1 year, 5 months ago

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

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 going to get better.” After the game, Cowboys star Micah Parsons — who ruined Wilson’s afternoon in Week 2 — tweeted his support for Wilson after NBC analyst Rodney Harrison called him “garbage” on air. Coach Saleh on QB Zach Wilson pic.twitter.com/idoxH4Qz1e — New York Jets October 2, 2023 Center Connor McGovern said coaches made it clear leading up to Sunday they wouldn’t be playing scared anymore, and that started with Wilson. “And I felt like he did that for the most part last night.” Perhaps Hackett should’ve let Wilson loose sooner.

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3 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers caught on camera ignoring Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in brutal loss to 49ers

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers' frustrations during the Jets' Week 1 loss at the 49ers were caught on camera as the quarterback was seen briefly ignoring offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Rodgers would ultimately complete 13 of 21 passes with one touchdown and one interception as the Jets' offense failed to get much going in his first game back from his Achilles tear. Aaron …

7 months ago

Zach Wilson leads the Broncos’ backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in preseason finale

Associated Press

DENVER — Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham both made strong closing cases for surviving roster cuts after losing out to rookie Bo Nix in the Denver Broncos’ latest quarterback competition. Stidham directed an efficient touchdown drive Sunday in his only possession and Wilson drove Denver on four scoring drives as the Broncos wrapped up a perfect preseason with a 38-12 …

7 months 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 …

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, 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, 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

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

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, 4 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

Daily Mail

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 …

1 year, 4 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

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, 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

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, 6 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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets’ commitment to QB Wilson has many fans and media puzzled. But there’s no quick or easy solution

Associated Press

At this point, most Jets fans would take anyone at quarterback other than Zach Wilson. Even Broadway Joe sounded off Sunday on social media during the Jets’ 15-10 loss to the New England Patriots — their 15th straight against their AFC East foes — and went even further Monday during an interview on “The Michael Kay Show” on 98.7 ESPN …

1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Namath: ‘I’ve seen enough of Zach Wilson,’ says Jets ‘made the wrong choice when they drafted him’

New York Times

New York Jets legend Joe Namath ripped the franchise’s starting quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday while speaking on ESPN’s “The Michael Kay Show.” “I don’t believe in him, I don’t believe he has a future as a good player, and I think they made the wrong choice when they drafted him, I feel that way,” Namath said. — Joe Namath …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The weather was ugly. “Overall, it just wasn’t good enough, from coaching to the players to all of it,” coach Robert Saleh said. “And that’s for multiple reasons.” He said he still supports his quarterback, and Saleh insists he’s not concerned about potential problems arising with his team by continuing to have Zach Wilson start. And …

1 year, 6 months ago

Rosenblatt: Zach Wilson, Jets are playing with a fear of failure, and it can’t continue

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers has some thoughts on failure, a topic the New York Jets are well-versed on in recent years. “There’s an idea of fear of failure and that being crippling to some people, or a motivator to other people,” Rodgers said in August, a couple of weeks before his season ended, leaving the Jets to turn …

1 year, 6 months ago

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Jets, Zach Wilson struggle again; Dolphins explode for 70 vs. Broncos

New York Times

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. The New York Jets are now 0-2 in Zach Wilson’s starts after falling to the New England Patriots 15-10 on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa, now in his second-year coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, took a big step last season and looks like he may be taking …

1 year, 6 months ago

Zach Wilson’s struggles continue as Jets listless in loss: How Patriots’ scheme worked

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Jets vs. Chargers on Monday Night Football. New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson’s struggles continued against the New England Patriots on Sunday as the Jets lost 15-10. Since replacing Aaron Rodgers after New York’s first offensive drive of the season, Wilson has 467 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Stop if you’ve heard …

1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots’ messy victory against hibernating Jets is worth celebrating, worrying

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Years from now, nobody’s going to be doing documentaries and look-back features on the New England Patriots’ 15-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. The Jets got the ball back, and the New England defense came up big, with Matt Judon bringing down Wilson in the end zone for a …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets offer encouragement for Zach Wilson in QB’s first start since Aaron Rodgers’ injury

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Zach Wilson was in full uniform in the New York Jets locker room long after the game, getting some words of encouragement from tight end Tyler Conklin and some of his teammates. Even though the Jets had just lost 30-10 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with Wilson thrust back into the starting role after four-time NFL …

1 year, 6 months ago

Zach Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett have swagger and a second chance with Jets

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Last week, when everyone was still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, New York Jets offensive players walked into a team meeting and saw a photo of a roller coaster. “That’s what this game is about, who can handle the adversity, who can handle the success,” Hackett said. “We have so much love and I’ve really enjoyed working with …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets’ Zach Wilson is stepping in for Aaron Rodgers with renewed confidence and swagger

