For a second-year quarterback like Zach Wilson, he’s potentially only at the beginning of a career full of milestones and awe-inspiring moments. That doesn’t mean his parents — and rightfully so — won’t revel in every step of such a journey.
On Sunday, before Wilson’s Jets got set to take on Aaron Rodgers’ Packers (-7.5), Wilson’s dad shared a touching message on Twitter about his son realizing his “dream.” The matchup with the four-time MVP Rodgers — who a 23-year-old Wilson apparently grew up watching — is what inspired the wholesome reaction/reflection from Mike Wilson.
If you’re a parent and you read this message — you can undoubtedly relate to the obvious pride oozing out of it:
Dreams do come true! I can’t tell you how many times @ZachWilson and I have watched Rogers on tv or studied his every movement on YouTube. Today he gets a chance to play against him. Parents if your child has a dream, embrace it. Sometimes dreams do come true. pic.twitter.com/wJlAMpNFMu
— Mike Wilson (@wilsonohana) October 16, 2022
Oh, man. Is someone cutting onions? Please cut that out.
Mike Wilson will probably be beaming with pride all day as he watches his son try to beat a living NFL legend. And I don’t blame him.
NFL fans were touched by Zach Wilson's dad's pride for his son
Damn that’s so cool. https://t.co/tO8fHVWdzG
— Rusty Sprouts (@RustySprouts) October 16, 2022
This is awesome https://t.co/0yeWBK5i9p
— Ant D 💈 (@BarberAntFades) October 16, 2022
Wholesome… https://t.co/pZfrIkzMDR
— Ty Schalter (@tyschalter) October 16, 2022
Love this!!! Can’t wait to watch him play. Watched lil bro play on ESPN, Let’s go! #FamilyFirst #Jetup https://t.co/1YzYaJQZNu
— Tony Richardson(T Rich) (@49TRich) October 16, 2022
Okay this is wholesome af https://t.co/5N3OoXi7DD
— Danielle (@toepacktoe) October 16, 2022
This is so wholesome 🥰 https://t.co/2MjatYBqOn
— bee (@schmidtcitybois) October 16, 2022
What a cool opportunity & moment. Life is bigger than football. https://t.co/H3xhKhh7b9
— RevTrev (Kempner Sports YT) (@RevTrevK) October 16, 2022
This is what football is all about.
Congrats to your son for a promising start to his career in the National Football League!#NYJvsGB #GoPackGo https://t.co/RAqFcyvnVe— Alex Breton (@AlexBreton_10) October 16, 2022
This is pretty damn cool. https://t.co/Z6Jk8jEWCa
— Kyle Malzhan (@KyleMalzhan) October 16, 2022
