan, sat down with his 14-year-old son Garrett to watch “Sunday Night Football” from their living room couch in Austin, Texas. “He’s a special player,” tight end Tyler Conklin said, “and special players make special plays.” The Jets were spiraling as they headed into Thursday night, …

5 months ago

New York Jets 20-23 Buffalo Bills: Aaron Rodgers throws costly late interception in defeat in first game since the firing of Robert Saleh

Daily Mail

A weather warning went out around Meadowlands on Monday afternoon. Aaron Rodgers threw a late interception as the Jets were beaten by the Buffalo Bills Josh Allen led the Bills to a crucial victory against their AFC East rivals at MetLife Stadium In the first game under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and new play-caller Todd Downing, the Jets had …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

Associated Press

New York Jets at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut last season for New York, sinking the Jets’ playoff hopes with him. Stats and stuff The Jets are 1-2 in season openers under Robert Saleh, with the …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers is back for the Jets and so are lofty expectations to end a 13-year playoff drought

Associated Press

NEW YORK JETS EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs or bust. But with the 40-year-old Aaron Rodger back and healthy after tearing his left Achilles tendon on his fourth snap of the season last year, there’s renewed optimism for the Jets to not only get into the playoffs, but to make a run. The Jets’ success will come down to how Rodgers plays in …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Wilson was zooming along an upward trajectory during Denver Broncos training camp when he smacked into a 261-pound roadblock. … I have to find a way to start better.” In Wilson’s uneven performance, though, Broncos coaches saw an opportunity. Broncos coach Sean Payton described it as a “heater” for Wilson as he showed off the arm …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos, AP source says

Associated Press

Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said. ESPN reported New York and Denver are splitting Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this season as part of the deal. He …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Wilson traded to Denver Broncos as New York Jets nightmare finally ends... with the two teams swapping late-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft

Daily Mail

None of his three season's in The Big Apple left confidence for Jets fans Wilson was the second overall pick during the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU Zach Wilson's tumultuous tenure with the New York Jets appears to be coming to an end as he's reportedly been traded to the Denver Broncos. Zach Wilson's horrible stay with the Jets …

11 months ago

Jets GM Joe Douglas calls QB Zach Wilson an ‘asset.’ But the team remains open to trading him

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson remains a member of the New York Jets. “Zach is an asset and at that same time we’re obviously open to trading Zach,” Douglas said Thursday during his annual predraft news conference. “There have been discussions.” Douglas said the 24-year-old Wilson was not present — as he usually has been — at the team’s …

11 months ago

Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. Or, the general manager could target another offensive lineman to make sure the 40-year-old quarterback stays upright after his debut with New York lasted just four plays last season because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I think it opens the door …

1 year ago

What’s Zach Wilson’s trade market? Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The clock will soon strike midnight on Zach Wilson’s career with the New York Jets. Join me, @TimMMcMaster and @Marissa_Morris: https://t.co/HXOQgWDCKf — Zack Rosenblatt February 28, 2024 Financial implications If the Jets were to trade Wilson they’d save $5.45 million and incur a $5.7 million dead cap penalty. GO DEEPER Jets 10-step offseason plan: Trade Zach Wilson, get …

1 year ago

New York Jets give QB Zach Wilson permission to seek trade as prospects arrive at NFL combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The New York Jets expected quarterback Zach Wilson to emerge as the new face of their franchise. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets have given Wilson permission to seek a trade, perhaps marking an end to his tumultuous stint in New York. “We have had good conversation with his agent,” Douglas said Wednesday at the NFL’s annual …

1 year ago

Jets give Zach Wilson permission to seek trade, GM Joe Douglas says: What could N.Y. get for QB?