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson was in the middle of the locker room Thursday talking about taking over for the injured Aaron Rodgers when a teammate shouted and made the New York Jets quarterback grin. “And I think it’s trusting the guys around me.” Wilson had some shaky moments Monday night when he came in for Rodgers, finishing 14 …

1 year, 6 months ago

NFL execs weigh in on Zach Wilson, QB options and outlook for Jets: ‘Others have to step up’

New York Times

As the Jets scour the market for quarterback reinforcements, they’ll almost certainly reaffirm the same notion they projected Monday night. Although, as one rival executive mused, “Maybe call someone who just retired?” Another more directly stated, “I guess you could take a swing at Tom Brady.” GO DEEPER Who can help the Jets at quarterback? This is Zach’s team.” And …

1 year, 6 months ago

Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injured

Associated Press

OK, Zach Wilson, you’re up. With Aaron Rodgers out for the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, Wilson takes over as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. But he’s somebody that’s made a drastic improvement from a year ago.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s on Zach …

1 year, 9 months ago

Jets’ Zach Wilson putting struggles behind, embracing chance to learn from Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson never expected to be here at this point in his NFL career. I’m like, ‘You’re like my big brother I never had.’ Sometimes your little brother has to make your life hell.” The 39-year-old Rodgers, however, said the 23-year-old Wilson has “been incredible” this offseason. “They have a really nice relationship and because of …

2 years, 2 months ago

Zach Wilson, Mike LaFleur and the fallout from a Jets offense that never took flight

New York Times

Robert Saleh saw a tweet in September that stuck with him. New York went into its bye week with a 60 percent chance of making the playoffs, per FiveThirtyEight, but Saleh’s message remained consistent: “We still have a long, long way to go.” Zach Wilson’s dreadful performance in a 10-3 loss to the Patriots after the bye week — followed …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jets committed to help Wilson ‘through hell or high water’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson’s rough second season is over. “And through hell or high water, we’re going to figure out how to get him to where we know he can be.” That’s the challenge Saleh and his coaching staff face this offseason, which also lends itself to the stark reality that the Jets still don’t know for sure …

2 years, 3 months ago

Jets’ Zach Wilson era is over after loss to Jags, no matter what Robert Saleh says

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Maybe one day someone will make a movie about Chris Streveler’s journey from South Dakota to Winnipeg, to playing quarterback for the Jets, in a December game against the Jaguars, in the pouring rain, with playoff implications, on “Thursday Night Football.” The fans chanted his name all game. So of course they’re frustrated.” It’s hard not …

2 years, 3 months ago

Jaguars roll Jets with ease as Zach Wilson struggles: Was it his final start with New York?

New York Times

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets 19-3 on Thursday night to win their fifth game in seven weeks and improve to 7-8. Here’s what you need to know: Jets starter Zach Wilson struggled mightily, completing just 9-of-18 passes for 92 yards and an interception. Chris Streveler’s journey to the NFL: ◻️ Undrafted in 2018 ◻️ Canadian Football League …

2 years, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence have little in common, and that’s part of Jets’ problem

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The most impressive run of Zach Wilson’s NFL career came last year in a game that didn’t even matter. Like Andy Bernard, the Jets must wish “there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” Lawrence and Wilson will face off again Thursday night, a different world. “It’s …

2 years, 5 months ago

Wilson’s solid performance in clutch a great sign for Jets

Associated Press

There were moments in the first three quarters Sunday when Zach Wilson showed flashes of the playmaker the New York Jets thought they were getting when they drafted him No. “But I think really in that fourth quarter, he really settled in and he said, ‘I’m going to help lead us to victory’ — and he did that.” With young …

2 years, 5 months ago

Jets’ offense will be ‘a hair different’ with Wilson back

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Changes are coming to the New York Jets’ offense. “Not trying to dive into it too far, for obvious reasons, but we’re going to do what we think is best to help the offense and Zach and all those guys to be successful.” Wilson is fully healthy six weeks after suffering a bone bruise and having …

2 years, 6 months ago

Zach Wilson returns to practice for Jets, races to be fit for Sunday NFL opener against Baltimore

Daily Mail

Wilson's ex-girlfriend alleged that he was sleeping with his mom's friend in July 'Looked good, felt good,' Saleh said of Wilson's return to training on Monday Zach Wilson participated in practice on Monday and it remains possible that the New York Jets quarterback could return from a knee injury in time to start the franchise's season opener. Coach Robert Saleh …

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