New York Jets star vast receiver Garrett Wilson revealed shortly after Sunday’s 30-6 house win over the Houston Texans that he contacted quarterback Zach Wilson not lengthy after it was reported that the second total decide of the 2021 NFL Draft was reluctant to renew his beginning duties.
“I reached out to him as quickly as I noticed the report, simply letting him know that I’ve his again it doesn’t matter what,” Garrett Wilson stated about Zach Wilson whereas talking with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated. “And I’m certain I wasn’t the one one. What I noticed from him in the present day is simply going on the market, simply spinning it, simply enjoying. That’s the factor, he simply wished to go on the market and say, ‘I acquired nothing to fret about. They’ve benched me earlier than, all this stuff performed into it, so let me simply go on the market and play my sport, let it spin after which see the place it places me.’ He did an awesome job of that in the present day.”
Zach Wilson spent the earlier two video games as a spectator earlier than final Monday’s report emerged. He, head coach Robert Saleh and Jets players did all they might to pour chilly water over any potential controversy, and the QB then completed 27-of-36 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to Houston. Whereas the signal-caller additionally misplaced a second-half fumble, that did not torpedo his confidence at MetLife Stadium.
Garrett Wilson advised Breer that Zach Wilson embraced an “F— it” mentality earlier than the weekend. Saleh echoed that phrase throughout a chat with Breer.
“Simply let it rip,” Saleh added concerning the QB. “I imply, giving 50-50 ops to Garrett, giving one to [tight end Tyler Conklin]. All scheduled, in rhythm, nothing pressured. It was by far the most effective sport of his profession as a result of he pieced all of it collectively, even extending time within the pocket, scrambling, operating. I do know he fumbled the one. However he was superior.”
Injured Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly may play within the house sport in opposition to the Washington Commanders (4-9) on Christmas Eve relying on what occurs when 5-8 Gang Inexperienced faces the Miami Dolphins (9-3) at Miami’s Laborious Rock Stadium Sunday. Saleh hinted to Breer that Zach Wilson will not relinquish the beginning job with a smile on his face if Rodgers makes an attempt to return from the torn Achilles this yr.
“What I do know is that Zach was excited and wished the ball,” Saleh insisted. “And I sensed he was going to play effectively with the way in which he approached it on Monday, earlier than my press convention, earlier than I even decided. I didn’t decide till later, however he stated principally, ‘I would like the ball,’ and he was adamant about it. It was simply the kickstart to an unbelievable week for him.”
Some will say Zach Wilson ought to stay within the lineup no matter what occurs in Miami contemplating the ESPN Football Power Index offers the Jets a 0.4% probability to make the playoffs. Wilson cannot afford to consider Rodgers’ doable return as Gang Inexperienced prepares to face a Miami staff that’s attempting to safe the No. 1 seed within the AFC.