New York Times

The New York Jets have given embattled quarterback Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade, general manager Joe Douglas told reporters Wednesday. Joe Douglas gave Zach Wilson permission to talk to other teams about a trade. #Jets — Zack Rosenblatt February 28, 2024 In December, Jets coach Robert Saleh declined to confirm or deny a report that the team told …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ losing streak to Patriots is over. Now the offseason roster work begins

New York Times

— It was late in the fourth quarter when New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis leapt in the air and intercepted an errant Bailey Zappe pass. GO DEEPER Jets' biggest position needs to address: Backup QB, offensive tackle top 2024 list Front office General manager Joe Douglas isn’t going anywhere, though it will be interesting to see how much owner …

1 year, 2 months ago

Zach Wilson ruled out for Jets’ finale at Patriots. Could be end of quarterback’s time in New York

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson is done for the season — and perhaps so is his time with the New York Jets. Coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday that Wilson remains in the concussion protocol and has already been ruled out for the team’s season finale at New England on Sunday. “It’s all things that we’re going to have to …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets enter final week looking to finish strong and end their 15-game skid against the Patriots

Associated Press

Quincy Williams insists the New York Jets still have something to play for. “But I can say it might be some side-type conversations, but it’s in the back of everyone heads, for sure, just because of the rivalry of the team, really.” There might also be some extra juice Sunday with some speculating it could be Bill Belichick’s final game …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets await word on Wilson’s health, but Siemian could get 2nd straight start at QB on Thursday night

Associated Press

The New York Jets will wait to see what Zach Wilson’s health status is over the next day before deciding on a starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. If he can’t go, Trevor Siemian will get a second straight start for the Jets after helping New York to a 30-28 win over Washington on Sunday. I’m talking …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets blow big lead vs. Commanders but win 30-28 on Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Trevor Siemian was able to laugh a little and let out a sigh of relief. “It was fun, it wasn’t fun and then it was fun again.” Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, rescuing the Jets from what would have been an embarrassing loss after they blew a 20-point third-quarter lead …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ NFL-worst offense will face Commanders’ league-worst defense in possible Christmas Eve snoozer

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders are bringing their 32nd-ranked defense to New York to square off against the Jets’ NFL-worst offense. It all likely depends on whether the defensively challenged Commanders can stop the Jets’ sluggish offense, which will have Trevor Siemian starting at quarterback since Zach Wilson didn’t clear the concussion protocol. “For us on the back …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers’ comeback bid in question

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wilson and the Jets hoped that dominant performance would catapult a run that could end the franchise’s 12-season playoff skid — the NFLs’ longest active drought. “It’s …

1 year, 3 months ago

Trevor Siemian to start for Jets if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol

New York Times

The New York Jets will start Trevor Siemian at quarterback Sunday against the Washington Commanders if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol, coach Robert Saleh said Monday. He wasn’t entirely inaccurate — the offensive line allowed six sacks and Wilson was hit seven times before leaving the game and eventually entering concussion protocol. If Wilson is cleared from concussion …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol after leaving the 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter Sunday. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson on the Jets’ final series of the first half, and CBS originally reported that Wilson went into the locker room early to get hydrated. The Jets …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets playoff hopes end after Zach Wilson suffers concussion in blowout loss vs. Dolphins

New York Times

Shortly after the Miami Dolphins walloped the New York Jets 30-0 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention after wins by the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. When asked after the game whether the Jets’ performance was embarrassing, coach Robert Saleh responded, “Yeah.” “You put together the best plan possible,” Saleh said. “They played …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets get embarrassed again, and Robert Saleh’s team future grows more tenuous

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Garrett Wilson leaned against a locker, clenched his fist, and then unclenched it, over and over. Reed called Sunday’s effort a “good old ass whupping.” Did Reed feel the Jets showed enough fight? “Yeah, when you get beat up front, yeah, it’s not — doesn’t feel good,” he said in response to a question asking if …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘looks normal’ to coach during practice in comeback attempt

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday the 40-year-old quarterback “pushed it a little bit” at practice Thursday, when he was listed as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday. I’m like, ‘Chill!’ That’s …

1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins host Jets hoping to shake off embarrassing loss to Titans and avoid more major injuries

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins have done almost everything they’ve needed to since playing the New York Jets three weeks ago — except stay healthy. You’re rivals, you play them twice a year, you guys know each other too well, so it’s definitely a game you want to win.” Coach Robert Saleh this week characterized …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets’ defense was thrilled to see Zach Wilson ‘cookin’ like that’ in the quarterback’s return

