Whereas Zach Wilson hasn’t acquired a lot curiosity on the commerce market this offseason, the New York Jets aren’t essentially against bringing him again for a fourth season with the staff.
Jets proprietor Woody Johnson shared some ideas on Wilson to reporters on the NFL league conferences Monday in Orlando, stating that “we’re going to maintain him” if a commerce accomplice can’t be discovered.
“I really feel badly about Zach in some methods as a result of final yr it could’ve been nice,” Johnson stated. “It could’ve been the primary time he might simply sit again and watch a grasp at work, and he’s by no means had that. He’s been within the hearth from day one, and I feel that’s what he wants. He must be in a spot the place he can observe for some time. He’s received the ability. He can do every little thing. There’s a cause we drafted him No. 2 general, and I’ve confidence that he’ll get there in some unspecified time in the future.”
In keeping with Wealthy Cimini of ESPN, Johnson additionally “walked again” vital feedback he had made relating to Wilson in February, although nonetheless sustaining he felt a change of surroundings can be most helpful for the previous BYU star.
“From his standpoint, it’s most likely higher if he alters faces and he will get to a brand new (staff),” Johnson stated of Wilson. “He can wipe the slate clear in that method. I feel that might most likely be higher for him.”
New York is about to return four-time MVP award winner Aaron Rodgers as its beginning quarterback in 2024 after he spent all however 4 performs of the previous marketing campaign sidelined with a torn Achilles. The Jets have additionally signed veteran passer Tyrod Taylor to again up Rodgers, placing Wilson in an ungainly place on the commerce block.
Attributable to his largely unspectacular New York tenure and $5.5 million upcoming wage, nevertheless, discovering anybody interested by buying and selling for Wilson has confirmed tough. Beforehand rumored locations for Wilson have included Los Angeles, San Francisco and Minnesota, all three of which have already discovered completely different solutions for his or her backup QB spots.
Jets common supervisor Joe Douglas introduced his intention to deal Wilson on Feb. 28, with Douglas telling reporters Monday that there have been “some discussions” with different organizations, however “nothing is shut” to being performed.
In 34 video games over three seasons for New York, Wilson has thrown for six,293 yards with 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. The Jets have gone 12-21 in his begins and haven’t certified for the playoffs since 2010.