1 year, 3 months ago

Flying to Utah on his bye week, tripping over the 10-yard line, and taking 105 sacks over three dreadful seasons... how it all went wrong for Zach Wilson with the New York Jets

The former second-overall pick should be cut, according to Boomer Esiason Wilson has been benched in favor of Tim Boyle for Friday's game against Miami For Zach Wilson, the 2023 season was supposed to be a kind of football rehab. The following is Mail Sport's look back at Wilson's turbulent tumble down coach Robert Saleh's depth chart: Zach Wilson reacts after being defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 27-6 at MetLife Stadium Wilson entered training camp second on the depth chart behind Aaron Rodgers Jets head coach Robert Saleh has taken criticism for his reluctance to bench Zach Wilson A STAR IS BORN NFL Pro Days, as they are known, allow aspiring players to work out for prospective teams in hopes of being selected in the draft. Zach Wilson walks onstage after being drafted second by the New York Jets in 2021 And it wasn't just Wilson's propensity for taking sacks, lousy decision making or his inaccurate throws. 'I like Zach Wilson,' former Jets cornerback Lamar Jackson told Jets blogger David Wyatt-Hupton the following season when asked to look back on his time in New York. Zach Wilson had an affair with his mother's friend, according to his ex, Abbey Gile Accused of being a 'homie hopper' on social media, Gile instead pointed the finger at Wilson Zach Wilson is pictured with his mother, Lisa Neeleman Wilson WILSON GETS PIECES TO SUCCEED, DOESN'T Whereas Wilson was poised to struggle on mediocre team in 2021, the additions of wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall in the 2022 NFL Draft appeared to bolster his chances in his second season.

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1 week, 2 days ago

Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. He was the Jets’ starter for much of his three seasons in New York but failed to live up to the lofty …

2 months, 2 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

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 …

6 months, 2 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 ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league’s worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It …

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 …

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’ Aaron Rodgers looks to 2024 season: ‘We’re all going to be on the hot seat next year’

New York Times

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said everyone at the Jets will “be on the hot seat next year” following New York’s rocky 7-10 season this year. “Anything in this building that we’re doing that has nothing to do with winning needs to be assessed,” Rodgers said Monday while addressing what he’d like to see next season. During his news conference, Rodgers did …

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 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

Trevor Siemian to start for Jets vs Commanders with Zach Wilson not cleared from concussion protocol

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against the Washington Commanders since Zach Wilson hasn’t cleared the concussion protocol. Wilson was injured in the first half of the Jets’ 30-0 loss at Miami last Sunday, and Siemian replaced him. Saleh said Wilson still has a chance to play in the …

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

Aaron Rodgers may be medically cleared next week to return to play: Reports

New York Times

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be medically cleared next week to return to playing in games, according to multiple reports. The Jets travel to the Miami Dolphins this week and host the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve, which could be Rodgers’ targeted return. After two rough outings for Boyle, he was waived, replaced by Wilson and New York …

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

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

Jets’ Robert Saleh declines to discuss Zach Wilson’s future amid trade rumor: ‘Anything can happen’

New York Times

The Jets have fired Robert Saleh. New York Jets coach Robert Saleh declined to confirm or deny a report that the team told quarterback Zach Wilson it would trade him following the 2023 season. The question was asked on the heels of what the Jets coach called Wilson’s best game — a 301-yard, two-touchdown performance in a win against the …

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

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

New York Times

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 …

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 …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is taking ‘a hard look’ at himself to improve ball security

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson quickly established a reputation in the NFL for making dazzling catches and being a primary playmaker for the New York Jets. “With the things happening these last few weeks, it makes me take a hard look in the mirror.” Wilson had his worst game of the season last Sunday at Buffalo, where he caught …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson Perfectly Sums Up Season In Viral Pratfall

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson jogged backward and fell on his butt while taking the field Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. #NYJvsBUF pic.twitter.com/z3Rp66SXQ3 — Rate the Refs App November 19, 2023 Wilson’s teammates laughed from the sideline and Wilson tried to make light of the moment as well, CBS’s Tracy Wolfson reported. But there was nothing …

1 year, 4 months ago

Jets predictions at NFL midseason: No Aaron Rodgers return in 2023; 8-win finish?

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This feels like the tipping point of the New York Jets’ season, fittingly at the halfway mark. So now they’re here, as they were last year, with an elite defense, a bad offense and questions about whether Robert Saleh can pull it all together for an actual run to the playoffs — and, if all goes …

1 year, 4 months ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets’ defense did its job — again. “I think we all just kept taking turns,” Wilson said after the Jets’ 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. “It just wasn’t good enough.” The Jets have been the NFL’s worst team on third down and in the red zone — and …

1 year, 4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers says Jets offense ‘just not doing our part’ after Chargers loss

New York Times

Injured New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t hold back when elaborating on the team’s offensive woes in the Week 9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. … When it comes down do it, we have to execute.” GO DEEPER Jets' loss to Chargers makes it clearer than ever: Their offense is a mess Rodgers, who is …

1 year, 4 months ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers drops back and puts weight on injured leg during warmups before game vs Giants

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers dropped back and put some weight on his injured left leg as he threw several passes during warmups before the New York Jets’ game against the Giants on Sunday. They weren’t full dropbacks, but the fact Rodgers can put weight on his left leg and step into throws nearly seven weeks after being injured …

1 year, 5 months ago

Three words that could save Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense: Let it rip

New York Times

A legion of people, let’s call them Swifties, might have watched football for the first time Sunday night, Chiefs against Jets, and walked away thinking Zach Wilson was better than Patrick Mahomes. “For him to taste a little bit of success, even though we didn’t win — wish we could’ve pulled that one out — but I think he’s only …

1 year, 5 months ago

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?

New York Times

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings are out now. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh walked to the lectern on Sunday night and gripped it so hard it should’ve snapped in half. – Jets QB Zach Wilson on his fumbled snap pic.twitter.com/ZFjwLUF1ue — NFL on CBS 🏈 October 2, 2023 On the sideline, Wilson blamed himself, but …

1 year, 5 months ago

LeBron James offers Zach Wilson support after Jets’ loss to Chiefs: ‘Keep ya head up’

LA Times

Beleaguered New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson played his best game of the season Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he says his late fumble cost his team the game. On NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” broadcast, Wilson was shown on the sideline appearing to tell his backup, Tim Boyle, “I lost the game. 1 play doesn’t define the whole …

1 year, 5 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing on the Jets, Colts, Vikings, Broncos and NFL Week 4 injuries

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers rejoined the Jets on Saturday night for the first time since surgery on his torn Achilles tendon in Week 1, speaking in their team meeting and imploring them repeatedly not to point fingers during their rough start to the NFL season. Two team sources say Jets owner Woody Johnson made no guarantees about Saleh’s and Douglas’ status before …

1 year, 5 months ago

Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The Jets signed veteran Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, but Saleh said he’ll be inactive for New York’s game against Kansas City on Sunday night as he acclimates himself. “I haven’t spoken to Joe, but obviously Joe is an icon, a Hall of Famer and a well-respected …

1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Namath says he’s ‘seen enough’ of Jets’ Zach Wilson: ‘Send him to Kansas City’

LA Times

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. A day later, Jets legend Joe Namath said he has no faith in Wilson as the team’s quarterback. “It’s going to go on deaf ears and whatever, but what we see on a day-in and day-out basis is a young …

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