Associated Press

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Zach Wilson played with confidence and command last Sunday for the New York Jets. “When we’re out there and we see Zach cookin’ like that, we’re smiling and our hearts are so big smiling for Zach because we know what he’s been through,” said defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who helped the team host a shopping spree …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense showed some life. Now they’ve got to prove it wasn’t just a fluke

Associated Press

Well, that certainly came out of nowhere. “I feel like that pressure that he’s been carrying just didn’t seem to be there,” said wide receiver Randall Cobb, who caught one of Wilson’s two TD passes. So does a return by Aaron Rodgers, who has said his goal is to return on Dec. 24 against Washington — if he’s cleared by …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson overcame a sluggish start, some big hits and a week of criticism and controversy by responding with the type of impressive performance the New York Jets have long been expecting. “That’s what we want every game to look like.” Wilson was 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets, Zach Wilson find rare offensive spark to take down Texans: How New York snapped losing streak

New York Times

After a sluggish start that featured 11 consecutive punts and the first scoreless first half since 2019, the New York Jets found an offensive rhythm in the second half of their game against the Houston Texans to pull out a 30-6 victory at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Jets’ 30 points are the most they’ve scored since tallying 31 in …

1 year, 3 months ago

Hackett says Wilson was able to ‘re-center’ while being benched in the Jets’ past 2 games

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson was benched by the New York Jets to try to spark the offense. “I think that he’s had the two weeks off to re-center himself and learn and continually grow,” offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett said Thursday. “I think that those two weeks are something that he was able to do.” Wilson mostly struggled during …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson denies report he was reluctant to return to Jets' starting lineup, as quarterback prepares to lead team this weekend vs. Texans

Daily Mail

Zach Wilson has denied The Athletic's report that claimed he was reluctant to return to the Jets' starting lineup. Zach Wilson could soon return to the starting lineup for the Jets after briefly being benched Jets coach Robert Saleh made the announcement on Wednesday: 'Zach gives us the best chance to win' Zach Wilson discusses the report that was made …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson to start at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday against the Texans

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson is back in as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. “And we’ll give him another opportunity to go prove that.” The decision came a day after New York waived Tim Boyle following two ineffective starts and signed Brett Rypien off Seattle’s practice squad. When asked if Wilson will be the Jets’ starting quarterback the …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach is BACK! Jets' Wilson is named New York's starter for Sunday's game vs. Houston after reports surfaced that the struggling QB was against returning to top of depth chart

Daily Mail

Zach Wilson is once again the New York Jets’ starting quarterback just days after reports surfaced claiming the struggling third-year signal caller was against returning to the top of the depth chart. Zach Wilson is once again the New York Jets’ starting quarterback Robert Saleh made the announcement on Wednesday: 'Zach gives us the best chance to win' Rodgers ripped …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets to start Zach Wilson vs. Texans, rest of the season, Robert Saleh says

New York Times

The New York Jets will start Zach Wilson at quarterback Sunday against the Houston Texans and, “God willing,” the rest of the season, coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday. Boyle started the Jets’ last two games, but the team pulled him from Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons after a second week of poor play, replacing him with the veteran Siemian. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson is back as Jets starting QB, tasked again with saving a season

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — For the last few weeks, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson could be spotted in the locker room engaged in intense games of ping-pong with various teammates, smiling and laughing like there was a weight lifted off his shoulders. pic.twitter.com/kofs8evvwA — New York Jets December 6, 2023 The Jets turned back to Wilson after poor play …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson reluctant to step back into starting role as Jets mull QB change: Sources

New York Times

By Zack Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini and Jeff Howe The New York Jets are prepared to make another switch at quarterback — but their top choice is reluctant to take on the job. The team is leaning toward turning back to Zach Wilson to start but he is hesitant to step back into the role, multiple team sources said Monday. Jets …

1 year, 3 months ago

The Jets are still losing — and even worse, they are wasting Garrett Wilson

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Garrett Wilson, wearing a plain black rain jacket with the hood over his head, leaned against a backdrop with the New York Jets logo on it. “I am going to go back and watch it again, but there were some really, really good opportunities that I feel like we missed out on.” And when Saleh was …

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